Deck 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types

Question 1

Which of the following is a guideline for effective workplace communication?

A) The office is a shared zone; treat it as if everything is your territory.
B) Avoid touching, except when shaking hands.
C) Treat those politely who deserve it or are superior to you.
D) Use the same grammar and abbreviations used in electronic communication.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

A relationship where an experienced individual helps train a less experienced person is a relationship.

A) mentoring
B) reciprocal
C) networking
D) pragmatic

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In their relationship, Kim and Robin eat their meals together, present themselves to others as a unified couple, and seldom if ever have sex-role conflicts with regard to their relationship. They exemplify which type of couple?

A) separate
B) traditional
C) independent
D) pluralistic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Conflict in Cecil and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that Cecil is in charge of all choices regarding child care, and Leslie is in charge of all major financial decisions. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which interpersonal pattern?

A) monopoly pattern
B) unbalanced split pattern
C) balanced split pattern
D) equity pattern

Question 5

The first stage of friendship is .

A) contact
B) stimulation
C) involvement
D) initiation

Question 6

This type of love is compassionate and selfless.

A) ludus
B) pragma
C) storge
D) agape

Question 7

Kwan gave several suggestions to his supervisor as to how to improve telephone customer service. Kwan's communication can be described as .

A) lateral
B) upward
C) grapevine
D) downward

Question 8

In the friendship of , the relationship is transitory, the kind we have with classmates and neighbors.

A) acquaintance
B) reciprocity
C) receptivity
D) association

Question 9

Bitter and hurtful conflicts about authority may result from which relationship pattern?

A) monopoly pattern
B) unbalanced split pattern
C) balanced split pattern
D) equity pattern

Question 10

Caroline receives a letter from her manager praising her recent report. Which type of workplace communication is this?

A) grapevine
B) lateral
C) downward
D) upward

Question 11

An interpersonal relationship between two interdependent people that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard is an) .

A) friendship
B) affiliation
C) acquaintance
D) colleague

Question 12

Friendships, by definition, cannot be .

A) mutually productive
B) stimulating
C) destructive
D) secure

Question 13

Bernard sees love as a game. He enjoys the entertainment and excitement of new relationships, and he often breaks off them when they no longer amuse him. Which type of lover is Bernard?

A) storgic
B) ludic
C) erotic
D) pragma

Question 14

The lover sees love as a useful relationship that makes life much easier for him or her.

A) pragma
B) agape
C) storge
D) eros

Question 15

refers to how friends, online or face-to-face, begin to share their networks of other communicators.

A) Networking
B) Network convergence
C) Assimilation
D) Network symmetry

Question 16

In the United States, which of the following is not a defining characteristic of primary relationships and families?

A) recognition of responsibilities
B) shared history
C) shared living space
D) marriage demarcated by a religious ceremony

Question 17

Blair's family members usually go their separate ways, don't eat meals together, and rarely disclose personal information to one another. They are an example of a family.

A) consensual
B) protective
C) pluralistic
D) laissez-faire

Question 18

In a relationship, you make connections with people who can help you get you a job, answer your questions, or help you relocate.

A) mentoring
B) networking
C) romantic
D) balanced split

Question 19

Which of the following is a friendship need that is based on someone who helps you recognize your unique attributes, such as artistic talent or emotional intelligence?

A) utility
B) stimulation
C) affirmation
D) ego support

Question 20

Perhaps the clearest nonverbal indicator of love is .

A) use of a higher pitch
B) extensive flush of the skin
C) prolonged and focused eye contact
D) overt displays of affection

Question 21

In an) relationship, individuals engage in sexual relationships without any romantic involvement or dating.

Question 22

In a friendship of , one person is the primary giver and one is the primary receiver.

Question 23

Networking is now largely conducted online.

Question 24

Throughout history, in many parts of the world, friendships and relationships have always been voluntary.

Question 25

Unwanted touching is a form of relationship violence defined as .

A) economic abuse
B) sexual abuse
C) physical abuse
D) control and isolation

Question 26

Frankie cannot stop worrying that her boyfriend is interested in someone else. She even creates imagined scenarios in which he is with another girl. This is known as jealousy.

A) cognitive
B) emotional
C) behavioral
D) erotic

Question 27

The type of love known as is characterized by extreme highs and extreme lows.

Question 28

Which of the following is the best strategy for victims of relationship violence?

A) Work on self-esteem.
B) Realize you may be at fault.
C) Learn avoidance techniques.
D) Know your resources.

Question 29

Men's friendships are often centered around shared activities.

Question 30

Research shows that long-distance relationships are less satisfying than shared-space relationships.

Question 31

abuse involves humiliation, economic control, stalking, and isolation.

A) Physical
B) Sexual
C) Physiological
D) Verbal or emotional

Question 32

In general, friendships in collectivist cultures are closer than friendships in individualist cultures.

Question 33

Relationship violence includes belittling and controlling behavior.

Question 34

Eros love focuses on establishing a companionable relationship.

Question 35

The equality relationship pattern exists more among same-sex couples.

Question 36

A friend who introduces you to new ideas and new ways of seeing the world is filling the friendship need of .

Question 37

An) is an enemy disguised as a friend.

Question 38

Workplace romances are illegal.

Question 39

A serious disadvantage for workplace romantic relationships is the .

A) conflicts which might result from a relocation opportunity
B) lack of potential for increased work satisfaction
C) potential for charges of sexual harassment
D) opportunity to spend more time with the person you are dating

Question 40

Lauren befriended Jack because he is a math genius and she is struggling in her math class. Jack is filling a utility need for Lauren.

Question 41

is a feeling characterized by closeness and caring and by intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Question 42

What is unique about being an independent couple?

Question 43

What are the different types of love? Describe and provide an example of each.

Question 44

List at least three warning signs of relationship violence. What can a victim of relationship violence do to deal with the situation?

Question 45

is a form of anger, and a common reaction to a relationship threat. It can be cognitive, emotional, or behavioral.

Question 46

couples live together but view their relationship more as a matter of convenience than a result of their mutual love or closeness.

Question 47

How are mentoring relationships beneficial to the protégé, the mentor, and the organization?

Question 48

There are four family types based on conformity orientation and conversation orientation. Identify and describe the characteristics of each type.

Question 49

An) denotes a relationship between two principal parties-the husband and wife, the lovers, the domestic partners, for example.

Question 50

communication occurs between equals in the workplace, such as manager to manager, or worker to worker.