Question 1

As a barista, Connor interacts with several dozen people every day. Identify and explain the kind of relationship that Connor has with his customers.

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Question 2

Your text provides several criteria that describe the unique communication patterns in close relationships. Choose one of them and provide an example of a close relationship in your life that fulfills that criterion.

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Question 3

Explain cognitive constructs specifically in relation to how we frame close relationships.

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Question 4

"We've been on a few dates, and I really like her, but I don't know if she is my 'girlfriend' yet," says Angelina. Explain Angelina's statement in terms of how relationships are constructed.

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Question 5

When two romantic partners are of disparate attractiveness levels, the stereotypical interpretation is that the more attractive one is with the less attractive one for material reasons. Analyze this stereotype using your knowledge of attraction.

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Question 6

"Can we please not keep talking about that? We always get so angry at each other when we do," says Florence. Identify and explain the stage of Knapp's model that Florence's statement reflects.

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Question 7

"I would love to go out to a see a play, but I won't even bring it up with Jesse. I already know what he would say," says Corinne. Identify and explain the stage of Knapp's model that Corinne's statement reflects.

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Question 8

Explain the relationship between hierarchy and boundaries/openness.

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Question 9

Explain the novelty and predictability dialectic and provide an example of a relationship that exhibits it.

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Question 10

Marcel was interested in Randy's analysis during class on Monday, so on Tuesday he made sure to sit near him so they could chat. Identify and explain the behavior Marcel is using to initiate a relationship.

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Question 11

Compare and contrast role relationships and close relationships. Give an example of each.

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Question 12

Explain the concept that close relationships are cultural performances. Illustrate your explanation using an example.

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Question 13

Define relationship scripts and give an example of both types.

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Question 14

Explain the use of linguistic constructions in relationships. Give an example of two types of figurative language.

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Question 15

The Internet has provided new ways for people to initiate and maintain friendly and romantic relationships. Illustrate how you have used electronic media for relationship initiation and maintenance in your own life, discussing the advantages and disadvantages.

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Question 16

Nessa and Ian are married, but at first they just noticed each other from across the room at a work function. Illustrate their likely progress through the stages of their relationship coming together using Knapp's model of relationship development, briefly describing what occurs in each stage.

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Question 17

Grace and Cherie used to do everything together, but then they had a big fight. Now their friendship is quickly waning. Illustrate the stages of their friendship coming apart using Knapp's model of relationship development and briefly describe what occurs in each stage.

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Question 18

Choose at least two of the common tensions in the dialectic theory of relationships and illustrate how they have played a role in one of your own relationships.

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Question 19

Your friend Yuuka has never had a relationship before but is interested in her classmate, Roger. Use your knowledge of the communication skills for beginning relationships to provide advice for Yuuka if she wants to initiate a relationship with Roger.

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Question 20

"I really messed up with Isaac the other day. I forgot his birthday, and he had been dropping hints that he wanted to do something nice," says Gerald. Identify the negative behavior that Gerald has engaged in within his relationship with Isaac, and explain some ways that he can make it right.

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Quiz 10: Communicating in Close Relationships