Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with families that have good communication,according to John Caughlin?
A) open discussion of personal and hurtful topics
B) openness
C) mind-reading
D) politeness

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT a...

Question 2

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members ask follow-up questions and reflect content and feelings?
A) Take time to talk about relationships and feelings.
B) Listen actively and clarify the meaning of messages.
C) Support and encourage one another.
D) Use productive strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change.

Accepted Answer

Asking follow-up questions and reflecting content and feelings are both examples of active listening and clarifying the meaning of messages. This skill is important for improving family communication because it helps ensure that messages are properly understood and that family members feel heard and validated.

Question 3

In an independent couple,the partners
A) have low interdependence and avoid conflict.
B) believe the relationship should not limit personal freedom.
C) see their roles from divergent perspectives.
D) follow traditional customs.

Accepted Answer

In an independent couple, the partners believe that the relationship should not limit personal freedom. This means that they value autonomy and independence in their relationship. They may have a strong sense of self and prioritize individual goals and interests alongside their relationship. This does not necessarily mean they have low interdependence or avoid conflict, nor does it imply they follow traditional customs. However, it may mean they see their roles from divergent perspectives.

Question 4

Families with a low orientation toward both conversation and conformity are referred to as
A) consensual.
B) protective.
C) laissez-faire.
D) pluralistic.

Accepted Answer

Families with a low orientation toward both conversation and conformity are referred to as laissez-faire.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of how workplace friendships develop?
A) similarity in age and status
B) similar interests
C) sharing tasks
D) proximity

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT an...

Question 6

Couples who have different perspectives on their roles in the relationship are known as
A) traditional couples.
B) mixed couples.
C) independent couples.
D) separate couples.

Accepted Answer

Mixed couples are those in which partners have different perspectives or beliefs about their roles within the relationship, often blending traditional and more modern or egalitarian views.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way that your parents have affected your interpersonal communication development?
A) through interaction
B) through instruction
C) through observation
D) through motivation

Accepted Answer

While parents can have an impact on motivating their children to develop certain communication skills, motivation alone is not a direct way in which parents affect their children's interpersonal communication development. The other options (interaction, instruction, and observation) all involve more direct forms of influence on a child's communication development.

Question 8

The family communication patterns model is based on the idea that communication in families can be described in terms of
A) the level of conversation and the level of conformity.
B) the level of obedience and the level of conflict.
C) the level of conflict and the level of conversation.
D) the level of conversation and the level of obedience.

Accepted Answer

The family communication patterns model proposes that communication in families can be described along two dimensions: conversation orientation and conformity orientation. Conversation orientation refers to the degree to which families encourage open and frequent communication about a range of topics, whereas conformity orientation reflects the extent to which families emphasize adherence to social norms, traditions, and hierarchy within the family. Therefore, option A best represents this communication pattern model.

Question 9

Couples who stress the individual over the couple,maintain their autonomy,and avoid conflict are known as
A) separate couples.
B) traditional couples.
C) independent couples.
D) mixed couples.

Accepted Answer

Separate couples prioritize individual autonomy, often avoiding conflict and maintaining independence within the relationship.

Question 10

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members schedule discussions,acknowledge the other's viewpoint before presenting their own,and communicate non-defensively?
A) Take time to talk about relationships and feelings.
B) Listen actively and clarify the meaning of messages.
C) Support and encourage one another.
D) Use productive strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change.

Accepted Answer

The skills described involve scheduling discussions, acknowledging viewpoints, and communicating non-defensively, which are all strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change effectively within family communication.

Question 11

According to Mary Anne Fitzpatrick,couples who share and exhibit companionship while allowing each other individual space are
A) separate couples.
B) mixed couples.
C) independent couples.
D) traditional couples.

Accepted Answer

Independent couples. The description given matches the characteristics of independent couples, who prioritize their individuality while also enjoying companionship in their relationship.

Question 12

During which stage of sibling relationships are siblings likely to turn to each other as sources of emotional support?
A) early and middle adulthood
B) childhood
C) late adulthood
D) infancy

Accepted Answer

The answer of During which stage of sibling relationships are...

Question 13

Families with low conversation orientation and high conformity orientation are referred to as
A) pluralistic.
B) protective.
C) consensual.
D) laissez-faire.

Accepted Answer

Families with low conversation orientation and high conformity orientation are referred to as protective, where there is little emphasis on open communication and conversation, but strong adherence to rules and expectations set by the family authority figure(s).

Question 14

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members nurture one another,express confirming messages,and take a genuine interest in each person's unique contributions to the family?
A) Take time to talk about relationships and feelings.
B) Listen actively and clarify the meaning of messages.
C) Support and encourage one another.
D) Use productive strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change.

Accepted Answer

Supporting and encouraging one another involves nurturing each other and expressing confirming messages, which in turn helps to improve family communication. It also involves taking a genuine interest in each person's unique contributions to the family.

Question 15

Families with high conversation orientation and low conformity orientation are referred to as
A) consensual.
B) laissez-faire.
C) pluralistic.
D) protective.

Accepted Answer

Families with high conversation orientation value open communication and discussion among family members, while those with low conformity orientation prioritize individualism and independence. Therefore, the best choice that describes families with high conversation orientation and low conformity orientation is pluralistic, which encourages open communication and discussion while accepting diverse beliefs and opinions.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of how healthy families take time to talk about relationships and feelings?
A) They communicate much more about their relationships.
B) They make time to talk, no matter how busy they are.
C) They take themselves and each other very seriously, all the time.
D) They have an other-orientation in conversations with each other.

Accepted Answer

A healthy family does take the time to talk about relationships and feelings, communicate more, make time to talk regardless of how busy they are, and have an other-orientation in conversations. However, they do not take themselves and each other too seriously all the time, as they maintain a sense of humor and are able to laugh at themselves and their mistakes.

Question 17

Families with a high orientation toward both conversation and conformity are referred to as
A) protective.
B) consensual.
C) pluralistic.
D) laissez-faire.

Accepted Answer

Families with high conversation orientation prioritize open communication and dialogue, while families with high conformity orientation prioritize adherence to a common set of beliefs and rules. A family that scores high in both conversation and conformity is referred to as consensual, meaning that they value both open communication and agreement on shared values and beliefs.

Question 18

Couples who are interdependent,exhibit companionship,and emphasize stability over spontaneity are known as
A) mixed couples.
B) separate couples.
C) traditional couples.
D) independent couples.

Accepted Answer

Traditional couples prioritize interdependence, companionship, and stability in their relationship. They often have clear gender roles and follow societal norms and values. They may prioritize building a family and maintaining long-term commitments, rather than seeking novelty or independence.

Question 19

According to Mary Anne Fitzpatrick,a mixed couple
A) exhibits companionship but allows each other personal space.
B) holds opposing values.
C) holds different perspectives on their roles.
D) emphasizes stability over spontaneity.

Accepted Answer

A mixed couple, according to Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, holds different perspectives on their roles within the relationship.

Question 20

Virginia Satir found that members' sense of self-worth is high and communication is direct in
A) natural families.
B) blended families.
C) healthy families.
D) extended families.

Accepted Answer

Virginia Satir found that healthy families had members with high self-worth and direct communication. The other options do not necessarily have these characteristics according to Satir's research.

Quiz 11: Interpersonal Relationships at Home and at Work

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with families that have good communication,according to John Caughlin?

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members ask follow-up questions and reflect content and feelings?

In an independent couple,the partners

Families with a low orientation toward both conversation and conformity are referred to as

Which of the following is NOT an example of how workplace friendships develop?

Couples who have different perspectives on their roles in the relationship are known as

Which of the following is NOT a way that your parents have affected your interpersonal communication development?

The family communication patterns model is based on the idea that communication in families can be described in terms of

Couples who stress the individual over the couple,maintain their autonomy,and avoid conflict are known as

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members schedule discussions,acknowledge the other's viewpoint before presenting their own,and communicate non-defensively?

According to Mary Anne Fitzpatrick,couples who share and exhibit companionship while allowing each other individual space are

During which stage of sibling relationships are siblings likely to turn to each other as sources of emotional support?

Families with low conversation orientation and high conformity orientation are referred to as

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members nurture one another,express confirming messages,and take a genuine interest in each person's unique contributions to the family?

Families with high conversation orientation and low conformity orientation are referred to as

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of how healthy families take time to talk about relationships and feelings?

Families with a high orientation toward both conversation and conformity are referred to as

Couples who are interdependent,exhibit companionship,and emphasize stability over spontaneity are known as

According to Mary Anne Fitzpatrick,a mixed couple

Virginia Satir found that members' sense of self-worth is high and communication is direct in