Question 1

In the _______ stage of relationships, you begin to share each other's social networks.
A) intimacy
B) contact
C) involvement
D) repair

Accepted Answer

Intimacy is the stage of relationships in which you begin to share each other's social networks.

Question 2

Tara is a huge fan of comedian and actor Will Ferrell. She follows him on Twitter and Facebook, watches all his movies, and has even written him letters. Tara has a(n) ________ relationship with him.
A) pseudo-intimate
B) friendship
C) parasocial
D) acquaintance

Accepted Answer

Tara has a parasocial relationship with Will Ferrell, which is a one-sided relationship where she feels a sense of intimacy and connection with him through his media persona, even though he is not aware of her existence.

Question 3

According to this theory, people in a relationship experience ongoing tensions between conflicting pairs of opposite motives or desires.
A) relationships dialectics
B) social penetration
C) social exchange
D) equity

Accepted Answer

The theory described is relationships dialectics, which proposes that couples experience ongoing tensions between opposing desires such as autonomy versus connection or openness versus closedness. Social penetration refers to the process of self-disclosure in a relationship, social exchange focuses on the costs and benefits of a relationship, and equity is concerned with fairness and balance in a relationship.

Question 4

Michael doesn't stop by to see Christie for a couple of days to see how she will respond. This most likely took place in the ________ stage of the relationship.
A) involvement
B) intimacy
C) contact
D) bonding

Accepted Answer

The involvement stage involves the beginning of the relationship where two people are getting to know each other and deciding whether or not they want to pursue a deeper connection. In this stage, it is common for there to be a period of time where communication may be less frequent, as the individuals test one another's level of interest and investment in the relationship. Therefore, Michael not stopping by for a couple of days to see how Christie responds would fit in with the involvement stage.

Question 5

In what stage does a sense of mutuality develop?
A) deterioration stage
B) contact stage
C) intimacy stage
D) involvement stage

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what stage does a sense of...

Question 6

Brandon and Sarah have been acting awkwardly around each other lately. They've both noticed a lot more conflict and they haven't been spending as much time together as they used to. Brandon and Sarah are in the ________ stage.
A) deterioration
B) disintegration
C) dissolution
D) avoidance

Accepted Answer

The deterioration stage occurs when the couple experiences more conflict and less time spent together. This is often characterized by awkwardness and tension in the relationship. Disintegration and dissolution refer to later stages in the breakdown of a relationship, while avoidance is a coping mechanism that can occur at any stage.

Question 7

Tara is ready to have her boyfriend, Sukrit, meet her child. A significant relationship event, such as this, is known as _______.
A) a turning point
B) intimacy
C) involvement
D) repair

Accepted Answer

A turning point is a significant event in a relationship that has the potential to lead to increased commitment or a change in the relationship trajectory. The introduction of a partner to a child is a significant event that can signal an increased level of commitment and involvement in the relationship.

Question 8

Commitment is based on three factors: desire, obligation, or _______.
A) resistance
B) jealousy
C) intensity
D) necessity

Accepted Answer

The three factors that are usually associated with commitment are desire, obligation, and necessity. However, the option that completes the sentence in a meaningful way is "necessity". Commitment can arise out of a sense of necessity, such as when a situation or relationship demands it, even if the individual does not feel a strong desire or obligation towards it.

Question 9

Renee and Cliff announced their engagement at a party Friday night. They are in the _______ stage of the relationship.
A) Intimacy - interpersonal commitment
B) Intimacy - social bonding
C) Involvement - intensification
D) Intensifying - testing

Accepted Answer

Announcing an engagement publicly, as Renee and Cliff did, signifies a transition into the social bonding aspect of the intimacy stage, where the relationship is openly acknowledged and celebrated by the wider social circle.

Question 10

The first stage of deterioration is _______.
A) intrapersonal dissatisfaction
B) interpersonal deterioration
C) communication depenetration
D) interpersonal dissatisfaction

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first stage of deterioration is _______.
A)...

Question 11

According to research, how long does it take us to decide if we want to pursue a relationship?
A) 10 minutes
B) 1 day
C) 4 days
D) 4 minutes

Accepted Answer

According to research, it takes us about 4 minutes to decide if we want to pursue a relationship.

Question 12

To make sure James knows she is interested in him, Kate employs tactics such as, touching James' hand, mirroring his behaviors, and maintaining an open posture. This is known as _______.
A) complimenting
B) creating intimacy
C) contacting
D) nonverbal flirting

Accepted Answer

The described tactics, such as touching and mirroring behavior, are examples of nonverbal flirting. This type of behavior is often used to communicate interest or attraction without directly stating it.

Question 13

James recently attended a Lady Gaga show and now feels they share a form of relationship. What type of relationship is this?
A) interpersonal
B) societal
C) parasocial
D) perceptual

Accepted Answer

This is a parasocial relationship, which refers to the one-sided relationship that people form with media personalities, such as celebrities or fictional characters. Even though James may feel like he knows Lady Gaga because he has watched her performances and interviews, Lady Gaga does not know James. Therefore, this relationship is one-sided and falls under the category of parasocial.

Question 14

Which of the following is a guideline for effective flirting?
A) Give compliments, especially intimate ones
B) Maintain a closed posture
C) Be sure to be overly polite
D) Mirror the other person's behaviors

Accepted Answer

Mirroring the other person's behaviors, such as their body language and tone of voice, can create a sense of rapport and help establish a connection. Giving compliments, especially intimate ones, can come across as insincere or uncomfortable. Maintaining a closed posture can signal disinterest or discomfort, and being overly polite can also seem insincere or unnatural.

Question 15

Intrapersonal dissatisfaction is a component of which relationship development stage?
A) contact
B) intimacy
C) deterioration
D) dissolution

Accepted Answer

Intrapersonal dissatisfaction refers to the feeling of dissatisfaction within oneself in a relationship. This feeling often arises during the deterioration stage of a relationship, as one or both partners may begin to feel unsatisfied with the relationship and question its viability.

Question 16

What is one major issue of collectivist culture family rules mentioned in the text?
A) sharing of information with outsiders
B) neglecting to report spousal abuse
C) inflexibility to change family government
D) disloyalty among distant relatives

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that in some collectivist cultures, spousal abuse may be kept within the family and not reported to outsiders, due to loyalty to the family unit. This can be a major issue as it perpetuates a harmful cycle of abuse and prevents victims from receiving the help they need.

Question 17

When a relationship deteriorates, the breadth and depth often reverse themselves, a process known as _______.
A) intrapersonal dissatisfaction
B) relationship deterioration
C) depenetration
D) dissolution

Accepted Answer

Depenetration refers to a process where partners gradually disclose less and less about themselves, resulting in decreased breadth and depth of the relationship. This can ultimately lead to the dissolution of the relationship.

Question 18

"What are you majoring in?" is a question that would most likely be asked during the ________ stage.
A) contact
B) involvement
C) meeting
D) introduction

Accepted Answer

The involvement stage is where individuals start to learn more about each other, including personal details like one's major.

Question 19

According to Baxter, which of the following is a rule for a romantic relationship?
A) express different and varied attitudes, values and beliefs
B) spend some time together, but not too much
C) don't disclose everything; keep some mystery
D) experience an inexplicable magic when together

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Baxter, which of the following...

Question 20

The degree of personalness to which you pursue topics is known as _______.
A) breadth
B) depth
C) social exchange theory
D) relational dialectics theory

Accepted Answer

Depth refers to the degree of personalness to which one pursues topics, whereas breadth refers to the variety of topics one discusses. Social exchange theory and relational dialectics theory are both communication theories that do not relate to the degree of personalness in pursuing topics.

Quiz 9: Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

In the _______ stage of relationships, you begin to share each other's social networks.

Tara is a huge fan of comedian and actor Will Ferrell. She follows him on Twitter and Facebook, watches all his movies, and has even written him letters. Tara has a(n) ________ relationship with him.

According to this theory, people in a relationship experience ongoing tensions between conflicting pairs of opposite motives or desires.

Michael doesn't stop by to see Christie for a couple of days to see how she will respond. This most likely took place in the ________ stage of the relationship.

In what stage does a sense of mutuality develop?

Brandon and Sarah have been acting awkwardly around each other lately. They've both noticed a lot more conflict and they haven't been spending as much time together as they used to. Brandon and Sarah are in the ________ stage.

Tara is ready to have her boyfriend, Sukrit, meet her child. A significant relationship event, such as this, is known as _______.

Commitment is based on three factors: desire, obligation, or _______.

Renee and Cliff announced their engagement at a party Friday night. They are in the _______ stage of the relationship.

The first stage of deterioration is _______.

According to research, how long does it take us to decide if we want to pursue a relationship?

To make sure James knows she is interested in him, Kate employs tactics such as, touching James' hand, mirroring his behaviors, and maintaining an open posture. This is known as _______.

James recently attended a Lady Gaga show and now feels they share a form of relationship. What type of relationship is this?

Which of the following is a guideline for effective flirting?

Intrapersonal dissatisfaction is a component of which relationship development stage?

What is one major issue of collectivist culture family rules mentioned in the text?

When a relationship deteriorates, the breadth and depth often reverse themselves, a process known as _______.

"What are you majoring in?" is a question that would most likely be asked during the ________ stage.

According to Baxter, which of the following is a rule for a romantic relationship?

The degree of personalness to which you pursue topics is known as _______.