Question 1

Acts that communicate caring and validate the other's feelings are known as _____ support.

Accepted Answer

Social support involves acts that communicate caring, empathy, and validation of the other's feelings. It is different from instrumental support, which involves practical help and assistance, such as lending money or providing transportation. Perceived support refers to the individual's belief or perception that they have social support, while accepted support refers to whether the individual actually chooses to accept or utilize the support that is offered.

Question 2

Your roommate is studying for a big final exam.You notice that she is anxious,so,to help out,you decide to wash all the dinner dishes,even though it is her turn.What kind of support is this?

Accepted Answer

Invisible support involves helping someone without making a big show of it or even letting the person know they're being helped, in order to reduce their stress or burden without drawing attention to their need for support. Washing the dishes even though it's her turn without making it a point of discussion is an example of providing support quietly and without seeking recognition, fitting the definition of invisible support.

Question 3

Sharing positive emotions will enhance our relationships and thus build resources (e.g. ,strong relationships)on which we can draw in times of need.With what theory of relationships is this most consistent?

Accepted Answer

The statement is most consistent with the broaden-and-build theory, which suggests that positive emotions broaden our scope of attention and thought-action repertoires, and also builds resources that help us in times of need, such as strong relationships.

Question 4

Your partner just got a promotion at work and shares the news with you.Which of the following responses would be most likely to enhance your partner's relationship satisfaction?

Accepted Answer

This response shows enthusiasm and support for the partner's accomplishment and offers a celebratory activity to mark the occasion, which can enhance the partner's relationship satisfaction. Option A is a neutral response that doesn't show much interest; Option B implies a potential negative consequence; Option C is positive but doesn't show much excitement or involvement.

Question 5

Visible support is to ________ as invisible support is to ________.

Accepted Answer

Visible support refers to support that is easily recognizable and known to both the giver and receiver, while invisible support is not easily recognized or known. Therefore, the best choice is B which describes visible and invisible support based on their level of recognition.

Question 6

Niall Bolger and his colleagues (2000)conducted a study of law students taking the bar exam and their partners.Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

The study found that law students had the best adjustment (i.e., more positive mood) when their partners provided more support than the law students reported receiving. This suggests that perception of support is important for the student's well-being, but the actual amount of support provided by the partner is also crucial. Option A and B are incorrect because they don't reflect the findings of the study. Option D is also incorrect because it suggests a discrepancy between the student's perception of support and the actual support provided by the partner, which is not what the study found.

Question 7

Shelly Gable and colleagues (2004)investigated the association between partners' disclosures of positive life events and relationship satisfaction.Which of the following statements best describes the findings from this line of research?

Accepted Answer

Active-constructive responses, where partners show enthusiasm and support for each other's positive events, are positively associated with relationship satisfaction.

Question 8

Your partner is dealing with an upcoming important deadline at work.What type of support should you provide and why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Passive-constructive capitalization responses are negatively associated with relationship satisfaction.Why might this be?

Accepted Answer

The passive aspect of these responses, meaning the lack of active participation from the respondent, may overshadow the constructive nature of the comment. This lack of engagement may make the discloser feel less validated and less satisfied with the relationship.

Question 10

Mohinder takes care of making dinner and washing the dishes while Sally is studying for her exam.Based on this,Mohinder is offering what type of support?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Carl told his wife,Meena,that he got a raise at work.Meena (although happy for Carl)did not say much.What type of capitalization response is this?

Accepted Answer

Meena's response is passive, indicating that she is not overly excited or expressive about Carl's good news. However, it is still constructive because she is not being negative or dismissive about Carl's achievement.

Question 12

What is social integration?

Accepted Answer

Social integration refers to the level of connectedness and inclusion an individual has within their society or community. Therefore, having stronger social ties and connections aligns with this definition. The other choices do not fully capture the essence of social integration.

Question 13

Lisa is in the middle of studying for four final exams and feels a great deal of stress.Her partner,Alex,is trying to decide how best to help: he could do more around the house by doing the dishes and cooking dinner more often and mowing the lawn,or he could offer to help quiz her on some of the material.What should Alex do and why?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Lisa is in the middle of studying for four final exams and feels a great deal of stress.Her partner,Alex,offers to help quiz her on some of the material.According to the textbook,Alex is providing:

Accepted Answer

Alex is providing visible support by actively offering to help quiz Lisa on her material, which is a form of support that is directly observable and often involves practical or tangible assistance.

Question 15

Self-expansion theory provides an explanation for:

Accepted Answer

Self-expansion theory suggests that relationship satisfaction declines over time because the opportunities for self-expansion decrease as partners become more familiar with each other and the novelty wears off.

Question 16

Lisa is in the middle of studying for four final exams and feels a great deal of stress.Her partner,Alex,decides to help more around the house by doing the dishes and cooking dinner more often and mowing the lawn;however,Lisa does not notice that Alex has stepped up because she is too busy studying for finals.According to the textbook,Alex is providing:

Accepted Answer

Alex's support is not visible to Lisa because she is too busy studying, therefore it is considered invisible support. Although Alex is contributing to the household tasks, Lisa does not notice because her attention is elsewhere.

Question 17

Carl learns that Meena got a promotion.Carl said congratulations,but he then expressed his concern that this promotion might actually increase her workload.What kind of capitalization response is this?

Accepted Answer

Carl's response starts with acknowledging Meena's achievement but then he expresses his concern that it might not be entirely positive. This is an example of an active-destructive response because although he is being active in responding and acknowledging her achievement, his response is tempered with negative thoughts about the promotion.

Question 18

Selena is proud of herself for getting an article published in her school newspaper and has called her boyfriend,Nick,to tell him the good news.Which of the following factors will most likely determine whether Selena benefits from her attempt at capitalization?

Accepted Answer

The response Selena receives from Nick is likely to determine whether she benefits from her attempt at capitalization. If Nick responds positively and congratulates her, Selena may feel more motivated and confident in her abilities. However, if he responds negatively or does not seem interested, Selena may feel discouraged and less likely to pursue similar opportunities in the future.

Question 19

According to Gable and her colleagues,passive-constructive responses to capitalization attempts are associated with:

Accepted Answer

Passive-constructive responses to capitalization attempts, where one partner responds to the other's good news in an understated or minimally supportive way, are associated with lower relationship intimacy. This is because such responses do not provide the active, enthusiastic support that helps build closeness and connection between partners.

Question 20

As the rate of self-expansion drops in a relationship,_____ and ___________begin to fade.

Accepted Answer

As the rate of self-expansion drops in a relationship, satisfaction and love begin to fade. This is because self-expansion is the process of broadening our understanding of ourselves and the world through our relationships. When this process slows down, we may start to feel like we're not learning or growing as much, which can lead to feelings of dissatisfaction and a lack of love or passion.

Quiz 8: Communication

Acts that communicate caring and validate the other's feelings are known as _____ support.

Your roommate is studying for a big final exam.You notice that she is anxious,so,to help out,you decide to wash all the dinner dishes,even though it is her turn.What kind of support is this?

Sharing positive emotions will enhance our relationships and thus build resources (e.g. ,strong relationships) on which we can draw in times of need.With what theory of relationships is this most consistent?

Your partner just got a promotion at work and shares the news with you.Which of the following responses would be most likely to enhance your partner's relationship satisfaction?

Visible support is to as invisible support is to .

Niall Bolger and his colleagues (2000) conducted a study of law students taking the bar exam and their partners.Which of the following is true?

Shelly Gable and colleagues (2004) investigated the association between partners' disclosures of positive life events and relationship satisfaction.Which of the following statements best describes the findings from this line of research?