Question 1

Identify the following:
-Trust

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-Trust...

Question 2

Identify the following:
-Commitment

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-Commitment...

Question 3

Commitment is a decision to remain in a relationship. Notice that commitment is defined as a decision, not a feeling.

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Commitment is not based on feelings but on a choice to stay committed to a person or relationship despite any challenges or difficulties that may arise.

Question 4

When you talk with people who use a wheelchair or crutches, try to position yourself at their eye level and in front of them to allow good eye contact.

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This is a recommended practice for effective communication and showing respect for individuals who use wheelchairs or crutches.

Question 5

Identify the following:
-Relational dialectics

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-Relational dialectics...

Question 6

Investments are what we put into relationships that we could not retrieve if the relationship were to end.

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This is a common definition of investments in the context of relationships, where we put in time, energy, emotions, and other resources that we cannot get back if the relationship were to end.

Question 7

Unlike passion or attraction, which arise in the present, commitment links partners together in the future.

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Commitment is the decision to devote oneself to a partner and maintain the relationship over time, indicating a future orientation. Passion and attraction may also exist in the present but do not necessarily indicate a commitment to a long-term relationship.

Question 8

Identify the following:
-Assertion

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-Assertion...

Question 9

Investments cannot be recovered, so the only way to reap the benefits of your investments is to stick with a relationship.

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Question 10

Identify the following:
-Ethnocentrism

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Ethnocentrism is defined as the belief in the inherent superiority of one's own culture or ethnic group, often accompanied by a feeling of contempt for other cultures.

Question 11

Communication climate is the overall feeling or emotional mood between people-warm or cold, safe or anxious, comfortable or awkward, accepting or rejecting, open or guarded-that is shaped by verbal and nonverbal interaction between people.

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This statement accurately defines communication climate.

Question 12

All of our relationships are very complex and are shaped by numerous factors.

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Our relationships are influenced by various factors like our personalities, experiences, upbringing, cultural backgrounds, societal norms, communication styles, expectations, and many other factors. Hence, relationships are usually complex and multifaceted, involving multiple dimensions and dynamics.

Question 13

When we perceive ourselves as investing more than our partner, we tend to be dissatisfied and resentful. When we perceive our partner as investing more than we are, we may feel guilty. Thus, perceived inequity erodes satisfaction and communication.

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This statement is true, as research in social psychology has shown that perceived inequity in investment in a relationship can lead to negative emotions and communication.

Question 14

Identify the following:
-Investments

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Investment income typically correlates with investments on the balance sheet and is audited at the same time.

Answer: A 
 Depreciation expense typically correlates with property, plant, and equipment on the balance sheet and is audited at the same time.

Answer: D 
 Interest expense typically correlates with loans and other interest-bearing liabilities on the balance sheet and is audited at the same time.

Answer: E 
 Bad debt expense typically correlates with accounts receivable on the balance sheet and is audited at the same time.

Answer: B 
 Insurance expense can vary and may or may not correlate with a specific balance sheet account, so it may not be audited at the same time as a specific balance sheet account.

Question 15

Understanding communication climates will give you insight into why you feel relaxed and comfortable in some of your relationships and uneasy and defensive in others.

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Understanding communication climates can help you identify the type of communication that leads to positive and negative emotions in your relationships, thus helping you improve your communication skills and cultivate a better communication climate in all of your relationships.

Question 16

Few of us feel what Gibb called "psychologically sage" when we are the targets of judgments.

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This statement is true. Being the target of judgments can often make us feel anxious, defensive, or uncomfortable.

Question 17

Communication researchers report that evaluative communication evokes defensiveness.

Accepted Answer

Evaluative communication, which involves making judgments or criticizing, is often perceived as a personal attack and can cause the individual receiving the message to become defensive.

Question 18

Of the many influences, four are particularly critical for building and sustaining satisfying personal relationships: investment, commitment, trust, and comfort with relational dialectics.

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These four influences (investment, commitment, trust, and comfort with relational dialectics) are indeed critical for building and sustaining satisfying personal relationships.

Question 19

When talking with people with disabilities, you may offer assistance, but don't provide it unless your offer is accepted.

Accepted Answer

It is important to offer assistance to people with disabilities, but it is equally important to respect their autonomy and independence by not providing assistance unless it is explicitly accepted or requested. Giving unsolicited assistance may be seen as patronizing or disrespectful.

Question 20

Westerners often disclose personal information to casual friends and acquaintances, whereas Japanese tend to disclose only to very close friends.

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Cultural differences can lead to varying levels of disclosure in different social contexts. Western cultures tend to prioritize self-disclosure and individualism, while Japanese culture values privacy and group harmony. As a result, Westerners may feel more comfortable sharing personal information with casual acquaintances, while Japanese individuals may only reveal personal details to those they consider their closest confidantes.

Quiz 8: Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

Identify the following: -Trust

Identify the following: -Commitment