Question 1

There are some friends for whom we would do just about anything-no request is too big. Their relationships with you could be categorized as _______ friendships.

Accepted Answer

High-obligation friendships are characterized by a willingness to go out of one's way to help and support the friend, indicating a strong sense of duty and commitment to the relationship.

Question 2

Some friends feel closeness by getting together just to talk or hang out. They could be categorized as having _______ friendships.

Accepted Answer

Being-oriented friendships focus on simply spending time together and enjoying each other's company, often involving conversations and hanging out without the need for specific activities or goals.

Question 3

Friends that feel closeness by performing tasks or attending events together could be categorized as having _______ friendships.

Accepted Answer

Doing-oriented friendships are characterized by the shared activities and tasks that the friends participate in together, which is consistent with the description given.

Question 4

Ricardo and Nilda are friends. Nilda asks Ricardo if he can help her move. Ricardo doesn't really want to help and comes up with an excuse. Which option below best describes Ricardo's friendship with Nilda?

Accepted Answer

Ricardo's reluctance to help Nilda move and his choice to make an excuse instead of fulfilling the request suggests that their friendship is characterized by low obligation. This means Ricardo does not feel a strong sense of duty or responsibility to assist Nilda, indicating a friendship where there is not a high expectation for such support.

Question 5

Rachel and Iris are friends. They both enjoy running with each other. The time they have spent running together has made them closer friends than ever. Which option below best describes their friendship?

Accepted Answer

Rachel and Iris's friendship is described as doing-oriented because it is centered around an activity they both enjoy, which is running together. This indicates their bond strengthens through shared experiences and activities.

Question 6

Arthur and Helmut became friends when Helmut was an exchange student at Arthur's high school. After high school Helmut moved back to Germany, but they've stayed in touch throughout the years. This is an example of a _______ friendship.

Accepted Answer

This is an example of a long-term friendship because Arthur and Helmut have maintained their friendship over many years, despite geographical distance and life changes.

Question 7

Christina and Mike have been friends since they attended band camp together in middle school. Although the years have passed, they have remained close. They both know a lot about each other. They tell each other things that they don't tell anyone else. They like to get together to talk or hang out. This makes them feel closer to one another. They are there for each other whenever help is needed. The one issue with their friendship is that Mike tends to view it as having a potential romantic element, but Christina doesn't. Which part of the description exemplifies a "being-oriented" friendship?

Accepted Answer

Being-oriented friendships focus on sharing time and activities together to strengthen the bond, as described in option B.

Question 8

Paying close attention to your friend's nonverbal cues and noting what he or she isn't saying is a successful communication strategy in friendships. This pattern is "_______."

Accepted Answer

Being a good listener involves paying attention to both what is being said and what is not being said, including nonverbal cues. This helps in understanding the friend's feelings and thoughts more deeply.

Question 9

Statements such as "You're the best" and "Thank you" enhance friends' satisfaction, as do favors. This pattern is "_______."

Accepted Answer

Statements like "You're the best" and "Thank you" are examples of being validating and appreciative, which enhances friends' satisfaction.

Question 10

Speaking up when you are upset, but without attacking the other person is a strategy known as "_______."

Accepted Answer

Sharing your feelings appropriately involves expressing your emotions without blaming or attacking the other person, which aligns with the description given.

Question 11

We can be good friends by maintaining confidences and standing up for our friends, even when they aren't around. This strategy is "_______."

Accepted Answer

Maintaining confidences and standing up for friends when they aren't around are actions that demonstrate trustworthiness, which is why "be trustworthy" is the correct answer.

Question 12

People who believe their friends will be there for them when the going gets rough typically experience less everyday stress and more physical and emotional resilience than other people. This strategy is "_______."

Accepted Answer

This strategy is referred to as "stay loyal in hard times." The statement describes a situation where the belief in friends' loyalty and support during difficult times contributes to lower stress levels and greater resilience, aligning with the concept of staying loyal in hard times.

Question 13

Stewart helps his friend Brad when he needs it. Brad helps Stewart likewise. Classify this communication strategy for being a good friend.

Accepted Answer

This scenario exemplifies the "give and take equally" strategy, where both friends help each other, indicating a balanced and reciprocal relationship.

Question 14

Sarah is sure to let her friend Will know that she cares about him. Classify this communication strategy for being a good friend.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Sarah is sure to let her friend...

Question 15

Ernesto is upset because he lost his job. His friend Marge reassures him that she's there for him. Classify this communication strategy for being a good friend.

Accepted Answer

Marge's reassurance to Ernesto that she's there for him demonstrates loyalty and support during his difficult time, which aligns with staying loyal through hard times.

Question 16

Jasmine and Cynthia have been friends for over 10 years. Although they have had a few disagreements, they are always open with each other and speak their minds without attacking. Jasmine often thanks Cynthia for being such a good friend. When Jasmine lost her cat, Cynthia helped her look for it and comforted her. Cynthia had a new romantic interest, Caleb, whom Jasmine was interested in as well. Without Jasmine knowing, Cynthia began talking to Caleb. She pointed out Jasmine's shortcomings to Caleb in a bid to avert his focus from her. When Jasmine found out, she was upset and could not get over it. As a result, their friendship suffered. What best describes what went wrong in the friendship?

Accepted Answer

Cynthia's actions of speaking ill about Jasmine to Caleb to divert his attention from Jasmine to herself is a clear act of disloyalty. Additionally, the fact that Jasmine could not get over what happened indicates a lack of forgiveness on her part. The choice also implies that Cynthia did not apologize for her actions, which could have contributed to the inability to move past the incident. This choice encompasses the issues from both sides that led to the deterioration of their friendship.

Question 17

Jasmine and Cynthia have been friends for over 10 years. Although they have had a few disagreements, they are always open with each other and speak their minds without attacking. Jasmine often thanks Cynthia for being such a good friend. When Jasmine lost her cat, Cynthia helped her look for it and comforted her. Cynthia had a new romantic interest, Caleb, whom Jasmine was interested in as well. Without Jasmine knowing, Cynthia began talking to Caleb. She pointed out Jasmine's shortcomings to Caleb in a bid to avert his focus from her. When Jasmine found out, she was upset and could not get over it. As a result, their friendship suffered. What part of this description best displays the communication pattern of high-quality friendship defined as "share your feelings appropriately"?

Accepted Answer

The choice that best displays the communication pattern of high-quality friendship defined as "share your feelings appropriately" is when they are described as always being open with each other and speaking their minds without attacking, even during disagreements. This indicates a healthy communication pattern where both parties feel comfortable expressing their feelings in a constructive manner.

Question 18

In addressing the question: "Do men and women do friendship differently?" the textbook reminds that

Accepted Answer

C) is correct because it acknowledges that while men and women share many similarities in how they approach friendships, there are notable differences, particularly in friendships with individuals of the same sex. This reflects the nuanced understanding that gender can influence friendship dynamics, without suggesting that men and women are completely different or exactly the same in this regard.

Question 19

Men often say they find it validating when female friends encourage them to be more emotionally expressive than usual. Which fact about gender and friendship does this statement most clearly illustrate?

Accepted Answer

This statement illustrates the advantages of other-sex friendships, such as the encouragement for men to express emotions more freely, which they might not experience in same-sex friendships that often focus on competition and activities.

Question 20

In terms of gender diversity and friendship, college students with at least one friend who is transgender are _______ their peers to harbor negative attitudes to transgender people.

Accepted Answer

Having at least one friend who is transgender is associated with being far less likely to harbor negative attitudes towards transgender people, as personal relationships can significantly reduce prejudice and increase understanding and acceptance.

Quiz 8: Communicating With Friends and Family