Question 1

Every Thanksgiving, Abigail and Ryan tell their children the story of how they first met. They see the coincidence of their meeting as a sign of destiny. Identify the interpersonal communication technique Abigail and Ryan are using and explain its importance to family.

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Question 2

Compare and contrast close friendships and romantic relationships.

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Question 3

Every Saturday, Jaelyn and Rosario have a standing appointment to meet at the local café and discuss the week's events. Identify and explain the expectation of friendship that Jaelyn and Rosario are exhibiting.

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Question 4

Ava and McKenna have gotten to know each other a bit more, but so far only in the context of work. Then Ava invites McKenna to get lunch together on the weekend. Identify and explain the stage of adult friendship they are in, according to the Rawlins model.

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Question 5

Compare and contrast intimacy and passion, according to the triangular theory of love.

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Question 6

Provide an example the kind of opening line someone with an other-centered love style might use with a romantic interest.

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Question 7

Explain relational scripts and provide an example of how someone might use them.

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Question 8

Explain relationship ruts and provide an example.

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Question 9

"I feel like I'm always doing things around the house, and Shelby never contributes," says Charlie. Identify and explain the relationship skill that could be improved upon.

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Question 10

Identify the types of nuclear families and explain their differences.

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Question 11

Your text describes several kinds of nontraditional family configurations. Identify and explain three of these. Illustrate your explanations with examples.

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Question 12

Five-year-old Raine is entering kindergarten, and his parents are excited to see how he makes friends. Based on your knowledge of the Selman Stages of Friendship, identify and explain which stage(s) might you expect Raine to be in.

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Question 13

Miles and Farouq just met at work, but both men get the feeling that they might become good friends. Illustrate their probable friendship trajectory using the Rawlins Model of Adult Friendship Development.

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Question 14

Your friend Caitlyn is telling you about her boyfriend Roberto. She tells you that she feels very close to him but isn't sure if she's in love. Use your knowledge of the triangular theory of love to advise Caitlyn on whether she feels love for Roberto.

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Question 15

Ariana, who is European American, and Olivia, who is Asian American, have just entered into a relationship with each other. Identify some of the concerns that they might have to contend with that a heterosexual couple of the same race would not.

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Question 16

Explain the abbreviation "LDR" and provide an example of what it stands for.

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Question 17

Caring and relational past work best in combination for improving interpersonal communication in relationships. Explain these two concepts and give an example of them working together.

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Question 18

"Antonio and I are in a relationship rut," says your friend Gregor. Explain what a "relationship rut" is and use your knowledge of the skills for relationship maintenance to give Gregor advice on how to combat this.

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Quiz 11: Communicating With Families, Friends, and Romantic Partners