Question 1

In her career choices, Pilar desires to be a part of "something bigger than herself" so she can contribute to the larger whole. Pilar's desire demonstrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Pilar's desire to contribute to something bigger than herself is an intrinsic attribute, meaning it is a quality that comes from within her and is driven by internal motivations and values. This is different from external qualities, which are driven by external factors such as social pressure or cultural expectations, and extrinsic qualities, which are driven by external rewards such as money or recognition. Intimacy attribute is not relevant to this context.

Question 2

All of the following are considered fundamental characteristics of friendships, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In early childhood friendships, the word "friend" is most likely used to indicate

Accepted Answer

In early childhood, the word "friend" is more likely used to indicate familiarity or someone they know and recognize rather than an equal or reciprocal relationship. Children may use the term "friend" to refer to someone they have played with before, even if they don't have a close or ongoing relationship. Creativity is not a common association with the word "friend" in early childhood.

Question 4

Friendships in children 5-8 years old are likely to be based on behaviors demonstrating

Accepted Answer

At this age, children are likely to form friendships based on helpfulness, not just proximity or familiarity. Aggressiveness is less likely to be a basis for friendships at this age.

Question 5

Your 10-year-old cousin Mariah will tend to prefer playing with ________ groups, while her twin Marvin will prefer ______ groups.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that children generally prefer playing in smaller groups at a younger age (such as 10 years old), while as they get older they tend to prefer larger groups. Additionally, there may be individual differences in preference, but as the question states a general trend, A would be the best choice.

Question 6

Emotional intelligence appears to develop at which age range?

Accepted Answer

Emotional intelligence begins to develop significantly during the age range of 8-12 years as children become more aware of their own emotions and those of others, and start to develop skills like empathy and emotional regulation.

Question 7

Listening is important as adolescent friendships develop because at that stage, adolescents are learning

Accepted Answer

The answer of Listening is important as adolescent friendships develop...

Question 8

Of the following strategies, which is most often used to maintain adult romantic relationships?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Of the following strategies, which is most...

Question 9

Lydia opens conversation with a man beside her by saying, "Your legs must be tired because you have been running through my mind." Based on research on opening lines, which of the following would most accurately describe the man's reaction?

Accepted Answer

Based on research on opening lines, compliments are generally well-received and can make the person feel flattered. In this case, Lydia's opening line is a playful compliment about the man's attractiveness, which may result in him feeling flattered. However, it's important to note that not everyone may react the same way to opening lines, and context and individual preferences should also be taken into account.

Question 10

Esther mentions some details about her parents to her date. She expects that her date will also reveal some family details. Esther's expectations are guided by

Accepted Answer

Grice's concept of reciprocity suggests that conversation partners expect to share equal amounts of information with each other. Therefore, Esther expects her date to reveal some family details in return.

Question 11

Salina is upset with her friend Raul. She purposely chooses to call rather than text him about how she feels. Salina's choice of medium is based in part on its

Accepted Answer

Salina's choice to call instead of text is likely based on social norms and expectations surrounding communication about emotions or conflicts. In many cultures, it is considered more appropriate or effective to address these types of issues through verbal communication rather than written.

Question 12

If two people are "involved daters," which of the following is also true of the relationship?

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The answer of If two people are "involved daters," which...

Question 13

After her partner discloses information about a conflict at work Margo says, "I think what you are saying is important, and you really do have a point. I'd like to hear more." Margo is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

Margo's response shows that she is responsive to her partner's disclosure and is genuinely interested in hearing more.

Question 14

Ari does not realize that Gene's heavy sighs during conversation are a sign of frustration, and
Gene does not understand that Ari looking down at the floor signals that Ari is tired of the conversation. The misunderstandings of Ari and Gene in this situation are called

Accepted Answer

The misunderstandings between Ari and Gene indicate a lack of understanding in decoding nonverbal cues, which is referred to as decoding deficits.

Question 15

The impressions that we form of others is called

Accepted Answer

The impressions that we form of others is called social perception. Social perception refers to the process of interpreting information about another person. It involves making judgments about someone's traits, behaviors, and intentions based on visual cues, verbal cues, and other nonverbal cues. It is a fundamental aspect of human interaction and can impact how we relate to others, form relationships, and make decisions. Choices A, B, and C are not accurate descriptions of social perception.

Question 16

Boundary management addresses

Accepted Answer

Boundary management refers to the decisions we make about what information to share with others and how we manage those boundaries. It is not directly related to lines of communication in married couples, opening lines, or listening goals.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of maintaining marital stability?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that in order to maintain marital stability, there should be at least five positive behaviors for every negative behavior. This means that the positive and negative behaviors do not have to equalize or cancel each other out, and ten positive behaviors per negative behavior is not necessary. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 18

Which marital conflict style is the most regulated?

Accepted Answer

Conflict Engagers are the most regulated marital conflict style because they are able to manage their emotions and communicate their needs in a constructive way.

Question 19

You are dating someone from an individualistic culture. Which of the following best describes your partner's self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

In individualistic cultures, people tend to value self-promotion and personal achievement, so your partner is likely to talk more about their accomplishments rather than their personal life or feelings.

Question 20

The relationship functions of maintaining liking, conflict resolution, and emotional support were suggested by scholars

Accepted Answer

The relationship functions of maintaining liking, conflict resolution, and emotional support were suggested by scholars Dindia and Timmerman in their 2003 study on communication competence in interpersonal relationships.

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