Question 1

How does the focus of friendship differ between very young children and children ages 5-8?

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Question 2

In middle childhood, the differences between popular children and other children are often attributed to Emotional IQ. Describe how researchers see emotional intelligence demonstrated in popular children.

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Question 3

According to Chris Segrin, how can relationships affect friendships?

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Question 4

Distinguish between nondirected and directed mediums of self-disclosure. Be sure to give an example of each.

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Question 5

Describe four strategies we can use to build friendships with others.

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Question 6

What are intrinsic attributes, and how are they valued in friendships and relationships?

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Question 7

According to research, how do men and women typically respond to the opening line?

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Question 8

How might scripts affect one's dating relationships?

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Question 9

Dindia and Timmerman suggest several relationship maintenance functions. List the five functions addressed in this chapter.

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Question 10

Describe the two suggestions by Borisoff and Hahn for improving listening in close relationships. Provide examples of how they might work in a close relationship.

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Question 11

You are trying to determine if two people you just met are in a committed relationship. Describe at least four research-based communication behaviors that are commitment indicators.

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Question 12

Marriage therapist John Gottman claims that he can tell within five minutes whether or not a couple will remain together. What does he do or observe to make this determination?

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Question 13

Which two of Grice's maxims are important to remember with regards to self-disclosure?

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Question 14

According to Professors Roberts and Greenberg, how can one show validation in a relationship? Identify and describe the three specific ways that validation can be seen.

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Question 15

Briefly discuss the differences in self-disclosure between individualistic and collectivistic cultures.

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Question 16

What is a decoding deficit, and in what type of relationship might one experience a decoding deficit?

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Question 17

Partners can escalate a relationship through direct or indirect means. Give one example of a direct route and one example of an indirect route.

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Question 18

What is authenticity and how is it related to self-disclosure and listening in relationships? Describe at least three factors associated with authenticity?

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Question 19

In adult friendships, partners tend to use five explicit strategies to maintain relationships. What are these five strategies? Give a specific example of how each one is shown in the relationship.

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Question 20

Borisoff and Hahn believe that men and women in committed relationships differ in what they listen to and how they express listening behaviors. Explain the primary difference, and what Borisoff and Hahn recommend to remedy the difference.

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Quiz 8: Listening and Relationship Building Friends and Romance