communication exam 3

QUESTION 1

1. The Helical Model presents an economic view of relationships, wherein relational partners weigh rewards and costs of a relationship.

 True

 False

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QUESTION 2

1. Stage models of relationships are universally applicable, and do a good job of addressing cultural differences.

 True

 False

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QUESTION 3

1. Coaches and work supervisors typically have which kind(s) of power over their athletes/employees?

	a.	reward and coercive power
	b.	legitimate power
	c.	information power
	d.	both a and b above
	e.	all of the above

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QUESTION 4

1. In Social Exchange theory, the idea that in close relationships, a relational partner may allow costs to outweigh benefits is a concept known as:

		communal relationships
		comparison level of alternatives
		supply-demand analysis
		none of the above

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QUESTION 5

1. When you disclose some information about your family to a new friend in hopes that your new friend will share about her family too, the main reason for your self-disclosure is:

		catharsis
		self-clarification
		reciprocity
		impression management

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QUESTION 6

1. In the relationship theory of Dialectics, the main goal is to eliminate the tensions in the relationship.

 True

 False

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QUESTION 7

1. There is one main type of conflict style that is useful in a specific type of conflict situation, regardless of the people and factors involved. 

 True

 False

1 points   

QUESTION 8

1. All of the following are key dimensions of interpersonal relationships,  except:

		interdependence
		breadth
		understanding and predictability
		intersecting identity cycles

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QUESTION 9

1. Dialectics is one approach to understanding interpersonal relationships in which the main focus is on:

		assertive communication
		conflict management
		balancing multiple relationships
		balancing opposing tensions

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QUESTION 10

1. Brianna and Latoya both have their ears pierced because Amira, the most popular girl in their class, had hers pierced. This is an example of what kind of power?

		referent power
		information power
		reward power
		expert power

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QUESTION 11

1. Which approach to relationships focuses on cycles of dis/integration and re/synthesis that relationships go through?

		Helical model
		Social Exchange Model
		Stage Model
		Dialectics

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QUESTION 12

1. Paola wants to enjoy spending their money now and to not worry about the future; Valentine wants to skimp a little today to ensure that they can enjoy life in the future. These conflicting views are an example of _______.

		fact conflict
		value conflict
		pseudo-conflict
		ego conflict

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QUESTION 13

1. Marcus, who used to think nothing of driving across town to pick up Anne-Helene for a date, is now having second thoughts about the time it takes to get to her house. His reconsideration of whether he should continue doing so is based on:

		Schutz’s balance theory
		Heider’s balance theory
		Maslow’s needs theory
		Thibault and Kelley’s exchange theory

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QUESTION 14

1. Henry’s wife is aware that he snores in his sleep and exhibits nervous mannerisms sometimes when he communicates, but Henry is unaware that he does these things. These things would fall under the _______ quadrant of Henry’s Johari window.

		open
		secret or hidden
		blind
		unknown

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QUESTION 15

1. Jose works hard for Kentaro in hopes that Kentaro will recommend him for a promotion. In this specific example which form of Kentaro’s power over Jose is most clearly demonstrated?

		legitimate power
		coercive power
		reward power
		expert power

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QUESTION 16

1. All of the following are types of relational dialectics except:

		autonomy-connection
		novelty-predictability
		openness-closedness
		all are types of relational dialectics

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QUESTION 17

1. Choosing to self-disclose something as a way to give off a certain idea about yourself on a first date is known as:

		Reciprocity
		Catharsis
		Impression management
		Self-clarification

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QUESTION 18

1. In the termination stage of a relationship, people may use:

		strategies of manipulation
		strategies of avoidance
		strategies of withdrawal
		all of the above

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QUESTION 19

1. In Social Exchange Theory, Thibaut and Kelley suggest that people want relationships:

		that offer rewards without any costs
		that offer high rewards and little costs
		no matter the costs
		that have an equal amount of cost and rewards

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QUESTION 20

1. Terrell’s parents wish him to be more open with them. So he chooses to disclose more about events at school, but not reveal any more information about his relationship with Sam. This is an example of:

		topical segmentation
		neutralization
		reframing
		reporting

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QUESTION 21

1. Self-disclosure is always a positive experience in interpersonal relationships.

 True

 False

1 points   

QUESTION 22

1. When you ask for feedback,

		you are obligated to act on it
		you should be sure you are ready for an honest response
		making rational choices about changing your behavior becomes impossible
		you can be sure that you will receive a compliment

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QUESTION 23

1. The need for ____________ reflects a desire to influence the events and people around us.

		inclusion
		oversocial
		exchange
		control

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QUESTION 24

1. A main criticism of stage models of relationships such as Knapp’s is that they are not prescriptive and structured enough – that they don’t show what stage relational partners may experience next.

 True

 False

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QUESTION 25

1. The idea that we want to bond with others, yet we also want to retain our independence in our lives illustrates which dialectical tension?

		connection-autonomy
		stability-change
		openness-closedness
		progression-tradition

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QUESTION 26

1. As the self-disclosure of one person increases, the self-disclosure of the other person usually:

		decreases
		becomes more positive
		becomes less personal
		increases

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QUESTION 27

1. Choosing to self-disclose something to provide a “release” (get it off your chest) is called:

		Catharsis
		Self-validation
		Psychological reasoning
		Impression management

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QUESTION 28

1. When offering ____________, preface a negative statement with a positive one whenever possible.

		praise
		self-disclosure
		opinions
		constructive criticism

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QUESTION 29

1. Javier knows that he has difficulty distinguishing colors. He does not disclose this information to his friends. This information falls into the __________ quadrant of his Johari window.

		open
		secret or hidden
		blind
		unknown

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QUESTION 30

1. When people see other choices available and they weigh their options to continue in a relationship, they are engaging in:

		comparison level of alternatives
		interactive relationship development strategies
		uncertainty reduction strategies
		active relationship development strategies

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QUESTION 31

1. Which of the following represent ‘particularistic rewards’ in Social Exchange theory?

		love, time, information, services
		time, love, status, money
		information, goods, services
		goods, services, status, time

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QUESTION 32

1. There are several alternatives to self-disclosure that we covered in class. Which of the following is not one of those alternatives?

		Lying
		Equivocating
		Hinting
		Truth-telling

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QUESTION 33

1. All of the following are dimensions of intimacy that we discussed in class, except:

		Physical
		Intellectual
		Shared Activities
		Behavioral

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QUESTION 34

1. Which of the following are characteristics for effective self-disclosure?

		It occurs incrementally
		It is affected by culture
		It is usually symmetrical
		All of the above

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QUESTION 35

1. According to interpersonal needs theory, people who have a high need to be around others are called:

		open
		oversocials
		needy
		autocrats

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QUESTION 36

1. Which of the following is a relationship stage that is characterized by personal rituals and a combined social identity including “we” and “us” language?

		differentiating
		experimenting
		intensifying
		integrating

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QUESTION 37

1. Owning feelings and taking responsibility for your choices involves:

		making “I” statements
		taking the credit for what others have done
		granting advantages to others
		properly assessing strengths

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QUESTION 38

1. In Dialectics theory, internal dialectics refer to the tensions within the relationship while external dialectics refer to the tensions between the couple and others (in their social circles).

 True

 False

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QUESTION 39

1. Developing friendships with your relational partner’s friends is one strategy used to ___________ a relationship.

		maintain
		de-escalate
		activate
		dissolve

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QUESTION 40

1. In dialectical theory, selecting one side of a relational contradiction and ignoring the other side is called temporal selection.

 True

 False

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QUESTION 41

1. There are no legitimate reasons for choosing privacy over self-disclosure in close relationships.

 True

 False

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QUESTION 42

1. Which theorist(s) asserted that, “Whether a relationship is started, built, or maintained depends on how well each person meets the needs of the other”

		Schutz
		Knapp and Vangelisti
		Burgoon
		Thibaut and Kelly

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QUESTION 43

1. One of the most important elements of the beginnings of relationships is the need to reduce

		the open quadrant
		interaction
		uncertainty
		escalation

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QUESTION 44

1. Len reports that the first contract for their company was signed on February 14, but Nora says it was signed on January 19. The conflict that ensues is a(n) _________________.

		fact conflict
		value conflict
		pseudo-conflict
		ego conflict

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QUESTION 45

1. Which of the following is NOT an interpersonal need according to Schutz?

		affection
		inclusion
		emotion
		control

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QUESTION 46

1. Which of the following is a relationship stage that sometimes occurs after bonding when partners express a need for increased privacy or autonomy?

		differentiating
		experimenting
		intensifying
		circulating

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QUESTION 47

1. In Knapp’s stage model of coming together and coming apart, which of the following is not a stage?

		intensifying
		closure
		bonding
		stagnating

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QUESTION 48

1. One underlying assumption of dialectics is that change is a constant in relationships.

 True

 False

1 points   

QUESTION 49

1. Rewards are outcomes that are not valued by a person.

 True

 False

1 points   

QUESTION 50

1. Dalia shared very personal information about herself with Ramy. Later in the day, Ramy’s friends asked him about Dalia and her secret. Ramy has ______________ power because of his knowledge of Dalia’s private information and his choice to share it or not.

		referent power
		information power
		reward power
		coercive power

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QUESTION 51

1. Having regular "Monday night discussions"  with your  boyfriend/girlfriend (or your husband/wife) that are intended to help you understand one another better represent which main reason for self-disclosure?

		relational maintenance
		catharsis
		impression management
		manipulation

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QUESTION 52

1. The idea that interpersonal relationships involve shared scripts - phrases, idioms, personal references - refers to which key dimension of interpersonal relationships?

		communication language system
		communication code change
		paralanguage
		intimate relationship communication