Question 1

Which statement best describes disclosure in collectivistic cultures?

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A)   People wait to be invited into a conversation.
B)   Outsiders are addressed informally but respectfully.
C)   People reach out to strangers to include them in their group.
D)   Unfavourable information about in-group members is publicly discussed for the good of the entire group.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Social circles merge and the relational partners take on a new relational identity in the intensifying stage of relationships.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In couples with long-term success,the partners tend to be similar in some ways but different in others.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which country has the highest rates of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)   United States
B)   Canada
C)   Japan
D)   TaiwanE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Constant self-disclosure is a useful goal for those of us trying to improve a relationship.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Select an intimate relationship you have had.Discuss the dialectical tensions within that relationship.

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One intimate relationship I have had was...

Question 7

Which statement is a complete statement of forgiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I forgive you for what you've done."
B)   "It will take time to trust you again but I will try my best."
C)   "I believe you're sorry and I forgive you. I want to tell you the pain this has caused me."
D)   "You hurt me badly but I hear that you're sorry and I accept that. What will you do to ensure this never happens again?"E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Relational partners are happiest when they are similar in the amount and content of their self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the statement below with the term it best describes.
-Model to explore the role of self-disclosure in relationships

Accepted Answer

A)  Johari Window
B)  Knapp's developmental model
C)  self-disclosure
D)  social exchange
E)  social penetrationF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

What is a socioeconomic theory of relational development that suggests people seek relationships in which the rewards they receive from others are equal to or greater than the costs they encounter?

Accepted Answer

A)   social exchange
B)   relational development
C)   relational maintenance
D)   cost benefit analysisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Men use social media for relational maintenance more than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Using the social penetration model in your text,describe the breadth and depth of two important interpersonal relationships you have,one that is satisfying and one that is less satisfying.Explain why you are satisfied/unsatisfied with each relationship using insights from the model.

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Using the social penetration model, I ca...

Question 13

The best way to right a wrong is to take responsibility for your transgression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement provides the best advice about self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)   The more self-disclosure, the better.
B)   Wait for the other person to open up before you do.
C)   Self-disclose with one other person instead of in a group.
D)   Accompany each piece of negative self-disclosure with a compliment to soften the impact.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

It is quite possible to have a wide range of satisfying relationships without having much intimacy at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Many long-term relationships aren't characterized by a constant exchange of intimate details.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If a communicator is truly competent,he/she will be able to resolve the conflicting needs involved in dialectical tensions competently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of a hint?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I'm too busy to stop by this afternoon."
B)   "This afternoon won't work for me. Let's get together tomorrow instead of this afternoon."
C)   "I'm know you're busy with work today. Let's get together some other time."
D)   "I don't want to spend time with you."E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

You've just delivered a speech to your classmates.None of them liked your speech very much.According to your text,which response you are most likely to hear from them when you ask how you did?

Accepted Answer

A)   "You did a great job."
B)   "You could have done better."
C)   "I don't think it was a good speech."
D)   "You made some interesting points."E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

When do opposites attract?

Accepted Answer

A)   when they are polar opposites
B)   when the differences are mild
C)   when the differences are complementary
D)   when the partners are aware of the differencesE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Exam 8: Communication and Relational Dynamics

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Men use social media for relational maintenance more than women.

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Many long-term relationships aren't characterized by a constant exchange of intimate details.

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Which country has the highest rates of self-disclosure?

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The best way to right a wrong is to take responsibility for your transgression.

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If a communicator is truly competent,he/she will be able to resolve the conflicting needs involved in dialectical tensions competently.

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Which statement is a complete statement of forgiveness?

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Constant self-disclosure is a useful goal for those of us trying to improve a relationship.

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Social circles merge and the relational partners take on a new relational identity in the intensifying stage of relationships.

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Match the statement below with the term it best describes. -Model to explore the role of self-disclosure in relationships

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Select an intimate relationship you have had.Discuss the dialectical tensions within that relationship.

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Relational partners are happiest when they are similar in the amount and content of their self-disclosure.

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