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Chapter 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Chapter 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

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Nicole Danylyshen

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26 Slides • 24 Questions

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Which of the following are components of interpersonal intimacy and affection?

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Mutual attention to partner’s needs

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Affectionate communication

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Physical appearance

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Competitive symmetrical relationship

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Multiple Choice

Which type of relationship is characterized by power being divided unevenly, with one partner dominating and the other submitting?

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Complementary Relationship

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Symmetrical Relationship

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Competitive Symmetrical Relationship

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Parallel Relationship

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Fill in the Blank

Communication and ___ are both interdependent in the context of interpersonal relationships.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are sources of initial attraction according to the lesson?

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Proximity

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Physical appearance

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Competence

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Self-disclosure

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Open Ended

Explain how differences can both benefit and challenge interpersonal relationships.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes complementary needs in a relationship?

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Needs that match, with each partner contributing something the other needs

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Needs that are identical between partners

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Needs that create conflict between partners

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Needs that are ignored in a relationship

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Multiple Select

According to the recap of the genesis of interpersonal relationships, which factors contribute to both initial and long-term attraction?

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Proximity and Physical Appearance

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Competence and Self-Disclosure

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Reciprocation of Liking and Similarities

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All of the above

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Open Ended

Describe the difference between a causal turning point and a reflective turning point in relational development.

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Fill in the Blank

Relational development proceeds in discernible stages, escalating as we become closer and ___ as the relationship deteriorates.

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Multiple Choice

Which stage in relational escalation involves sharing more in-depth information but little physical contact and time together?

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Preinteraction awareness

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Acquaintance

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Exploration

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Intensification

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a pattern of commitment change during the Separation Stage of relational de-escalation?

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Linear process

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Relational decline

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Upward relational progression

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Mutual reinforcement

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Open Ended

Explain how the process of filtering influences the development of interpersonal relationships according to the theories presented.

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Multiple Choice

According to Social Exchange Theory, which of the following best describes 'cumulative rewards and costs'?

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Rewards and costs that occur at the present moment

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Total rewards and costs accrued during the relationship

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Rewards and costs based on prediction

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Rewards and costs compared to alternatives

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are dialectical forces described in Relational Dialectics Theory?

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Connectedness vs autonomy

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Predictability vs novelty

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Openness vs closedness

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Commitment vs independence

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Fill in the Blank

Movement in relationships can be seen as a shift that occurs in the relative pull of one of the ___ .

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Open Ended

Describe the difference between 'breadth' and 'depth' in the Social Penetration Model of self-disclosure.

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Multiple Choice

Which diagram best represents a highly intimate, close relationship according to the Social Penetration Model?

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A

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D

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Open Ended

Explain how the breadth and depth of self-disclosure change as a relationship becomes more intimate.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of self-disclosure?

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It is moderated by rules and boundaries

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It always occurs in large increments

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It is not influenced by relationship expectations

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It fits the occasion and expectations of individuals

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Fill in the Blank

Self-disclosure is reciprocal, meaning "You disclose to me, and I'll disclose to ___".

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Open Ended

Self-disclosure moves from less personal to more personal information. List the levels of self-disclosure in order from least to most personal.

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Multiple Choice

Which factors affect decisions about self-disclosing on electronically mediated communication (EMC)?

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Risk and trust

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Breadth and depth

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Face-to-face interaction

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Reciprocity

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Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: The greater the similarity in partners’ perceptions of their relationship, the ___ it will be.

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Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about interpersonal relationships, what aspect do you find most important for building strong connections with others?

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