Week 13 practice quiz: Comm in Interpersonal Relationships

Which of the following makes friendships unique to other relationships in our lives (such as romantic partnerships or family)? Note: There is more than one right answer!

• They are mostly voluntary.

• They are usually between peers.

• They are not permanent.

• They are more emotionally fulfilling than family relationships.

• They are always same-sex.

There are three types of married couples. Which type is characterized by the partners not being particularly interdependent, avoiding marital conflict, talking less, and having their own social networks and interests?

What are parasocial relationships?

• A one-sided friendship with someone who isn't aware of your existence, such as a famous celebrity you've never met.

• A friendship with someone who provides you with more emotional and tangible benefits than you give them.

• A friendship with someone to whom you are also related by blood or law.

• A friendship that is temporary in nature, but deeply meaningful in your overall life.

Which of the following is true about family secrets?

• They almost always rip families apart.

• They are almost exclusively about the parents, not the children.

• They reinforce a family's identity and sense of exclusivity.

• They usually only "come out" during family conflicts.

Which of the following do males tend to value most in same-sex friendships?

• shared activities and interests

• fulfilling conversation

• similar political and religious beliefs

• emotional expressiveness

• shared resources

Communicating to relate a basic message, such as addressing necessarily daily or weekly tasks that a couple faces, is called _____________________ communication.

Our textbook talks about stages of friendship. In which stage of a friendship do people start to think of themselves as truly friends, and begin to share more personal information about themselves?

• nascent friendship

• stabilized friendship

• role-limited interaction

• moves toward friendship

• budding relationship

Someone who meets needs that are unmet by your legal family, and is considered a "stand-in" for a legal family member who is geographically dispersed, is considered your ________________ family.

Marital couples can be classified into four categories, depending on how they handle conflict. Which category describes couples who are competitive more than cooperative, express emotions to each other, and have intense periods of "making up?"

• volatile

• hostile

• validating

• conflict-avoidant

The Benson family was having a particularly heated discussion about how to spend the money  from a recent inheritance. The kids wanted to spend the money on a vacation, while the mother wanted to upgrade the kitchen. Everyone was getting cranky. Uncomfortable with the conflict and wanting to stop the bickering, Alexa launched into a funny story about how she spilled ice cream all over herself on a blind date last week. 

Which family role best describes Alexa?

• blamer

• peacemaker

• computer

• distractor

• joker