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WorksheetsWeek 13 practice quiz: Comm in Interpersonal Relationships
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 14mins
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?
(a)
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 (a) 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 (a) 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
As noted in our textbook, which of the following are TRUE about workplace friendships? (Note: There is more than one right answer!)
Workplace friends can be a rich source of information (such as about the future of the company, details about other co-workers, etc.)
People who have more workplace friends tend to actually work less, because they are more efficient at their jobs.
Workplace friends are often a reliable source of emotional support because they understand the specific demands of the shared workplace.
Workplace friendships lead to workplace romances about 20% of the time, which can make for a more exciting and engaging working environment.
Making friends at work can improve your non-work relationships, as well, because you are expanding your social network and have more things to discuss with everyone in your life.
As noted in your textbook, when an employee or supervisor creates a workplace environment that is sexually offensive or intimidating (such as telling a derogatory job about an employee’s sexual orientation, or repeatedly making fun of their clothing or hairstyle), it is a form of harassment called_________.
creating a hostile work environment
insubordination
quid-pro-quo harassment
top-down suppression
sexual assault
