WorksheetsInterpersonal Relationship Types
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
A friendship that is characterized by equality, where each individual shares equally in giving and receiving the benefits and rewards of the relationship, is known as a friendship of:
Utility
Receptivity
Reciprocity
Association
A friend who introduces you to new ideas and new ways of seeing the world, perhaps by bringing you into contact with unfamiliar people or issues, is primarily serving which friendship need?
Ego support
Security
Stimulation
Affirmation
Which of the following characteristics best describes the Mania style of love, according to Lee's theory?
Characterized by extreme highs and lows, possessiveness, and obsessive worry about the potential loss of the relationship.
Compassionate, selfless, and offered without concern for personal reward or expectation of reciprocation.
Seen as a game, to be kept light, self-controlled, and focused on entertainment.
Focused on beauty and physical attractiveness, often feeling unfulfilled by reality.
Which statement is most consistent with the Pragma love style?
“My love is a total, self-giving sacrifice; I love without expecting that the feeling will be returned.”
“I look for a partner who is similar in background and helps me achieve my long-term financial and career goals.”
“We developed intimacy very slowly and peacefully from a long-time companionable friendship.”
“I'm deeply attracted to people who are physically perfect and exciting to look at.”
A family that encourages open communication and voicing of opinions (high conversation) but also stresses agreement and strives to avoid conflict (high conformity) is classified as a(n):
Protective family
Pluralistic family
Laissez-faire family
Consensual family
In the Balanced Split communication pattern, how is equality maintained in the relationship?
Each person has authority and decision-making power over different, yet relatively equal, domains of expertise.
Each person shares equally in every single communication transaction and decision.
One person maintains authority and decision-making power over a slightly wider range of issues than the other.
One person dominates and controls all decision-making across all domains.
A key benefit of a mentoring relationship for the protégé, as described in the chapter, is that it provides a relationship where they can:
Discuss secret or unpublicized matters with colleagues who are outside of the formal reporting structure.
Establish mutually beneficial networking connections that prioritize utility and resources for job acquisition.
Try new skills, ask questions, and obtain feedback under the supportive guidance of an experienced expert.
Work independently without having to learn the specific rules and accumulated experience of the organization.
What is the core distinction between the emotions of jealousy and envy?
Jealousy is a form of anger over a relationship being threatened by a rival, whereas envy is desiring something (like money or a skill) that someone else possesses.
Envy is considered a logical reaction to a relationship threat, while jealousy is always irrational.
Envy is only experienced in friendships, while jealousy is only experienced in romantic relationships.
Jealousy involves only emotional feelings, while envy involves only suspicious thinking (cognitive).
Which of the following behaviors is categorized as Verbal or emotional abuse within a relationship?
Isolating a partner from their friends and family or controlling their finances to prevent them from working.
Throwing objects in anger that could potentially hit the partner.
Making threats of violence that are never acted upon.
Slapping, hitting, or pushing the other person.
When a marketing manager sends an email to a sales manager regarding an upcoming product launch, this is an example of what type of workplace communication?
Downward communication
Upward communication
Lateral communication
Grapevine message
