Question 1

Researchers found that romantic couples indicated ________ as the number one problem in their relationships.

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A)  lack of sex
B)  finding time to talk
C)  the inability to talk about negative feelings
D)  relational de-escalation

Question 2

Turning points in a relationship signify

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A)  positive or negative changes in a relationship.
B)  levels of tension in a relationship.
C)  increases in intimacy in a relationship.
D)  attempts to stabilize a relationship.

Question 3

The uncertainty reduction theory

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A)  depends on the skills of effective perception and active listening.
B)  states we are driven to increase uncertainty.
C)  states we are most comfortable in uncertain situations.
D)  assumes we do not like certainty in our lives.

Question 4

What are the stages in the ending of a relationship according to Steve Duck?

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Question 5

Couples use less present tense when the relationship is

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A)  in the initiation stage.
B)  in the exploration stage.
C)  in the intimate stage.
D)  in the de-escalating stage.

Question 6

Little physical contact and limitations on time spent together occur during which stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  exploration
B)  initiation
C)  intensification
D)  intimacy

Question 7

Don't put too much into an initial interaction because

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A)  information exchanged initially is largely positive and may be biased.
B)  partners may be too busy asking questions to organize the material each has disclosed.
C)  it will probably take several interactions before a reliable cost-benefit analysis can be made.
D)  initiation norms may interfere with establishing a relationship.

Question 8

During the pre-interaction awareness stage of relational escalation, you

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A)  form your initial impression of another person.
B)  respond to a large number of questions posed by the other person.
C)  begin to engage in risky self-disclosure.
D)  turn to each other for acceptance and confirmation.

Question 9

When a relationship runs down like a dying battery, it is ending through

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A)  sudden death.
B)  withdrawal.
C)  fading away.
D)  incrementalism.

Question 10

When providing information about yourself

Accepted Answer

A)  observe and act on approachability cues.
B)  follow initiation norms.
C)  don't put too much into the initial interaction.
D)  refrain from violating cultural expectations about appropriate disclosures in initial conversations.

Question 11

The number one cause to which people attribute break ups is

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A)  problems with personality traits one partner dislikes in the other.
B)  failure to put enough effort into the relationship.
C)  a desire by one partner to be free of relational constraints.
D)  failure to make concessions for the good of the relationship.

Question 12

Disclosing information and direct expression are two ways to

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A)  de-escalate a relationship.
B)  let partners know what we are feeling.
C)  initiate relationships.
D)  seek affinity.

Question 13

The strategy that is most sensitive to the other person's sense of self is

Accepted Answer

A)  de-escalation.
B)  negative identity management.
C)  justification.
D)  positive tone.

Question 14

Talk is limited to superficial subjects, but partners have extensive personal knowledge about each other.This causes discomfort during which de-escalation stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  individualization
B)  separation
C)  stagnation
D)  post-interaction effects

Question 15

When a relationship is moving too fast

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A)  decrease self-disclosure.
B)  increase self-disclosure.
C)  maintain the same level of self-disclosure.
D)  disclose in relation to how much your partner does.

Question 16

________ strategies are ways and methods of getting people to like us.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relational escalation
B)  Turning points
C)  Causal turning points
D)  Affinity-seeking

Question 17

Incremental endings occur when

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A)  a couple drifts apart.
B)  a major conflict occurs.
C)  one partner dies.
D)  the costs outweigh the benefits.

Question 18

Being invited home to visit your significant other's parents is a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  causal turning point.
B)  reflective turning point.
C)  introduction.
D)  relational escalation.

Question 19

Since the scripted nature of initial interactions limits our ability to achieve an in-depth understanding of another person

Accepted Answer

A)  ask questions.
B)  don't put too much into initial interactions.
C)  present yourself in a positive manner.
D)  observe and act on approachability cues.

Question 20

Listening skills and ________ are as important in developing and maintaining relationships as they are in initiating relationships.

Accepted Answer

A)  recognizing turning points
B)  managing conflict
C)  gaining compliance
D)  providing confirming responses.

Exam 10: Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

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Being invited home to visit your significant other's parents is a ________.

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Researchers found that romantic couples indicated ________ as the number one problem in their relationships.

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The uncertainty reduction theory

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Turning points in a relationship signify

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Listening skills and ________ are as important in developing and maintaining relationships as they are in initiating relationships.

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