Appearance is especially important in which stages of a relationship? Early Middle Late Every stage; it is never unimportant

A large body of research confirms the fact that we like people who are _____ us, at least in most cases. Different from Similar to Exactly like Opposites of

Differences strengthen a relationship when they satisfy the other’s needs. These differences are called: Symmetrical Asymmetrical Complementary Symbiotic

Complementary attraction Reciprocal attraction We are attracted to people who we believe are attracted to us. Conversely, we will probably not care for people who either attack or seem indifferent toward us. This kind of attraction is labeled as which of the following? Proximity attraction Mutual attraction Complementary attraction Reciprocal attraction

When it comes to initiating relationships, research finds that: Online profile owners are rated more positively when they include pictures of attractive friends. Online profile owners are rated less positively when they include pictures of attractive friends. Online profile owners are rated more positively when they include pictures of themselves in a large crowd. There was no correlation between online profiles and pictures included.

Similarity assessment Revealing important information about yourself can help build liking. Sometimes the basis of this liking comes from learning about how we are similar, either in experiences or in attitudes. Our authors call this: Disclosure Self-talk Competence Similarity assessment

All of the following are true of attraction and similarity except: We’re attracted to those whose language style matches our own We’re attracted to those with similar financial strategies to ours We’re attracted to others whose last names are similar to our own All of these are true Only choices 1 and 3 are true

Reciprocal attraction Lifestyle choice We’re more likely to develop friendships with close neighbors than with distant ones, and the chances are good that we’ll choose a mate with whom we cross paths often. This phenomenon is referred to as: Proximity Closeness Reciprocal attraction Lifestyle choice

Some social scientists have argued that all relationships—both impersonal and personal—are based on a semi-economic model called social exchange theory. The basis of this model is: Rewards – Costs = Outcome Costs – Rewards = Outcomes Outcomes – Liking = Rewards Proximity + Availability = Love

A relationship model based on what you get out of a relationship compared to what you put in, or sacrifice, is called: Scutz’s Theory of Interpersonal Needs Johari Window Social Exchange Theory Dialectical Tensions

One of the ways to consider relationships is to think of them as “coming together” and “coming apart” as well as involving an activity called relational maintenance. Our authors refer to the systematic encapsulation of these ideas as: Relational algorithms Developmental models Scientific relational explanations Love stories

Initiating Bonding Experimenting Intensifying After we have made contact with a new person, the next stage is to decide whether we are interested in pursuing the relationship further. This involves uncertainty reduction—the process of getting to know others by gaining more information about them. This stage is referred to as: Initiating Bonding Experimenting Intensifying

Bonding Differentiating Circumscribing Experimenting According to your textbook, social networks like Facebook are more likely to shift the nature of which stage of relationship development? Bonding Differentiating Circumscribing Experimenting

Initiating Experimenting Intensifying Bonding At which stage do couples spend about one-quarter of the time expressing their feelings directly, using metacommunication to discuss the state of the relationship as well as using less direct methods of communication: spending increasing amounts of time together, asking for support from one another, etc. Initiating Experimenting Intensifying Bonding

Intensifying Integrating Bonding Experimenting As a relationship strengthens, the parties begin to take on an identity as a social unit. In romantic relationships, invitations even begin to come addressed to the couple. This occurs at which stage of coming together? Intensifying Integrating Bonding Experimenting

During the _____ stage, the parties make symbolic public gestures to show the world that their relationship exists. Intensifying Integrating Experimenting Bonding

Differentiating Circumscribing Bonding Disintegrating Even in the most committed relationships people need to assert their individual identities. This activity is most likely going to occur in which stage? Differentiating Circumscribing Bonding Disintegrating

Differentiating Circumscribing Disintegration Stagnating In the _____ stage, communication between members decreases in quantity and quality. Restrictions and restraints characterize this stage. Rather than discuss a disagreement, members opt for withdrawal. Differentiating Circumscribing Disintegration Stagnating

Differentiating Circumscribing Disintegration Stagnating The excitement of the intensifying stage is long gone, and the partners behave toward each other in old, familiar ways without much feeling. No growth occurs. The relationship is a hollow shell of its former self. This description characterizes which stage of coming apart? Differentiating Circumscribing Disintegration Stagnating

Dialectical tension Dialog contention Dystopic struggles Some suggest that communicators grapple with the same kinds of challenges whether a relationship is brand new or decades old. The struggle to achieve these goals creates conflicts that arise when two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously. Communication scholars refer to this as: Dialectical tension Dialog contention Dystopic struggles Critical resistance

We seek out involvement with others but, at the same time, we are unwilling to sacrifice our entire identity to even the most satisfying relationship. This tension is called: Openness versus Privacy Connection versus Autonomy Predictability versus Novelty None of these choices is correct

Studies have found that satisfied couples negotiate and adhere to rules about cell phone use to help manage which dialectical tension? Openness versus Privacy Connection versus Autonomy Predictability versus Novelty Strategy versus Spontaneity

The predictability-novelty dialectic reflects which of the following tensions? Stability is an important need in relationships, but too much of it can lead to feelings of staleness. Along with the need to disclose, we have an equally important drive to maintain some space between others and ourselves. When a loved one is in an extended period of declining health, the partner often feels torn between the desire to stay close and the need to let go. All of these choices are correct

Researchers have identified five strategies that couples use to keep their interaction satisfying. Which of the following is not one of them? Positivity Openness Assurances Assuming different tasks

Lack of commitment, distance, disrespect, problematic emotions, and aggression are examples of: Relational transgressions Dialectical tensions Stages in the relational models of coming apart Examples of poor communication in relationships

Dialectical Communication Relational Paraverbal In addition to content, almost every message—both verbal and nonverbal—has a second dimension that makes statements about how the parties feel toward one another. That dimension is called: Dialectical Communication Relational Paraverbal

Affinity, immediacy, respect, and control are dimensions of what kind of communication? Relational Verbal Nonverbal Paraverbal

_____ refers to the degree of interest and attention that we feel toward and communicate to others. Affinity Immediacy Respect Control

Social scientists use the term metacommunication to describe what kinds of messages that people exchange? Communication about relationships Communication about nonverbal cues Communication about communication Communication about philosophy

Two characteristics are true of every relationship Two characteristics are true of every relationship. These characteristics are: Relationships become static and grapple with the same kinds of challenges whether they are brand new or decades old. Relationships become static and they are affected by culture. Relationships are constantly changing and they are affected by culture. Relationships are constantly changing and all relationships begin, progress, decline, and end in the same linear fashion.

An effective apology to right a wrong includes: A sincere delivery Acknowledgement that the transgression was wrong Some kind of compensation All of these

Although a combination of several strategies for managing dialectical tensions is optimal, research suggests that which three are generally most effective? reaffirmation, recalibration, integration balance, segmentation, alternation denial, disorientation, disengagement recalibration, reaffirmation, alternation

Which of the following was found to be true of online daters and lying? Those who lie about their profile often avoid the first person pronoun “I” Online liars write long, descriptive profiles of their “presenting” self Online liars are most likely to lie about their age over other information about themselves All of these were found to be true