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CHAPTER 8
RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION
1) Which theory or model of the development of relationships suggests that we balance the
rewards and costs of maintaining versus ending a relationship?
A) Mutual cyclical growth model
B) ABCDE model
C) Sociobiological theory
D) Social exchange theory
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 222
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
2) The social exchange theory of romantic relationship development stresses the importance of
________ in determining the course of relationships.
A) rewards and costs
B) rewards and communication
C) attraction and intimacy
D) communication and intelligence
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 210
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 3
4) According to the ABCDE model of romantic relationships, which stage of the relationship
begins when two people find one another appealing?
A) Continuation
B) Building
C) Attraction
D) Passion
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 210
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
6) According to the NHSLS of Americans, 35% of married people met their spouses through
A) family members.
B) self-introduction.
C) mutual friends.
D) coworkers.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 2211
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
7) According to the NHSLS of Americans, the second most popular way married people met
their spouses was through
A) family members.
B) self-introduction.
C) neighbors.
D) coworkers.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 211
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
9) Exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth is referred to as
A) self-disclosure.
B) surface contact.
C) evaluation.
D) small talk.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 211
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
11) Bob sees Nancy at a social event. He tries to make eye contact with her, but she doesn't
respond. Nancy could be
A) shy.
B) not interested in Bob.
C) unaware of Bob.
D) All of the above are possibilities.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 211
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 3
12) Which of the following is an important signal of a potential romantic interest when making a
greeting, or opening line?
A) Eye contact
B) The speed with which they respond
C) The pitch of their voice
D) If they show nervous body language
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 211
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
13) The number of people who met their partners through online dating is about
A) 5%.
B) 20%.
C) 50%.
D) 70%
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 211
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
17) When online dating sites do not have enough respondents, they
A) “stretch” the limits of variables.
B) disregard all the variables.
C) share information with other online dating sites.
D) cease to exist.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 212
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
18) Which of the following is the LEAST effective greeting for meeting people, as suggested by
the authors of the text?
A) Saying hello
B) Giving a compliment
C) Commenting on the surroundings or situation
D) Giving your name, occupation, and hometown
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 213
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
19) Early exchanges with a potential partner commonly involve all of the following EXCEPT
A) occupation.
B) hometown.
C) dating history.
D) marital status.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 213
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
20) The amount of self-disclosure most people engage in is typically a function of their
A) level of self-confidence.
B) perceived closeness of the relationship.
C) neediness.
D) level of physical attraction.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 214
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
22) Based on the research presented in your text, which of the following is probably the best
strategy for making self-disclosures early in a face-to-face relationship (i.e., not online)?
A) Get it out there! Find out if you are compatible by disclosing personal information early.
B) Don't go there! Self-disclosure can be damaging to relationships, so hold back personal
information until you are committed to each other, and you know it is safe.
C) Take your time. Disclosing information that is too personal too early can be a turn off, but
self-disclosure over time helps build relationships.
D) See a therapist. If you are unsure of how to disclose personal information, it is probably a sign
of underlying emotional difficulties.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 214
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 4
23) If another person is totally unresponsive to your early verbal exchanges, it is likely that they
are
A) not attracted to you.
B) playing hard to get.
C) suffering from psychosis.
D) a phony.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 214
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 4
24) Online, people who meet and explore their potential romantic interest in each other tend to
A) disclose less personal information than in face-to-face meetings.
B) disclose about the same amount of personal information as in face-to-face meetings.
C) disclose very little that is honest and of substance.
D) disclose more personal information sooner than in face-to-face meetings.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 214
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
26) Which phase of building a relationship could be said to be similar to "testing the water" of
the relationship?
A) Surface contact
B) Intimacy
C) Reciprocity
D) Cyclical growth
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 214
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
27) Probing for common ground by investigating overlapping attitudes and interests is called
A) attraction.
B) surface contact.
C) mutuality.
D) self-disclosure.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 214
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
29) When couples begin to see themselves more as "we" than "I," they enter a relationship phase
called
A) social exchange.
B) mutuality.
C) building.
D) attraction.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 216
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
30) Which of the following best describes the relationship between sexual intimacy and
emotional intimacy in a relationship?
A) Although they can go together, a couple can have one and not the other.
B) Emotional intimacy only develops after sexual intimacy.
C) Sexual intimacy usually develops after emotional intimacy.
D) Sexual and emotional intimacy are two aspects of one process and usually go together.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 216
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 3
31) Which of the following statements accurately describes what level of disclosure is necessary
for intimacy in an ongoing relationship?
A) In order to build intimacy, both partners need to be able to disclose fully to each other (i.e., to
be "open books" for the partner to read).
B) It is important for women to disclose fully and completely to a partner, but intimacy does not
suffer if men hold back and simply listen.
C) Disclosure is not necessary for intimacy to develop.
D) It is important to share honestly for intimacy to intensify, but it is not necessary to disclose all
thoughts and feelings.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 217
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 3
32) Social scientists suggest that the most important initial step in developing intimacy is to
A) disclose all your intimate secrets to your friend or partner.
B) always say what is on your mind as issues arise.
C) get to know and like yourself.
D) become an excellent listener and allow others to freely disclose.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 217
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
33) Researchers who study self-esteem and intimacy in relationships have found that lower self-
esteem is associated with
A) being unaffected by a partner's moods in a relationship.
B) easier development of intimacy in relationships.
C) problems developing and maintaining relationships.
D) more game-playing with partners in relationships.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 217
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
36) Which of the following terms refers to the process by which commitment in a relationship
leads partners to do things that enhance the relationship, which then helps build trust, which then
increases commitment?
A) Mutual cyclical growth
B) Social exchange
C) The vicious cycle of commitment
D) Mutuality
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 217
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
38) A loving couple is attempting to be more effective in their communication with one another
when a problem arises. Which of the following will improve that ability?
A) Talk nonstop until the problem is resolved
B) Focus only on the problem
C) Determine who is at fault and make them acknowledge their guilt
D) Not talk about what makes them uncomfortable
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 218
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 3
39) In healthy committed relationships,
A) couples spend the majority of their time together.
B) all decisions are joint decisions.
C) friends of each individual become friends of the "couple."
D) each partner maintains his/her individual interests and needs.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 218
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
41) Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between individuality and
mutuality in healthy relationships?
A) Each partner submerges their personality into that of their partner.
B) Individuality and mutuality must be balanced such that both are maintained.
C) Individuality must be sacrificed to develop mutuality.
D) Mutuality becomes more important over time and develops in place of individuality.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 218
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 3
47) Which of the following people is most likely to experience jealousy in their relationship?
A) Krista, who has a thriving career and shares many interests with her partner
B) Janet, who is not confident and doubts her own worth
C) Jazelle, who has not had a dating partner cheat on her
D) Amber, who loves to have sex and is very open with her dating partners
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 220
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 1
48) Researchers have found gender differences in jealousy. Males seem to be most upset by
________, whereas females seem to be more upset by ________.
A) sexual infidelity; time spent away from home and family
B) emotional infidelity; sexual infidelity
C) sexual infidelity; emotional infidelity
D) psychological infidelity; emotional infidelity
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 220
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 1
49) A person who is constantly suspicious of a partner even though the partner is totally faithful
is experiencing what kind of jealousy?
A) Normal
B) Obsessional
C) Control
D) Excessive
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 220
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 1
50) Which of the following is considered the most frequent cause of romantic relationship
breakups?
A) Kinky sexual practices
B) Jealousy
C) Emotional isolation
D) Money problems
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 220
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 1
51) What form of jealousy is based on a very real threat to the relationship?
A) Delusional
B) Control
C) Normal
D) Excessive
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 220
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 1
52) John and Sue are a couple. John sometimes plays jealous games with her. He flirts openly
with other girls. Why might John be playing games?
A) He wants more attention from Sue.
B) He wants to test their relationship.
C) He wants to inflict pain on Sue.
D) All of the above are possibilities.
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 221
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 3
53) Kevin knows that his relationship with Robby is slipping away. He feels at a loss as to what
to do, so he simply does nothing. Kevin's actions demonstrate
A) a passive response to relationship deterioration.
B) an active response to relationship ending.
C) a passive response to relationship continuation.
D) a passive response to relationship building.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 221
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.3; APA 3
54) Which of the following is a type of communicative response to situations that creates
jealousy?
A) avoidance
B) constructive communication
C) destructive communication
D) All of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 221
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.3; APA 1
56) Which of the following will do little to deter or slow deterioration in a relationship?
A) A commitment to maintaining the relationship
B) A belief in the ability to overcome difficulties
C) Seeking professional help
D) Waiting for things to improve on their own
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 222
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.3; APA 1
57) According to social-exchange theory, individuals are especially likely to leave a relationship
when
A) financial constraints are manageable.
B) alternative partners are available.
C) they no longer derive satisfaction from the relationship.
D) the risk of social sanctions is low.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 222
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.3; APA 1
60) Which of the following individuals will likely respond the best to a relationship break up?
A) Alan, who has doubts about his ability to maintain relationships
B) Kyle, who often attributes negative experiences to something about the situation
C) Eric, who often finds himself drinking when he faces hard decisions
D) Bradley, who tries to figure out how he may have caused the problems in the relationship
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 222
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.3; APA 3
61) Sending e-mails repeatedly after a breakup, without receiving responses, can be an example
of
A) a secure relationship.
B) how to save a deteriorating relationship.
C) stalking.
D) jealousy.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 222
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.3; APA 1
65) Andrea complains of being lonely. She admits that she thinks other people are relatively
unfriendly and concerned only about themselves. Several times, she has made the statement that
the "world is full of people who wouldn't hesitate to step on their best friend just to get ahead."
Andrea is probably lonely because of her
A) lack of empathy.
B) cynicism about human nature.
C) lack of social skills.
D) failure to disclose personal information.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 225
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.4; APA 3
68) Mark complains of being lonely. He feels that he has been plagued by bad luck and that the
right circumstances never present themselves for meeting new people. Mark is probably lonely
because he
A) lacks social skills.
B) is cynical about human nature.
C) has an external locus of control.
D) lacks empathy.
Answer: C
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 225
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.4; APA 3
70) Which of the following does the text NOT recommend to cope with loneliness?
A) Being less assertive
B) Challenging feelings of pessimism
C) Being a good listener
D) Getting out among people
Answer: A
Diff: 32 Page Ref: 237
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.4; APA 1
71) Which of the following best characterizes research that has compared heterosexuals' and
homosexual' relationships?
A) There are few differences and many similarities between what factors contribute to success in
heterosexual and homosexual relationships.
B) Heterosexual relationships tend to be more successful, and homosexual relationships tend to
fail frequently.
C) Heterosexual couples are more likely than homosexual couples to evenly distribute the work
and chores involved in living together.
D) Homosexual couples are more likely to receive support from friends and family than are
heterosexual couples.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 238
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
72) Which of the following is a sign that conflict in a relationship may lead to deterioration of
the relationship?
A) Showing no physiological response during a conflict
B) Showing calm physiological reactions during conflicts
C) Showing highly variable physiological responses across conflicts
D) Showing more intense physiological responses during conflict
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 225
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
73) Which term describes a person who responds little during a conflict, shows few bodily
motions, and offers few verbal acknowledgments that one is listening to one's partner?
A) Stonewalling
B) Ignoring
C) Dead-panning
D) Closing off
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 225
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
74) Tony and Jay often have conflicts in their relationship, but they often find humor in their
conflicts and end up laughing. This is likely a sign of which of the following?
A) Better chances of resolving conflicts positively
B) Immaturity
C) Problems typical of homosexual relationships
D) Likely deterioration of the relationship
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 226
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
75) A young newly married couple solve conflicts by noisy fighting until they finally reach a
satisfying compromise is showing what type of communication?
A) Volatile
B) Validating
C) Self-disclosing
D) Abusive
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 226
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
76) Which of the following statements is most accurate in describing the relationship between
communication and satisfaction between partners?
A) Love is all you need.
B) Too much communication can damage the mystery that fuels love.
C) Better communication helps enhance relationships.
D) Communication is not as important as passion.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 226
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
77) Gottman's research on conflict between partners in a relationship supports which of the
following?
A) Conflict alone is not necessarily bad for a relationship. The way the couple handles the
conflict is important, though.
B) Conflict tends to be a sign of relationship problems and predicts deterioration of the
relationship.
C) Conflict is a healthy and beneficial part of relationships. Lack of conflict predicts
deterioration of relationships.
D) Conflict between partners comes in many shapes and sizes. There are no systematic
relationships between styles of conflict and relationship outcome.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 227
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
78) Compared to straight couples, gay and lesbian couples have been found to
A) distribute household chores more evenly.
B) fight unfairly.
C) be less sexually satisfied.
D) feel their partner is less committed.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 228
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
79) Although couples talk about interests, attitudes, and concerns, the area of ________ is often
overlooked.
A) finances
B) religion
C) sex
D) work
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
80) Which statement represents a common irrational belief about relationships and sex?
A) Men naturally know what to do to please their partners sexually.
B) Even in intimate relationships, partners need to discuss what pleases them.
C) Women may hesitate to let partners know what their sexual needs are.
D) Couples know that they cannot read each other's minds.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
81) Maintaining eye contact, showing facial reactions to what you hear, and asking questions are
all part of what method of listening to a partner?
A) Stonewalling
B) Patronizing
C) Passive listening
D) Active listening
Answer: D
Diff: 1 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
82) The statement, "There's something I need to talk about. Is now a good time?" represents a
communication skill called
A) breaching the walls.
B) talking about talking.
C) active listening.
D) reinforcing the other person.
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
83) Which statement best represents the communication skill of asking for or giving permission
to talk?
A) "You can tell me anything you want, but it annoys me when you don't come to bed when I
do."
B) "I've always found it rather awkward to talk about sex."
C) "How come you never say anything when we're making love?"
D) "I know you don't want to hurt my feelings, but I'm wondering if I'm doing anything that you
would prefer I not do."
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
86) Which of the following is NOT included in the text as a suggested communication technique
to learn about your partner's needs?
A) Use open-ended questions for exploring topics.
B) Use close-ended questions if you're looking for simple answers.
C) Make self-disclosures to help encourage your partner to disclose.
D) Set up a time to talk about all of the difficulties in your relationship.
Answer: D
Diff: 3 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 9
88) All of the following are suggestions for ways to learn about and provide partners with sexual
preferences EXCEPT which?
A) When it feels good, be explicit and tell your partner what feels good and why.
B) Spend time petting each other with one partner petting and the other providing feedback on
what feels good.
C) Direct your partner's hand gently to show what you like during sexual stimulation.
D) Agree upon a non-verbal way to signal what each partner likes during sexual stimulation.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
89) Jenna hopes to improve her relationship with Mark. She begins by telling him he is
"disrespectful" and requests that he show "more respect for her." What is wrong with Jenna's
request?
A) It is too demanding.
B) It is not specific enough.
C) It is judgmental.
D) She is being too nice.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
90) Andrew wants Maggie to come home after work and to stop going to the bars for drinks first.
He confronts Maggie by stating, "If you really cared about me, you'd respect me and be home for
dinner." What is wrong with Andrew's request?
A) He failed to use an "I" statement.
B) He is not being specific.
C) He is choosing the wrong time to deliver his message.
D) He is not aggressive enough.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
91) The most important question to ask yourself before confronting a partner with criticism is
A) "Is it worth it?"
B) "Is my goal to hurt or to help?"
C) "Is this the right time?"
D) "Is this an old or a new issue?"
Answer: B
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
92) In the middle of an argument, Jack says to Kristina, "You are always so irresponsible. Last
Christmas you did the same thing, and the Christmas cards never got delivered to my employees.
Last week you said you'd pick up my dry cleaning but decided to stop at your mother's on the
way. By the time you got done gossiping with her, the dry cleaners were closed!" What is wrong
with Jack's approach?
A) He is too passive.
B) He is not being specific.
C) He has picked the wrong time.
D) He is bringing up the past.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
93) When they get in a relationship, people with low self-esteem are prone to
A) overdependence.
B) underdependence.
C) aggression.
D) isolation.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
94) Which of the following is probably the reason that telling your partner, "You're a filthy pig,"
is not an effective communication?
A) It is too specific about him/her.
B) It is possibly something he/she is proud of.
C) It is a personal attack.
D) It is not focused on the present.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
95) If you find yourself getting defensive when your partner criticizes, the best advice is to
A) take a few moments to stop and think.
B) walk away.
C) admit you're wrong.
D) retaliate fast and fiercely.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
97) When you feel your partner is unjustified in his/her criticism, it is important that you
A) express your anger openly.
B) tell your partner he/she is wrong.
C) find others to support your position.
D) avoid retaliation.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
8.2 True/False
2) Meeting through family members' suggestions is the most common source for meeting
potential mates.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 211
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
8) If you are sexually intimate with a person, you can't help but be emotionally intimate as well.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 216
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
9) People with higher self-esteem tend to have an easier time forming intimate relationships.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 217
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
10) People cannot have intimate relationships without being sexually intimate.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 217
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
12) Obsessional jealousy is a form of jealousy that occurs even though there is no threat to the
relationship.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 220
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 1
13) Normal jealousy stems from both partners having low self-esteem.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 220
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 1
14) An external locus of control implies that people do not see themselves as capable of taking
their lives into their own hands and achieving goals.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 225
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.4; APA 1
15) The experience of conflict in a relationship does not necessarily predict negative outcomes.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 225
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.2; APA 3
16) Heterosexuals tend to have more lasting and committed relationships than homosexuals.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: 227
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
18) If a couple is in "true love," they can almost read each other's minds.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
19) An effective means of broaching a difficult topic is to talk about talking about the topic.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 3 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
20) "I think you tend to be a bastard," is an example of using "I" statements in communication.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
21) Criticism should be intended to insult a partner and shame them into changing behavior.
Answer: FALSE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
23) Couples in lasting relationships may still have some topics about which they cannot agree.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
24) Healthy and successful relationships tend to be those where both members have a say in
decision making.
Answer: TRUE
Diff: 1 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 1
1) Identify at least four factors central to building and maintaining intimate relationships.
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 210-219
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 1
5) List five of the nine causes of loneliness offered by the text authors.
Diff: 3 Page Ref: 225
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.4; APA 1
8) What non-verbal techniques can couples use to enhance communication about sex?
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
9) Identify three suggestions that can help increase a couple's ability to communicate effectively.
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
8.4 Essay
1) Describe the theory that views the rewards and costs of maintaining the relationship as
opposed to ending.
Diff: 1 Page Ref: 210
Skill: Factual
Objective: LO 8.1; APA 3
4) Assume that you are preparing to confront your partner about his/her recent behavior. What
suggestions should you consider as the sender in order to enhance communication?
Diff: 2 Page Ref: MYMS
Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
5) Assume that your partner is prepared to offer you some criticism regarding your recent
behavior. What suggestions should you consider as the receiver in order to enhance
communication?
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Skill: Applied
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
6) Discuss suggestions that can help a couple who find themselves at a communication impasse.
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Skill: Conceptual
Objective: LO 8.5; APA 3
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Hän katsoi minuun kierosti silmälasiensa lävitse, tutkiakseen
ranskalaisella viekkaudella ajatukseni, ennenkun vastasi.
Kopautin rintaani.
»Niin että hän tietää nyt vihdoinkin», jatkoin kuten ennen, »että
hänen tilansa on paljon huolestuttavampi, ja aikoo viipyä sairaalassa
muutamia päiviä, kunnes on täysin tointunut. Voinhan sillä aikaa
ottaa toisessa kerroksessa pihan puolella olevan huoneen, joka oli
naisilla.»
Viimeiset sanat lausuin teeskennellyllä välinpitämättömyydellä,
ilman että olisin silmääkään räpäyttänyt, vaikka vapisin sisällisesti,
sillä panin niillä sanoilla kaikki peliin. Mutta jo seuraavana hetkenä
hengitin keveämmin. Huomasin, että olin osunut maaliin ja että
heidän epäluulonsa katosi.
Nyökkäsin miettiväisenä.
»Kun he ensin tulivat tänne, kuusi viikkoa sitten, niin oli hän aivan
terve. Mutta sitten hänen äitinsä sai jonkun paikan ja muutti pois; ja
sen perästä hän ei mennyt koskaan ulos, vaan istui täällä ja itki tai
ravisteli ovia ja ikkunoita. Hänen veljensä oli aivan epätoivoinen
hänen suhteensa — hän ei antanut kenenkään muun hoitaa häntä.
Mutta toivoakseni hän on nyt jo terve, lapsi raukka, sillä nyt hän on
äitinsä luona taas.
Nyökkäsin hänelle.
»Niin, sir.»
Matkalla
Viittasin hänelle, että kun kaikki kävi ympäri, niin menestykseni oli
vain sattuman tulos. Jos olisin todellakin ollut terävä-älyinen, niin
olisin heti ymmärtänyt tuon asemasillalla tapahtuneen äkillisen
sairastumisen merkityksen, kiiruhtanut takaisin paikalle ja seurannut
Martignya — kuten häntä vielä ajatuksissani kutsuin — sairaalaan
hankkiakseni mahdollisesti hänen alkuperäisen osoitteensa. Jos
sallimus ei olisi suosinut minua, niin olisin ollut yhtä kaukana
arvoituksen ratkaisusta kuin ennen. Minä ihan värisin ajatellessani,
miten heikosta langasta voittoni oli riippunut.
Kun nyt muistelen noita sanoja, tuntuu minusta siltä kuin en olisi
ollut aivan vähän narrimainen ja itseeni luottava; mutta kun katsoo
tulosta… No niin, missään tapauksessa ei päällikölläni ollut halua
nauraa, vaan hän istui muutamien silmänräpäysten ajan syviin
ajatuksiin vaipuneena.
Jenkinson hymyili.