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Interpersonal communication, according to your text contains both content and relational information.
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Relationships emerge across ongoing interactions.
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Two-thirds of Facebook subscribers check their Facebook site every day.
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The majority of people today meet their future spouse on the Internet or an Internet dating site.
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According to your text and Watzlawick et al., one cannot not communicate in face-to-face settings.
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Self-presentational goals relate to the image we want others to convey.
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How do you define a personal relationship? What role does communication play in such a definition?
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Sketch a brief history of the study interpersonal relationships research focusing on 3 to four challenges the study of interpersonal relationships faces.
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What is the impact of Facebook on interpersonal relationships? How does it help or hurt interpersonal relationships?
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What is the difference between the content and relational communication of a messages? What kinds of messages are likely to contain each kind of communication?
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Why is it said the relationships contextual messages? Additionally how does communication differ in a close relationship compared with two acquaintances?
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According to your text, the formal study of personal relationships is a fairly recent phenomenon.
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Dominance is almost always communicated verbally.
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Which of the following is the best example of symmetrical message exchange? a. Brent says I love you, and Carrie says Thats nice. b. Jessica says Do you want to go to the movies?, and Veronica says, No thanks. c. Keisha touches Jamal five times, whereas Jamal only touches Keisha once. d. Tom says, Take out the trash, and Jake says, Take it out yourself.
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Your text book defines relational communication as: a. a subset of interpersonal communication. b. the expression and interpretation of messages within close relationships. c. the exchange of nonverbal and verbal messages between two people, regardless of the relationship they share. d. a & b
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The distinction between romantic versus nonromantic relationships is based on: a. whether people define themselves as a couple. b. whether two people have sex. c. the degree to which two people are close on an emotional level. d. how committed two people are to the relationship.
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In your text book, the term gender refers to: a. biological differences between females and males. b. culturally constructed images of men and women as masculine or feminine. c. the degree to which individuals are androgynous. d. a & b
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Relationships that are characterized by genetic relatedness are also usually characterized as: a. involuntary b. voluntary c. traditional d. non-traditional
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The term proxemics refers to: a. the use of touch. b. body movement, including posture, eye behavior, and facial expression. c. the use of space, including conversational distances and territory. d. physical attributes such as height, weight, and attractiveness.
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The term kinesics refers to: a. the use of touch. b. body movement, including posture, eye behavior, and facial expression. c. the use of space, including conversational distances and territory. d. physical attributes such as height, weight, and attractiveness.
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The two primary relational messages (or fundamental themes) that characterize a relationship are: a. level of intimacy and dominance/submission b. task-social orientation and degree of social composure c. formality-informality and degree of social composure d. level of emotional arousal and dominance/submission
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Your text book takes the position that relational communication: a. primarily follows a linear pattern. b. primarily follows a non-linear pattern. c. primarily follows a curvilinear pattern. d. follows both linear and non-linear patterns.
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In the 1970s Berscheid and Walster got fleeced by the U.S. Senate and criticized because they were studying: A. sex b. prostitution c. love d. children
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The idea that relational communication is dynamic means that communication reflects the changing nature of relationships.
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According to your text, interpersonal communication consists mainly of verbal messages.
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According to the textbook: a. all behavior is communication b. behavior is communication if it is sent with intent c. behavior is communication if it interpreted by a receiver d. b and c
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Isabel stands at the foot of the stairs and yells dinners ready to her kids who are upstairs. However, her kids do not hear her because they are both listening to their I-Pods. This is an example of: a. unattended behavior b. attempted communication c. miscommunication d. accidental communication
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Marcia is nervous when an attractive man approaches her and says hello. She ties to hide her anxiety, but the man notices that she is a bit fidgety and figures out that she is nervous. This is an example of: a. unattended behavior b. attempted communication c. miscommunication d. accidental communication
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Late one Friday afternoon, the person you are dating calls and asks, So, what are we doing tonight? Your positive interpretation and evaluation of this question as an indicator that you have a partner who is always there for you refers to the __________ level of the message. a. content b. relational c. report d. philosophical
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According to research cited in the text, when people interact with others, the most common topics involve: a. the weather, current events, and work. b. movies, pets, and activities. c. relationship problems, sex, family, and romantic partners. d. all of the above.
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According to the textbook, research on interpersonal communication began contributing to the study of personal relationships in the: a. 1920s and 1930s. b. 1940s and l950s. c. 1960s and 1970s. d. l980s and 1990s.
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According to the textbook, the study of interpersonal communication emerged as one of the primary emphases in the communication discipline because of: a. the baby boom that followed the end of World War II. b. the realization that relational development and communication share a symbiotic relationship. c. the hippie movement in the 1960s. d. the publishing of John Grays Men Are from Mars and Women Are from Venus.
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The first journal dedicated solely to the study of interpersonal relationships is entitled: a. The Journal of Social and Personal Relationships b. Interpersonal Communication Monographs. c. Personal Relationships. d. Cosmopolitan Relationships.
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The two fields that have contributed most to the study of personal relationships are: a. social psychology and sociology b. social psychology and communication c. communication and family studies d. family studies and sociology
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The three most central interpersonal needs that close relationships satisfy are: a. security, food, and sell-actualization. b. attractiveness, sense of humor, and a good personality. c. affection, social inclusion, and behavioral control. d. attachment, behavioral interdependence, and challenge.
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Close relationships are defined by: a. sexual activity only. b. romantic attachment and sexual activity only. c. behavioral interdependence, repeated interaction, emotional attachment, and need fulfillment. d. the presence of any kind of physical contact.
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The most basic requirement for defining all types of relationships is that people share: a. repeated interaction. b. some level of behavioral interdependence. c. some level of emotional attachment. d. a unique pattern of communication.
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As mentioned in the textbook, there are three overriding sets of goals that people strive for in relationships. If you are interested in obtaining a letter of recommendation from one of your professors, you have to communicate your wishes to your professor and explain why and how the letter will help you. In doing this, you would be attempting to fulfill which of the following sets of goals? a. relational b. self-presentational c. instrumental d. social
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Using the same example as above, if you spent a large amount of time preparing an e-mail request to ask for the letter of recommendation, you would be attempting to fulfill: a. relational goals. b. self-presentational goals. c. instrumental goals. d. social goals.
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Studies suggest that approximately __________ of the meaning of a given interaction is interpreted from nonverbal behavior. a. 1015% b. 2025% c. 6065% d. 9095%
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What is the safest form of sexual relations? What is the next safest form?
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Discuss the influence of the internet and smart phones on contemporary sexual behavior.
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Discuss in detail the three primary purposes of, or orientations toward, sexual intercourse.
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Discuss the influence of the hookup culture on sex, dating, and marriage.
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How prevalent is the friends with benefits phenomenon? Discuss the pros and cons of this practice.
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Sex the AIDS crisis of the 1980s premarital sex has decreased.
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Few serial monogamists love each other.
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What influence does culture have on sexual behavior? What are the sexual values of American Culture?
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Which of the following are true of committed romantic relationships? a. Sexual satisfaction is positively associated with sexual satisfaction. b. Sexual satisfaction is not the best predictor of relational satisfaction c. Sexual dissatisfaction alone is usually not enough to destroy a close relationship. d. All of the above
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Secondary abstinence involves starting to abstain from sex after having sexual intercourse initially.
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According to research cited in the text, women sometimes fail to use sexual resistance messages because they fear the relational consequences of turning down their partner.
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When failing to resist sex women rarely project their likelihood of feeling hurt and rejected onto men whom they are refusing.
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Using token resistance is sexual situations is often confusing.
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Cultures with fundamentalist religious orientation are like to have a procreational attitude toward sex.
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Some cultures do not engage in sexual intercourse
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100 million people in the United States view internet pornography.
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On-line sexual searches and pornography use is a worldwide phenomenon.
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Use of internet porn is positively associated with less commitment to ones partner.
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Sexting is a harmless practice.
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For the past several decades the main form of sexual behavior in America has been serial monogamy
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Compared to most heterosexual men, most gay men a. rarely want long term relationships. b. have somewhat higher sexual satisfaction c. have no desire to marry their partner d. face little societal pressure about their sexual preference
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Tactics such as repeatedly demanding sex, threatening to break off or de-escalate the relationship, and using drugs or alcohol as a means of inducing ones partner to have sex fall under the sexual initiation strategy called: a. pressure and manipulation b. hinting and indirect strategies c. logical reasoning d. antisocial behavior
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Brenna tries to initiate sex with her boyfriend by telling him that it would be safe if we both got tested for STDs and I started taking the pill. This type of sexual influence strategy falls under the category called: a. pressure and manipulation b. hinting and indirect strategies c. logical reasoning d. antisocial behavior
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According to your text which of the following accurately describes womens sexuality compared to men? Women a. have a sex drive that is more variable and socially flexible than men. b. on average have lower sexual desire than men. c. are more logical and choosey about sexuality than men. d. all of the above.
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One day, Cariann is approached by a male colleague who tells her that he thinks she is really pretty and that they need to go out soon. In response, she tells him, I am not interested in you that way, and your behavior is inappropriate and unprofessional. According to the research discussed in the text, her response is best characterized as being: a. retaliatory. b. passive. c. assertive. d. coercive.
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Compared to heterosexual women, lesbians: a. Have higher levels of sexual satisfaction b. Have less sex in their relationships c. Must renegotiate sexual initiation roles d. All of the above
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In long-term sexual relationships: a. women are more likely to act as gatekeepers, whereas men are more likely to act as initiators. b. men are more likely to act as gatekeepers, whereas women are more likely to act as initiators. c. women are more likely to act as facilitators than gatekeepers. d. men are more likely to refuse sex than women.
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Which of the following helps people avoid sexually transmitted infections such as AIDS? a. condoms b. communication c. the pill d. both a and b
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According to research cited in the text, what is the most effective strategy in promoting safer sex in relationships? a. general discussion about AIDS b. discussing pregnancy prevention or saying that you would like to use a condom just to be safe c. keeping a condom in your purse or wallet d. getting tested for HIV at least once a month
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Women are more likely to be attracted to and have a short term sexual affair with a man: a. During her most fertile time in the cycle. b. who is rich and nerdy c. to enhance their reputation and status d. who will provide them long term financial gain.
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Compared to women men generally have: a. A stronger sex drive b. A belief that monogamy is a sacrifice c. More difficulty living without sex d. All of the above
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Compared to other times in the the monthly cycle, during single womens most fertile stage prior to ovulation: a. the are least likely to dress well so as not to attract a potential sexual partner. b. They are more sexually attracted to men other than their primary partner. c. Flirt less. d. None of the above
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According to research presented in class and in the textbook, approximately what percentage of couples in the U.S. fall into the rapid involvement group? a. 7% b. 17% c. 25% d. 39%
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In the first two stages of courtship, peoples behavior is best described as: a. bold and overtly flirtatious b. timid and ambiguous c. direct and assertive d. sexually provocative
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The courtship stage at which a dyad begins signaling to others that they are, at least temporarily, a couple and should be left alone is the ___________ stage. a. attention b. courtship readiness c. positioning d. invitations and sexual arousal
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Marco and Kris have just met and have been talking with one another for about an hour. At one point in the conversation, Marco grabs Kriss hand, lightly caresses it, and tells Kris how nice her fingernails are. Such behaviors are characteristic of the __________ stage of courtship a. courtship readiness b. positioning c invitations and sexual arousal d. resolution
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One day, a friend tells you that he recently met someone to whom he is attracted. He tells you that the person he met seems to be hinting that the attraction could be reciprocated but that he isnt sure because the behaviors seem so indirect. Your friend wants to know why people would use indirect behaviors to express their attraction to someone instead of just coming right out and saying it. Knowing a thing or two about courtship and flirting, you would be most correct in saying that: a. the person probably isnt attracted to your friend. b. people use indirect behaviors because such behaviors are safe and help the flirter avoid losing face. c. people use indirect behaviors when they have not decided whether they really like the other person. d. indirect behaviors are harassing, and your friend needs to be very careful of the persons intentions.
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Describe differences and similarities in cultural expressions of love?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of starting a close relationship via an internet dating site.
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Although sexual satisfaction is an important part of relational satisfaction, _________ is/are even more important. a. commitment b. love c. compatibility d. all of the above