Q&A Hero

Q: How do you plan to do volunteer work during the school break? is an example of what type of question? A) leading question B) secondary question C) open question D) closed question E) neutral question

Q: In an interview if you are asked, Can you lift a twenty-five-pound box? what type of question is being used? A) illegal question B) unethical question C) open question D) closed question E) leading question

Q: When an interviewer says to an interviewee, That's interesting, tell me more, or, What happened next? the interviewer is using A) primary questions. B) secondary questions. C) closed questions. D) leading questions. E) neutral questions.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an interview? A) Effective interviews follow an interview protocol. B) Interviews are planned and structured. C) Interviews only occur in dyads. D) Interviews can occur between two or more persons. E) Interviews should be planned.

Q: All of the following is a characteristic of an interview EXCEPT A) it can be face-to-face. B) it can be mediated. C) it can be conducted within a small group. D) it often is dyadic. E) it always occurs between two people.

Q: If your goal is to help an employee by providing feedback and setting new goals, what type of interview might you use? A) appraisal interview B) exit interview C) selection interview D) employment interview E) information interview

Q: What step in preparing for an interview occurs when developing an interview protocol? A) determining the purpose of the interview B) determining what questions to ask C) selecting the interviewee D) ordering a list of questions to be asked E) none of the options are correct

Q: Briana is charged with redesigning a popular consumer item and has chosen to conduct an interview to gain feedback from her customers. What type of interview would you suggest she conduct? A) an appraisal interview B) a selection interview C) an employment interview D) an information interview of a dyad E) a focus group interview

Q: Identify two types of video interviews and explain how to use them competently.

Q: Explain how you can effectively manage an information interview.

Q: Distinguish between primary/secondary, open/closed, and neutral/leading questions.

Q: What strategies can one employ to be an active listener during an interview?

Q: What steps can an interviewee take to prepare for an employment selection interview?

Q: How can you prepare for an employment selection interview?

Q: How can an interviewee prepare for an interview?

Q: How can you manage an information interview?

Q: What does a bona fide occupational qualification mean?

Q: What are some ways to build rapport in an interview?

Q: Explain two strategies for being an active listener.

Q: What are the steps of preparing for an information interview?

Q: Define and differentiate between an open and a closed question.

Q: Identify two forms of video interviewing and two ways to make competent use of them.

Q: Identify three ways in which an interview can occur.

Q: What are the three types of employment interviews?

Q: Identify the two primary types of interviews.

Q: One difference between interpersonal communication and other communication types is that it is dyadic. A) True B) False

Q: If Stacy and Marie get married, they are in the bonding stage of relational development. A) True B) False

Q: If Marc and Stefan are dating and begin to refer to one another as babe and identify as we not you or I, they are probably in the intensifying stage of relationship development. A) True B) False

Q: If the beautiful-is-good effect is operating, we are likely to see those who are physically attractive as more competent, intelligent, and well-adjusted. A) True B) False

Q: Knapp's relationship development model suggests that our relationships must follow specific stages without skipping stages, or jumping forward or backward. A) True B) False

Q: Most of our relationships never progress beyond the experimenting stage of Knapp's relationship development model. A) True B) False

Q: According to the mere exposure effect, you are less likely to be attracted to those whom you see often or have frequent contact with. A) True B) False

Q: If someone offers you rewards you believe you deserve, you are less likely to feel attracted to better rewards that you can get elsewhere. A) True B) False

Q: Despite the fact that we have more freedom to choose our friendships than any other relationship type, they are less stable, more likely to change, and easier to end than familial or romantic relationships. A) True B) False

Q: If Jon and Megan initially dislike one another, according to the mere exposure effect, they may find each other attractive as they spend time together. A) True B) False

Q: If you perceive that the costs and rewards are balanced between you and your partner, you are more likely to be satisfied with your relationship. A) True B) False

Q: The longer we are with our relational partner, the less passionate love we will feel toward him or her. A) True B) False

Q: If two partners' perceptions of their relationship differ, they do not have a romantic relationship. A) True B) False

Q: According to social exchange theory, we are more attracted to those we perceive can offer us rewards versus costs. A) True B) False

Q: The resources a potential partner may offer include personality as well as financial wealth. A) True B) False

Q: If we find out that someone whom we like also likes us in return, our relational attraction increases. A) True B) False

Q: According to the mere exposure effect, we are more likely to form relationships with those with whom we have frequent contact. A) True B) False

Q: According to the text, passionate love is related to relationship duration. A) True B) False

Q: When you view others as I-Thou, you see things from another's point of view allowing a personal relationship to form. A) True B) False

Q: Loving is based on the three components of intimacy, caring, and attachment. A) True B) False

Q: Impersonal communication allows partners to really get to know one another. A) True B) False

Q: If Aaron longs to be with his girlfriend Lauren who is away working on a summer internship, he is experiencing a loss of the intimacy component of love. A) True B) False

Q: Liking is comprised of feelings of affection and respect. A) True B) False

Q: If Aiden and James, who have been dating for four years, decide to get married, what relational stage have they reached? A) circumscribing B) experimenting C) integrating D) bonding E) intensifying

Q: Interpersonal communication is unique because it is transactional, meaning both parties contribute meaning to the communication. A) True B) False

Q: Jackson and Sophia have been married for 15 years. Their marriage has reached the point where they both just feel like they are going through the motions, only using communication as needed to maintain their household. What stage of relational de-escalation or coming apart are they experiencing? A) differentiating B) circumscribing C) stagnating D) avoiding E) terminating

Q: A relationship with a mentor is considered a _____ relationship. A) workplace B) family C) romantic D) friendship E) passionate

Q: Interpersonal communication can occur between coworkers and romantic partners. A) True B) False

Q: In the final stage of coming apart, terminating, relational partners may engage in which of the following behaviors? A) desire closure and resolution B) make accusations C) express sadness D) discuss future state of their relationship E) all of the options are correct

Q: Nikolas and Eric have gone out a couple of times. Their conversation is primarily composed of small talk where they learn about each other's similarities. Which stage best characterizes their relationship? A) circumscribing B) integrating C) experimenting D) bonding E) intensifying

Q: Regina and Juan have been dating for six months. They have shared much personal information with each other via self-disclosure and even use pet names to refer to one another. Which of the following stages are they in at this point in their relationship? A) circumscribing B) experimenting C) integrating D) bonding E) intensifying

Q: Matt finds Sarah physically attractive and intelligent because of her contributions to class discussions. He has introduced himself to her and considers his next move. What stage of relational development are Matt and Sarah in? A) circumscribing B) initiating C) integrating D) bonding E) intensifying

Q: Ana and Desiree have been dating now for almost two years. They have an intimate physical relationship and even visit each other's respective parents. Recently, they bought a car together and got a lease on a new apartment, which was in both their names. What stage is this couple at? A) circumscribing B) experimenting C) integrating D) bonding E) intensifying

Q: In the text example from the book/movie The Descendants, Matt King's family is bonded through their heritage as native Hawaiian royalty. What characteristic of a family is bonding them? A) shared identity B) multiple roles C) emotional complexity D) consider themselves a family E) none of the options are correct

Q: David is a son, brother, and uncle with his family. What characteristic of family is he experiencing? A) shared identity B) multiple roles C) emotional complexity D) confusion E) choice

Q: According to the mere exposure effect, A) decreases in contact lead to increases in attraction. B) greater exposure leads to greater attraction. C) less exposure leads to greater attraction. D) equity must be achieved to increase attraction. E) none of the options are correct.

Q: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of our friendships? A) based on liking B) created by choice C) bonds strengthened through shared interests D) have multiple roles E) voluntary in nature

Q: Research suggests that we are primarily attracted to those A) who we perceive as different from ourselves. B) who we are uncertain about. C) who we perceive as similar to ourselves. D) who provide more costs than rewards. E) who are more physically attractive than ourselves.

Q: Which of the following characteristics is true about friendship? A) Friendships are more stable than other relationships. B) Friendships are less stable than other relationships. C) Friendships are less likely to change. D) Friendships are harder to break off than other relationships. E) Friendships have less freedom to choose than other relationships.

Q: The workplace can vary along what dimension(s)? A) status B) intimacy C) choice D) equality or inequality E) shared identity

Q: Which of the following stages are included in Mark Knapp's stages of coming apart? A) circumscribing B) experimenting C) integrating D) bonding E) intensifying

Q: When the beautiful-is-good effect occurs we tend to perceive others as all of the following EXCEPT A) physically appealing. B) competent. C) intelligent. D) having a shared identity. E) well-adjusted.

Q: A family is different from other social groups because they A) have a shared identity. B) have multiple roles. C) have emotional complexity. D) consider themselves a family. E) all of the options are correct.

Q: Emma is physically attracted to Chris and also assumes that Chris is intelligent and easy to be around. What factor of attraction is Emma demonstrating? A) shared resources B) birds-of-a-feather effect C) reciprocal liking D) physical attractiveness E) beautiful-is-good effect

Q: What theory suggests that people connect with and become attracted to others because they share similar traits? A) mere exposure effect B) birds-of-a-feather effect C) social exchange theory D) beautiful-is-good effect E) reciprocal liking

Q: If you find out that the person you like also likes you, what relational formation factor are you experiencing? A) physical attractiveness B) similarity C) reciprocal liking D) proximity E) resources

Q: According to social exchange theory, relational attraction can be described according to the following dimensions EXCEPT A) benefits. B) costs. C) comparison level of rewards in your present relationship. D) uncertainty. E) resources.

Q: A new neighbor moves next door and you see him or her often in the halls, at the mailboxes, and in the parking lot. The more you see this person the more interesting they seem. What factor of attraction are you experiencing? A) mere exposure effect B) birds-of-a-feather effect C) social exchange theory D) beautiful-is-good effect E) reciprocal liking

Q: If Mark is more attracted to his new secretary at work than he is to his wife, what element(s) of social exchange theory is/are influencing his attraction? A) costs B) consideration of rewards he deserves from his wife C) rewards D) comparison level rewards available in an alternative relationship E) none of the above

Q: Which of the following is true of a romantic relationship? A) It is rooted in perception. B) As long as one person feels romantic, they have a romantic relationship. C) Each person experiences the same emotions. D) It is no different than our friend relationships. E) It is similar to our family relationships.

Q: If your younger sister comes home from school telling you she is in love with her teacher, the following may be plausible: A) love is driven by the idealization of partners B) neither gender nor age change the experience of love C) love is negatively related to relationship duration D) love is experienced by all cultures E) love is linked with sexuality and sexual desire

Q: Which of the following is true about companionate love? A) The longer you are with your partner the less you will feel it. B) It is usually characterized by popular media. C) It is less desirable than passionate love. D) It is an intense form of liking with emotional investment. E) It is not characteristic of long-term relationships.

Q: In the text example from The Descendants, Matt's relationship with Joanie can be characterized as A) changing from companionate to passionate love. B) changing from passionate to companionate love. C) an impersonal relationship. D) a liking relationship. E) none of the options are correct.

Q: Darren and Cris have been dating only a month; however, they have an intense attraction and can't stand to be apart. What are they experiencing? A) respect B) affection C) intimacy D) attachment E) caring

Q: Your parents have been married 25 years and see one another as their best friend. What type of love are they sharing? A) companionate B) passionate C) liking D) attachment E) affection