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1

Which of the following characteristics is FALSE concerning the qualities of interpersonal relationships?
A)Interpersonal relationships involve two people.
B)Interpersonal relationships involve people who are interdependent.
C)Interpersonal relationships use some consistent pattern of interaction.
D)Interpersonal relationships involve people who have been interacting for some time.
2

__________________ is an attempt to get someone to perform some desirable behavior they would otherwise not do.
A)Compliance resisting
B)Coercion
C)Task focus
D)Compliance gaining
3

This type of relationship is where each person supplies something the other person lacks.
A)complementary relationships
B)symmetrical relationships
C)inclusive relationships
D)exclusive relationships
4

When relationships are represented by painful and negative experiences on the part of one or more of the relational partners, the __________ of interpersonal communication is occurring.
A)dark side
B)shadowy side
C)dreadful side
D)pessimistic side
5

Long-term couples develop a number of traits that help them achieve a unique relationship. One such trait is where they have unique forms of expression and language only understood by them. These are called
A)rituals.
B)personal idioms.
C)functional mannerisms.
D)relational adaptors.
6

This stage of relational development is where individuals begin mirroring each other's behaviors, actions, dress, and language.
A)initiating
B)experimenting
C)intensifying
D)integrating
7

This stage of relational development is where individuals involved in a friendship might move in together.
A)initiating
B)bonding
C)intensifying
D)integrating
8

Justin is having a difficulties balancing time between his friends and his new girlfriend. He feels that he must talk with Sarah to negotiate a balance in their relationship, otherwise it might need to end. Which of the following terms reflects what Justin is experiencing with his relationship with Sarah?
A)social Penetration
B)dialectic
C)dialogue
D)termination
9

In the relationship dissolution (or "coming apart") stages, after stagnation comes
A)differentiating.
B)circumscribing.
C)stagnating.
D)avoiding.
10

If John felt that Jessica no longer was interested in him as a romantic partner, which type of power would Jessica have in their relationship?
A)referent power
B)dependence power
C)reward power
D)coercive power







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