Ch. 13 Flashcards
The interconnection and interdependence between two individuals is referred to as
Interpersonal Relationships
Which of the following possible relationships you have with someone would be the least likely to be considered an interpersonal relationship?
Coffee shop barista
The act of maintaining a relationship despite disagreements and framing differences as positive is referred to as
Loyalty
“A deep affection for and attachment to another person involving emotional ties, with varying degrees of passion, commitment, and intimacy” defines which of the following terms?
Love
Elaine finds herself confused by the way her relationship with Daniel has changed. She feels that she loves him but isn’t sure she is still in love with him. While she once felt great passion, the romance and passion seem to be missing lately. What type of love best describes what Elaine currently feels toward Daniel?
Storge
Which theory argues that intimacy often takes longer to develop in online relationships because the communicators need to use unique language and stylistic cues to develop the relationship?
social information processing theory
The term hyperpersonal communication is most closely related to which of the following
definitions?
Online communication is even more personal and intimate than face-to-face interaction
Which of the following terms refers to how physically near another person is to us, which influences how attractive they are to us as a relational partner?
proximity
When considering past generations, we find that it was common for people to form interpersonal relationships with people who lived in the same geographic area that they did. However, greater mobility and communication technologies like social networking sites have made ________ a less important factor in the formation of. interpersonal relationships today.
physical proximity
The term that refers to involving others in our lives and being involved in the lives of others is called
inclusion
Andy and Jeff have decided to move in together after being friends for a couple of years. Although moving into a larger apartment won’t save them any money, they feel that with their busy schedules they’ll benefit from sharing a living space and seeing each other more often. Which type of reward seems to be motivating their choice?
extrinsic motivation
Which of the following theories says that we make relationship choices by comparing the things about another person or a relationship that benefits us in some way against the things about that person or relationship that upset us, cause us stress, or damage our self-concept or lifestyle?
Social Exchange Theory
Contradictory feelings that tug at us in every relationship are called
Dialectical Tensions
Peter feels frustrated because he and his girlfriend, Julie, seem to have fallen into a rut. Although the relationship is comfortable, he feels that it’s too predictable. He says to her, “I feel like we do the same things day after day, and I feel like we’re getting old and boring.” Peter’s frustration is related to which tension?
predictability
Roy has been unemployed for the past couple of your since he was laid off from his previous position. His wife, Jill tries to be supportive but feels like she is being dishonest with Roy when she doesn’t tell him how frustrated she is and concerned about their financial future. They have always been honest with one another, but Jill understands that Roy is already feeling stressed by the situation and feels that sharing this information would only make things more difficult for him. Jill is struggling with which dialectical tension?
openness
