Intimate Relationships Exam 2 Practice

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• Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information to someone and is related to relationship satisfaction.
• Yes-butting is
• Which statement best differentiates emotional distance regulation from physical distance regulation in coping with conflict?
• In cross-gender relationships, why do men tend to rely more on interactions with women for self-disclosure?
• In Social Exchange Theory, which of the following is categorized as a cost?
• Which term refers to explanations for events or behaviors; our interpretation of why something happened?
• Which is a recommended practice regarding non-verbal cues when addressing a problem?
• What does Parental Investment Theory propose about mate selection?
• Self-disclosure is the act of sharing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Why is it critical in relationship development?
• Which description best matches the validating conflict style?
• Which aspect of communication explains how something is said and helps convey mood or relationship?
• Which bias describes the actor-observer discrepancy?
• What behavior is associated with high anxiety about abandonment?
• Which items are identified as influences on CL and CLalt?
• Which belief is associated with Romanticism as described in the material?
• Which of the following is an external factor influencing relationship satisfaction?
• Which term refers to behavior designed to influence someone else?
• Secure attachment is generally associated with which outcome for CL?
• Which attribution type describes the belief that a problem affects many areas of a person’s life?
• In attribution theory, what does Unstable imply about a behavior?
• According to CLalt, when is a relationship considered stable?
• In the context of unhealthy relationship patterns, how is criticism defined?
• Which Destiny Beliefs statement expresses that relationships are meant to be?
• Which distinction contrasts internal, dispositional explanations with external, situational explanations?
• Define coercive control and provide examples of non-physical abuse.
• Which phenomenon involves seeing the best in your partner and helping them to become a better person?
• Which term describes adopting similar communication patterns when speaking with someone?
• What is the purpose of consent education and bystander intervention?
• What is a key purpose of planning time for ongoing dialogue in sexual communication?
• How do power dynamics and resource distribution affect decision making in relationships?
• Social exchange theory predicts relationship satisfaction based on rewards minus costs relative to what standards?
• During a heated discussion, what should you do regarding breaks?
• In a Happy Unstable Relationship, which statements are true about satisfaction and independence?
• Which statement describes the relationship between secure attachment and CL?
• What does CLalt represent?
• Which factor most contributes to successful parenting in stepfamilies?
• Nonverbal sensitivity is defined as how accurately we encode and decode communication.
• Attachment theory posits that early caregiver bonds shape later romantic behavior. Which statement best describes secure attachment in adulthood?
• What term describes the act of attempting to remove any emotional expression?
• What is an interpersonal gap?
• Name three dimensions of marital quality commonly assessed in research.
• Which statement best describes negotiating sexual needs when there is a discrepancy in desire?
• Which statement best describes Social De-Penetration?
• What term describes revealing personal information to someone in intimate relationships?
• How do relationship rituals contribute to closeness and security?
• Which of the following best defines costs in Social Exchange Theory?
• Which concept is described as being managed by a person or couple to create or enhance a particular image?
• Which attachment style is most associated with heightened monitoring and insecurity in romantic relationships?
• What does mindreading refer to in relationship communication?
• Which term describes the belief that relationships are determined by fate rather than choice?
• As part of preventing miscommunication, what should you do regarding your own perceptions?
• Which statement about relationship rituals and their benefits is NOT true?
• Interrupting is defined as
• What does the Visual Dominance Ratio describe in interpersonal communication?
• What role does trust play in relationship resilience?
• Which term describes withholding any expression to hide true feelings, possibly playing games where you have to deceive others?
• Topics of conversation: Which pair is correct?
• Which of the following statements illustrates how sexual scripts influence sexual behavior?
• Which combination describes a Happy Unstable Relationship?
• If a person's tardiness is blamed on traffic, this is an example of which explanatory style?
• Which term refers to true feelings that come up involuntarily?
• What is jealousy in romantic relationships and what strategies help prevent destructive jealousy?
• Which type of men tend to rely more on interactions with women to engage in self-disclosure?
• Compare divorce mediation with no-fault divorce and their implications for post-divorce adjustment.
• Name three evidence-based sexual communication strategies for couples.
• Which statement describes gender differences in conversational style?
• Which factor is NOT typically helpful in forgiveness and healing after hurt?
• Reciprocity matters in self-disclosure; we like people we disclose with, and we disclose more with people we like.
• Which term means exaggerating emotions to make them seem larger?
• Which term describes lessening emotional expression to make them appear smaller?
• Which statement about recognizing intimate partner violence is true?
• Which practice centers on exaggerating emotions to influence how others perceive you?
• In close relationships, a message is more likely to be misinterpreted due to the gap than with strangers. Which concept does this describe?
• What are repair attempts in couples therapy?
• Which attachments are more likely to miss positive things their partner does for them?
• Off-beaming refers to
• In Social Exchange Theory, which of the following best defines rewards?
• What is co-parenting and what factors predict successful co-parenting after separation?
• The Visual Dominance Ratio is most closely related to which behavior?
• Which concept describes expressing one emotion while another emotion is actually felt?
• Which bias describes taking credit for successes and rejecting blame for failures?
• Which concept involves following cultural norms about which emotions are appropriate in social contexts?
• Which statement best characterizes sexual desire discrepancy and a proven approach for couples dealing with it?
• What technique is suggested to reduce tension when rejoining the conversation after a break?
• Which theory posits relationships are defined through interdependence and uses perceptions and expectations to understand how we view ourselves in relationships?
• What is violence risk assessment and its use in intimate relationships?
• Which statement best describes proxemics as a field of study?
• Which item is NOT typically considered part of active listening?
• Which of the following is listed as an influence on CL and CLalt?
• Which type of belief is associated with Romanticism Beliefs such as 'Love conquers all' and 'Love as a feeling can weather any challenge'?
• Which concept involves a mismatch between sender's intent and receiver's impact, often leading to misinterpretation?
• Mimicry can take various forms. Which of the following is NOT listed as a form of mimicry in the material?
• Which term describes seeing the best in your partner and helping them become a better person?
• Which attribution describes the belief that the cause is a single instance and affects very few situations in our lives?
• Cross-complaining is defined as
• Unhappy Stable Relationship is characterized by which combination of satisfaction and dependence?
• Which term refers to preconceptions about someone or something?
• Affectionate touch can help regulate stress responses and enhance bonding. Which option best completes this statement?
• Which term describes cues that regulate the give-and-take of interactions?
• Which behavior characterizes contempt in a relationship?
• In attribution terms, which is external or circumstantial reasoning such as traffic?
• What is the typical range for intimate space in interpersonal distance?
• Self-disclosure contributes to intimacy most effectively when it is reciprocal and appropriate. Which option best reflects this practice?
• Which statement best describes a Happy Stable Relationship?
• What does stonewalling refer to in relationship communication?
• Which attachment style is associated with trusting, open communication, and effective maintenance of adult romantic relationships?
• What are typical repair strategies after attachment injuries?
• Which term describes the quick, involuntary facial movements that reveal genuine feelings?
• Which function of relational communication involves giving cues to regulate turn-taking?
• Which factor can influence CLalt based on dating market context?
• What are outcome expectations in relationship maintenance?
• Which set of beliefs includes statements like 'Love conquers all' and 'Love as a feeling can weather any challenge'?
• Which statement describes how infidelity can be addressed in therapy with the aim of repair?
• Which statement best differentiates internal and external factors that influence relationship satisfaction?
• Which example best represents affectionate touch?
• How do attachment styles relate to relationship maintenance behaviors such as positivity, assurances, and openness?
• Which of the following is an example of a repair attempt?
• Which statements about self-disclosure and secrecy are supported by the material?
• Which belief holds that relationships are a matter of destiny?
• What distance defines personal space in standard proxemics?
• Perceived partner responsiveness refers to the sense that a partner understands, cares about, and validates you. Higher responsiveness predicts greater what in a relationship?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of non-physical coercive control?
• Which equation represents satisfaction in Interdependence Theory?
• In proxemics, which distance do friends typically fall into?
• Intimacy is likely to develop when
• Which type of touch is described as sympathy in the provided examples?
• In Social Penetration Theory, breadth refers to the variety of topics discussed.
• Which of the following are protective factors contributing to relationship resilience?
• What is the self-expansion model and how do relationships promote personal growth?
• In relationships, we are generally better at understanding our partner than other people.
• Discussing the exclusivity of a relationship was rated as taboo by 54% of respondents in 2004. Based on the material, what is expected now?
• When approaching a problem, what is recommended to reduce distractions and avoid ambushing your partner?
• How does culture influence romance scripts and dating expectations?
• Kitchen-sinking occurs when
• Which term describes explanations for events or behaviors and our interpretation of why they occurred?
• Nonverbal sensitivity refers to which of the following?
• Which is a key indicator of ongoing commitment despite fluctuations in relationship satisfaction?
• Which of the following describes a common theme of miscommunication in relationships?
• What does defensiveness involve in conflict situations?
• Which distance is typically associated with social, business-like interactions?
• What does privacy management theory propose about how couples handle private information?
• Which combination is linked to marital satisfaction according to the model?
• Which description fits an Unhappy Unstable Relationship?
• What does satisfaction refer to in marital quality research?
• Which concept describes seeking information to confirm we are right?
• In the described framework, which expression defines Dependence?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered a component of paralanguage?
• High avoidance of intimacy is associated with which tendency?
• Which statement is a classic example of Destiny Beliefs about relationships?
• Androgynous men are described as...
• How is consensual non-monogamy defined?
• Which term best describes explanations that attribute behavior to internal traits such as talent or personality?
• Which of the following best defines intimate partner violence (IPV) and why is it important to recognize all forms?
• Which practice helps keep discussions productive?
• Identify the four common conflict styles in romantic relationships.
• Public space in proxemics is typically defined as what distance?
• Which term describes the tendency to explain behavior as caused by external circumstances rather than by the person?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between reciprocity and liking in self-disclosure?
• What is the effect of emotional intelligence on relationship communication?
• Equity theory distinguishes equity from equality; which statement best captures equity?
• In a Happy Stable Relationship, which statements are true about satisfaction and dependence?
• Explain Sternberg's triangular theory of love and the distinctions between romantic, companionate, and consummate love.
• What are the four horsemen of the apocalypse in Gottman's model of couples communication, and what repair attempts help mitigate them?
• Differentiate demand-withdraw and mutual withdrawal patterns and their impact on relationships.
• Maintaining focus during a discussion is often difficult due to which miscommunication theme?
• In Interdependence Theory, CL refers to?
• What is a key reason for avoiding generalizations in I-statements?
• Which of the following is a recommended strategy to prevent miscommunication?
• Which attribution describes the belief that the person could not have done anything?
• Which option best reflects examples of breadth topics in Social Penetration Theory?
• In studies, women's conversational pattern includes speaking frequently and taking turns; men monologue more.
• In attribution theory, what does the term Stable imply about a behavior?
• In the 40/60 rule of conversational patterns, what is the typical distribution of speaking versus listening?
• Which factor is NOT listed as an influence on CL and CLalt?
• Preoccupied individuals may get dependent quickly, but experience more which?
• In consensual non-monogamy, what are key requirements for success?
• Which statement best describes the effect of stonewalling on relationship satisfaction?
• In attribution terms, which statement best describes Unstable?
• Which behavior involves hiding true feelings by withholding expression, often in social interactions?
• Sexual scripts theory posits that sexual behavior is guided by what?
• Which of the following is NOT a maintenance behavior in intimate relationships?
• Which statement best describes relationship satisfaction, relationship stability, and their relation to commitment?
• What is interdependence theory and how does it explain relationship closeness?
• Which statement best describes consent in sexual relationships?
• What ethical considerations arise in intimate relationships research with sensitive topics?
• In intimate relationships research, which ethical principle best protects participant autonomy and safety?
• What is the phenomenon of a 'dead bedroom' and what are common contributing factors?
• What does equity theory say about how relationships feel when contributions and rewards are proportional?
• Which concept involves putting partners and relationships in the best possible light?
• Which statement best demonstrates the use of I-statements?
• Which statement best describes infidelity and its typical effects on a relationship trajectory?
• How do health and mental health influence relationship dynamics?
• Which concept refers to cultural rules about which emotions are appropriate in different situations?
• To stay focused on the situation, which habit is recommended?
• What are healthy boundaries in relationships, and can you give examples?
• What is a key purpose of scheduling sexual activity when managing sexual desire discrepancy?
• Why is empathic accuracy important in conflict resolution?
• What is empathic accuracy?
• Which term describes the function that allows others to infer someone's intentions, feelings, traits and meaning?
• According to proxemics, which statement is true about space preferences across cultures?
• What is date rape and what is important to address it?
• Describe stepfamily dynamics and common challenges for parenting across households.
• In Social Exchange Theory, what is the formula for Outcomes?
• Which statement reflects gender differences in distance preferences?
• How does forgiveness function in intimate relationships, and when is it most likely to aid healing?
• Insecure attachment is generally associated with which outcome for CL?
• What is gaslighting and what effects does it have on relationship functioning?
• How does cultural humility influence intercultural or interracial relationships?
• Define sexual coercion and explain how it differs from voluntary consent.
• Which term involves replacing one emotion with the expression of another?