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The text suggests there are ten behaviors we should use if we want to build a successful friendship. Which two suggestions are directly related to both social penetration and the openness vs closedness relational dialectic? Share joys and sorrow, Maintain confidences TERM 2 Families high on conversation orientation and low in conformity orientation are: DEFINITION 2 Pluralistic TERM 3 Families low on conversation orientation and high in conformity orientation are: DEFINITION 3 Protective TERM 4 An important component of romantic relationships for most people is ___, the promise to remain in a relationship and make it successful. DEFINITION 4 Commitment TERM 5 ___ is/are a factor in keeping family relationships operating harmoniously. DEFINITION 5 Shared Narratives
Donald and Latisia are in a romantic relationship. Frequently, they go for long walks together holding hands and occasionally kissing. This indicates the ___ characteristic of romantic relationships. Affection TERM 7 Marge and Homer have been dating for a few months. Recently, Marge felt comfortable sharing with Homer that she has some concerns about his current job and is feeling like he may need to look for another one. This is an example of the ___ dimension of intimacy. DEFINITION 7 Emotional TERM 8 Lamar and Lee have been friends for years. Lamar recently broke up with his fianc and Lee knows that Lamar is really upset about it, though he hasn't said anything. Lee decides to take him to lunch and encourage his friend to talk about the situation. In terms of generalizations about gender differences and intimacy, Lee's actions ___. DEFINITION 8 Are consistent with the way men are more likely to express closeness, by doing things together rather than sharing deep feelings TERM 9 In a family where the parents word on a given subject is final, and there is little discussion in the expectation of absolute obedience to the parent's decisions, the family is using a ___ conversation orientation. DEFINITION 9 Protective TERM 10 Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love identifies three components of love: intimacy, passion and commitment. If a relationship has all three components (commitment, passion and intimacy), he classifies it as ___ love. DEFINITION 10 Consummate
If a family is high in both conversation orientation and conformity orientation, it would be considered ___: Consensual TERM 17 My family always has karaoke at family functions, this is known as a: DEFINITION 17 Rituals TERM 18 My best friend was raised in a household where there was little discussion about private thoughts. This is known as a ___ family. DEFINITION 18 Low Conversation Orientation TERM 19 Sternberg's triangular theory of love identifies three components of love: intimacy, passion and commitment. If a relationship has intimacy and commitment, but not much passion this classifies it as ___ love. DEFINITION 19 Companionate TERM 20 Research shows that which of the following are highly confirming behaviors that parents can offer to children? DEFINITION 20 Telling my children that they are valuedGenuinely listening to my children andTelling my children they are unique
There are some cultures (including India and China) where arranged marriages are still the norm. According to the text, the single most important factor in determining where couples in an arranged marriage will be happy is ___, followed closely by ___. Commitment-Communication TERM 22 Daria's mother and uncle got into an argument. Daria's father was also angry about the situation. Before the situation became too tense, the three of them sat down and openly discussed the problem, which is an example of a family who uses: DEFINITION 22 High Conversation Orientation TERM 23 Many couples who have been married for thirty years or more experience a transition in their relationship; where there is both intimacy and commitment, but a lessening degree of passion. According to Sternberg's love triangle, this would be defined as ___. DEFINITION 23 Companionate Love TERM 24 Gary Chapman identified five 'love languages" that people tend to consider "love" and how to express it. Which item below is not one of those languages? DEFINITION 24 Respecting Boundaries TERM 25 Successful friendships usually value both ___ and autonomy, so that both people feel that they are in a relationship together but remain independent as well. DEFINITION 25 Connection
Charlie and Lucy dated for three years before finally breaking up. Lucy could never understand why Charlie never told her how much she meant to him or wanted to cuddle or hold hands in public. Charlie became frustrated that Lucy didn't appreciate the numerous things he did for her or the regular gifts he showered upon her. Based on this description, their eventual breakup was possibly the result of ___. Differences in the love languages they each used in the relationship TERM 32 Hillary and Bernie are in a romantic relationship. They have recently married, which indicates the ___ characteristic of romantic relationships is present in this situation. DEFINITION 32 Commitment TERM 33 The largest challenge in male-female friendship is: DEFINITION 33 The potential for sexual attraction TERM 34 Lamont's family is very traditional. His father is clearly the head of the household and what he says goes. His mother defers to her husband's judgement and expectations, and Lamont and his sister are expected to do the same. Based on this description, Lamont lives in a ___. DEFINITION 34 High Conformity Orientation Family TERM 35 Janis, a high school senior, always calls her friend Sarah when she needs to "vent" on something going on in her life. The two have been friends since the 1st grade, and Janis was crushed when Sarah moved to Indiana six months ago. The two still text each other everyday. Which characteristic(s) of friendship might best explain why Janis prioritizing communicating with Sarah over her other friends? DEFINITION 35 Short vs Long Term Friendships
When Barbara finishes her shift at the pharmacy, she is usually feeling tired from being on her feet. Martin often gives her a big hug when she walks in, and offers her a seat on the couch close to him as she tells him about her day. This is an example of the ___ dimension of intimacy. Physical TERM 37 Homer and Moe have been friends for years and frequently hang out at least three times a week. When Homer lost his job at the power plant, he didn't tell Moe right away. Moe found out about it a week later from their mutual friend Barney, and Moe was hurt and angry that Homer hadn't told him immediately. In terms of handling communication in successful relationships, Homer's behavior can be described as ___. DEFINITION 37 An expectancy violation TERM 38 Families who are most successful at negotiating adolescence tend to be: DEFINITION 38 Flexible TERM 39 My family has a rule that prohibits entering a bedroom without knocking first. This is an example of a: DEFINITION 39 Boundary TERM 40 Nayib said he would call his friend Sharif when he got home from work. Sharif expects that if Nayib says he will call, that he will follow through. When Nayib doesn't call, Sharif gets angry. This is an example of: DEFINITION 40 Expectancy Violation
Tina always tells her best friend Katie, who she has known for 6 years the intimate details of her relationship with her boyfriend Carl. However, when her other friend Ming, who she has known for 6 months, asks how her relationship with Carl is going, the most she hears from Tina "it's okay" or "it's cool." The difference between Tina's response to Katie compared to Ming are probably due to which characteristic associated with the different type friendship? Differences Associated with Long vs Short Term FriendshipsDifferences Associated with Low vs High Disclosure TERM 47 Hugging, holding hands, kissing and sexual activity are all aspects of the ___ characteristic of romantic relationships. DEFINITION 47 Affection TERM 48 Families low in both conversation orientation and conformity orientation are: DEFINITION 48 Laissez-Faire TERM 49 Long term friends Grace and Kishia had little in common when Grace got married and Kishia was still single. Once Kishia got married, she found herself talking to Grace all the time again. This is an example of: DEFINITION 49 Communication within a friendship changes over time TERM 50 Research suggests that both men and women want and need emotional support, and expect friends to provide that support. In terms of same-sex friendships, women ___. DEFINITION 50 Are more skilled at both seeking and providing emotional support and will disclose more personal information than men
Recent research indicates that in terms of gender and the meaning of intimacy, women and men are more ___ than different. Similar
