Interpersonal Relationships
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Course Introduction
This course explores the dynamics of interpersonal relationships across various contexts, including friendships, romantic partnerships, families, and professional environments. Students will examine theories of communication, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and cultural influences that shape how individuals interact with one another. Through a combination of readings, discussions, and practical exercises, the course aims to enhance students' understanding of relationship development, maintenance, and challenges. By integrating both psychological and sociological perspectives, students will develop skills to foster healthy, meaningful, and effective interactions in personal and social spheres.
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Interpersonal Communication 3rd Edition by Kory Floyd
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Chapter 1: About Communication
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Q1) The fact that some people lie in order to take advantage of others refutes which of the following myths of communication?
A)More communication is better.
B)Communication is inherently good.
C)Communication can break down.
D)Communication can be used to solve any problem.
Answer: B
Q2) When your roommate says "We're out of detergent again" and you take that as a criticism, you are paying attention to which aspect of the message?
A)context dimension
B)relational dimension
C)representative dimension
D)content dimension
Answer: B
Q3) Context and feedback are aspects of the action model of communication.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 2: Culture and Gender
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Q1) Your text offers three possible reasons that women may be more affectionate than men. Identify and explain two of those reasons.
Answer: One possible reason that women may be more affectionate than men is socialization. From a young age, girls are often encouraged to express their emotions and show affection, while boys are often taught to be more stoic and reserved. This socialization can lead to women feeling more comfortable and natural expressing affection than men.
Another reason could be hormonal differences. Research has shown that women tend to have higher levels of oxytocin, often referred to as the "love hormone," which is associated with bonding and affectionate behavior. This hormonal difference may contribute to women being more inclined to show affection in relationships compared to men.
It's important to note that these reasons are not universal and may not apply to every individual. However, they offer some insight into potential factors that could contribute to women being more affectionate than men in certain situations.
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Chapter 3: Communication and the Self
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Q1) Social penetration theory uses the metaphor of an onion to illustrate how self-disclosure develops over time in a relationship.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Schutz identified three fundamental interpersonal needs. Which particular need is the most similar in meaning to fellowship face?
A)need for control
B)need for inclusion
C)need for affection
D)need for autonomy
Answer: B
Q3) Your subjective evaluation of yourself is known as A)self-evaluation.
B)self-esteem.
C)self-concept.
D)self-image.
Answer: B
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Chapter 4: Interpersonal Perception
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Q1) Forming an accurate snap judgment of someone else illustrates which of the following truisms of forming attributions?
A)Biases can be overcome if we are mindful of them.
B)Checking our perceptions is essential to forming correct attributions.
C)More information doesn't necessarily lead to better attributions.
D)You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Q2) You liked most everything about your new roommate when you first met, but when you found out she smokes, that overshadowed all of her good qualities in your mind. What perception-making process are you displaying here?
A)primacy effect
B)negativity bias
C)stereotyping
D)egocentrism
Q3) The self-serving bias is a form of self-delusion.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Identify and briefly define each of the three stages of the perception-making process.
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Chapter 5: Language
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Q1) All language is symbolic, and all symbolic systems constitute language.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What type of language rule deals with the correct pronunciation of words?
A)phonological
B)syntactic
C)semantic
D)pragmatic
Q3) Your text has made the suggestion that generally positive forms of language, like humor, can sometimes have negative consequences, and that generally negative forms of language, like profanity, can sometimes be positive. This point illustrates how much the effects of language depend on the context in which it is used. In a short essay, explain this point by using concrete examples of humor and profanity (as both positive and negative). Then, extend your discussion to the other forms of speech discussed in the chapter, including euphemism, slang, libel, slander, and hate speech. Is it true that each of these forms of language could have either positive or negative effects, depending on the context?
Q4) Phonological rules deal with the correct pronunciation of words.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 6: Nonverbal Communication
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Q1) Which of the following nonverbal cues is commonly associated with deception, according to research?
A)decreased smiling
B)increased kinesic behavior
C)increased vocal pitch
D)decreased pupil dilation
Q2) Which of the following was NOT identified in your textbook as a demographic characteristic?
A)age
B)ethnic background
C)sexual orientation
D)socioeconomic status
Q3) The face communicates more information than any other nonverbal channel.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Take a position on the issue of how much teachers and school staff should be allowed to touch children at school. Consider both the benefits of touch as well as the concern that touch can be abusive or sexually inappropriate. Back up your position with examples, and be sure to acknowledge the strengths of the opposing viewpoint.
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Chapter 7: Listening
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Q1) Which kind of listener (people-oriented, action-oriented, content-oriented, or time-oriented) are you? In your answer, explain what your listening style means and give examples from your own life that illustrate how that style fits you best. If you feel you are a blend of two styles, illustrate how.
Q2) Which form of listening occurs when you are trying to experience what another person is thinking or feeling?
A)critical
B)empathic
C)informational
D)passive
Q3) Your textbook talks about a number of studies that have consistently shown that the majority of people tend to think they are very good listeners. Take a minute to evaluate your own listening skills honestly. What listening habits have you developed that make you a good listener? What could you improve on to become a better listener? Are the strengths or challenges you presented confined to a certain social or relational context (e.g., work, school, familial relationships, romantic relationships)?
Q4) What is information overload? Where does it come from and how can it be avoided?
Q5) Using concrete examples, compare and contrast hearing and listening.
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Chapter 8: Emotion
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Q1) Which of the following emotions is derived from the product of your overall evaluation of another person?
A)liking
B)love
C)interest
D)affection
Q2) Women are more likely than men to respond to jealousy by trying to make their partners jealous.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Emotions generally last longer than moods.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Using concrete examples, briefly explain how emotions are physiological, cognitive, social, and behavioral experiences.
Q5) Which of the following is an example of a primary emotion?
A)jealousy
B)anger
C)contempt
D)remorse
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Chapter 9: Social and Personal Relationships
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Q1) There are four specific factors that drive interpersonal attraction: appearance, proximity, similarity, and complementarity. Define each of these terms and discuss their importance in the process of interpersonal attraction. Next, identify one of these factors as the single most important in the process of attraction. Make an argument for this factor and against the others in the context of both friendship and romantic relationships.
Q2) At which stage of relationship formation has a deep commitment formed and a strong sense exists that the relationship has its own identity?
A)bonding
B)integrating
C)intensifying
D)initiating
Q3) What are dialectical tensions in relationships? List, define, and provide an example of the three most common dialectics that emerge in relationships. Of the three, which one do you feel is most important in a new romantic relationship? Justify your choice.
Q4) Discuss the differences between Berger and Calabrese's uncertainty reduction theory and Sunnafrank's predicted outcome value theory.
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Chapter 10: Family and Intimate Relationships
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Q1) Your ________ is the family that includes your parents and your siblings.
A)family of procreation
B)family of origin
C)extended family
D)nuclear family
Q2) Identify and explain the primary exceptions to the expectations that marriage is exclusive and marriage is voluntary.
Q3) Single-parent families can include biological children, step-children, and/or adopted children.
A)True
B)False
Q4) People in arranged marriages are usually unhappy with their relationship.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Which of the following is NOT one of the health benefits of marriage identified in your textbook?
A)Married people live longer.
B)Married people tend to be healthier.
C)Married people have better sexual health.
D)Married people are less likely to abuse alcohol and drugs.
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Chapter 11: Conflict and Power
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Q1) To qualify as conflict, a struggle or disagreement has to be expressed.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When engaged in interpersonal conflict, ________ is the practice of saving up past grievances and bringing them all up at the same time.
A)blindsiding
B)counter-attacking
C)gunnysacking
D)rubber-band-balling
Q3) Which of the following statements correctly defines the concept of flooding?
A)Flooding refers to a sudden rush of emotion and is commonly experienced by women during conflict.
B)Flooding happens when someone engaged in conflict is emotionally or psychologically unable to engage the discussion further.
C)Flooding is what happens to men in conflict when they experience a rapid increase in hormones that are responsible for stress and anger.
D)Flooding happens when someone engaged in conflict experiences an increase in stress hormones after the other person stonewalls.
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Chapter 12: Interpersonal Deception
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Q1) In her diary study, communication scientist Sandra Metts found that almost half of people's deception attempts involved which form of deception?
A)falsification
B)hyperbole
C)omission
D)exaggeration
Q2) Vocal characteristics are usually poor indicators of deception.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Many forms of politeness and discretion involve being deceptive.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Explain the difference between omission and equivocation, and give concrete examples of each.
Q5) One of the most common ways people discover they've been lied to is from third-party information.
A)True
B)False
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