Uncertainty
Ch 9. Relationship Theories and Stages
Ch. 10 Interpersonal Relationship Types
Ch. 11 Conflict
100
According to Uncertainty Reduction Theory, in initial interactions what is our motivation to communicate?
What is uncertainty reduction
100
In the _______ stage of relationships, you begin to share each other's social networks.
What is intimacy
100
Family members in low _________________ families are discouraged from discussing a variety of topics.
What is conversation orientation
100
Interpersonal conflict occurs when people are mutually aware that their goals are incompatible, perceive each other as interfering with the attainment of their own goals, and are _______.
What is interdependent
200
when people feel hopeful or optimistic related to their uncertainty they are most likely to ________ or _________ their uncertainty
What is maintain or increase
200
According to this theory, people in a relationship experience ongoing tensions between conflicting pairs of opposite motives or desires.
What is relational dialectics
200
A ______ family is high in both conformity and conversation
What is Consensual
200
Jerry's style of conflict is to shrink away from any argument, change the topic when the argument is brought up, and withdraw from the scene either physically or psychologically. This is known as the _______ style.
What is avoiding
300
When people actively forgo learning new information, what type of uncertainty tactic are they using?
What is information avoidance
300
Micki recently attended a Beyonce concert and now feels they have a relationship. What type of relationship is this?
What is parasocial
300
Caroline gave several suggestions to her supervisor as to how to improve telephone customer service. Caroline’s workplace communication can be described as
What is upward
300
The _______ style of conflict management represents great concern for your own needs and desires and little concern for the needs and desires of others.
What is competing
400
Nicki wants to know if her partner is faithful so she sets up a situation in which her partner is alone with the flirtiest person she knows. Seeing if her partner flirts back or not will tell her what she wants to know. What type of information-seeking tactic is Ayra using?
What is a secret test (specifically a fidelity test)
400
According to social penetration theory, the number of topics about which individuals communicate is ________.
What is breadth
400
Blair's family members usually go their separate ways, don't eat meals together and rarely disclose personal information to one another. They are an example of a ________ family.
What is laissez-faire
400
David did not want to take on another Saturday shift, but he did not want to cause trouble with his supervisor, so he said yes. This is an example of the _______ conflict style.
What is accommodating
500
When Sasha shares personal information in hopes that Kerry will share similar information, what type of information-seeking tactic is Sasha using?
What is coaxing
500
Brandon and Sarah have been acting awkwardly around each other lately. They've both noticed a lot more conflict and they haven't been spending as much time together as they used to. Brandon and Sarah are in the ________ stage.
What is deterioration
500
In Lynn and Kelsey’s friendship, Lynn usually does all the giving, while Kelsey seems to always be on the receiving end. This is an example of a friendship of
What is receptivity
500
_______ is an unproductive conflict strategy in which one person tries to win an argument by inflicting psychological pain
What is verbal aggressiveness
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