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Question 1:

Our choice of relational partners is influenced by ________.
a) appearance
b) complementarity
c) reward
d) all of the above

Question 2:

The ________ dimension is NOT a dimension of intimacy.
a) physical
b) surreal
c) emotional
d) intellectual

Question 3:

________ is NOT a form of distance.
a) Avoidance
b) Shortening interactions
c) Perception
d) Deception

Question 4:

The following statement regarding the initiating stage is NOT true: ________.
a) Communication during this stage is usually long and drawn-out
b) Communication during this stage usually follows conventional formulas, such as handshakes
c) The goal of this stage is to show that you are interested in making contact
d) The goal of this stage is to show that you are a person worth talking to

Question 5:

The three stages of relational development are: ________.
a) coming together, relationship ending, and coming apart
b) coming together, relational deception, and coming apart
c) coming together, relational maintenance, and coming part
d) relational deception, coming together, and coming apart

Question 6:

Relationship intimacy is the motivation to share one’s public self with another person.
a) True
b) False

Question 7:

In terms of relational maintenance, communication is aimed at keeping relationships operating smoothly and satisfactorily.
a) True
b) False

Question 8:

The stability–change dialectic captures the tensions between the need for predictability and the need for novelty in our relationships.
a) True
b) False

Question 9:

Intracommunication refers to messages that refer to other messages.
a) True
b) False

Question 10:

Positivity is trying to make interactions pleasant and cheerful, showing affection, and doing favours for each other.
a) True
b) False

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Interplay: Chapter 08