Chapter 8 Self-Quiz

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Please note that this exercise is for self-study, and your instructor will not be able to see your responses.

. The hidden area of the Johari Window includes which aspects of your self?

. ________________ is a theory that describes how intimacy can be achieved via the breadth and depth of self-disclosure.

. Why can metacommunication be risky?

. The _______________ hypothesis proposes that prejudice tends to diminish when we have personal contact with people we might otherwise stereotype.

. __________ parents are strict and demanding, and they expect unquestioning obedience.

. __________ parents are firm, clear, and strict, but they encourage children to communicate openly with them.

. __________ parents would not have strict rules around curfews.

. __________ siblings interact less frequently and with less depth than they would like.

. __________ siblings communicate on special occasions, such as holidays or weddings, or rarely at all.

. In Knapp's developmental model of relationship maintenance, the ____________ stage represents a time of strong emotions and a higher level of intimacy.

. In Knapp's developmental model of relationship maintenance, the ____________ stage may show couples that they have needs that are not in sync with each other.

. In Knapp's developmental model of relationship maintenance, the ____________ stage may show couples that they have needs that are not in sync with each other.

. In Knapp's developmental model of relationship maintenance, the ____________ stage couples may behave in unfeeling ways toward each other.

. Common love languages include:

. ______________ lies are attempts to manipulate the listener into believing something that is untrue, not primarily to protect the listener, but to advance the deceiver's agenda.

. When couples have conflicting desires for togetherness and independence, this is known as the __________________ dialect.

. You told your friend that you loved her haircut, even though you didn't find it flattering. This is known as a/an ______________ lie.

. When relationships become too familiar and partners struggle with the lack of excitement, this represents the ______________ dialect.

. When a partner wants to keep some thoughts and experiences to themselves, they may experience the ___________ dialect.

. Some friends spend time going to special events or pursue interests together, and other friends just talk and enjoy hanging out. This is known as:

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