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the degree to which family communication stresses uniformity of attitudes, values, and beliefs
What is the most common and problematic challenge in cross-sex friendships?- Men's greater need for shared activities - Women's greater need for conversation - Men's less emotional nature - The potential for sexual attraction between cross-sex friends
You are hurt when you learn from a coworker that someone you consider a close friend recently got engaged. You are disappointed because your close friend committed a(n) __________ by not sharing this important news with you.- boundaries transgression - expectancy violation - relational noncommitment - disclosure deferment
A work spouse is a colleague with whom you have a special and __________ friendship characterized by a close emotional bond, high levels of disclosure and support, and mutual trust, honesty, loyalty, and respect.
the degree to which families favor an open climate of discussion on a wide array of topics
a voluntary interpersonal relationship that provides social support
typical interaction process in a family, identified by four categories: consensual, pluralistic, protective, or laissez-faire
Many heterosexual women value their friendships with __________ because of shared interests, a reduced potential for romantic complications, and a greater sense of their own attractiveness than around straight men.- gay women - gay men - transgender women - androgynous men
Bailey would do anything for her friend Alenis, for whom she feels a sense of __________.
Which statement best illustrates the relational maintenance strategy of social networks?- I know I've haven't been around much lately and want to make it up to you. - I've been really overwhelmed at work and appreciate your help with the housework. - How are George, the kids, and the dogs doing? All well, I hope. - I couldn't do this without you. You're such a good friend.
What does research reveal about relational repair on the job?- It's in everyone's best interest to forgive and treat transgressors with grace. - Mistakes should be ignored to avoid conflict that damages relationships. - Rash reactions to the mistakes of others will likely be overlooked. - When workers make mistakes that affect others, there's rarely a need for relational repair.
families are high in both conversation orientation and conformity orientation
a group, such as a family, whose members interact with one another to form a whole
both partners want the friendship to turn romantic
once partner wants romance but fears that the friend does not
one partner does not want romance but thinks that the friend does
Anthropologist Robin Dunbar suggests that humans have the capacity to have __________ meaningful relationships.- 75 - 100 - 125 - 150
Which relational maintenance strategies are used most often in email with romantic partners?
Which form of communication provides the best chance of repairing a seriously damaged relationship?
According to communication researcher Jeffrey Hall, three ingredients for friendship are time, talk, and __________.