Friendships and Interdependence Quiz

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What is the main challenge mentioned in the text regarding equality between men and women?

Men and women are not treated equally in the workplace, with differences in pay. (correct)

Men and women cannot be friends due to inequality.

Equality is not a challenge, as men and women are treated equally.

Inequality only affects gay men, not straight men and women.

What is one of the main advantages of a 'friends with benefits' relationship?

It is impossible to develop feelings in this type of relationship.

There is a strong commitment between the partners.

There are no disadvantages to a 'friends with benefits' relationship.

It is a safe and convenient way to have sex with a trusted partner. (correct)

What percentage of college students have had a friendship that included a sexual element?

16%

81%

60% (correct)

67%

What is one of the main disadvantages of a 'friends with benefits' relationship mentioned in the text?

It can complicate the friendship and lead to one person developing feelings that the other does not reciprocate. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of participants thought it was not possible to have a sexual relationship and be friends?

67% Signup and view all the answers

What is one key difference between online and face-to-face (FtF) friendships mentioned in the text?

Online friends disclose more personal information early on, while FtF friends disclose over time. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of participants had questions or issues they did not discuss in their 'friends with benefits' relationships?

77% Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned in the text as a reason why some people may not want to have a cross-sex 'friends with benefits' relationship?

They believe sex should only occur within romantic relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What is one way in which online friendships are different from face-to-face (FtF) friendships?

Online friends disclose more personal information early on, while FtF friends disclose over time. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason mentioned in the text for why 'friends with benefits' relationships can be advantageous?

There is no commitment required. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a friendship according to the text?

Mutual positive regard Signup and view all the answers

In a friendship, what does interdependence refer to?

Feeling of reliance on each other Signup and view all the answers

Which type of need involves friends helping us maintain our desired self-image?

Ego support Signup and view all the answers

What is the challenge associated with cross-sex/heterosexual friendships according to O’Meara (1989)?

Emotional bond challenge Signup and view all the answers

Which need in friendships involves feeling safe within the relationship?

Security Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about friendships when interactions stop?

Friendship can continue even if interactions reduce Signup and view all the answers

In friendships, what psychological need involves friends providing constant admiration and emotional closeness?

Affirmation Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between FtF (face-to-face) and CMC (computer-mediated communication) groups?

FtF groups have a shared physical setting, while CMC groups do not. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Reduced Social Cues Model, which of the following is NOT a basic assumption about computer-mediated communication?

Decisions made by the group are less extreme. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of conformity occurs when individuals conform because they believe the group is correct?

Informational conformity Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is LEAST likely to increase conformity in a group?

Private responses Signup and view all the answers

In the Asch line test experiment, what percentage of participants confirmed the majority's (incorrect) answer when responding privately?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that decreases conformity in a group?

Private responses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key assumption of the Reduced Social Cues Model?

Decisions made by the group are less extreme Signup and view all the answers

What type of conformity occurs when individuals conform to avoid group disapproval?

Normative conformity Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between FtF and CMC groups in terms of how group members influence each other?

FtF groups influence each other through more social cues, while CMC groups influence each other through fewer social cues. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Reduced Social Cues Model, which of the following is a basic assumption about computer-mediated communication?

Interactions are more difficult to manage. Signup and view all the answers