16 Questions
What is the primary focus of Relational Maintenance?
Maintaining existing relationships
According to Guerrero (2023), what is a constructive response to jealousy?
Emotional expression response
What is the primary focus of Nonverbal Communication?
Understanding nonverbal cues
What is the primary goal of Communication Before Sex, according to Denes et al. (2023)?
Establishing consent
What is the primary focus of the U-curve theory in relational maintenance?
Predicting maintenance behaviors
What is the primary function of Nonverbal Skills in communication?
Complementing verbal messages
What is the primary difference between strategic and routine relational maintenance?
Strategic maintenance involves a more conscious effort to maintain relationships
Which of the following is NOT a positive relational maintenance strategy?
Social networking
What is the primary function of pillow talk, according to Denes et al. (2023)?
To express emotional intimacy
Which theory predicts that relational maintenance behaviors will decrease as relationships become more established?
U-curve theory
What is the primary difference between romantic jealousy and ruminations, according to Guerrero (2023)?
Ruminations are a more cognitive response to jealousy
What is the primary function of nonverbal skills in communication, according to Spitzberg (2023)?
To complement or substitute verbal messages
Which of the following is a destructive response to jealousy, according to Guerrero (2023)?
Aggressive behavior
What is the primary focus of the social penetration theory in communication?
The process of self-disclosure in relationships
Which of the following is a negative relational maintenance strategy?
Neglecting responsibilities
What is the primary function of erotic talk, according to Denes et al. (2023)?
To initiate sexual activity
Test your knowledge of relational maintenance strategies, including positive and negative methods, predicting maintenance behaviors, and communicative responses to jealousy. Learn about the different ways to define relational maintenance and the various theories involved.
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