Interpersonal Communication: Relational Maintenance Strategies
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What is the primary focus of Relational Maintenance?

  • Ending unhealthy relationships
  • Maintaining existing relationships (correct)
  • Building new relationships
  • Repairing broken relationships
  • According to Guerrero (2023), what is a constructive response to jealousy?

  • Rival-focused response
  • Emotional expression response (correct)
  • Avoidant response
  • Destructive response
  • What is the primary focus of Nonverbal Communication?

  • Effective listening skills
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Competent communication skills
  • Understanding nonverbal cues (correct)
  • What is the primary goal of Communication Before Sex, according to Denes et al. (2023)?

    <p>Establishing consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the U-curve theory in relational maintenance?

    <p>Predicting maintenance behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Nonverbal Skills in communication?

    <p>Complementing verbal messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between strategic and routine relational maintenance?

    <p>Strategic maintenance involves a more conscious effort to maintain relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a positive relational maintenance strategy?

    <p>Social networking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of pillow talk, according to Denes et al. (2023)?

    <p>To express emotional intimacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory predicts that relational maintenance behaviors will decrease as relationships become more established?

    <p>U-curve theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between romantic jealousy and ruminations, according to Guerrero (2023)?

    <p>Ruminations are a more cognitive response to jealousy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nonverbal skills in communication, according to Spitzberg (2023)?

    <p>To complement or substitute verbal messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a destructive response to jealousy, according to Guerrero (2023)?

    <p>Aggressive behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the social penetration theory in communication?

    <p>The process of self-disclosure in relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a negative relational maintenance strategy?

    <p>Neglecting responsibilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of erotic talk, according to Denes et al. (2023)?

    <p>To initiate sexual activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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