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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)?

Establishing consent (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Predicting maintenance behaviors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Nonverbal Skills in communication?

Complementing verbal messages (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Strategic maintenance involves a more conscious effort to maintain relationships (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Social networking (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To express emotional intimacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

U-curve theory (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ruminations are a more cognitive response to jealousy (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To complement or substitute verbal messages (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Aggressive behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The process of self-disclosure in relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a negative relational maintenance strategy?

Neglecting responsibilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To initiate sexual activity (D) Signup and view all the answers