Change and Relationships Quiz

Test your knowledge on change, stability, theories, and dynamics in relationships. Explore key concepts in interpersonal psychology.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a typical response to change in a relationship?

Acceptance
Resistance
Adaptation
Inertia
#2

What term describes the emotional bond or connection between individuals in a relationship?

Attachment
Dependency
Interdependence
Commitment
#3

What psychological process describes the tendency to attribute our own negative behaviors to external causes while attributing others' negative behaviors to internal causes?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Cognitive dissonance
Confirmation bias
#4

In a relationship, what term describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?

Empathy
Sympathy
Compassion
Altruism
#5

Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the success of long-distance relationships?

Effective communication
High levels of jealousy
Trust and commitment
Shared goals and interests
#6

What term describes the process of maintaining stability in a relationship despite changes?

Dynamic equilibrium
Static equilibrium
Equilibrium resistance
Adaptive equilibrium
#7

Which theory suggests that relationships go through stages of development, including initiation, experimentation, intensifying, integration, and bonding?

Social exchange theory
Social penetration theory
Relational dialectics theory
Knapp's relational development model
#8

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to relationship change?

Communication patterns
External stressors
Personality traits
Gender roles
#9

According to attachment theory, which attachment style is characterized by fear of abandonment and a negative view of oneself?

Secure attachment
Anxious-preoccupied attachment
Dismissive-avoidant attachment
Fearful-avoidant attachment
#10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a healthy relationship?

Trust
Jealousy
Respect
Communication
#11

What concept refers to the phenomenon where one partner may change their behavior in response to changes initiated by the other partner?

Reciprocity
Interdependence
Social comparison
Transactive memory
#12

Which type of relationship conflict occurs when partners have differing views or preferences regarding daily activities or decisions?

Instrumental conflict
Affective conflict
Normative conflict
Existential conflict
#13

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary factor influencing relationship satisfaction?

Communication quality
Level of commitment
Geographical proximity
Conflict resolution skills
#14

In the context of social exchange theory, what term refers to the perceived fairness and equity in a relationship?

Cost-benefit ratio
Comparison level
Outcome value
Equity theory
#15

Which psychological concept suggests that individuals are more likely to form relationships with those who are physically close to them?

Proximity principle
Similarity principle
Reciprocity principle
Social exchange theory

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