#1
Which of the following is a key factor in building trust in interpersonal relationships?
Consistency
Competition
Criticism
Control
#2
What is a common characteristic of healthy communication in relationships?
Defensiveness
Active listening
Interrupting
Blaming
#3
According to Social Penetration Theory, which layer of self-disclosure involves sharing superficial information?
Peripheral
Intermediate
Central
Deep
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of emotional intelligence in relationships?
Denying one's emotions
Lack of empathy
Effective communication
Blaming others
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic of assertive communication in relationships?
Passive behavior
Aggressive behavior
Ignoring others' needs
Expressing thoughts and feelings clearly
#6
What term describes the phenomenon where individuals are attracted to those who share similar attitudes and beliefs?
Complementarity
Homogamy
Heterogamy
Stereotyping
#7
Which theory suggests that individuals seek to maintain balance in their relationships?
Social exchange theory
Attachment theory
Equity theory
Interdependence theory
#8
What is one of the key components of Gottman's Sound Relationship House theory?
Sarcasm
Deflection
Emotional intelligence
Nagging
#9
What does the 'proximity principle' suggest in the context of interpersonal attraction?
People are attracted to those who are physically distant.
People are attracted to those who are geographically close.
People are attracted to those who are emotionally distant.
People are attracted to those who are intellectually close.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a stage in Knapp's model of relationship development?
Initiation
Intensification
Integration
Isolation
#11
What does the 'mere exposure effect' suggest in the context of attraction?
People are attracted to others who are similar to them.
Repeated exposure to someone can increase liking.
People are attracted to those who are physically distant.
Attraction is based solely on physical appearance.
#12
According to the Investment Model, commitment in relationships is influenced by which factors?
Satisfaction, alternatives, and investments
Physical attractiveness, communication, and values
Proximity, similarity, and reciprocity
Intimacy, passion, and commitment
#13
Which conflict resolution style involves assertiveness and cooperation?
Avoidance
Accommodation
Competing
Collaborating
#14
What concept refers to the tendency for individuals to believe that others are paying more attention to them than they actually are?
Self-disclosure
Fundamental attribution error
Illusion of transparency
Social penetration
#15
In the context of relationships, what does the term 'triangulation' refer to?
A method of conflict resolution
The involvement of a third party in a relationship conflict
A form of assertive communication
The process of building intimacy
#16
What is the primary focus of the Social Exchange Theory in understanding relationships?
Emotional expression
Economic factors
Power dynamics
Mutual support
#17
Which theory suggests that individuals seek relationships that maximize rewards and minimize costs?
Equity theory
Social exchange theory
Attachment theory
Interdependence theory
#18
What term describes the phenomenon where individuals are attracted to those who resemble their opposite-sex parent?
Oedipus complex
Electra complex
Parental imprinting
Freudian attraction