#1
In the context of friendship, what does reciprocity refer to?
Mutual exchange of gifts
Mutual understanding and support
Reciprocal inhibition
Random acts of kindness
#2
What is the term for a friend who provides emotional support and understanding but not necessarily practical assistance?
Companion
Confidant
Acquaintance
Ally
#3
What does the 'equity theory' propose in the context of friendships?
Friendships should be based on equality in all aspects
People seek to maintain a fair balance in their friendships
Friendships thrive on inequality and power imbalances
Equality is not a factor in friendships
#4
What is the term for a friendship that involves a strong emotional connection but lacks shared activities or interests?
Activity-based Friendship
Emotional Friendship
Companionate Friendship
Dormant Friendship
#5
According to research, what role does self-esteem play in the formation and maintenance of friendships?
High self-esteem hinders friendship formation
Self-esteem has no impact on friendships
High self-esteem fosters friendship formation and maintenance
Low self-esteem fosters friendship formation and maintenance
#6
Which theory suggests that people are attracted to others who are similar to them in terms of attitudes and interests?
Social Exchange Theory
Complementary Theory
Similarity Theory
Attachment Theory
#7
What is the term for a friendship where one person is significantly more invested or committed than the other?
Reciprocal Friendship
Parasocial Friendship
Imbalanced Friendship
Circumstantial Friendship
#8
In the context of friendship, what does the term 'triadic closure' refer to?
Formation of triangular friendships
Closing off relationships to third parties
Formation of interconnected friend groups
Avoiding conflicts in a friendship triangle
#9
According to research, what role does self-disclosure play in the development of close friendships?
It hinders the development of friendships
It has no impact on friendships
It fosters the development of close friendships
It leads to conflicts in friendships
#10
What role does communication play in the maintenance of long-term friendships?
It is insignificant in maintaining friendships
It is crucial for maintaining friendships
It often leads to conflicts in friendships
It is only important in the initial stages of friendship
#11
In the context of friendship, what is 'social comparison'?
Comparing friendships with others
Comparing oneself to others in terms of friendship
Avoiding comparisons in friendships
Ignoring social influences in friendships
#12
In the context of friendship, what is 'friendship jealousy'?
Being envious of a friend's possessions
Feeling threatened by a friend's other friendships
Jealousy is not applicable in friendships
Having a competitive spirit in friendships
#13
According to the 'social identity theory,' how does group membership influence friendships?
It has no impact on friendships
It fosters stronger friendships within the group
It hinders the development of friendships
It only affects casual friendships
#14
What is the term for the phenomenon where people are more likely to be friends with those who are geographically close to them?
Proximity Effect
Geographical Affinity
Spatial Proximity
Local Attraction
#15
In the context of friendship, what does 'relational aggression' refer to?
Aggression within romantic relationships
Aggressive behavior within friendships
Aggression towards strangers
Aggression towards authority figures
#16
According to social psychology, what is the 'mere exposure effect' in the context of friendships?
The tendency to dislike someone after repeated exposure
The tendency to like someone more after repeated exposure
The tendency to be indifferent after repeated exposure
The tendency to avoid someone after repeated exposure
#17
Which factor is often considered crucial in the development and maintenance of long-term friendships?
Proximity
Similarity
Attractiveness
Popularity
#18
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to share similar opinions and attitudes over time?
Groupthink
Diversity
Conformity
Individuality
#19
In the context of friendship dissolution, what is 'de-escalation'?
A rapid end to the friendship
A gradual decline in the friendship
A formal agreement to end the friendship
An irreversible break in the friendship
#20
What is the term for a friendship that serves a specific purpose or function, such as a work colleague or study partner?
Causal Friendship
Instrumental Friendship
Recreational Friendship
Intimate Friendship
#21
According to social psychology, what is 'homophily' in the context of friendships?
The tendency to form friendships with those who are different
The tendency to form friendships with those who are similar
The aversion to forming friendships
The inability to form close friendships
#22
What is the term for a friendship where both individuals derive personal benefits without deep emotional involvement?
Transactional Friendship
Superficial Friendship
Convenient Friendship
Opportunistic Friendship
#23
According to research, what impact does the length of acquaintance have on the development of friendships?
Length of acquaintance is irrelevant
Longer acquaintance leads to stronger friendships
Shorter acquaintance leads to stronger friendships
Length of acquaintance only affects casual friendships
#24
According to social psychology, what is the 'balance theory' in the context of friendships?
The theory that friendships need a balance of power
The theory that imbalanced friendships are more stable
The theory that friendships thrive on imbalance
The theory that imbalanced friendships are less stable
#25
What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the degree to which others are similar to oneself?
Projection Bias
Assumed Similarity Bias
False Consensus Effect
Overestimation Bias