#1
What is the attachment theory primarily concerned with?
The dynamics of long-term weather patterns
The development of relationships between countries
The emotional bond between children and their caregivers
The study of psychological disorders
#2
Which term describes the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?
Cognition
Empathy
Sympathy
Antipathy
#3
What is the 'halo effect' in the context of interpersonal perception?
A phenomenon where a global evaluation of a person impacts perceptions of their specific traits
The tendency to perceive others more favorably when they are in a position of authority
The effect of bright lighting on the perception of others in social settings
A cognitive bias where the presence of a single positive quality leads to the downfall of interpersonal relations
#4
In the study of interpersonal relationships, what does 'proxemics' refer to?
The study of mathematical proportions in architecture
The analysis of spatial behavior in personal interactions
The proximity of relationship stages from initiation to termination
The examination of proximity sensors in mobile devices
#5
What role does 'self-disclosure' play in the development of interpersonal relationships?
It decreases the level of intimacy in relationships.
It is unrelated to the development of intimacy.
It plays a critical role in the development of intimacy by sharing personal information.
It primarily facilitates formal relationships rather than personal ones.
#6
According to the triangular theory of love, which component is not one of the three main components of love?
Intimacy
Commitment
Passion
Jealousy
#7
According to social penetration theory, what happens as relationships develop?
Interactions become more superficial
Personal information is exchanged more frequently
Communication decreases in frequency
Self-disclosure decreases in breadth and depth
#8
What does the concept of 'transference' describe in psychoanalysis?
The transfer of physical symptoms from one person to another
The redirection of feelings for one person to another, especially from one's childhood
The process of transferring thoughts from consciousness to unconsciousness
The movement of psychological energies from one area of the psyche to another
#9
What is 'communication accommodation theory' primarily concerned with?
How individuals adjust their communication strategies in multilingual contexts
The accommodation of different communication technologies in modern society
How people adapt their communication style to mimic or diverge from their conversational partners
The development of accommodations for individuals with communication disorders
#10
Which concept refers to the invisible barriers that prevent individuals from achieving deeper intimacy in relationships?
Interpersonal gap
Emotional intelligence barrier
Relational dialectics
Intimacy resistance
#11
What principle underlies the 'equity theory' of relationships?
Relationships are most satisfying when both parties have equal power and influence
Individuals are motivated by self-interest in all relationships
People are happier in relationships where the distribution of contributions and benefits is perceived as fair
Equitable relationships are those in which partners come from similar socioeconomic backgrounds
#12
Which theory explains how individuals use online platforms to manage and extend their social relationships?
Digital divide theory
Social presence theory
Social information processing theory
Computer-mediated communication theory
#13
In the context of interpersonal relationships, what does the term 'systemic interaction' refer to?
The process by which individuals act and react in relation to the larger social system
A method of psychotherapy that involves treating individuals through their social context
The interaction between various components of a computer system
The study of systems within the ecological environment
#14
In conflict resolution, what does the term 'integrative negotiation' refer to?
A strategy focusing on personal attacks rather than the issue at hand
A tactic where one party gives in to the demands of the other to maintain harmony
A process that seeks to achieve mutual gains and satisfy the interests of both parties
A method that involves third-party mediators to resolve disputes
#15
What is the main focus of 'narrative therapy' in the context of interpersonal dynamics?
Rewriting the personal narratives of individuals to enhance communication skills
Using storytelling to resolve interpersonal conflicts
Separating individuals from their problems by externalizing issues
Improving narrative comprehension to foster better relationships
#16
Which of the following best describes 'mirror neurons' and their significance in interpersonal relationships?
Neurons that fire when an individual performs an action and when they observe the same action performed by another, crucial for understanding others' intentions
Neurons that reflect the physiological state of another person, important for physical coordination in team sports
A hypothetical set of neurons responsible for mirroring the emotional state of oneself, not directly related to interpersonal understanding
Neurons that activate only when looking into a mirror, thought to be related to self-awareness
#17
Which of the following best explains the 'self-serving bias' in interpersonal perception?
The tendency to view oneself more favorably than others
The habit of attributing one's own successes to internal factors and failures to external factors
The bias towards serving one's own interests in group settings
The preference for perceiving oneself as the servant in interpersonal relationships