Understanding Emotional Dynamics in Interpersonal Relationships Quiz

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#1

Which of the following best describes emotional intelligence?

The ability to control and suppress emotions.
The ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.
The ability to ignore emotions completely.
The ability to manipulate others' emotions.
#2

What is a common characteristic of emotionally healthy relationships?

Lack of communication
Constant criticism
Respect, trust, and empathy
Unwillingness to compromise
#3

What is the term for the emotional response of feeling hurt or upset when one's partner fails to meet one's expectations or needs?

Resentment
Jealousy
Betrayal
Disappointment
#4

What psychological theory suggests that individuals have a hierarchy of needs, including physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization?

Behavioral theory
Social cognitive theory
Humanistic theory
Maslow's hierarchy of needs
#5

Which type of love involves intimacy and passion but lacks commitment?

Companionate love
Romantic love
Consummate love
Infatuation
#6

What term describes the phenomenon where one's emotional state is affected by the emotions of others nearby?

Emotional resonance
Emotional contagion
Emotional detachment
Emotional equilibrium
#7

Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to express anger in a relationship?

Using 'I' statements to express feelings
Yelling and name-calling
Taking a break to cool off before discussing the issue
Seeking constructive solutions to the problem
#8

What is the term for the process of expressing one's emotions in a way that is respectful and considerate of others?

Emotional regulation
Emotional intelligence
Emotional expression
Emotional maturity
#9

Which of the following is NOT a component of Gottman's 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' in relationships?

Contempt
Defensiveness
Validation
Stonewalling
#10

Which of the following is NOT considered a primary emotion according to basic emotion theory?

Anger
Sadness
Jealousy
Happiness
#11

In the context of relationships, what does 'emotional intimacy' refer to?

Sharing deep emotional connections and vulnerability with another person
Being emotionally distant from one's partner
Engaging in constant conflict and arguments
Ignoring one's partner's emotional needs
#12

What term describes the tendency to prioritize one's own emotions and needs over others in a relationship?

Empathy
Selfishness
Altruism
Co-dependency
#13

Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection or abandonment and a reluctance to get too close to others?

Secure attachment
Anxious-preoccupied attachment
Dismissive-avoidant attachment
Fearful-avoidant attachment
#14

Which theory of emotion suggests that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion?

James-Lange theory
Cannon-Bard theory
Two-factor theory
Facial feedback hypothesis
#15

What is the term for the process of understanding and sharing the feelings of another person?

Empathy
Sympathy
Compassion
Altruism

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