Midterm review hdfs 3313 Exam
Questions and Answers Graded A+
the need for affiliation - Correct answer-humans "have a pervasive drive to form
and maintain at least a minimum quantity of lasting, positive, and impactful
relationships
the need to belong - Correct answer-Gives us motivation to seek out company of
others, especially in times of fear and uncertainty
need for intimacy - Correct answer-motivates us to seek relationships of depth;
warm, close, communicative relationship with one person in particular
content-level message - Correct answer-the behavior is a message in
communication - ex: i will be over in 5 mins means that i am physically omw
relationship-level message - Correct answer-what a message implies about the
relationship, may contain relationship information
metacommunicating - Correct answer-metacommunication as the sum of your
verbal and non-verbal communication. For example, if you say "Glad to see you"
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, to someone and roll your eyes at the same time, they will not feel that you are
actually glad to see them.
ex of self disclosure - Correct answer-"im really passionate about helping people"
tension involving the desire for both independence and closeness - Correct answer-
integration-separation
tension involving the desire for communicating one's true self and maintaining
privacy - Correct answer-expression v nonexpression
tension involving the desire for predictability and novelty - Correct answer-
stability v change
according to dialectical theory, how are relationship tensions typically resolved -
Correct answer-ongoing dialougue and negotiation
ex of costs according to social exchange theory - Correct answer-time
money
effort
According to social exchange theory, the idea that relationships progress in the
most satisfying manner when the ratio of benefits to contributions is similar for
both partners is referred to as: - Correct answer-equity
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Questions and Answers Graded A+
the need for affiliation - Correct answer-humans "have a pervasive drive to form
and maintain at least a minimum quantity of lasting, positive, and impactful
relationships
the need to belong - Correct answer-Gives us motivation to seek out company of
others, especially in times of fear and uncertainty
need for intimacy - Correct answer-motivates us to seek relationships of depth;
warm, close, communicative relationship with one person in particular
content-level message - Correct answer-the behavior is a message in
communication - ex: i will be over in 5 mins means that i am physically omw
relationship-level message - Correct answer-what a message implies about the
relationship, may contain relationship information
metacommunicating - Correct answer-metacommunication as the sum of your
verbal and non-verbal communication. For example, if you say "Glad to see you"
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, to someone and roll your eyes at the same time, they will not feel that you are
actually glad to see them.
ex of self disclosure - Correct answer-"im really passionate about helping people"
tension involving the desire for both independence and closeness - Correct answer-
integration-separation
tension involving the desire for communicating one's true self and maintaining
privacy - Correct answer-expression v nonexpression
tension involving the desire for predictability and novelty - Correct answer-
stability v change
according to dialectical theory, how are relationship tensions typically resolved -
Correct answer-ongoing dialougue and negotiation
ex of costs according to social exchange theory - Correct answer-time
money
effort
According to social exchange theory, the idea that relationships progress in the
most satisfying manner when the ratio of benefits to contributions is similar for
both partners is referred to as: - Correct answer-equity
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