HDFS 3313 Midterm Exam Questions
and Answers Graded A+
Need for Affiliation - Correct answer-Defining self when compared with others
Seek out for social comparisons
Provides comfort (i.e. I am normal)
Basic, less intimate relationships
Need for Intimacy - Correct answer-Closeness, beyond basic friendships
Need to Belong - Correct answer-Evolutionary foundations; we want to be part of
the group; creates social contact
*combines the need for affiliation and intimacy
Effects of Unmet Needs - Correct answer-Emotional distress (depression, anxiety,
etc) Socially (withdrawal)
Physically (weakened immune system)
Homan's Four Principles of Social Interaction - Correct answer-1.Equal status =
more interactions
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,2.We interact with those who are similar to us in some way
3.More frequent interactions = more positive feelings
4.More interaction + positive feelings = closer relationship
Cultural Influences on Relationships - Correct answer-*shapes our expectations
*cultural norms change our relationships (mothers now work, children don't have
to have 2 parents, etc.)
*Individualism: more valued in the US, less tied to families and close relationships
Gender Influences on Relationships - Correct answer-*stereotypes are diverse but
men and women are not as different as we think
*we are capable of opposite gender behaviors but society does not encourage them
(men are not expected to be compassionate)
*socialization and modeling influence our behavior
Personality Influences on Relationships - Correct answer-*Extroversion vs.
Introversion
*Affects who we interact with, timing, etc.
*Personality affects the relationship more than the relationship affects our
personality (except in cases of abuse)
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, Two basic principles of all relationships - Correct answer-1. Expectations
2.Relational dynamics
Initiating - Correct answer--Try to look appealing
-Determine what we like in others
-Initial Messages may vary by: type of relationship, duration of interaction, time
between interaction, situational limitation, given codes for different groups
Experimenting - Correct answer--Try to figure out more about the other person
-Lots of small talk
-Discover topics for further conversations
-Safe base for exploration
-gateway for future or stronger relationships
-connects us with others
Cultural Information - Correct answer-Making inferences on safe topics to discuss
based on cultural information that is gathered
Sociological Information - Correct answer-Knowledge of a Persons reference or
group memberships. Advance our conversation based on the characteristics of
labels
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and Answers Graded A+
Need for Affiliation - Correct answer-Defining self when compared with others
Seek out for social comparisons
Provides comfort (i.e. I am normal)
Basic, less intimate relationships
Need for Intimacy - Correct answer-Closeness, beyond basic friendships
Need to Belong - Correct answer-Evolutionary foundations; we want to be part of
the group; creates social contact
*combines the need for affiliation and intimacy
Effects of Unmet Needs - Correct answer-Emotional distress (depression, anxiety,
etc) Socially (withdrawal)
Physically (weakened immune system)
Homan's Four Principles of Social Interaction - Correct answer-1.Equal status =
more interactions
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,2.We interact with those who are similar to us in some way
3.More frequent interactions = more positive feelings
4.More interaction + positive feelings = closer relationship
Cultural Influences on Relationships - Correct answer-*shapes our expectations
*cultural norms change our relationships (mothers now work, children don't have
to have 2 parents, etc.)
*Individualism: more valued in the US, less tied to families and close relationships
Gender Influences on Relationships - Correct answer-*stereotypes are diverse but
men and women are not as different as we think
*we are capable of opposite gender behaviors but society does not encourage them
(men are not expected to be compassionate)
*socialization and modeling influence our behavior
Personality Influences on Relationships - Correct answer-*Extroversion vs.
Introversion
*Affects who we interact with, timing, etc.
*Personality affects the relationship more than the relationship affects our
personality (except in cases of abuse)
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, Two basic principles of all relationships - Correct answer-1. Expectations
2.Relational dynamics
Initiating - Correct answer--Try to look appealing
-Determine what we like in others
-Initial Messages may vary by: type of relationship, duration of interaction, time
between interaction, situational limitation, given codes for different groups
Experimenting - Correct answer--Try to figure out more about the other person
-Lots of small talk
-Discover topics for further conversations
-Safe base for exploration
-gateway for future or stronger relationships
-connects us with others
Cultural Information - Correct answer-Making inferences on safe topics to discuss
based on cultural information that is gathered
Sociological Information - Correct answer-Knowledge of a Persons reference or
group memberships. Advance our conversation based on the characteristics of
labels
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