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1

According to social penetration theory, values are found in which layer of their model?
A)the outer layer
B)the inner core
C)the semi-private layer
D)the optimal layer
2

Social penetration theory is described through the metaphor of an onion because
A)forming relationships can stir emotions much like peeling an onion.
B)the most successful relationships peel away a layer at a time and don't go too quickly.
C)self-disclosure helps relationships progress systematically like peeling an onion a layer at a time.
D)b and c
3

According to social penetration theory, a relationship where one person knows a lot about a couple of areas of another person's life is a relationship with
A)more breadth than depth.
B)more depth than breadth.
C)equal amount of breadth and depth.
D)none of the above
4

Which of the following statements about social penetration theory is true?
A)Self-disclosure is reciprocal.
B)Private information is shared about as often as more surface information.
C)Instant intimacy is possible if you really open yourself up.
D)All of the above.
5

If you know a little bit about a lot of different areas of your friend's life your relationship could described as one having
A)lots of breadth and little depth.
B)lots of depth and little breadth.
C)equal amounts of breadth and depth.
D)a normal friendship.
6

The theory that describes the decisions we make in relationships on a series of cost and rewards is called
A)social penetration.
B)social behavior.
C)social exchange.
D)social perception.
7

According to social exchange theory, if the rewards outweigh the costs in a relationship we will
A)most likely stay in the relationship.
B)have a discussion with your partner to see if we need to do more.
C)end the relationship.
D)withdraw slightly from the relationship.
8

What is the term we use to decide whether a relationship seems attractive or not?
A)comparison level alternative
B)threshold
C)self-disclosure
D)comparison level
9

Which principle of social exchange theory helps us gauge relational satisfaction?
A)comparison level
B)comparison level alternative
C)personality
D)self-disclosure
10

Which principle of social exchange theory helps us gauge relational stability?
A)comparison level
B)comparison level alternative
C)personality
D)self-disclosure
11

Which aspect of social exchange theory explains why some women stay in abusive relationships?
A)comparison level
B)comparison level alternative
C)personality
D)self-disclosure
12

Which of the following metaphors most accurately describes the thrust of social exchange theory?
A)Relationships are an onion.
B)Relationships are chaos.
C)Relationships are a balance sheet.
D)None of the above.
13

Despite social penetration theory's early claims, what has subsequent research found about reciprocity and self-disclosure?
A)It is higher later in the relationship.
B)It is higher in the early stages of a relationship.
C)It is highest in the semiprivate middle range of a relationship.
D)There is no substantial relationship between these two ideas.
14

What does social penetration theory say about gender and relationships?
A)Originally it said nothing.
B)Males are more open than females.
C)More recent studies show females are more open than males.
D)all of the above
E)a and c
15

The researchers who created social penetration theory are
A)Buller and Burgoon.
B)Thibaut and Kelley.
C)Altman and Taylor.
D)Ogden and Richards.
16

According to social penetration theory, self-disclosure has important rules that need to be followed.
A)True
B)False
17

Depth is measured by how many different aspects of a person's life you are familiar with.
A)True
B)False
18

Self-disclosure in relationships is reciprocal, especially in the early stages of a relationship.
A)True
B)False
19

It is possible to have a relationship that has depth but not breadth.
A)True
B)False
20

People often apply a balance sheet approach to relationships by thinking of them in terms of costs and rewards.
A)True
B)False





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