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Theories of Communication in Developing Relationships
Multiple Choice Quiz
Choose the best answer:
1
According to Social Penetration Theory, when people interact cautiously, using social conventions and "small talk," they are engaging in affective exchange.
A)
True
B)
False
2
Self-disclosure can include both intimate and non-intimate topics.
A)
True
B)
False
3
Uncertainty Reduction Theory proposes that uncertainty can be reduced by verbal interaction, but there is little research evidence to support this contention.
A)
True
B)
False
4
Uncertainty Reduction Theory was originally proposed to help explain communication during the phase of "initial interaction."
A)
True
B)
False
5
Sylvia and Jorge are comfortable talking about a wide range of topics, but they rarely disclose their feelings or most deeply held opinions on those topics. Their communication is characterized by:
A)
Low levels of both breadth and depth
B)
High levels of both breadth and depth
C)
Low levels of breadth but high levels of depth
D)
High levels of breadth but low levels of depth
6
Social Exchange Theory proposes that people decide whether to develop or maintain a relationship by:
A)
Engaging in uncertainty reduction strategies
B)
Assessing whether their self-disclosure is reciprocated
C)
Increasing intimacy in their self-disclosure
D)
Weighing the relative costs and rewards of the relationship
7
The "theorems" of Uncertainty Reduction Theory were produced by:
A)
Gathering empirical data about the axioms of URT
B)
Logical combination of all possible pairs of URT axioms
C)
Generalizing from the axioms of URT
D)
Surveying the "community of scholars" about their beliefs regarding uncertainty reduction
8
You're curious about your new boss and how she interacts with employees who are very assertive. You decide to watch her in meetings for a few weeks to learn about this. According to URT, you are involved in a(n) __________ information search.
A)
Active
B)
Interactive
C)
Disinhibition
D)
Reactivity
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