Intimate Relationships (Psych 137c)
UCLA Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
relationship maintenance - Correct answer-involves taking steps that will keep a
good relationship strong, avert declines in a relationship, or repair one that is
struggling.
intimacy process model - Correct answer-A framework that defines intimacy as
arising from interactions in which person A discloses or expresses self-relevant
thoughts and feelings to person B and, based on person B's response, comes to feel
understood, validated, and cared for.
self revealing behaviors - Correct answer-reveal personal, private aspects of the
self to another, or invite another into a zone of privacy.
interpretive filter - Correct answer-perceptions that intervene between a person and
their reaction to an action or idea
empathy - Correct answer-Identification with and understanding of another's
situation, feelings, and motives
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, intimacy process model strategies (4) - Correct answer-By engaging in shared
activities, supporting each other, capitalizing on positive personal experiences, and
forgiving each other for insensitive actions.
typical honeymoon then years of blandness pattern - Correct answer-High levels of
love, expression of affection and perceptions of partner responsiveness drops
during the first two years of marriage.
self-expansion model - Correct answer-we are attracted to partnerships that expand
the range of our interests, skills, and experiences.
shared activities intimacy - Correct answer-When NOVEL, INTENSE, and
EXCITING they generate strong positive emotions and improve communication.
social integration - Correct answer-stronger social ties and interconnections lead to
longer and healthier lives.
social support - Correct answer-acts that communicate caring; validate other's
worth, feelings, or actions.
visible support - Correct answer-which the recipient knows he or she has received,
can be quite costly to the recipient's self-esteem.
invisible support - Correct answer-support received from another person that is
outside the recipient's awareness
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UCLA Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
relationship maintenance - Correct answer-involves taking steps that will keep a
good relationship strong, avert declines in a relationship, or repair one that is
struggling.
intimacy process model - Correct answer-A framework that defines intimacy as
arising from interactions in which person A discloses or expresses self-relevant
thoughts and feelings to person B and, based on person B's response, comes to feel
understood, validated, and cared for.
self revealing behaviors - Correct answer-reveal personal, private aspects of the
self to another, or invite another into a zone of privacy.
interpretive filter - Correct answer-perceptions that intervene between a person and
their reaction to an action or idea
empathy - Correct answer-Identification with and understanding of another's
situation, feelings, and motives
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, intimacy process model strategies (4) - Correct answer-By engaging in shared
activities, supporting each other, capitalizing on positive personal experiences, and
forgiving each other for insensitive actions.
typical honeymoon then years of blandness pattern - Correct answer-High levels of
love, expression of affection and perceptions of partner responsiveness drops
during the first two years of marriage.
self-expansion model - Correct answer-we are attracted to partnerships that expand
the range of our interests, skills, and experiences.
shared activities intimacy - Correct answer-When NOVEL, INTENSE, and
EXCITING they generate strong positive emotions and improve communication.
social integration - Correct answer-stronger social ties and interconnections lead to
longer and healthier lives.
social support - Correct answer-acts that communicate caring; validate other's
worth, feelings, or actions.
visible support - Correct answer-which the recipient knows he or she has received,
can be quite costly to the recipient's self-esteem.
invisible support - Correct answer-support received from another person that is
outside the recipient's awareness
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