INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS NINTH 2026
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ Why are interpersonal relationships important?
Answer: They are fundamental to human motivation and
significantly affect mental and physical health.
◉ What role does appearance play in forming relationships?
Answer: Appearance influences initial attraction, but personality
becomes more important as the relationship develops.
◉ What is the similarity thesis?
Answer: The preference for people who share similar interests,
values, economic status, and education.
◉ How can complementarity strengthen a relationship?
Answer: Differences can satisfy each other's needs, enhancing the
relationship's dynamics.
◉ What does social exchange theory propose?
, Answer: People seek relationships where the rewards exceed the
costs.
◉ What is a comparison level (CL)?
Answer: The minimum standard of acceptable behavior in a
relationship.
◉ What is a comparison level of alternatives (CLalt)?
Answer: The rewards currently received compared to those
expected in another situation.
◉ What did Aronson's study on competence and attraction reveal?
Answer: People tend to like those who are somewhat flawed, as they
remind us of ourselves.
◉ How does proximity influence relationships?
Answer: Spending time together can significantly increase or
decrease liking.
◉ What is the role of disclosure in relationships?
Answer: Sharing important information fosters liking, with
reciprocity and timing being crucial.
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ Why are interpersonal relationships important?
Answer: They are fundamental to human motivation and
significantly affect mental and physical health.
◉ What role does appearance play in forming relationships?
Answer: Appearance influences initial attraction, but personality
becomes more important as the relationship develops.
◉ What is the similarity thesis?
Answer: The preference for people who share similar interests,
values, economic status, and education.
◉ How can complementarity strengthen a relationship?
Answer: Differences can satisfy each other's needs, enhancing the
relationship's dynamics.
◉ What does social exchange theory propose?
, Answer: People seek relationships where the rewards exceed the
costs.
◉ What is a comparison level (CL)?
Answer: The minimum standard of acceptable behavior in a
relationship.
◉ What is a comparison level of alternatives (CLalt)?
Answer: The rewards currently received compared to those
expected in another situation.
◉ What did Aronson's study on competence and attraction reveal?
Answer: People tend to like those who are somewhat flawed, as they
remind us of ourselves.
◉ How does proximity influence relationships?
Answer: Spending time together can significantly increase or
decrease liking.
◉ What is the role of disclosure in relationships?
Answer: Sharing important information fosters liking, with
reciprocity and timing being crucial.
