INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS NINTH 2026
FINAL PAPER REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS
BUNDLED PRACTICE COLLECTION
◉ 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.
◉ What are some characteristics of a good friend?
, Answer: Trustworthiness, support, honesty, empathy, and shared
interests.
◉ What role does honesty play in friendships?
Answer: Honesty can strengthen or harm relationships, depending
on context and the nature of the information shared.
◉ What factors contribute to the deterioration of friendships?
Answer: Lack of time spent together, differing interests, and
unresolved conflicts.
◉ What are the different forms of intimacy?
Answer: Emotional, physical, intellectual, and shared activities.
◉ What strategies can create distance in relationships?
Answer: Avoidance, being reserved, shortening interactions, and
using deception.
◉ How do gender and culture influence intimacy?
Answer: Expectations for self-disclosure and intimacy vary across
genders and cultures.
◉ What is the significance of shared activities in intimacy?
FINAL PAPER REVIEW QUESTIONS ANSWERS
BUNDLED PRACTICE COLLECTION
◉ 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.
◉ What are some characteristics of a good friend?
, Answer: Trustworthiness, support, honesty, empathy, and shared
interests.
◉ What role does honesty play in friendships?
Answer: Honesty can strengthen or harm relationships, depending
on context and the nature of the information shared.
◉ What factors contribute to the deterioration of friendships?
Answer: Lack of time spent together, differing interests, and
unresolved conflicts.
◉ What are the different forms of intimacy?
Answer: Emotional, physical, intellectual, and shared activities.
◉ What strategies can create distance in relationships?
Answer: Avoidance, being reserved, shortening interactions, and
using deception.
◉ How do gender and culture influence intimacy?
Answer: Expectations for self-disclosure and intimacy vary across
genders and cultures.
◉ What is the significance of shared activities in intimacy?
