SPC 3301 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
When faced with conflict in her dating relationship, Riley often threatens to break up
with her significant other, even though she doesn't intend to. This is an example of
_______________. - Answers - Empty threats
Another term for infidelity is unfaithfulness. - Answers - True
Apathetic communication can be a sign of both sexual and emotional infidelity. -
Answers - False
Which of the following is NOT one of the specific conflict behaviors illustrated by the
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse theory? - Answers - Demand
Interpersonal conflict is articulated in two primary veins, as cooperative/uncooperative
and ____________________. - Answers - Direct/indirect
Kevin and Amanda decide together that they should end their relationship. This is an
example of a bilateral leaving strategy. - Answers - True
Cassie is unsatisfied in her relationship but chooses to stay with her significant other
because she does not feel she has any other better options. Her commitment falls
under the ________________ part of the Investment Model. - Answers - Quality of
Alternatives
When someone has the power to change another person's thoughts, behaviors,
attitudes and emotions it is referred to as _______________. - Answers - Social
influence
Sharon is jealous of the fact that her significant other Sam seems to share more
personal information with his best friend. This is considered ________________
jealousy. - Answers - Intimacy
Partners who regularly engage in demand-withdraw conflict patterns will always feel
unsatisfied in their relationships. - Answers - False
Drew is in love with Kari, but Kari is not in love with Drew. According to the idea of
dependence power, who has more power in the relationship? - Answers - Kari
Simply deciding to remain in a relationship is considered a pro-relationship behavior. -
Answers - True
ANSWERS
When faced with conflict in her dating relationship, Riley often threatens to break up
with her significant other, even though she doesn't intend to. This is an example of
_______________. - Answers - Empty threats
Another term for infidelity is unfaithfulness. - Answers - True
Apathetic communication can be a sign of both sexual and emotional infidelity. -
Answers - False
Which of the following is NOT one of the specific conflict behaviors illustrated by the
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse theory? - Answers - Demand
Interpersonal conflict is articulated in two primary veins, as cooperative/uncooperative
and ____________________. - Answers - Direct/indirect
Kevin and Amanda decide together that they should end their relationship. This is an
example of a bilateral leaving strategy. - Answers - True
Cassie is unsatisfied in her relationship but chooses to stay with her significant other
because she does not feel she has any other better options. Her commitment falls
under the ________________ part of the Investment Model. - Answers - Quality of
Alternatives
When someone has the power to change another person's thoughts, behaviors,
attitudes and emotions it is referred to as _______________. - Answers - Social
influence
Sharon is jealous of the fact that her significant other Sam seems to share more
personal information with his best friend. This is considered ________________
jealousy. - Answers - Intimacy
Partners who regularly engage in demand-withdraw conflict patterns will always feel
unsatisfied in their relationships. - Answers - False
Drew is in love with Kari, but Kari is not in love with Drew. According to the idea of
dependence power, who has more power in the relationship? - Answers - Kari
Simply deciding to remain in a relationship is considered a pro-relationship behavior. -
Answers - True
