PSYC 460 Exam Questions set, all with 100%
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capitalization - ✔✔Sharing positive events with a partner to enhance intimacy and
emotional closeness.
impact stage - ✔✔the phase in relationship development where partners begin to
recognize how their actions and behaviors emotionally affect each other.
meaning stage - ✔✔the phase in the intimacy process where partners interpret and
make sense of each other's behaviors, emotions, and actions, often leading to deeper
understanding and connection.
moving-on stage - ✔✔the phase in relationship development where partners
transition from past conflicts or emotional challenges, often letting go of negative
feelings and moving forward with a renewed sense of understanding or emotional
healing.
Heider-Simmel Animation - ✔✔The Heider-Simmel animation uses moving shapes to
demonstrate how people tend to assign meaning to ambiguous behaviors. In the
animation, viewers interpret the movements of simple shapes (like triangles and circles)
as if they are characters with intentions or emotions. This idea parallels how interpretive
filters work in relationships—people often interpret their partner's actions based on
their own perspectives, which can shape how they communicate and understand each
other.
interpersonal gap - ✔✔Discrepancies between a sender's intentions and the
receiver's understanding, leading to miscommunication.
,display norms - ✔✔social rules about how and when emotions should be shown in
different situations.
biological motion - ✔✔way people can detect and interpret each other's movements,
gestures, and body language, which play a crucial role in non-verbal communication and
emotional connection. It helps partners understand emotions and intentions, even
without words.
information eye gave - ✔✔communication and emotional cues that partners convey
through eye contact.
interpersonal distance (proxemics) - ✔✔the physical space people maintain between
themselves and others during interactions. In intimate relationships, this can vary
depending on the level of closeness or comfort between partners. Different types of
distances include:
Intimate distance: Close contact, typically for romantic partners or family (0-18 inches).
Personal distance: Space for conversations with friends or acquaintances (1.5-4 feet).
Social distance: Space for interactions in formal or public settings (4-12 feet).
Public distance: Used for public speaking or interactions with strangers (12+ feet).
information in odor - ✔✔refers to how scents, especially pheromones, can convey
emotions, attraction, or connection in intimate relationships.
How are interpretive filters integrated into the intimacy process model? p. 262 - 265 -
✔✔Interpretive filters act as cognitive lenses through which individuals process and
respond to their partner's behaviors, influencing intimacy outcomes by affecting
perception and reaction.
, How does the self-expansion model (Aron & Aron, 1996) account for an initial honey
moon stage, then years of "blandness" p. 270 - 271 - ✔✔The self-expansion model
explains the honeymoon phase as a time of rapid growth and novelty, while relationship
"blandness" arises when opportunities for growth diminish over time.
Describe the sometimes counter-intuitive nature of visible vs. invisible social support. p.
274 - 275 - ✔✔Invisible support is more effective than visible support as it avoids
undermining the recipient's autonomy, though it might go unrecognized as helpful.
Explain how the broaden-and-build theory and capitalization are related to relationship
maintenance p. 276 - 277 - ✔✔Broaden-and-build theory explains how positive
emotions strengthen relationships by fostering resilience, while capitalization enhances
intimacy through shared joy.
How was the Heider-Simmel animation related to this chapter's content in general?
Logline, PPT - ✔✔The Heider-Simmel animation uses moving shapes to demonstrate
how people tend to assign meaning to ambiguous behaviors. In the animation, viewers
interpret the movements of simple shapes (like triangles and circles) as if they are
characters with intentions or emotions. This idea parallels how interpretive filters work
in relationships—people often interpret their partner's actions based on their own
perspectives, which can shape how they communicate and understand each other.
Define and given an example of the interpersonal gap. PPT - ✔✔An interpersonal gap
occurs when one partner's intentions are misunderstood by the other, leading to
breakdowns in communication.
For instance, if Partner A says, "I'm worried you've been working too much," Partner B
might feel attacked or misunderstood, thinking, "They think I'm lazy," instead of
recognizing the concern. This misinterpretation creates a gap in communication and
understanding between them
conflict - ✔✔Disagreement between partners arising from incompatible goals, values,
or needs.
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capitalization - ✔✔Sharing positive events with a partner to enhance intimacy and
emotional closeness.
impact stage - ✔✔the phase in relationship development where partners begin to
recognize how their actions and behaviors emotionally affect each other.
meaning stage - ✔✔the phase in the intimacy process where partners interpret and
make sense of each other's behaviors, emotions, and actions, often leading to deeper
understanding and connection.
moving-on stage - ✔✔the phase in relationship development where partners
transition from past conflicts or emotional challenges, often letting go of negative
feelings and moving forward with a renewed sense of understanding or emotional
healing.
Heider-Simmel Animation - ✔✔The Heider-Simmel animation uses moving shapes to
demonstrate how people tend to assign meaning to ambiguous behaviors. In the
animation, viewers interpret the movements of simple shapes (like triangles and circles)
as if they are characters with intentions or emotions. This idea parallels how interpretive
filters work in relationships—people often interpret their partner's actions based on
their own perspectives, which can shape how they communicate and understand each
other.
interpersonal gap - ✔✔Discrepancies between a sender's intentions and the
receiver's understanding, leading to miscommunication.
,display norms - ✔✔social rules about how and when emotions should be shown in
different situations.
biological motion - ✔✔way people can detect and interpret each other's movements,
gestures, and body language, which play a crucial role in non-verbal communication and
emotional connection. It helps partners understand emotions and intentions, even
without words.
information eye gave - ✔✔communication and emotional cues that partners convey
through eye contact.
interpersonal distance (proxemics) - ✔✔the physical space people maintain between
themselves and others during interactions. In intimate relationships, this can vary
depending on the level of closeness or comfort between partners. Different types of
distances include:
Intimate distance: Close contact, typically for romantic partners or family (0-18 inches).
Personal distance: Space for conversations with friends or acquaintances (1.5-4 feet).
Social distance: Space for interactions in formal or public settings (4-12 feet).
Public distance: Used for public speaking or interactions with strangers (12+ feet).
information in odor - ✔✔refers to how scents, especially pheromones, can convey
emotions, attraction, or connection in intimate relationships.
How are interpretive filters integrated into the intimacy process model? p. 262 - 265 -
✔✔Interpretive filters act as cognitive lenses through which individuals process and
respond to their partner's behaviors, influencing intimacy outcomes by affecting
perception and reaction.
, How does the self-expansion model (Aron & Aron, 1996) account for an initial honey
moon stage, then years of "blandness" p. 270 - 271 - ✔✔The self-expansion model
explains the honeymoon phase as a time of rapid growth and novelty, while relationship
"blandness" arises when opportunities for growth diminish over time.
Describe the sometimes counter-intuitive nature of visible vs. invisible social support. p.
274 - 275 - ✔✔Invisible support is more effective than visible support as it avoids
undermining the recipient's autonomy, though it might go unrecognized as helpful.
Explain how the broaden-and-build theory and capitalization are related to relationship
maintenance p. 276 - 277 - ✔✔Broaden-and-build theory explains how positive
emotions strengthen relationships by fostering resilience, while capitalization enhances
intimacy through shared joy.
How was the Heider-Simmel animation related to this chapter's content in general?
Logline, PPT - ✔✔The Heider-Simmel animation uses moving shapes to demonstrate
how people tend to assign meaning to ambiguous behaviors. In the animation, viewers
interpret the movements of simple shapes (like triangles and circles) as if they are
characters with intentions or emotions. This idea parallels how interpretive filters work
in relationships—people often interpret their partner's actions based on their own
perspectives, which can shape how they communicate and understand each other.
Define and given an example of the interpersonal gap. PPT - ✔✔An interpersonal gap
occurs when one partner's intentions are misunderstood by the other, leading to
breakdowns in communication.
For instance, if Partner A says, "I'm worried you've been working too much," Partner B
might feel attacked or misunderstood, thinking, "They think I'm lazy," instead of
recognizing the concern. This misinterpretation creates a gap in communication and
understanding between them
conflict - ✔✔Disagreement between partners arising from incompatible goals, values,
or needs.
