intimate relationships chapter 12 Exam
2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
the ability to influence the behavior of others and the ability to resist others'
influence on us - Correct answer-power
from an interdependency perspective, power can come from a control of ___; we
don't necessarily have to possess these, just control access to them - Correct
answer-resources
power varies based on the other person's ___ and ___ for the resource; if we have
access to a resource that the other person does not care about, then we really don't
have any power - Correct answer-desire, need
power is ___ if desired resources are readily available elsewhere - Correct answer-
reduced
the principle that the less dependent partner (the one who desires the relationship
less) has more power in the relationship; a better comparison level for alternatives
means more power - Correct answer-principle of lesser interest
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,differences in available ___ may be one of the reasons men are typically more
powerful than women in traditional marriages, because normally they would work
outside the home and the wife would not - Correct answer-alternatives
what are the 2 broad types of power based on the interdependence theory? -
Correct answer-fate control and behavior control
one of the 2 broad types of power: allows control of a partner's outcomes no matter
what the partner does; ex: husband wants sex but the wife does not - Correct
answer-fate control
one of the 2 broad types of power: allows one to encourage, but not compel, the
desired behavior from a partner; by changing one's own behavior, one encourages a
partner to alter his or her actions in a desirable direction too; ex: "ill cook your
favorite meal if you clean the bathroom" - Correct answer-behavior control
the idea that in most relationships, both partners have power over one another; the
interactions of 2 partners emerge from their mutual influence on one another -
Correct answer-counterpower
one of the 6 bases of power: the ability to bestow desired rewards; can be tangible
material goods, intangible interpersonal benefits (emotional support); the resource
for this base of power is a reward; you can give them something they like or take
away something they do not like - Correct answer-reward power
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, one of the 6 bases of power: the ability to levy punishment on a partner; doing
something our partner does not like or taking away something the partner likes; the
resource for this base of power is a punishment; you can do something to them
they do not like or take away something they do like - Correct answer-coercive
power
one of the 6 bases of power: when partners believe we have a reasonable right to
tell them what to do and that they have an obligation to comply; may be due to
authority; can occur in terms of equity and reciprocity or social responsibility
(taking care of your partner when they are sick, the sick person is in power) -
Correct answer-legitimate power
legitimate power may result from what 3 types of norms that are used as resources?
- Correct answer-equity, reciprocity, social responsibility
one of the 6 bases of power: comes from a respect and love for a partner; the
partner's affection and adoration give one some power; the resource for this base of
power is respect and/or love - Correct answer-referent power
one of the 6 bases of power: comes from superior knowledge and experience; ex:
partner who is more skilled with computers; partner who is a better cook; the
resource for this base of power is expertise - Correct answer-expert power
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2026 Questions and Answers Graded A+
the ability to influence the behavior of others and the ability to resist others'
influence on us - Correct answer-power
from an interdependency perspective, power can come from a control of ___; we
don't necessarily have to possess these, just control access to them - Correct
answer-resources
power varies based on the other person's ___ and ___ for the resource; if we have
access to a resource that the other person does not care about, then we really don't
have any power - Correct answer-desire, need
power is ___ if desired resources are readily available elsewhere - Correct answer-
reduced
the principle that the less dependent partner (the one who desires the relationship
less) has more power in the relationship; a better comparison level for alternatives
means more power - Correct answer-principle of lesser interest
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,differences in available ___ may be one of the reasons men are typically more
powerful than women in traditional marriages, because normally they would work
outside the home and the wife would not - Correct answer-alternatives
what are the 2 broad types of power based on the interdependence theory? -
Correct answer-fate control and behavior control
one of the 2 broad types of power: allows control of a partner's outcomes no matter
what the partner does; ex: husband wants sex but the wife does not - Correct
answer-fate control
one of the 2 broad types of power: allows one to encourage, but not compel, the
desired behavior from a partner; by changing one's own behavior, one encourages a
partner to alter his or her actions in a desirable direction too; ex: "ill cook your
favorite meal if you clean the bathroom" - Correct answer-behavior control
the idea that in most relationships, both partners have power over one another; the
interactions of 2 partners emerge from their mutual influence on one another -
Correct answer-counterpower
one of the 6 bases of power: the ability to bestow desired rewards; can be tangible
material goods, intangible interpersonal benefits (emotional support); the resource
for this base of power is a reward; you can give them something they like or take
away something they do not like - Correct answer-reward power
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, one of the 6 bases of power: the ability to levy punishment on a partner; doing
something our partner does not like or taking away something the partner likes; the
resource for this base of power is a punishment; you can do something to them
they do not like or take away something they do like - Correct answer-coercive
power
one of the 6 bases of power: when partners believe we have a reasonable right to
tell them what to do and that they have an obligation to comply; may be due to
authority; can occur in terms of equity and reciprocity or social responsibility
(taking care of your partner when they are sick, the sick person is in power) -
Correct answer-legitimate power
legitimate power may result from what 3 types of norms that are used as resources?
- Correct answer-equity, reciprocity, social responsibility
one of the 6 bases of power: comes from a respect and love for a partner; the
partner's affection and adoration give one some power; the resource for this base of
power is respect and/or love - Correct answer-referent power
one of the 6 bases of power: comes from superior knowledge and experience; ex:
partner who is more skilled with computers; partner who is a better cook; the
resource for this base of power is expertise - Correct answer-expert power
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