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Interpersonal Communication
Study Guide - Examination #1
Spring 2009
Chapters 1-7 from Berscheid & Regan and
1, 2, 10 from Beebe et al. & Assigned Articles
1.
Define interpersonal communication based on the Beebe et al. text.
2.
Discuss the interpersonal communication myths.
3.
Describe attachment theory. Be sure to describe the strange situation procedure in your
answer.
4.
Describe the temperament of extroversion-introversion.
5.
Define empathic accuracy. Describe the dyadic interaction procedure.
6.
Explain why Berscheid and Regan claim nature vs. nurture is a false dichotomy.
7.
Describe the relationship between social integration and mortality. Be sure to discuss any
mediating variables in your answer.
8.
Discuss the measures of support discussed by Berscheid and Regan.
9.
Describe the relationship between social support and stress.
10.
Compare state and trait loneliness according to Berscheid and Regan.
11.
Discuss the purpose, procedure, results, implications, and limitations of Study 1 of DeWall
& Baumeister (2006).
12.
Discuss the purpose, procedure, results, implications, and limitations of Study 2 of DeWall
& Baumeister (2006).
13.
Discuss the purpose, procedure, results, implications, and limitations of Study 3 of DeWall
& Baumeister (2006).
14.
Discuss the purpose, procedure, results, implications, and limitations of Study 4 of DeWall
& Baumeister (2006).
15.
Discuss the purpose, procedure, results, implications, and limitations of Study 5 of DeWall
& Baumeister (2006).
16.
List the goals of science.
17.
List the advantages and disadvantages of the survey method, naturalistic/laboratory
observational research method, and archival research.
18.
Discuss correlational research and the regression method of causal inference.
19.
State the limitation of the observational and correlational research methods.
20.
State the three requirements necessary to demonstrate a cause and effect relationship.
21.
Discuss the three things an experimenter controls to eliminate confounding variables.
22.
Define independent variable, dependent variable, and moderating variable.
23.
List some of the obstacles to the study of relationships.
24.
Discuss cross-sectional and longitudinal studies.
25.
Briefly discuss some of the methodological issues of studying relationships (e.g., amount of
interaction, kind of interaction, multiple views of the same relationship, interdependence).
26.
Discuss social learning theory.
27.
Discuss Homan’s Social Exchange Theory.
28.
Discuss equity theory.
29.
Discuss Thibaut and Kelley’s Interdependence Theory.
30.
Describe the prisoner’s dilemma.
31.
Discuss the measures and conceptualizations of closeness.
32.
Define responsivity in an intimate relationship.
33.
State the purpose and hypotheses of the Neff & Karney (2005) study.
34.
Describe the procedures used in the Neff & Karney (2005) study.
35.
Describe the results and conclusions of the Neff & Karney (2005) study.
36.
State some of the limitations and problems with the Neff & Karney (2005) study.
37.
Discuss relationship taxonomies.
38.
Briefly discuss some of the types of close relationships that have been largely neglected in
the research.
39.
Discuss the variables that lead to initial attraction (or the general principles of attraction).
Please note that this is a very long answer.
40.
List the strategies and skills for developing interpersonal relationships described in the
Beebe et al. text. (Chapter 10)
41.
Explain how comparison level and comparison level for alternatives play a role in
developing relationships.
42.
Briefly discuss each of the romantic relationship development theories (e.g., filter theory,
wheel of love theory).
43.
Describe four characteristics of marriages that are in trouble according to John Gottman’s
research.
44.
Describe the John Gottman’s seven principles/characteristics of healthy marriages.
45.
Discuss friendship development.
46.
Briefly discuss the roles of self-disclosure, trust, and commitment on relationship
development and maintenance.
47.
Describe the Johari Window (Chapter 2 of Beebe, Beebe, & Redmond text).
48.
Discuss the purpose of Myers and Hayes (2006) study.
49.
Describe the procedure used by Myers and Hayes (2006).
50.
Describe the results and conclusions of the Myers and Hayes (2006) article.
51.
State any limitations and problems with the study described in the Myers and Hayes (2006)
article.