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Interpersonal Communication- A Mindful Approach to Relationships, 2020a

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started noticing that Paul was getting more and more distant. He really loved Paul, but he started<br />

<strong>to</strong> realize that it really wasn’t being reciprocated the same way. Instead of saying something, he just<br />

shook the thoughts out of his mind and kept going.<br />

1. Would you classify this as a healthy relationship?<br />

1. Why do you think Paul has such a hard time being honest with Bill?<br />

2. Why do you think Bill was so determined <strong>to</strong> make the relationship work when it was clearly not<br />

being reciprocated?<br />

3. How would you describe the emotional quality of this relationship?<br />

4. How do you think this couple would engage in conflict?<br />

End of Chapter Quiz<br />

1. Jonathan loves <strong>to</strong> debate a wide range of ideas. In fact, he has no problems arguing for or against<br />

something just <strong>to</strong> engage in a healthy debate with another person. Which personality trait does<br />

Jonathan exhibit?<br />

a. need for cognition<br />

b. argumentativeness proneness<br />

c. conflict avoidance<br />

d. high <strong>to</strong>lerance for disagreement<br />

2. Which of the following represents a nonviolent communicative message?<br />

a. silence<br />

b. placating<br />

c. playing games<br />

d. aggressive behavior<br />

e. violence<br />

3. Which of the following is not an effective statement when communicating about one’s feelings?<br />

a. “If you flirt with one more person, I’m going <strong>to</strong> hurt myself, and it will be your fault.”<br />

b. “I hate it when you flirt with other people.”<br />

c. “I feel lonely when you flirt with other people because I need emotional safety.”<br />

d. “You make me feel like a piece of trash when you flirt with other people.”<br />

4. Viivi is a Norwegian language instruc<strong>to</strong>r. As she teaches about Norwegian, she also peppers in<br />

a variety of culture fac<strong>to</strong>rs in<strong>to</strong> her teachings. One of her students, Jim, really wants <strong>to</strong> spend a<br />

summer abroad in Norway, so Jim listens attentively <strong>to</strong> everything Viivi has <strong>to</strong> offer. Because of<br />

Viivi’s knowledge of Norway, Jim hangs on every word. What type of power best represents Viivi’s?<br />

a. coercive<br />

b. reward<br />

c. legitimate<br />

d. expert<br />

e. referent<br />

<strong>Interpersonal</strong> <strong>Communication</strong> 320

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