Positive Relationships - Introduction

Which of the following does NOT influence parent-child relationships?

• Flexibility

• Confidence in child’s abilities

• Monetary contribution

• Sense of humor

Which of the following accurately describes diversity?

• The process of division and separation

• The condition of differing from one another

• The need for discovery and learning

• The fear of divorce

Which of the following reach peaks during adolescent years?

• Confidence, passion and bravery

• Openness, conformity and loyalty

• Ambition, agreeability and curiosity

• Individualism, irreverence and wit

Which of the following is NOT usually provided by friends?

• Loneliness

• Respect

• Approval

• A sense of belonging

Which of the following is a term for when a person dates more than one person at a time?

• Group dating

• Steady dating

• Random dating

• Inhibited dating

Which of the following accurately describes mixed messages?

• The use of factors other than words to communicate

• When personalities influence communication

• Someone’s verbal and nonverbal communication conflict

• When someone hears but does not listen

Which of the following is the type of listening in which the listener repeats what the speaker says to make sure the content of the message is clearly understood?

• Active listening

• Informative listening

• Passive listening

• Appreciative listening

When differences are resolved in constructive ways, which of the following occurs?

• Relationships may be damaged

• Friends can communicate without effort

• Mixed messages do not affect a relationship

• Relationships are made stronger

Which of the following is NOT a constructive conflict resolution technique?

• Accommodation

• Deception

• Consensus

• Concession

Aggressiveness is accurately described as which of the following?

• When someone goes along with whatever is said or done in the group

• When someone states what he or she thinks and feels without being timid or pushy

• When someone says one thing but acts adversely

• When someone is forceful and severe