Your text provides several criteria that describe the unique communication patterns in close relationships. Choose one of them and provide an example of a close relationship in your life that fulfills that criterion.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers will vary, but students should choose one of the following criteria: variety and depth, diversity of interactions, affection and conflict, intimacy, perceived intimacy, commitment, and satisfaction. Students should choose an example that accurately reflects one of the criteria. For instance, a student might explain that his interactions with his best friend are intimate because they call each other nicknames.

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Appearance is one way in which friends impact the identity construction of users. Essentially, people with good-looking friends are more likely to be perceived as ______.

What will be an ideal response?

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During her presentation on conserving water, Samantha plays a graphic video clip of construction of dams. In this scenario, Samantha is using _____.

a. mobility aids b. ergonomic aids c. ergogenic aids d. audiovisual aids

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Which of the following body movements would most likely be used to indicate liking?

A. close proximity B. spontaneous gestures C. rigid posture D. less eye contact

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When brainstorming, what is the key to being successful as described in the text?

A. evaluating ideas as they are mentioned B. ruling out the criticism of ideas C. keeping ideas within certain boundaries D. refraining from "piggybacking" off another's ideas

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