9.4: Test Bank
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Multiple-Choice
1. Which of the following is not a benefit of intercultural relationships?
a. Learning new skills
b. Increasing cultural knowledge
c. Challenging previously held stereotypes
*d. Confirming biases
2. Motivation is required to build a relationship across cultural boundaries
*a. True
b. False
3. Which of the following is not a suggestion to reduce stereotyping and discrimination within relationships?
a. Choose your words wisely
*b. Bring up past negative experiences
c. Be aware of your attitudes and behavior
d. Include everyone
4. Which of the following is an example of an intercultural relationship?
a. Romantic partners
b. Friends
c. Coworkers
*d. All of the above
5. Friendship is distinguished from other types of relationships by its “voluntary” nature.
*a. True
b. False
6. Which of the following is not an example of motivation for someone to pursue intercultural relationships?
a. Studying abroad in college
b. Studying a new language that is not their own
*d. Owning a car that is a foreign brand
7. Which of the following factors, that draw people to each other, refers to sharing personalities, values, and preferences?
a. Complementarity
*b. Similarity
c. Proximity
d. Reciprocal Liking
8. The attraction foundation called resources include qualities like sense of humor, intelligence, kindness, and supportiveness.
*a. True
b. False
9. Individualism and collectivism do not play a role in romantic relationships.
a. True
*b. False
10. Which of the following is not one of the four distinct conflict styles within intercultural relationships?
*a. Permission
b. Submission
c. Compromise
d. Obliteration
11. The consensus style is based on negotiation and mutual agreement, neither person has to assume that they must abandon their own culture.
*a. True
b. False
12. Which of the following is a difference between gay and cisgender relationships?
*a. Role of sexuality
b. Communication
c. Upbringing
d. Cultural identity
13. Gay and lesbian partners do not have a set preferences in terms of gender roles.
*a. True
b. False
14. Which of the following refer to laws making it illegal for people of different racial/ethnic groups to marry?
a. Illegal
*b. Antimiscegenation
c. Antisemitic
d. Unconstitutional
15. Proximity has no impact on relationships.
a. True
*b. False
16. Research has shown that individuals from different countries in intercultural friendships differ in terms of the topics and depth of this kind of communication exchange?
*a. Self-disclosure
b. Humor
c. Deception
d. Listening
17. Which of the following are not friendship variables that impact intercultural friendship formation?
a. Personality traits
b. Network patterns
c. Intergroup attitudes
*d. All of the above are variables that impact intercultural friendship formation
18. This factor, the simple fact of often being around each other exerts far more impact on relationships than generally acknowledged.
a. Complementarity
b. Similarity
*c. Proximity
d. Reciprocal Liking
19. Studies examining stories about “falling in love” have found that ________ is the most commonly mentioned factor leading to love
a. Complementarity
b. Similarity
c. Proximity
*d. Reciprocal Liking
20. In individualistic cultures such as the United States, togetherness is important as long as it doesn’t interfere too much with one’s _______.
a. Family approval
*b. Individual autonomy
c. Passions
d. Individual resources
Type: E
Short Answer
1. There are many benefits to interracial relationships. Identify a couple of the benefits and explain how they can impact society.
2. The four distinct conflict styles reflect how intercultural couples negotiate their way through differences. Do you agree that the compromise style is the most desirable? Why or why not.
3. Identify two ways in which romantic relationships have been influenced by society and culture.
Essay
- How has your cultural upbringing influenced the way you communicate with friends or romantic partners with different cultural backgrounds? In which ways do you focus on the similarities and differences between the cultures?