COMM 102 Ch 3 Quiz

Martin disclosed something personal to his friend Tony. Afterward, Tony felt as though he had to disclose something personal in return. Tony's feelings exemplify which principle? identity management breadth need for autonomy norm of reciprocity

norm of reciprocity

The way you tend to think and act in most situations defines your: personality self-image self-concept behavioral consistency

personality

One of the ways we figure out who we are is by seeing who others think we are. The term for that process is: personality evaluative assessment reflected appraisal social comparison

reflected appraisal

Your own understanding of who you are as a person comprises your: image self-concept reference group face

self-concept

Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous encourage people to share about problems they are facing. This type of disclosure is based theoretically on which of the following principles? self-disclosure brings about emotional release self-disclosure has a norm of reciprocity self-disclosure can help others self-disclosure enhances relationships and trust

self-disclosure can help others

Your subjective evaluation of yourself is known as: self-evaluation self-image self-concept self-esteem

self-esteem

When we evaluate our own merits with respect to certain reference groups, we are engaging in a process known as: the looking-glass self impression formation social comparison self-esteem maintenance

social comparison

Research has shown that genetics have little or no influence on personality. True False

False

In personal relationships, it's always best to increase the breadth and depth of self-disclosure. True False

False

As articulated by Schutz, the need for affection refers to the need to have people love and appreciate us. True False

True

Social penetration theory uses the metaphor of an onion to illustrate how self-disclosure develops over time in a relationship. True False

True

Which of the following claims about self-disclosure is true? All of these are true. Europeans and North Americans are discouraged from sharing their feelings. Women disclose more than men. Asians are generally very disclosive.

Women disclose more than men.

According to social penetration theory, the __________ dimension concerns the number of topics disclosed whereas the __________ dimension concerns the level of detail in topics disclosed. breadth, depth penetration, range range, penetration depth, breadth

breadth, depth

Which face need refers to our need to be respected for our abilities and intelligence? character face competence face fellowship face autonomy face

competence face

Which of the following tools are useful in helping individuals develop and maintain their identity? comparing self to other understanding when and how identity should be adapted each of these is correct responding to the way others treat us

each of these is correct