Comm Final LM Quiz

T/F: Dogmatism is the inclination to believe one's point-of-view as undeniably true based on faulty premises and without consideration of evidence and the opinions of others

True

T/F: Self-compassion involves mindfulness, common humanity, and empathy.

False; the three components of self-compassion are self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness

T/F: Because the same environmental information is available to everyone present, the process of perception is universal, meaning that every individual experiences the same situation in the same way

False

T/F: Integrative conflict involves a win-lose approach where conflicting parties see their job as to win and make sure that the other person or group loses

False

T/F: Sincere apologies may alleviate anger in victims, but it doesn't reduce negative emotions

False

T/F: Consequences of self-disclosure can strengthen how you feel or create distance between you and someone else

True

T/F: Individuals are constantly communicating with others in their environment through verbal and nonverbal means, whether they intend to or not

True

T/F: No one has the power to "make" someone feel a certain way because individuals do not inhabit the feelings that others project on them

True

T/F: Nonverbal communication is the primary way people communicate with each other

True

T/F: Patriotism is a mild form of ethnocentrism

True

T/F: Prior research has established a connection between an individual's mental health and their physical health

True

T/F: Romantic relationships involve emotional dependency on both the relationship and the relationship partner

True

T/F: Using exchange theory, unhealthy relationships have more costs and fewer rewards compared to healthy relationships

True

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

a driving human motivation to increase predictability by reducing the unknown in one's circumstances

After receiving a hurtful message, what type of response is exhibited by individuals who cry, concede, or apologize: a)acquiescent response b)active verbal response c)invulnerable response d)all of the above

a) acquiescent response

What is the pathway or medium in which communication messages are sent: a)channel b)noise c)message d)feedback

a) channel

As Roger listened to the waiter repeat his order, he nodded his head in agreement. Which function of nonverbal communication did Roger demonstrate: a)complementing b)contradicting c)accenting d)repeating

a) complementing

What is it called when a word's definition is subjective, incorporating a word's emotional impact: a)connotative meaning b)empathetic meaning c)denotative meaning d)metameaning

a) connotative meaning

An established language, religion, behavior, values, rituals, and social customs within a society reflect what type of culture: a)dominate culture b)co-culture c)microculture d)all of the above

a) dominate culture

When Farnosh gets together with friends, she can chat endlessly about almost any topic. Which of the following is being demonstrated: a)empathy b)mindful conversation c)interaction variability d)expectation variability

a) empathy

Victor answered his boss's question. However, his answer could be interpreted as having more than one meaning. As a result, he could have been perceived as being truthful. What type of deception did Victor utilize: a)equivocation b)concealment c)falsification d)lying

a) equivocation

Liz's doctor called to share the results of her blood work. Her doctor informed her that her hemoglobinand hematocrit counts were low, perhaps the result of a vitamin B12 deficiency, thalassemia, or a number of neoplasms of the bone marrow. However, they would need to run another test because the hematocrit count is concentration-dependent and, as a result, isn't completely accurate. What kind of language was her doctor using: a)jargon b)euphemisms c)cliches d)static evaluations

a) jargon

Which form of secret testing involves disclosing one's feelings toward and commitment to the relationship with the hope that the relational partner will reciprocate: a)indirect suggestions test b)directness test c)endurance test d)separation test

b) directness test

While listening to his friend Fred, Nick noticed the way Fred emphasized certain words and the body language he used. In doing so, what step of the HERIER Model of Listening was Nick practicing: a)remembering b)interpreting c)evaluating d)hearing

b) interpreting

Which of the following defines the use of behaviors that increase sensory stimulation between individuals, creating both physical and psychological closeness: a)nonverbal cultivation b)nonverbal immediacy c)nonverbal mindfulness d)nonverbal mindset

b) nonverbal immediacy

Brian is concerned about his brother's abuse of controlled substances. He and his family organize an intervention to help his brother understand the dangers associated with this behavior, telling him how much they love and support them, and persuade him to enroll in a treatment program. Which function of language did Brian and his family use: a)imaginitive functions b)regulatory functions c)ritual functions d)instrumental functions

b) regulatory functions

What kind of statements communicate moralistic judgment, implying that the other person behaved in an unacceptable way: a)"me" statements b)"we" statements c)"you" statements d)"they" statements

c) "you" statements

Which of the following is not a strategy couples use to managed dialectical tensions: a)alternation b)recalibration c)affirmation d)integration

c) affirmation

Who considers sexual infidelity to be worse than emotional infidelity: a)females only b)males only c)both females and males d)neither females or males

c) both females and males

Aaron can't believe how many things he needs to get done at work before the end of the day. When possible, he works on multiple tasks at the same time. What type of nonverbal communication is he displaying: a)haptics b)kinesics c)chronemics d)vocalics

c) chronemics

The degree to which an individual views the world from their culture's perspective while evaluating different cultures according to their culture's preconceptions resulting in feelings of dislike, mistrust, or hate for cultures deemed inferior is called what: a)membership collective esteem b)personal stereotype c)ethnocentrism d)ostracism

c) ethnocentrism

Leticia hated public speaking. She often became nervous and had butterflies in her stomach. However, when it was her turn, she projected confidence, and no one would have guessed how anxious she was beforehand. What type of self is this an example of: a)open self b)unknown self c)hidden self d)blind self

c) hidden self

Characteristics of a culture that values being self-reliant and self-motivated, believes in personal freedom and privacy, and celebrates personal achievement are characteristic of which of the following: a)collectivism b)long-term orientation c)individualism d)low uncertainty avoidance

c) individualism

Jayce is an amazing architect. Her designs are innovative, drawing the attention and praise of many well- known professionals in the field. Claudia accepted an internship with Jayce. She hopes that working with Jayce will open many doors for her as she begins her career, especially when Jayce helps her network at next spring's conference. What kind of power does Jayce hold: a)coercive power b)informational power c)referent power d)reward power

c) referent power

Which of the following occurs when a congruent self-concept is present: a) self-image, self-worth, and the ideal-self are independent and incompatible b) the individual is out of balance with how they interact with others c) self-image, self-worth, and the ideal-self overlap, reflecting compatibility d) the individual is more likely to exhibit other psychological difficulties

c) self-image, self-worth, and the ideal-self overlap, reflecting compatibility

Communication Competence

communicating in ways that are effective and appropriate for a given situation

Which of the following do mindful intercultural interactions require: a)attention b)intention c)attitude d)all of the above

d) all of the above

Which type of conflict management strategy describes individuals who tend to be very personalistic in their goals and are often highly antagonistic towards those they are in conflict with: a)procrastinators b)avoiders c)collaborators d)battlers

d) battlers

Which attachment style do individuals exhibit when they view themselves as worthy of love, but generally believe that others will be deceptive and reject them in interpersonal relationships: a)secure attachment b)preoccupied attachment c)fearful attachment d)dismissing attachment

d) dismissing attachment

The mayor held a press conference at a local library designed to highlight the city's improved literacy program. Local educators and the public praised the changes to the program, changes that the mayor took responsibility for despite little interest or involvement in the program. Which impression management technique did the mayor utilize: a)enhancements b)accounts c)flattery d)entitlements

d) entitlements

Senses, age, health, hunger, and biological cycles are examples of what kind of perceptual influence: a)social b)psychological c)cultural d)physiological

d) physiological

Jay decided to join an online dating site to find companionship and increased stability in his life. What kind of love style describes Jay's situation: a)agape b)mania c)ludic d)pragma

d) pragma

Which theory suggests that language impacts perceptions by showing a culture's worldview: a)uncertainty reduction theory b)theory of rejection sensitivity c)osgood and schramm model d)sapir-worf hypothesis

d) sapir-worf hypothesis

What is the degree to which an individual views themselves as a good person, who deserves to be valued and respected called: a)ideal-self b)self-image c)self-concept d)self-worth

d) self-worth

According to Hall's Four Spaces, which of the following is used by acquaintances during interpersonal interactions: a)personal space b)intimate space c)public space d)social space

d) social space

Which theory provides an explanation as to why people use the types of mass media they do, to fulfill specific goals: a)social presence theory b)media richness theory c)social information processing theory d) uses and gratification theory

d) uses and gratification theory

Which term is used for anything that interferes with the accurate decoding of a message: a)noise b)channel c)context d)feedback

a) noise

different types of noise

physical, physiological, psychological, semantic