Interpersonal Comm: Chapter 4

The volunteer coordinator met with her staff, stating that they had a lot of work to do to "determine the most effective way to distribute their resources and manpower." What kind of language did the volunteer coordinator use? A. Biased language B. Vulgarity C. Ambiguous language D. Idiom

A. Biased language

What is it called when an individual adapts their communication style to be more like the speaker? A. Converge affiliation B. Diverge affiliation C. Linguistic relativity D. Uncertainty reduction

A. Converge affiliation

Which of the following is a required behavior when checking for understanding? A. Listening B. Speaking C. Learning D. Looking

A. Listening

Which rules govern how individuals use language to interact with other people? A. Pragmatic rules B. Syntactic rules C. Semantic rules D. Spelling rules

A. Pragmatic rules

Which of the following skills diminishes in middle adulthood? A. Vocabulary development B. Reading C. Speaking D. Listening

A. Vocabulary development

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. What function of language did Brian and his family use? A. Imaginative functions B. Regulatory functions C. Instrumental functions D. Ritual functions

B. Regulatory functions

The city of Smithsville sent information to residents about their new recycling program. The message included the following information: "To avoid the contamination of other materials, residents must ensure that all cans and bottles are empty before placing them in the recycling receptacle. Plastic bottles and aluminum cans should be crushed and boxes should be cut down to maximize space in your cart. Ensure that you flatten and cut cardboard to no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet." What kind of language did the city use? A. Colloquialisms B. Informal language C. Formal language D. Jargon

C. Formal language

Which function of language is used to explore and investigate the world, solving problems, and learn from your discoveries and experiences? A. Representational functions B. Interactional functions C. Heuristic functions D. Ritual functions

C. Heuristic functions

Which of the following statements about the relationship between names and perceptions is not true? A. All names have the potential to elicit different emotions among different people B. People's perceptions of names change over time C. All names encompass some cultural or ethnic associations D. Gender-neutral names (e.g., Sam, Alex, Corey) are free of cultural or ethnic associations

D. Gender-neutral names (e.g., Sam, Alex, Corey) are free of cultural or ethnic associations

During a recent job interview, the interviewer asked Madeline if she was planning on becoming pregnant in the next few years while working for the company. Which type of language did the interviewer utilize? A. Ageist B. Affiliation C. Racist D. Sexist

D. Sexist

What is it called when a word's definition is subjective, incorporating a word's emotional impact? A. Connotative meaning B. Denotative meaning C. Metameaning D. Empathetic meaning

A. Connotative meaning

Liz's doctor called to share the results of her blood work. Her doctor informed her that her hemoglobin and 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. Static evaluations B. Cliches C. Jargon D. Euphemisms

C. Jargon

Which theory suggests that language impacts perceptions by showing a culture's worldview? A. Uncertainty reduction theory B. Theory of rejection sensitivity C. Sapir-Worf hypothesis D. Osgood and Schramm Model

C. Sapir-Worf hypothesis

An individual's ability to be mindful and sensitive to all functions and forms of language is called what? A. Relative language B. Linguistic empathy C. Language adaption D. Language awareness

D. Language awareness

In which of the following do words help humans create reality? A. All answers are correct B. Specific words impact how an individual receives the message communicated C. Individuals use words to label their experiences D. Words have the power to impact what an individual believes and feels

A. All answers are correct

Colloquial language is comprised of formal language, advanced vocabulary words, and specialized language, all of which suggest that the speaker is a college graduate. T/F

False

Metamessages are verbal conversations people have with others to evaluate effectiveness of the communication style being used within the interpersonal relationship. T/F

False

Rachel is a preschool teacher. In the corner of her classroom is a playhouse filled with all sorts of fun toys, props, and creative outfits. Rachel regularly overhears children saying things like, "I'm putting frogs and purple bubbles in my portion," "we don't need a car, we can fly," and "don't touch that, it will turn you into a crocodile." This is an example of the interactional functions of language. T/F

False

The use of racist language is limited to the intentional use of words that express an attitude that is not objective or balance, prejudiced, or demeans someone based on the person's race or ethnicity. T/F

False

Vocabulary is not a reliable predictor of one's social status, education, and profession. T/F

False

For an individual to be an effective communicator, they must be able to make linguistic choices specific to the needs of different people. T/F

True

Language exists on a continuum ranging from concrete representations of a tangible object to abstract representations of ideas or concepts existing only in an individual's mind. T/F

True

Martha started a new medication and was not feeling quite right. So she called a pharmacist to express her concerns and ask a few questions about the medication's side effects. This is an example of instrumental functions of language. T/F

True

Popular names tend to originate with high socioeconomic families before becoming popular among lower socioeconomic families. T/F

True

Spin is the manipulation of language to achieve the most positive interpretation of words, gain political advantage, or deceive others. T/F

True