Quiz 4 Interpersonal Communication

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?

Biased Language

What is it called when a word's definition is subjective, incorporating a word's emotional impact?

Connotative meaninf

What is it called when an individual adapts their communication style to be more like the speaker?

Convergence Affiliation

Which of the following skills diminishes in middle adulthood?

Vocabulary Development

In which of the following do words help humans create reality?

All of the above

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?

Formal Language

Which of the following does not accurately reflect how an individual's name influences other people's perceptions?

Gender-neutral names are free of cultural or ethnic associations

Which function of language is used to explore and investigate the world, solve problems, and learn from your discoveries and experiences?

Heuristic functions

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?

Jargon

An individual's ability to be mindful and sensitive to all functions and forms of language is called what?

Language Awareness

Which of the following is a required behavior when checking for understanding?

Listening

Which rules govern how individuals use language to interact with other people?

Pragmatic Rules

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?

Regulatory Functions

Which theory suggests that language impacts perceptions by showing a culture's worldview?

Sapir-whorf hypothesis

During a recent job interview, the interviewer asked Rebecca 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?

Sexist