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Phrases that both emphasize inclusion and enhance feelings of connection and similarity are known as _______.

"we" language

Which statement about faces and masks is true ?

A mask covers the private aspects of yourself

Which of the following impressions forms, slot over time ?

Algebraic impressions

When evaluating information posted online, which of the following is part of the contents warranting value ?

All of the above are correct

According to researcher Dominic infante, how can you competently communicate with verbally aggressive people ?

All of the answers are correct

If your sister is giving you detailed directions to her new apartment during a phone call you are listening listening to

Comprehend

According to table 5.3, type of deception, which of the following refers to revealing part of the truth while leaving out important information?

Concealment

Which of the following is not a way to achieve intercultural competence ?

Employing benevolent prejudice

During which stage of the listening process do you compare new information to existing knowledge ?

Evaluating

Which phenomenon occurs when people say negative things online that they would never say in person ?

Flaming

The process by which children and teens learn about cultural expectations for their gender is know as gender

Fluidity

Which of the following is the cause of empathy deficits online ?

Lack of nonverbal feedback

Which of the following is not one of the chapter's suggestions for competently using mediated communication?

Limit mediated communication to a few messages per day

I'm this type of culture, people tend not to presume that others share their beliefs, attitudes, values; thus they strive to be informative, clear, and direct in their communication.

Low-context culture

Which of the following type of listeners view listening as an opportunity to establish between themselves and others ?

People-oriented

According to co-cultural communication theory, the dominant culture within any society is determined by the people with the most

Power

What is the term for a persons anatomical, biological directions, including external genitalia, internal reproductive organs, hormones, and chromosomes

Sex

Which of the following is not of the four characteristics of understandable language, according to the cooperative principle ?

Symbolic

According to self-discrepancy theory, you are more likely to expiren e high self esteem if

Your self-concept matches your ideal and ought selves

In terms of nonverbal communication, you can express your identity, affluence, and influence through your use of

artifacts

Gestures that substitute for verbal statements-for example, giving a thumbs-up to communicate "good job!"-are known as _____.

emblems

Which of the following is not one of the five features that define communication ?

ethics

If you convince your sister to lend you her car by describing your clean driving record and devotion to speed limits, you are accomplishing what type of goal?

self-presentation

If you want to have an important conversation with a family member, you should first try to engage in a real time conversation or

synchronous communication

The overwhelming tendency of people to attribute others' behaviors to internal rather than external forces is known as

fundamental attribution error

During which of the following activities are you most likely to mishear messages ?

multitasking

People from which type of culture prefer frequent touching, shared gaze and close physical proximity ?

High contact cultures

According to this communication model, there aren't any senders or receivers; instead, participants constantly exchange verbal and nonverbal messages and feedback to collaboratively create meaning.

Transactional model

Though possibly caused by stress, people who use _____ may think less favorably about themselves and experience lower marital satisfaction.

aggressive listening

Repeatable goal-directed behaviors and behavioral patterns that you routinely practice and that reflect knowledge of competent communication are known as _____.

communication skills

Which of the following is not one of the five steps of perception checking ?

compare your impressions with a neutral source

You and your sister using the phrase blue moon to signal to each other when your mom is in a bad mood is an example of

connotative meanings

Which feature of competent communication requires you to treat others with respect and communicate with them honestly, kindly, and positively ?

ethics

Which of the following is not a way to show dominance through nonverbal communication ?

looking down

One way to improve your nonverbal competence is to evaluate the accuracy of your attributions through

perception checking