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In some cultures, people see themselves as distinct from others, with separate characteristics and abilities. Therefore, they are likely to have a(n) ________ self-concept. Select one: A.interdependent B.working C.independent D.ought
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In the ending stage of a relationship, people may use Select one: A.strategies of manipulation B.strategies of withdrawal C.strategies of avoidance D.all of the above
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Interpersonal needs theory includes Select one: A.growth, stability, and dynamism B.affection, growth, and stability C.affection, inclusion, and stability D.affection, inclusion, and control
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Jana has been a friend of the Monroe family for years. She regularly attends holiday celebrations and takes vacations with the family. She is considered Select one: A.extended family B.indirect kin C.fictive kin D.none of the above
a
Jill blushed when she tripped in front of the class. The ________ component of emotion is the physical experience of a feeling. Select one: A.somatic B.motor C.cognitive D.motivational
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José thinks "a person who is very careful about spending money" when Adrian describes a person as "thrifty." José's thoughts represent a process called Select one: A.encoding B.decoding C.feedback D.semantics
c
Kyle is always on time for meetings, follows plans, and meets his deadlines. What is his time orientation? Select one: A.polychronic B.platonic C.monochronic D.hyperchronic
b
Lance screamed and opened his mouth wide in excitement when we jumped out and yelled "Surprise!" The expression of emotion through nonverbal and verbal behaviors is the ________ component of emotion. Select one: A.somatic B.motor C.cognitive D.motivational
a
Language that indicates where a statement applies and does not apply or indicates appropriate uncertainty about where it should apply is ________. Select one: A.qualifying language B.generic language C.inclusive language D.describing feelings
b
LeBron is talking with Antwon about last night's political debate. LeBron's ability to understand Antwon is likely influenced by Select one: A.physical context B.historical context C.social context D.symmetrical relationships
d
Life-changing situations such as moving to a new city or getting a divorce may result in Select one: A.changes in self-esteem B.changes in self-concept C.a dropping of our filters D.all of the above
c
Louis owns his own business, is self-reliant and independent, but he has never been able to sustain close relationships. His attachment style is ________. Select one: A.fearful B.preoccupied C.dismissive D.secure
b
Simone exhibits _____ by sitting in the same chair every class period. Select one: A.affect displays B.territoriality C.paralanguage D.adapters
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Since he's never late, I wondered why my co-worker Jeff was late for our staff meeting. I figured he must have had car trouble. An explanation that puts the cause of behavior outside the control of the person is _________ attribution. Select one: A.dispositional B.relational C.situational D.fundamental
d
Slanderous name-calling is an example of what kind of message? Select one: A.bright-side B.easy dark-side C.hard dark-side D.evil dark-side
b
Snoring or nervous mannerisms that your spouse is aware of but you are not aware of might fall under the _____ pane of your Johari window. Select one: A.open B.blind C.secret D.unknown
d
Social class is a co-cultural group identification that classifies people according to Select one: A.race. B.religion. C.gender. D.power.
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Sociolinguistic meaning of a message Select one: A.varies according the norms and expectations of the culture B.arises from understanding the practical consequences of an utterance C.respects others while avoiding language that offends D.is derived from the language itself
a
Joel, the captain of his debate team, feels like he let the team down when they got third place, even though he scored high in individual points. Joel is probably a member of _______. Select one: A.a collectivist culture B.an individualistic culture C.a masculine culture D.a feminine culture
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In a high power distance culture Select one: A.power is distributed evenly. B.power inequalities are downplayed. C.democracy is valued. D.power imbalances are seen as natural.
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In online interaction, ________, or not having to respond immediately, allows people to communicate at their own tempo and convenience. Select one: A.asynchrony B.Social Information Processing (SIP) C.media richness D.digital disclosure
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Dark-side messages Select one: A.may be appropriate in some situations B.are always inappropriate C.are always unethical D.are never appropriate
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Shaking hands upon greeting is a form of what kind of touch? Select one: A.task-related B.ritualized C.spontaneous D.instinctive
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A characteristic of successful long-term romantic relationships is _________, which means showing regard or consideration for your partner, that person's point of view, and the person's rights. Select one: A.comfortable level of closeness B.mutual respect C.presence of a shared plan or life vision D.managing life transitions
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A culture that is comfortable with few rules, unpredictability, and multiple perspectives of "truth" is Select one: A.a high uncertainty avoidance culture. B.a low uncertainty avoidance culture. C.a high power distance culture. D.a low power distance culture.
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A culture that values personal achievement, voicing one's opinion, freedom, and self-expression is ________. Select one: A.low uncertainty B.high uncertainty C.individualistic D.collectivist
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A culture that values structure, formal rules, and predictable behaviors is Select one: A.a high uncertainty avoidance culture. B.a low uncertainty avoidance culture. C.a high power distance culture. D.a low power distance culture.
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A lexicon is Select one: A.a symbolic system used by people to send written messages B.the collection of sounds we use to pronounce words C.the collection of words and expressions in a language D.the rules for combining words to form sentences
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A masculine culture places value on Select one: A.separate and distinct gender roles. B.assertive and dominant men. C.competition and material success, D.all of the above.
c
A parent who provides inconsistent nurturing, meeting infant's needs only time to time, will have a child who develops ________. Select one: A.an avoidant attachment B.a secure attachment C.an anxious-ambivalent attachment D.dismissive attachment
a
A person's home or office is considered to be Select one: A.territory B.intimate space C.social space D.impersonal space
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A(n) __________ is any event or occurrence associated with relational change. Select one: A.withdrawal B.reframing C.turning point D.exchange
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According to the text, when forming a first impression of Anna, Jeff would most likely notice her _____ first. Select one: A.personality B.friendliness C.emotional state D.physical appearance
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In a feminine culture, Select one: A.roles are not based upon one's sex. B.women are mostly nurturing, caring, and service oriented. C.people are not free to act in nontraditional ways. D.all of the above.
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All of the following are ethical standards to keep in mind when communicating, but _____ means being impartial and not biased. Select one: A.respect B.fairness C.integrity D.responsibility
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As Jones tells about his trip to the Grand Canyon, he notices Janet and Mark yawning. The information Jones is receiving is known as Select one: A.encoding B.decoding C.feedback D.channels
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As a junior high school teacher, Melanie lectures on the dangers of cigarette smoking, yet before and after school each day she smokes several cigarettes. Melanie violates the ethical standard of Select one: A.respect B.fairness C.integrity D.responsibility
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As you become closer to your relationship partners and learn more about them, your level of ______ declines. Select one: A.the open quadrant B.uncertaintyterm-124 C.interaction D.escalation
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Ben, my trainer, sometimes has to touch me when he's helping me with exercise and weights. This type of touch would be ________. Select one: A.task-related B.ritualized C.spontaneous D.inappropriate
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Benjamin knows he is a talented public speaker, and his audiences praise his speeches. Benjamin's speaking talent falls into which quadrant of his Johari window? Select one: A.secret B.unknown C.open D.blind
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Casual conversations are most likely to occur using Select one: A.intimate distance B.personal distance C.social distance D.public distance
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Cultures provide _________, or rules about when, why, and how different emotions are to be expressed (or not). Select one: A.display rules B.emotional norms C.empathic guides D.cultural norms
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Elderly and younger family members may find it difficult to communicate with each other due to _________. Select one: A.different interests and values B.geographic distance C.the fast pace of contemporary life D.all of the above
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Ethical communicators act with ____, which means maintaining consistency between what we say we believe and what we do. Select one: A.responsibility B.fairness C.respect D.integrity
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Even though he loves living in America, Jorge embraces his Spanish heritage and exhibits it through his verbal and nonverbal mannerisms, his diet, etc. This heritage is an important part of his ________. Select one: A.social class B.ethnocentrism C.race D.cultural identity
c
Facebook and Twitter, which rely heavily on language and other symbols to convey meaning, are considered ________. Select one: A.rich media B.inclusive media C.lean media D.non-inclusive media
d
Families high in ________ interact frequently, spontaneously, openly discuss a variety of topics, and include children in decision making. Select one: A.conformity orientation B.controlling parenting style C.possessiveness D.conversational orientation
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Forcing new information to fit a memory structure or filtering it out because it doesn't fit is known as ___________. Select one: A.schema B.assimilation C.implicit personality theory D.stereotype
b
Friendships are unlikely to develop if neither partner is adept at beginning enjoyable conversation. This process is ________. Select one: A.responsiveness B.initiation C.self-disclosure D.emotional support
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Groups comprised of smaller numbers of less powerful people who hold common values, attitudes, beliefs, and orientations that differ from those of the majority in the culture are Select one: A.culturally identical. B.a co-culture. C.dominant. D.a subversive culture.
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Idioms are Select one: A.words that describe something that can be sensed B.our personal symbolic system C.arbitrary symbols used to name things D.expressions whose meaning differs from the usual meanings
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If Marissa thinks about the events of last evening while she is listening to a classroom lecture, these thoughts would be considered Select one: A.encoding B.feedback C.noise D.channels
a
If you are afraid to fly, the word "airplane" will have a certain _____ meaning that might include negative feelings. Select one: A.connotative B.contextual C.denotative D.demonstrative
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If you look around the classroom, you see desks, chairs, and windows, all of which make up the Select one: A.social context B.nonverbal prompters C.physical context D.perceptions
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In a business meeting, a member of this type of culture might risk embarrassing his business partner if it meant that they would secure the deal. Select one: A.a collectivist culture B.an individualistic culture C.a masculine culture D.a feminine culture
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In a cramped elevator, we may pretend not to notice when a stranger touches us or stands in our Select one: A.personal space B.public space C.intimate space D.social space
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Low power distance cultures are characterized by Select one: A.leaders who are feared and respected. B.great differences in power distribution. C.an equal distribution of power. D.polite forms of language and address.
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Many people find it hard to talk about the emotions they are feeling because Select one: A.they have been raised to mask their emotions B.they don't have the appropriate vocabulary to do so C.they often rely on generic terms that are not precise enough to convey what they are feeling and why they are feeling that way D.all of the above
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Mindy and Rhianna have conversations where they plan activities together, call each other "BFF" when talking with others, and share deeply personal information with each other. Mindy and Rhianna are having ________. Select one: A.small talk B.family attachments C.intimate interactions D.life transitions
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Nikki realizes that her boyfriend does not give her the attention she needs, so she spends more time with her friends and family, who give her more attention. Her actions follow the ideas of the Select one: A.uncertainty reduction theory B.relational initiation theory C.interpersonal needs theory D.exchange theory
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Olfactory cues Select one: A.express status, aggression, or humility B.express or hide emotion and affect C.are primary D.are sent through smells and scents
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Pat and Alex are good friends. They developed a close relationship through talking, disclosing personal history, and sharing personal feelings. Pat and Alex are most likely Select one: A.both women B.both men C.one man, one woman D.it's impossible to tell
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Pete speaks with his own set of vocabularies, pronunciations, grammar, and syntax. Pete is using which of the following to convey meaning? Select one: A.personal idiolect B.arbitrary language C.privileged dialect D.personal semantics
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Same-sex female conversations tend to be ________. Select one: A.personal B.about feelings C.emotionally supportive D.all of the above
b
Sara gives her team the following instructions for designing a new product logo: "Here's the product. Think outside the box. I'm looking for some great new ideas!" This style of management is common in Select one: A.a high uncertainty avoidance culture. B.a low uncertainty avoidance culture. C.a collectivist culture. D.an individualistic culture.
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Sebastian, an exchange student from Denmark, likes going out with his new friends but quickly becomes overwhelmed by their long conversations, loud music, and cell phone interruptions. What is he experiencing? Select one: A.cultural communication B.nonverbal communication C.culture shock D.situational shock
a
The ______ function of communication in a relationship is sometimes described as the "thermometer" gauging the level of trust, intimacy, and control in a relationship. Select one: A.indexical B.instrumental C.intensive D.constitutive
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The comment, "Professors are so absentminded! Oh, you're a professor? How often do you lose your keys? Must be a lot!" is an example of Select one: A.indexing B.precise words C.dating information D.generalizing
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The desire to be open with a partner yet still be closed at times is an example of a(n) Select one: A.connection B.autonomous disclosure C.relational dialectic D.self-talk
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The effective and appropriate behavior and communication in intercultural situations is known as intercultural ________. Select one: A.competence B.communication C.immersion D.observation
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The relationship difference/dimension that explains why some people stay together "for the sake of the children" is Select one: A.self-disclosure B.commitment C.understanding and predictability D.trust
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The set of ideas about yourself that you are actively remembering at any given time is your ________ self-concept. Select one: A.ought B.working C.possible D.ideal
b
The six universal facial expressions include all of the following except Select one: A.happiness and sadness B.hope and despair C.fear and anger D.surprise and disgust
b
The system of symbols used by people to communicate orally or in writing is called Select one: A.culture B.language C.communication community D.patterns of organization
b
The term for the system of shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and orientations, learned through communication, that guide what is considered to be appropriate thought and behavior in a particular group of people is ________. Select one: A.history B.culture C.society D.ethics
b
The way your professor decorates his or her office is a function of the use of Select one: A.permanent structures B.artifacts C.personal space D.impersonal space
d
This theory deals with the rewards and costs that we may experience in a relationship. Select one: A.uncertainty reduction theory B.relational initiation theory C.interpersonal needs theory D.exchange theory
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Unknowingly, Toni nervously begins to play with her rings during an interview. She is using body motions to Select one: A.illustrate what a speaker is saying B.hide her feelings C.control or regulate communication D.express emotions
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Viewing your culture as more important than another is known as Select one: A.egocentrism. B.ethnocentrism. C.patriotism. D.altruism.
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When Jorge is eating dinner with his family, he speaks Spanish, but, at school, he only speaks English. If the racial group to which you belong is not the dominant culture of your country, you may learn to _______, altering your linguistic and nonverbal patterns to conform to either that of the dominant culture or of your co-culture. Select one: A.double-talk B.codeswitch C.culturally immerse D.none of the above
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When Kyle goes on a business trip overseas, he arrives ten minutes early to the meeting, but the person he is meeting keeps getting interrupted and makes Kyle wait almost two hours before starting the meeting. Kyle is impatient and doesn't understand the ______ nature of the culture. Select one: A.polychronic B.monochronic C.chronically late D.pseudochronic
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When a receiver's interpretation of a sender's message is similar to what the speaker thought, felt, and intended, it is said that the two experienced Select one: A.interaction coordination B.transactional communication C.effective scripting D.shared meaning
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When couples are concerned about the distribution of responsibilities, the goal should be to achieve a(n) ________ relationship, where partners agree to what each will contribute to their shared life and that their individual contributions are equally valued. Select one: A.affectionate B.long-term C.egalitarian D.inclusive
a
When interacting with others, we use space in ways that convey meaning. This type of nonverbal behavior is also known as ________. Select one: A.proxemics B.kinesics C.emblems D.distancing
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When you are introduced to new classmates, you use __________, nonverbal actions that signal warmth, communicate availability, decrease distance, and promote involvement. Select one: A.affiliation B.immediacy behaviors C.haptics D.regulating behaviors
d
Which co-cultural identification is based upon being biologically different from each other and being socialized differently throughout life? Select one: A.race B.religion C.sexual orientation and gender identity D.gender
c
Which generation is known for being latchkey kids, self-sufficient, and informal, and a tendency to be cynical? Select one: A.Traditionalists B.Baby Boomers C.Generation X D.Millennials
c
Which group is used to receiving information really fast, likes to parallel process and multi-task, and functions best when networked? Select one: A.Generation X B.Traditionalists C.Digital Natives D.Cultural cohort
c
Which of the following co-cultural groups is a classification of people based on shared national characteristics such as country of birth, geographic origin, language, religion, ancestral customs, and tradition? Select one: A.race B.religion C.ethnicity D.social class
c
Which of the following is an example of "paralanguage"? Select one: A.pointing at the desk B.moving chairs in a room to increase effective communication C.saying one word in a sentence louder than others D.patting a friend on the back when he does a good job
d
Which of the following is not true about turning point events? Select one: A.They can occur at any point in the relationship. B.They mark a transition from one relationship stage to another. C.They can lead to greater intimacy. D.They satisfy one side of a dialectical tension while ignoring the other side.
b
While listening to the professor lecture, Bernice frowned and shook her head every once in a while to offer Select one: A.external messages B.feedback C.channels D.noise
a
You ask your professor if he will postpone the test, but he says "no" and shakes his head at the same time. His nonverbal message is ________. Select one: A.repeating the verbal message B.substituting for words C.expressing emotions D.contradicting the verbal message
d
You've gotten to know several college professors and have discovered that they are all highly intelligent, involved in their communities, and love to read. You have formed a(n) ___________, a specific kind of schema that connects a set of traits and behaviors. Select one: A.self-fulfilling prophecy B.assimilation C.dispositional attribution D.implicit personality theory
d
_____ is (are) a set of moral principles that may be held by a society, a group, or an individual that provide general guidelines for acceptable behavior and are open to some interpretation and gradual change. Select one: A.Rules B.Laws C.Norms D.Ethics
c
_____ is the impression that your communicative behavior is both effective and appropriate in a given situation. Select one: A.Message formation B.Communication knowledge C.Communication competence D.Behavioral flexibility
c
_______, describing feelings and behaviors, is important in maintaining friendships. Select one: A.Responsiveness B.Initiation C.Self-disclosure D.Conflict management
a
________ infidelity occurs when one partner develops romantic feelings toward someone else. Select one: A.Emotional B.Jealous C.Sexual D.High
d
________ stereotyping occurs when people act toward someone on the basis of a stereotype, even though they are minimally aware that they are basing their interaction on stereotypes. Select one: A.Blatant B.Prejudicial C.Discriminatory D.Subtle
b
__________ is the tendency to believe that others' negative behaviors result from their choices, whereas our own negative behaviors tem from conditions over which we have no control. Select one: A.Dispositional attribution B.Fundamental attribution error C.Situation attribution D.Stereotyping