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Which type of interpersonal communication model views communication as a one-directional transmission of information from a source or sender to some destination or receiver? A:Interaction model B:All of the above C:Transaction model D: Action model

Action Model

Which of the following do mindful intercultural interactions require? Attention Attitude All of the above Intention

All of the above

Which of the cues is not recognized in Barnlund's Transactional Model during the process of interpersonal communication? A:Ambiguous cues B:Public cues C:Behavioral cues D:Private cues

Ambiguous cues

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:Idiom B:Ambiguous language C:Vulgarity D:Biased language

Biased Language

As Roger listened to the waiter repeat his order, he nodded his head in agreement. Which function of nonverbal communication did Roger demonstrate?

Complementing

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:Fearful attachment B:Preoccupied attachment C:Secure attachment D:Dismissing attachment

Dismissing attachment

What is the ability to identify one's emotions and the emotions of others to guide one's behavior called? A:Emotional intelligence B:Emotional regulation C:Mindful listening D:Self-concept

Emotional intelligence

An individual's use of language is completely independent of one's culture. True False

False

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. True False

False

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

False

External locus of control is a type of social-personal disposition in which an individual believes that forces influence one's behavior and circumstances outside of one's control. True False

False

Individuals highly sensitive to rejection are less adept at noting when they are being rejected. True False

False

Temperament is a product of the social environment, while personality is biologically determined. True False

False

Tempo is the primary vocal quality making an individual's voice sound either pleasant or disturbing to listen to. True False

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. True False

False

Vocabulary is not a reliable predictor of one's social status, education, and profession. True False

False

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:Informal language B:Colloquialisms C:Jargon D:Formal language

Formal language

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:Euphemisms C:Cliches D:Jargon

Jargon

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

Language awareness

Lena loves to travel. She recently visited a country whose culture emphasizes daily interactions with others resulting in deepened familial bonds and friendships. Which cultural characteristic describes the culture Lena visited? High uncertainty avoidance Low uncertainty avoidance Short-term orientation Long-term orientation

Long-term orientation

Sheldon theorized that people who tend to be average (e.g., fairly active, eat a normal amount, look like other people at the gym, etc.) also demonstrate personality traits in which others describe them as being kind, happy, brave, helping others, extraverted, and energetic. Which somatotype does this represent? A:Ectomorphy B:Mesomorphy C:Actinomorphic D:Ectomorphy

Mesomorphy

Which of the following is created when behavioral patterns are influenced by the beliefs, values, norms, and rules based on a specific locality or geographical region? Dominate culture Heritage culture Microculture Co-culture

Microculture

During interpersonal interactions, which type of face occurs when one is concerned for both interactants and the relationship? All of the above Mutual-face Other-face Self-face

Mutual-face

Individuals excessively preoccupied with one's self suffer from what psychological condition? A:Machiavellianism B:Narcissism C:Depression D:Loneliness

Narcissism

Which of the following defines the use of behaviors that increase sensory stimulation between individuals, creating both physical and psychological closeness? A:Nonverbal mindset B:Nonverbal mindfulness C:Nonverbal cultivation D:Nonverbal immediacy

Nonverbal immediacy

Which of the following is not a type of action model? A: Berlo's SMCR Model (Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver) B: Osgood and Schramm Model C:Early Schramm Model D:Shannon-Weaver Model

Osgood and Schramm Model

Which of the following is a characteristic of high self-esteem? A:The use of indirect communicative styles B:Other's comments are viewed as constructive and helpful C:Other's comments are viewed as criticism or hostile D:Focused attention on one's failures

Other's comments are viewed as constructive and helpful

When it comes to eating and exercise, learning to mindfully listen and trust one's body to assess the body's needs involves which competency of the Be Body Positivity Model? A:Cultivate self-love B:Declare one's authentic beauty C:Reclaim health D:Practice intuitive self-care

Practice intuitive self-care

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

Pragmatic rules

What is the study of communication pertaining to physical space called? A:Ocluesics B:Artifacts C:Chronemics D:Proxemics

Proxemics

What is the degree to which an individual views themselves as a good person, who deserves to be valued and respected called? A:Self-worth B:Self-concept C:Ideal-self D:Self-image

Self- Worth

Michael feels conspicuous or socially exposed when dealing with others in face-to-face interactions. He says that the root of these feelings stems from a prior experience in which his privacy was breached due in part to his foolish actions. What type of shyness does Michael experience? A:Short-term self-conscious shyness B:Long-term self-conscious shyness C:Long-term anxious shyness D:Short-term anxious shyness

Short-term self-conscious shyness

What is the degree to which an individual communicates using responsive or assertive communication techniques called? A:Sociocommunicative orientation B:Self-conscious orientation C:Relational disposition D:Communication apprehension

Sociocommunicative orientation

According to the transaction model of interpersonal communication, communicative exchanges occur simultaneously between communication partners through a multi-layered feedback system involving both verbal and nonverbal cues. True False

True

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 False

True

Eric kept telling the cashier "um...." while he thought about what he wanted to order next. This is an example of a dysfluency. True False

True

Eye contact is generally the first form of communication between two individuals. True False

True

Individuals with low collective self-esteem report less intimate social interactions with individuals from differing cultures. True False

True

Introversion and extraversion exist on a continuum. True False

True

Listening is the most important component of interpersonal communication. True False

True

Masculine cultures focus on items like earnings, recognition, advancement, and challenge, tendencies that are more assertive. True False

True

Nonverbal communication is a skill that requires practice. True False

True

Patriotism is a mild form of enthnocentrism. True False

True

Popular names tend to originate with high socioeconomic families before becoming popular among lower socioeconomic families. True False

True

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

True

The Osgood and Schramm Model of interpersonal communication recognizes the importance that nonverbal communication, and the lack thereof, plays in interpersonal communication. True False

True

The overall goal of mindful intercultural interactions is to be present in the moment in a nonjudgmental way. True False

True

The process of perception involves all five senses - sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. True False

True

The same scent can affect different people in different ways. True False

True

Which of the following characterizes the extent to which a culture, as a whole, is fearful of ambiguous and unknown situations? Collectivism Cultural orientation Uncertainty avoidance Power distance

Uncertainty avoidance