COMM 220 test 2

The highest level of influence, internalization, occurs when an individual accepts influence because they want to have a satisfying relationship with the influencer or influencing group.

False

When an individual accepts an influencer's influence and complies by altering their thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors, the usefulness of the changes in one's life is irrelevant.

False

While listening to his friend Fred, Nick noticed the way Fred emphasized certain words and the body language he used. In doing so, what step of the HERIER Model of Listening was Nick practicing?

Interpreting

Mark wants to exert long-term change in his employees. Which of the following kinds of power should he avoid?

Legitimate power

Senses, age, health, hunger, and biological cycles are examples of what kind of perceptual influence?

Physiological

What kind of relationship is close but free of sensual desire?

Platonic

What type of friendship requires friends to co-construct the individual and dyadic realities?

Postmodern friendships

Jessica found out that her friend Kate had violated her trust by sharing information that Jessica wanted to be kept confidential. The news left Jessica feeling sick to her stomach. She decided to talk to Kate to share how she felt and find out what happened before deciding her next move. Which communication need was Jessica satisfying?

Practical needs Physical needs Social needs ALL THE ABOVE!!!

Jay decided to join an online dating site to find companionship and increased stability in his life. What kind of love style describes Jay's situation?

Pragma

Jayce is an amazing architect. Her designs are innovative, drawing the attention and praise of many well-known professionals in the field. Claudia accepted an internship with Jayce. She hopes that working with Jayce will open many doors for her as she begins her career, especially when Jayce helps her network at next spring's conference. What kind of power does Jayce hold?

Referent power

What is the last stage of the HERIER Model of Listening?

Responding

Dannie needed to find out when the next class assignment was due. Despite her attempts, the only classmate she was able to reach was Jennifer. Even though Dannie and Jennifer recently got into a disagreement, Dannie kept the interaction positive and was able to obtain the needed information. What ability did Dannie demonstrate?

Social communication competence

What kind of love style develops slowly out of friendship, where stability and psychological closeness are valued along with commitment?

Storge

Although they look more distant, male-male friendships are as intimate as female-female relationships.

True

Being mindful and present helps ensure that one is not reacting to the conflict in a way that amplifies or diminishes the conflict.

True

Consequences of self-disclosure can strengthen how you feel or create distance between you and someone else.

True

Differentiating is the stage where both people are trying to figure out their identities.

True

Many people do not use just one listening style, rather, they use a combination of different listening styles.

True

Most interpersonal relationships outside of the family stem from role delimited interactions.

True

No one has the power to "make" someone feel a certain way because individuals do not inhabit the feelings that others project on them.

True

One's perceptions influence how one decides to listen.

True

Relationship changes are usually dependent upon communication.

True

Romantic relationships involve emotional dependency on both the relationship and the relationship partner.

True

Vulnerability is a byproduct of individuals opening themselves up to other people, expressing deeper parts of themselves.

True

Which of the following is not a strategy couples use to manage dialectical tensions?

Affirmation

Which type of friendships is activity-centered?

Agentic friendships

Gary loves watching late-night comedy as a way to relax, unwind, and have a good laugh. What aspect of listening is Gary demonstrating?

Appreciative listening

What is a verbal exchange between two or more people who have different opinions on a given subject called?

Argument

Which of the following is a characteristic of friendly relations?

Consists of generally positive interactions existing within a common role (e.g., both individuals are students in the same class)

Which type of friendships take longer to develop as individuals navigate cultural differences and build the friendship itself.

Cross-group friendships

What are the every day pushes and pulls found in all relationships called?

Dialectics

What is it called when people inflate their expertise on a subject, when in reality, they have nothing to support that perception?

Dunning-Kruger effect

Historically, which type of power was a strong form of power, but has diminished in recent years?

Expert power

After a friendship ends, no part of the friendship remains.

False

Collaborators utilize a conflict management style in which they attempt to either prevent conflict from occurring or leave a conflict when it arises.

False

Dating scripts are the patterns of dating responses and behaviors individuals use in different social interactions to take control of the situation.

False

Integrating occurs when the couple makes a public announcement that the relationship exists.

False

Internet-dependent friendships exhibit greater friendship closeness than internet-independent friendships.

False

Listeners who choose to remain neutral remain silent, sending no message to the speaker.

False

Responding is one of the most difficult steps in the process of mindful listening and communication.

False