Interpersonal Communication C180 (Questions)

According to the linear model of communication, at any given point in time a person is sending a message and receiving a message. True or False?

False

High-context cultures rely less on nonverbal cues than do low-context cultures. True or False?

False

In reflected appraisal, messages received from significant others have little impact on how you see yourself. True or False?

False

Low-context cultures differ from high-context cultures in that low context cultures value face-saving and social harmony. True or False?

False

Selection is a term used by communication theorists to describe the determination of causes and effects in a series of interactions. True or False?

False

Self-esteem is a largely changeable set of perceptions you hold of yourself. True or False?

False

Cognitive complexity is identified as a component of communication competence. True or False?

True

When using mediated channels, research indicates a stronger tendency for individuals to demonstrate disinhibition, transmitting message without considering their consequences. True or False?

True

When you perceive your brother as lazy because he never shows up on time, this is known as attribution. True or False?

True

Which of the following is not a characteristic of self-concept? a. connotative b. multidimensional c. subjective d. flexible e. resists change

a) connotative

The term used to describe the verbal and nonverbal ways we act to maintain our own and others' presenting images is: a. facework b. multiple identity construction c. self presentation d. identity performance e. self-esteem maintenance

a) facework

Students in ____________ cultures do not feel comfortable speaking out in class. a. high power distance b. high-context c. achieving d. nurturing e. none of the above

a) high power distance

A friend of yours just ran into you at the grocery store and seemed like they really didn't want to talk to you. Your analysis of the situation is known as: a. interpretation b. empathy c. perceptual schemata d. punctuation e. attention

a) interpretation

You are at a party and numerous people are talking. You are able to focus on the person you are in direct conversation with, and filter out the other conversations. This is an example of: a. selection b. organization c. interpretation d. negotiation e. none of the above

a) selection

Individualistic cultures differ from collectivistic cultures because they: a. value helping themselves b. value caring for extended family c. value duty and tradition d. all of the above e. none of the above

a) value helping themselves

People in ____________ cultures place a high value on material success. a. high power distance b. achievement c. strong uncertainty avoidance d. nurturing e. none of the above

b) achievement

Commenting on a blog or Facebook update occurs as ______________ communication. a. synchronous b. asynchronous c. mediated d. technological e. all of the above

b) asynchronous

If you and your friend need to negotiate what "frequently" means when it comes to how often you clean your apartment, this represents that: a) sending and receiving are usually simultaneous b) meanings exist in and among people c) environment and noise affect communication d) channels make a difference e) none of the above

b) meanings exist in and among people

Maya thinks her roommate Natalie's cooking stinks up their house. Natalie likes to use a lot of garlic because that's how her mother cooked. Maya and Natalie are experiencing a clash of a. role constructs b. narratives c. punctuation d. all of the above e. none of the above

b) narratives

In your private moments of self-reflection, when you have thoughts you wouldn't ordinarily share with others, you experience your: a. intuitive self b. perceived self c. public self d. presenting self e. both c and d

b) perceived self

An important element of ____________ is stereotyping. a. high-context culture b. prejudice c. intercultural incompetence d. power distance e. uncertainty avoidance

b) prejudice

Being unable to concentrate on what your mother is saying because you are upset about something that happened with a friend is an example of: a. external noise b. psychological noise c. physiological noise d. static e. none of the above

b) psychological noise

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the self-concept? a. the self-concept is subjective b. the self-concept is objective c. a healthy self-concept is flexible d. the self-concept resists change e. none of the above

b) the self-concept is objective

We receive and respond to messages from another person at the same time that she or he is receiving and responding to us is an example of the _____________ model. a) transactional b) interactive c) linear c) cognitive e) none of the above

b) transactional

Which of the following is not a type of perceptual schema that allows us to organize the raw data we have selected? a. physical constructs b. role constructs c. cognitive constructs d. psychological constructs e. role constructs

c) cognitive constructs

What we think about ourselves and others is NOT impacted by: a. self-concept b. occupational roles c. collaboration d. mood e. the senses

c) collaboration

The idea that we might feel badly when our mother criticizes us, but less upset when a friend makes the same observation reveals that: a. Communication is transactional. b. Communication can be intentional or unintentional. c. Communication has a content and relational dimension. d. Communication is irreversible. e. none of the above

c) communication has a content and relational dimension

When members of a culture perceive that their culture is superior to others, this is known as: a. tolerance for ambiguity b. intercultural competence c. ethnocentrism d. a and b e. all of the above

c) ethnocentrism

A husband and wife from cultural backgrounds who develop a mutual understanding reflect which dimensions of communication? a. high intercultural/low interpersonal b. low intercultural/high interpersonal c. high intercultural/high interpersonal d. low intercultural/low interpersonal e. medium intercultural/medium interpersonal

c) high intercultural/high interpersonal

Exaggerated beliefs not necessarily based on accurate or significant a. empathy b. perspective taking c. stereotyping d. salience e. punctuation

c) stereotyping

Seeing yourself as being "a strong swimmer, but as someone who struggles with academics" demonstrates how: a. cognitive conservatism works b. the self-concept does not resist change c. the self-concept is flexible d. the self-concept is objective e. all of the above

c) the self-concept is flexible

The dynamic process that involves participants decoding and encoding messages is called: a. environment b. noise c. transactional d. context e. none of the above

c) transactional

Compared to low self-monitors, people who are high self-monitors: a. have a more simple, focused idea of who they are b. can easily identify their true feelings c. are typified by the phrase "What you see is what you get" d. have a narrow repertoire of behaviors e. none of the above

d) have a narrow repertoire of behaviors

Which of the following does not influence interpretation? a. relational satisfaction b. expectations c. personal experience d. narratives e. personality

d) narratives

Interpersonal communication can be distinguished from impersonal communication based on qualities of: a. uniqueness b. interdependence c. personality d. all of the above e. a and b only

e) a and b only

NASCAR enthusiasts fit the definition of a co-culture because they: a. have a well defined identity b. achieve a sense of belonging c. use distinctive language d. use distinctive nonverbal markers e. all of the above

e) all of the above

Your aunt tells you that she believes you will be extremely successful. In order for you to see yourself that way, this reflected appraisal must: a. come from a competent source b. be perceived as highly personal c. be reasonable in light of what we believe about ourselves d. be consistent and repeated e. all of the above

e) all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of self-disclosure? a. catharsis b. self-clarification c. self-validation d. relationship enhancement e. All of the above are benefits of self-disclosure.

e) all of the above are benefits of self-disclosure

Which of the following is not a co-culture the text identifies as shaping our cultural identity and the way we perceive and communicate with others? a. ethnicity and race b. gender identity/sexual orientation c. age/generation d. socioeconomic status e. all of the above are co-cultures identified by the text

e) all of the above are co-cultures identified by the text

You thought that a movie you recently saw was fabulous. You try to convince your friend to see it with you a second time. Trying to get your friend to share your perception is called: a. selection b. organization c. interpretation d. punctuation e. negotiation

e) negotiation