Final Exam COMM 105A - Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of speeches is planned in advance but presented in a direct, spontaneous manner?

extemperaneous

Which of the following is suggested as a way to avoid categorizing people

Admit that stereotypes are based on small nuggets of truth.

Which of the following is true about how women and men use language?

Both men and women talk frequently about work, movies, and television.

Which of the following is an example of plagiarism in public speaking?

Cutting and pasting text into the final draft of a speech

power distance

Degree to which societies accept the idea that inequalities in the power and well-being of their citizens are due to differences in individuals' physical and intellectual capabilities and heritage

Which of the following best explains why opposites attract?

Each partner's characteristics satisfy the other's needs.

Which of the following is a benefit of maintaining friendships?

Friends help keep you healthy and boost your self-esteem.

Which of the following is true about gendered communication in the area of romance?

Gender roles become more moderate as partners get to know each other better.

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of effective self-disclosure?

In most cases it is not a good idea to disclose your deepest secrets to new contacts.

What is one drawback of relational listening?

It can negatively impact the listener's self-concept and self-esteem.

The model of self-disclosure that represents everything there is to know about you in one frame is

Johari window

Which of the following assertions about gender and communication is false?

Men and women often communicate for different reasons.

How do online support groups differ from face-to-face supportive encounters?

Online support groups allow anonymous self-disclosure.

Which statement best characterizes appearance as a factor of attraction?

Physical factors become less important as a relationship progresses.

Which is the most true of love languages?

The best way to express a love language to a partner is in the love language he or she prefers.

low power distance

The cultural belief that inequalities in power, status, and rank should be underplayed and muted

Which best describes similarity as an influential factor of attraction?

We like people whose temperaments, values, and life goals seem similar to our own.

You tell a vulgar joke to your co-worker. She becomes offended and files a complaint with her supervisor. Where did you go wrong?

You mistook your co-worker's presenting self for her perceived self.

low-context culture

a culture that uses language primarily to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as directly as possible

The best way to provide social support is to utilize ______

a variety of supportive responses that meet the needs of the personal and situation

Jeff gives a speech about the Council on Aging of Northwest Florida. While making his main point, he says, "The numbers you just saw came from actual statistical data provided by the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs." His statement could best be classified as

a vocal citation

Which of the following professions would most frequently use memorization as a delivery style?

actor

A(n) __________ is an extended comparison that can be used as supporting material in a speech.

analogy

If you said in your speech that the rush of refugees from a war-torn country was "like a tidal wave," you would be using a

analogy

Accepted by three universities, Shaniqua is now having difficulty deciding which to attend. She decides to ask her friend Maria for her help. Maria listens intently and provides an interpretation of the problem, which helps Shaniqua solve her dilemma. What type of supportive response did Maria utilize?

analyzing

When asking questions as a way to support another, it's important to

ask questions to encourage the person to keep talking.

Which leadership style relies on legitimate, coercive, and reward power to influence others?

authoritarian

Due to their ____________, during disagreements males tend to experience greater physical arousal than women in the form of increased heart rate and blood pressure.

biology

Cultures that place great value on family, duty, order, and hierarchy are considered _________

collectivist

intrapersonal communication

communication with oneself

If you are part of a high power distance culture, there is a good chance that you could also be a part of a(n) __________.

culturist culture

What word describes a version of the same language that contains substantially different words and meanings?

dialect

Communicators seek important but inherently incompatible goals throughout virtually all of their relationships. The conflicts that arise when two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously are called ____________ tensions

dialectic

"Deserter," "Dominator," "Recognition Seeker," and "Aggressor" are all examples

dysfunctional roles

Research indicates that the notion that men and women communicate in dramatically different ways is _________

exaggerated

Roles which are explicitly assigned by an organization or group such as "coach," "treasurer," or "customer service representative" are

formal roles

The idea that gender is a multidimensional collection of qualities rather than a set of "masculine" or "feminine" behaviors is embodied in which of the following ideas?

gender matrix

Silence is most valued in __________.

high context cultures

The cultural belief that inequalities in power, status, and rank are natural and that these differences should be acknowledged and accentuated

high power distance

a culture that relies heavily on subtle, often nonverbal cues to maintain social harmony

high-context culture

The opposite of interpersonal communication is ________________ communication.

impersonal

Which idea is defined by our unconsciously held associations about a social group which can affect how we judge others?

implicit bias

Your teacher unexpectedly asks you to get up and tell the class about your trip to Europe. What type of speech would you be giving?

impromptu

A member of this culture may risk embarrassing his partner in a business negotiation if it means they're going to get the deal.

individualistic

Roles which are not formally assigned to group members and are rarely even acknowledged by the group are called

informal roles

Asif is flirting, hinting around, and asking hypothetical questions to test his partner's receptiveness. In which of Knapp's developmental stages is he in this relationship?

integrating

Two-way interactions between people who are part of a close and irreplaceable relationship in which they treat each other as unique individuals is

interpersonal communication

Which model of romantic relationships describes five stages of intimacy?

knapps developmental model

The style in which the leader gives up the power to dictate, transforming the group into a leaderless collection of equals, is called ______

laissez-faire leadership

Ben, the local police chief, was asked by the mayor's office to read a statement concerning the recent crime activity in the city. Ben would be giving a(n) _______

manuscript

Which type of delivery may be necessary when speaking "for the record"?

manuscript

What has the most influence on stereotypes when it comes to gender and nonverbal communication?

media portrayals

Which of the following involves the use of silence and statements of encouragement to elicit a response from another person?

prompting

Which of the following is NOT an influence on perception discussed in the text?

relational roles

Interpersonal relationships are special because of their__________.

scarcity

___________ is the process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and that would not normally be known by others.

self-disclosure

People who tend to do less work in a group than they would as individuals are

social loafers

Which types of norms govern how members get the job done?

social loafers

Which type of norm governs how members of the group should interact with each other?

social norms

A(n) __________ arranges or organizes numbers to show how a fact or principle is true for a large percentage of cases

statistic

Which kind of supporting material almost always requires citing a source?

statistics

Which types of norms govern how members get the job done?

task norms

If you were a transformational leader, your first priority would be ___

team harmony

If you were a transformational leader, your first priority would be ____

team harmony

Patrice is giving a speech in front of her class. She keeps shifting nervously back and forth. Patrice is not aware that she is shifting, but her classmates are. According to the Johari Window, under which window or area would this fall?

the blind era

interpersonal communication

the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people

Randy knows that he has a strong fear of snakes. He does not disclose this information to his friends. This information falls into the _____ quadrant of his Johari window

the hidden era

Jennifer hasn't been feeling well. She goes to the doctor, but the doctor can't determine what's wrong with her and decides to run some tests. Before the test results are back, Jennifer's diagnosis falls under what quadrant of her Johari window?

the unknown era

"Great leaders are born, not made." This statement expresses which theory of leadership?

trait

Before offering advice, you need to make sure that _______

you can deliver advice in a face-saving manner