Interpersonal Communication Unit 1

Individuals excessively preoccupied

Narcissism

When it comes to eating and exercise, leading to mindfully listen

Practice intuitive self-care

What is the study of communication pertaining to physical space called

Proxemics

Catherine

Psychological noise

Sam and Peter sit next to each other in class. They had never seen each other before the first day of class and had no idea what to expect sitting next to each other. Over the course of the semester, they talked more and more, learning about each other - their attitudes about class, how they behaved, and their likes and dislikes. By the end of the semester, they were not only comfortable sitting next to each other but had become friends. Which of the following theories best describes what occurred between Sam and Peter?

Uncertainty reduction theory

Which of the following is not a component of the mindful practice model

description

An individuals ability to be mindful and sensitive to all functions and forms of language is called what?

language awareness

Ron had a horrible day at work after learning that his sales figures were the lowest of everyone in the office. Ron's self-esteem was influenced by which kind of evaluation?

objective evaluation

Joel was cleaning the kitchen when he noticed a small, black, oval in the corner a few feet away. Which type of schema did he use to define the incoming stimuli?

physical construct

Which rules govern how individuals use language to interact with other people?

pragmatic rules

Which need on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs occurs when the three selves work together to create an individual's self-concept?

self-actualization

What is an individuals ability to perceive, understand

Emotional intelligence

What is the ability to identify one's emotions and emotions

Emotional intelligence

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, safety is the most fundamental human need

False

According to Van Edward's research study, "What do you do?" "How are you?" "Where are you from?" Are the best conversation starters.

False

Based on the transactional model

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.

False

Colloquial

False

For mediated communication to transpire, the communication partners must use a form of technology or medium that runs electronically, requiring a power outlet or batteries.

False

Individuals highly sensitive to rejection

False

Individuals raised in high communication-oriented families are more likely to have worse relationships than individuals raised in low communication-oriented families.

False

Interpersonal communication skills are innate

False

Intrapersonal communication exists within

False

Introversion and extraversion

False

Metamessages are verbal conversations people have with others to evaluate the effectiveness of the communication style being used within the interpersonal relationship.

False

Nonverbal communication plays a secondary role in creating meaning

False

One of the easiest aspects of mindfulness

False

Rachel is a preschool teacher. In the corner of her classroom is a playhouse filled with all sorts of fun toys, props, and creative outfits. Rachel regularly overhears children saying things like, "I'm putting frogs and purple bubbles in my potion," "we don't need a car, we can fly," and "don't touch that, it will turn you into a crocodile." This is an example of the interactional functions of language.

False

Relationships begin with verbal communication exchanges

False

Self-compassion involves mindfulness

False

Society developed

False

Temperament is a product of social environment

False

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

False

The circumstance environment bearing

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.

False

Unlike verbal communication, nonverbal communication is

False

Van Edwards discusses a study that collected sweat from a group

False

Vanessa Van Edward's says that the most popular Ted talkers are able to communicate

False

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

False

external locus of control

False

When David gives careful and thoughtful attention to his friend as she talks about a problem she is having

Mindful listening

Vanessa Van Edward's research found that the least popular Ted talkers

True

While shopping at the mall Christina

True

nonverbal communication is the primary way people communicate with each other

True

Which type of interpersonal communication model views communication as a one-directional transmission of information

Action model

Which of the following is not a type of communication disposition

Affective/appetitive orientation

In which of the following do words help humans create reality

All answers are correct

Which of the following helps individuals build and maintain relationships

All are correct

Nina struggles with emotional and social loneliness. What outcomes is she more likely to report as a result?

All three are true

What role does touch play in interpersonal relationships

All three responses are true

Which attachment style do individuals exhibit when they view themselves as worthy of love

Dismissing attachment

At lunch, Patrick's girlfriend was busy telling him all about her new job. From time to time, he replied, "uh-huh,"

Ambiguous feedback

Last summer Erin got a small tattoo of a butterfly on her forearm. When she is at work at the local hospital, she doesn't want to give patients the wrong idea. So she makes sure her coat sleeve covers up the tattoo. What kind of nonverbal communication is Erin concerned about?

Artifacts

What is the first stage of perception

Attending

Which of the following occurs when an individual evaluates another's behavior

Attribution error

The volunteer coordinator met with her staff,

Biased language

What is the pathway or medium in which communication messages are sent

Chanel

Aaron Can't believe how many things he needs to get done at work before the end of the day.

Chronemics

Which of the following is not a primary reason to study communication

Communication is an innate skill.

Which of the following statements accurately characterizes communication competence

Competence balances social appropriateness and personal effectiveness

As Roger listened to the waiter repeat his order, he nodded his head in agreement

Complementing

What is it called when a words definition is subjective

Connotative meaning

Which theory suggests that language impacts

Sapir-worf hypothesis

What is it called when an individual adapts

Converge affiliation

The shared, universal meaning of a word that is understood broadly within society

Decorative definitions

Deshawn

Describing

Which of the following is not an outcome associated with

Difficulty empathizing with others

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?

Formal language

Which of the following statements about the relationship between names

Gender neutral names are free of cultural

Which function of language is used to explore and investigate

Heuristic functions

Which of the following outcomes is not associated with the use of nonverbal immediacy

Hospital performance reviews

Darolyn works at a local coffee shop two days per week. She is in charge of taking people's orders and writing their names on the paper cups. This may not seem like a very demanding or important job, but it is one that Darolyn takes very seriously. It is important to her that she not only matches the customer's name with the right drink, but that she spells their name accurately verifying each spelling with the customer before checking them out. Last week, Darolyn took Ursula's order, replying "that's such a cool name." Darolyn's attention to detail and positive comment left Ursula smiling as so many people misspell her unusual name. What communication need was Darolyn primarily addressing when she commented about Ursula's unusual name?

Identity

Nonverbal messages in which two communication partners share information through facial expressions, eye gaze

Interpersonal communication

In an attempt to understand Julia

Interpreting

People are usually able to hear happiness

True

Popular names tend to originate with high

True

Which of the following is not a characteristic of symbolic communication

It is an innate skill that humans are born with

Liz's doctor called

Jargon

Which of the following is a required behavior

Listening to

Which personality trait is characterized

Machiavellianism

Janice and John, who both grew up in large families and attended the same college, have been happily dating for the past three years. Their story illustrates what hypothesis? A. Rejection sensitivity hypothesis B. Muted group hypothesis C. Matching hypothesis D. Maternal deprivation hypothesis

Matching hypothesis

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?

Mesomorphy

Choose the best response to finish this sentence

Micro expressions

Actively attending to one's surroundings - physically, cognitively, and emotionally is known as which of the following?

Mindful awareness

Prior research has established a connection

True

Which of the following defines the use of behaviors that increase sensory

Nonverbal immediacy

Understanding the role nonverbal communication plays in

Nonverbal mindset

What are the three ways Vanessa

Nonverbally, Verbally and emotionally

Which of the following is not a type of action model

Osgood and Schramm Model

Which of the following is a characteristic of high self-esteem

Other's comments are viewed as constructive and helpful

Doug's

Practical

Recently, a politician held a town hall meeting to hear the community's view on a variety of public issues. Citizens wishing to address the politician and the audience were asked to sign-up in advance for a three- minute time slot at one of the three microphones set up around the large auditorium. What type of communication is this an example of?

Public communication

Julis company

Regulating

Brian

Regulatory functions

Which of the following is a step in the cycle of rejection sensitivity

Repressed hostility for fear of losing affection

Which of the following occurs when a congruent self-concept is present

Self-image, self-worth, and the ideal-self overlap reflecting compatibility

What is the degree to which an individual

Self-worth

During a recent job interview

Sexist

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?

Short term self conscious shyness

Skylar is the site manager for a local construction company. Her job requires her to coordinate the various workers accessing the worksite to keep the project moving forward - framers, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, masons, etc. Each Monday, about eight people from various trades meet with Skylar. Together they compare schedules to guarantee that each crew has the time and space needed to work at the site that week. What type of communication is Skylar and her coworkers using?

Small group communication

According to Hall's Four Spaces, which of the following is used by acquaintances during interpersonal interactions?

Social Distance

What is the degree to which an individual communicates using responsive

Sociocommunicative orientation

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

True

The Osgood and Schramm model of interpersonal communication recognizes

True

The facial feedback hypothesis

True

Just as Mark took a bite of his sandwich, his wife asked him what time they had to leave for the airport. Mark held up all five fingers on his hand, and his wife replied, "great, that gives me time to run back to that bookstore we saw on the corner." Which function of nonverbal communication did Mark demonstrate?

Substituting

Which of the following is not a characteristic of communicative competence

The ability to evaluate how much information the audience already understands about the topic being discussed

What personality model features the following personalities: surgency

The big five

A third grader was playing with action figures

The cognitive complexity of her answer

Which of the following is not true about the ideal-self

The ideal-self is the same thing as the real-self

The process of perception involves all fives senses - sight, hearing

True

The same scent can affect different people in different ways

True

The study of intrapersonal communication involves the biological and neurological

True

There is no universal definition of mindfulness

True

According to Vanessa Van Edward's, what part of the body do you usually look at first when meeting a stranger?

The stranger's hand

The word communication comes from the Latin root communico

To share

"Are you working on anything exciting these days?"

True

465 hand gestures

True

A reciprocal relationship exists between self esteem and communication, each influencing the other

True

A sender's thoughts, feelings, perceptions and past experiences all influence how they construct an encoded message

True

According to 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

An individual self concept consists of self image, self worth and the ideal self

True

An individual's concept of self is influenced by their communicative intentions with others

True

Communication apprehension is the fear

True

Dogmatism

True

Effective personal communication

True

Eric

True

Eye

True

Individuals are constantly communicating with others

True

It's apparent when someone

True

Language exists on a continuum

True

Listening is the most important component

True

Martha started a new medication and was not feeling quite right. So she called the pharmacist to express her concerns and ask a few questions about the medication's side effects. This is an example of instrumental functions of language.

True

Nonverbal communication is a skill that requires practice

True

Which of the following skills diminishes

Vocabulary development

Choose the best response to end this statement

You the person asking the question, become memorable to the person being asked the question