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Phrases that both emphasize inclusion and enhance feelings of connection and similarity are known as _______.
"we" language
Which statement about faces and masks is true ?
A mask covers the private aspects of yourself
Which of the following impressions forms, slot over time ?
Algebraic impressions
When evaluating information posted online, which of the following is part of the contents warranting value ?
All of the above are correct
According to researcher Dominic infante, how can you competently communicate with verbally aggressive people ?
All of the answers are correct
If your sister is giving you detailed directions to her new apartment during a phone call you are listening listening to
Comprehend
According to table 5.3, type of deception, which of the following refers to revealing part of the truth while leaving out important information?
Concealment
Which of the following is not a way to achieve intercultural competence ?
Employing benevolent prejudice
During which stage of the listening process do you compare new information to existing knowledge ?
Evaluating
Which phenomenon occurs when people say negative things online that they would never say in person ?
Flaming
The process by which children and teens learn about cultural expectations for their gender is know as gender
Fluidity
Which of the following is the cause of empathy deficits online ?
Lack of nonverbal feedback
Which of the following is not one of the chapter's suggestions for competently using mediated communication?
Limit mediated communication to a few messages per day
I'm this type of culture, people tend not to presume that others share their beliefs, attitudes, values; thus they strive to be informative, clear, and direct in their communication.
Low-context culture
Which of the following type of listeners view listening as an opportunity to establish between themselves and others ?
People-oriented
According to co-cultural communication theory, the dominant culture within any society is determined by the people with the most
Power
What is the term for a persons anatomical, biological directions, including external genitalia, internal reproductive organs, hormones, and chromosomes
Sex
Which of the following is not of the four characteristics of understandable language, according to the cooperative principle ?
Symbolic
According to self-discrepancy theory, you are more likely to expiren e high self esteem if
Your self-concept matches your ideal and ought selves
In terms of nonverbal communication, you can express your identity, affluence, and influence through your use of
artifacts
Gestures that substitute for verbal statements-for example, giving a thumbs-up to communicate "good job!"-are known as _____.
emblems
Which of the following is not one of the five features that define communication ?
ethics
If you convince your sister to lend you her car by describing your clean driving record and devotion to speed limits, you are accomplishing what type of goal?
self-presentation
If you want to have an important conversation with a family member, you should first try to engage in a real time conversation or
synchronous communication
The overwhelming tendency of people to attribute others' behaviors to internal rather than external forces is known as
fundamental attribution error
During which of the following activities are you most likely to mishear messages ?
multitasking
People from which type of culture prefer frequent touching, shared gaze and close physical proximity ?
High contact cultures
According to this communication model, there aren't any senders or receivers; instead, participants constantly exchange verbal and nonverbal messages and feedback to collaboratively create meaning.
Transactional model
Though possibly caused by stress, people who use _____ may think less favorably about themselves and experience lower marital satisfaction.
aggressive listening
Repeatable goal-directed behaviors and behavioral patterns that you routinely practice and that reflect knowledge of competent communication are known as _____.
communication skills
Which of the following is not one of the five steps of perception checking ?
compare your impressions with a neutral source
You and your sister using the phrase blue moon to signal to each other when your mom is in a bad mood is an example of
connotative meanings
Which feature of competent communication requires you to treat others with respect and communicate with them honestly, kindly, and positively ?
ethics
Which of the following is not a way to show dominance through nonverbal communication ?
looking down
One way to improve your nonverbal competence is to evaluate the accuracy of your attributions through
perception checking