Interpersonal Communication Chapter 4

Which of the following is true about how names define and differentiate us? Names have nothing to do with a person's characteristics such as age and sex. We gain information about others through their names. We represent ourselves to others through our names. A name is an important component of your sense of self.

-We gain information about others through their names. -We represent ourselves to others through our names. -A name is an important component of your sense of self.

The emotional tone of a relationship is called its

1: communication2: climate

The term describes an emotional experience that includes feelings of love and appreciation that one person has for another, whereas the term describes a characteristic of close, supportive relationships.

Affection and Intamacy

Which of the following describes language that harms a person's reputation or gives that person a negative image?

Defamation

What effect does translating positive feelings into words have on stress?

It results in stress reduction.

The process of convincing others to think or act in a particular way is known as

Persuasion

Which of the following are true about language? Multiple select question. Use of language varies by culture. The values of a society are reflected in its use of language. Language is uninfluenced by context. Language is bound by culture.

Use of language varies by culture. The values of a society are reflected in its use of language. Language is bound by culture.

Which of the following is true about how names define and differentiate us?

We gain information about others through their names. We represent ourselves to others through our names. A name is an important component of your sense of self.

What are some characteristics that might be suggested by a person's first name?

age group ethnicity sex

Language is bound by which of the following?

context culture

Which of the following describes the extent to which others perceive us to be competent and trustworthy?

credibility

Which of the following describes the process of convincing people that they should think or act in a certain way?

persuasion

Which of the following describes the use of informal and often unconventional words that are understood only by others in a particular group?

slang

hich of the following describes the most important aspect of humor?

violation of expectation

Communication scholars have shown that ____ can help reduce cortisol levels, resulting in stress reduction

writing about positive feelings for a loved one