QUESTION QUIZLET Chp. 7,8,9

Which of the following is an example of using Machiavellian tactics?

Asking a friend to tell your roommate that you don't want to live with him next semester because he is messy.

_____ is a value orientation that expresses whether it is more important to "do" or to "be."

Preferred personality

With which of the people below are you in a close relationship?

The best friend who you text daily.

Which of these situations is an example of diaspora?

The large population of Chinese immigrants who settled in San Francisco continue to carry on the traditions and language of China.

Valarie likes her doctor because he takes the time to listen thoughtfully to everything she has to say and advises her on the best actions to take. This demonstrates how people with good listening skills are seen as _____.

Trustworthy

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In the small rural community where Ken lives, the firehouse whistle sounds at noon each day to signal to the farmers that it's time for lunch. The whistle is an example of _____.

a soundscape

Monique enjoyed Professor Kirchoff's class because her lectures were well-organized and error-free, and she always asked the students if they had any questions about the topic. Monique is a(n) _____-oriented listener.

action

Corrine reminded her 10-year-old daughter that she needed to have patience when listening to her grandfather because he is hard of hearing and doesn't always know what the other person says. Which individual influence is playing a role in this listening process?

age

Keith noticed Carla at a party and thought she was pretty. He went over to talk to her and soon found out they were both interested in distance running. They have now been dating for six weeks. Which theory best explains what drew Keith and Carla together?

attraction theory

In a relationship with an individualistic orientation, you would find _____.

autonomy and independence

After spending several months dating, Ari and Ellen no longer go on any dates or weekend excursions together. In fact, they both work late shifts so they have an excuse for why they aren't available to spend time together. According to Knapp's stage model, Ari and Ellen's relationship development is at the _____ stage.

avoiding

Health psychologist James J. Lynch conducted research that established a connection between human interaction, which includes listening, and _____.

cardiovascular health

There are hundreds of federally recognized American Indian and Alaska native tribes in the United States that embrace their own culture, language, and history and choose not to share values found in the dominant U.S. culture. These tribes are examples of _____.

cocultural groups

When Trevor goes to a live theater performance, he remembers the main themes of the show, how well the themes were developed, and how credibly the themes were performed by the actors. Trevor displays which of the listening styles?

content-oriented

Kyra is from Wisconsin and when she attended school at the University of Georgia, she was surprised that the female students often wore dresses to the football games. This is an example of _____.

culture shock

Pat made an anniversary dinner for Grayson. He accidently burned the meat and the corn-on-the-cob was raw. At the end of dinner, Grayson told him, "Dinner was wonderful." Which of the following best characterizes Grayson's behavior?

deceptive

You are concerned that the person you are dating likes to talk about a lot of topics, but doesn't share personal information or private thoughts with you. You are concerned about which dimension of social penetration theory?

depth

Steve's parents frequently advise him on what he should do to be successful in his undergraduate program. Because they have never been to college, he is dismissive of what they have to say. Which type of inauthentic communication does this example demonstrate?

disqualification

Parul and her husband fled to America after their village was taken over by a hostile government. Even though they have lived in California for three years, she has trouble embracing the American culture while trying to maintain her own heritage, and she feels sad because she can never return home. Parul can be described as a(n) _____ marginal person.

encapsulated

When Jessa read the derisive e-mail her co-worker had sent, she realized it wasn't actually for her and had to decide if she should forward it to the person it was intended for. Which aspect of listening is Jessa using?

ethics

When 16-year-old Juno tells her parents that she is pregnant, they feel disappointed but respond with support. Their disappointment is an example of what part of the four stages of listening?

evaluating

The sound waves that a person picks up when something heavy falls to the floor are part of the _____ stage of the listening process.

hearing

What is the predominant value in the United States regarding the human-nature relationship?

humans rule over nature

During her semester in Ecuador, Elizabeth realized how privileged she was to be able to study abroad and to travel to different countries in South America during her school vacation. Which aspect of Elizabeth's learning does this reflect?

increased self-awareness

Which step in Knapp's stage model occurs when both people seek to increase intimacy and connectedness?

intensifying

What are the two types of hurtful messages?

intentional and unintentional

When people perceive a threat to an existing relationship, they often feel ___

jealousy

When he broke up with his partner, Nicholas said it was for the best because now they could both devote more time to their studies. Which disengagement strategy did Nicholas use?

justification

As social media continues to be a vital part of communication, some communication experts have added the term _____, or following social media posts without responding, to their definition of listening.

lurking

Taylor doesn't know why he has to take a communication class in college—he knows how to talk to other people. Taylor appears to be lacking in the most important component of improving intercultural communication, which is _____.

motivation

After the first day of accounting class, Shondra stopped to talk with three other students and after a friendly exchange, discovered they enjoyed playing tennis as much as she did. She asked if they wanted to get together for a match later that week. Which listening style is Shondra displaying?

people-oriented

Which of these characteristics is associated with a long-term orientation?

perseverance

During her year-long study with the Denmark government, Brita discovered that leaders there emphasized equality and their interaction with subordinates was less formal than in the United States. Which cultural value did she experience?

power distance

Rather than listen to the lecture, Juliette was busy thinking about what question she could ask so she could earn participation points for the class. Which ineffective listening behavior is Juliette demonstrating?

rehearsing

In the listening process, when you _____ you show others how you regard their message.

respond

A cultural group that focuses on a strong work ethic and minimizes the importance of personal relationships and enjoying life is considered high in _____.

restraint

Which of these words best describes homogeneity in a relationship?

similarity

Bryan listens carefully when the endodontist explains how to care for his mouth after his wisdom teeth are removed. Which societal force is affecting Bryan's communication behavior?

social hierarchy

Lai's mother is from Thailand and her father is from Korea. Lai is a border dweller through _____.

socialization

When you use openness to end a relationship, you ____

straightforwardly explain why the relationship is ending

Carmen and Raoul have been in a relationship for two years. Raoul thought everything was fine, but one day, Carmen told him it was over—without giving him any prior warning. This relationship ending is an example of _____.

sudden death

Mindful listening involves three elements: (1) the desire to get the whole message, (2) the willingness to place your agenda lower in priority than the speaker's, and (3) _____.

the ability to eliminate noise barriers

Stacey says, "He's so attractive. I bet his romantic partner is very good looking too." This assumption reflects the ideas of _____.

the matching hypothesis

Doug spends three weeks each year in Haiti as a missionary for his church. He is an example of a border dweller through _____.

travel

The professor cautioned the study-abroad students against dehumanizing the people and things they would see when they visited Nairobi—while they seemed "exotic," they were humans just like the students. Communication scholar Bradford Hall termed this tendency the "_____."

zoo approach