Chapter 3 Quiz
Which of the following terms best describes the process of continually updating our impressions of other people based on the new things we learn about them?
Algebraic impressions.
Ginger is interested in becoming better friends with Pauline, but she doesn't know her that well even though they're friends on Facebook. Which of the following is the best example of an active strategy ginger could use to reduce her uncertainty about Pauline?
Asking a mutual friend questions about Pauline.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 steps of perception-checking?
Checking stereotypes.
Which of the following is NOT one of the five primary personality traits?
Dogmatism.
Showing up late for class and blaming it on traffic is an example of which of the following?
External attribution.
What is the process that amplifies presumed innate differences between men and women to the point where they perceive and produce communication in vastly different ways?
Gender socialization.
Home dislikes her new coworker because he does not make eye contact, mumbles, and seems insincere. What impression process is Homa using?
Gestalt.
Despite his best efforts, Jared cannot seem to focus on his work; he is easily distracted by constant phone calls and text messages. Jared's personality would best be described as which of the following?
High extraversion, low conscientiousness.
Which of the following is considered one of the most important perceptual distinctions we make when forming impressions of other people?
Identifying them as an ingrouper or outgrouper.
Todd just met his new roommate, Jon. Todd assumed from Jon's shyness that he must not like people and have low self-esteem. Todd's beliefs about Jon are best explained by which of the following?
Implicit personality theory.
Frances and Jose are having a disagreement over who started giving whom the silent treatment first. This is an example of which aspect of organizing information?
Punctuation.
After his fight with Keesha, Jan analyzed what happened to see if he could determine ways in which his own behavior and emotions had caused the conflict. This process could be best described as which of the following?
Responsible perception-checking.
Notebook paper, pencils, pens, a backpack, and a lunch box suggest the concept of school. This is an example of which of the following?
Schemata.
The fundamental attribution error is best described by which of the following?
The tendency to attribute others' behavior to internal causes rather than to external ones.
Margret asked all her friends which history class to take to get an interesting teacher who can help her understand difficult subject matter. Margret's information-seeking behavior is best explained by which of the following?
Uncertainty reduction theory.
