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