Lamberton 7e Ch 3 Quiz

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Which level of self-disclosure identified by John Powell represents real communication?

gut-level communication

Which of the following helps in clearing up assumptions and hunches about others?

high self-awareness

According to John Powell, "reporting the facts about others" is the level of self-disclosure that approaches honest expression because you reveal your conscious thoughts, opinions, and theories.

False

The blind pane of the Johari Window can increase in size if individuals are encouraged to look into their blind areas to a greater extent.

False

The blind pane of the Johari Window contains information about yourself that nobody—yourself, your friends, or your family—can see.

False

The hidden pane of the Johari Window contains information that you know about yourself and have no reason to hide from most people.

False

How does the open pane in the Johari Window increase in size?

The pane size increases with your desire to be known and understood.

In most cases, people withhold information in order to avoid feelings of inadequacy or to feel safe from people who might challenge them.

True

In the context of self-disclosure, it is best to avoid topics such as religion, politics, or non-work-related topics in the workplace.

True

People develop traits such as secrecy, dishonesty, or other defenses to prevent others from determining their true thoughts and motives.

True

The Johari Window deals with two factors: people's understanding of themselves and the way they interact with others based on that level of understanding.

True

The blind pane of the Johari Window can hide good qualities in people as well as bad traits.

True

The open pane of the Johari Window contains information that you know about yourself and have no reason to hide from most people.

True

Which of the following is a step to arrive at an authentic, effective style of self-disclosure?

avoiding very personal disclosures

How can you decrease the size of your hidden pane?

by increasing your trust in someone

What information does the unknown pane of the Johari Window contain?

information that is not apparent to anyone, including yourself

The upper-left pane of the Johari Window is the

open pane.

Denzel and Andy are brothers. After their mother's funeral, they discuss their childhood memories and the time spent with family with each other. They talk about their fears, weaknesses, and strengths in order to understand each other's flaws and fix them. In doing so, they feel a strong sense of respect and empathy for each other. Which of the following levels of self-disclosure does this scenario represent?

peak communication

Which of the following panes of the Johari Window emphasizes the importance of listening to feedback for self-development?

the blind pane

Which of the following is a pane in the Johari Window?

the unknown pane


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