Quiz 3

b

"Guess I'll just use low-key, friendly persuasion again," said Enrique about resolving a dispute over copier usage. Enrique's attitude is typical of which communication style? a. Emotive. b. Supportive. c. Director. d. Reflective.

d

A manager who scores high on the dominance continuum: a. Will be less successful than a manager who scores low on the dominance continuum. b. Also will score high on the sociability continuum. c. Is more likely to be a female than a male. d. Must be careful not to be seen as overbearing and inflexible.

b

According to Jung, which of the following is not a behavior style? a. Sensor b. Prognosticator c. Feeler d. Thinker

c

According to famous psychologist Carl Jung, a person's communication style: a. Will fit one category much more closely than it fits the other nine categories. b. Precludes adaptation to communicate more effectively with others whose styles differ. c. Remains quite stable throughout life. d. Varies considerably through various life stages.

c

Gina has just been appointed vice president for academics at the college from which she graduated. Her predecessor's aloof demeanor and slow decision making caused problems with a majority of the faculty. Gina's communication style is reflective. What should Gina do to minimize problems in her new position? a. Study her predecessor's decisions for several months while she develops her own decision-making style. b. Be as outgoing and dominant as possible with everyone on the faculty. c. Recognize situations in which she must flex to a different style, something her predecessor --- also a reflective --- failed to do. d. Adopt a sociable but non-dominant style.

d

The text gives which of the following caveat with regards to communication styles? a. Do not label anyone's communication style. b. Do not abuse your communication style c. Do not over stimulate your communication style. d. Do not let the label you place on yourself become the excuse for inflexible behavior.

b

When a person intentionally matches the body language of the individual they are meeting with she is practicing: a. Matching b. Mirroring c. Miming d. Mimicking

b

Which of the following is not characteristic of a supportive style of communication? a. Listens attentively b. Prefers orderliness c. Avoids the use of power d. Makes decisions in a thoughtful, deliberate manner.

b

Which of the following statements best describes communication style versatility? a. You can't judge a book by its cover. b. I cannot control you, but I can control myself. c. The early bird gets the worm. d. Half a loaf is better than none.

d

_____ can be defined as the tendency to seek and enjoy personal relationships. a. Relationship seeking b. Emotional stability c. Domineering d. Sociability