Question 1

The linear causality model sees interpersonal communication as having direct cause and effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When a male graduate student from India was walking down the street with his American friend he reached out to hold his hand.The American asked him what he was doing and he responded that in India males often hold hands to demonstrate friendship.This illustrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal communication is more important than nonverbal communication in interpreting meaning. 
B)  The abrazo is common in India. 
C)  Nonverbal communication of a homosexual relationship in public is more acceptable in India than in the United States. 
D)  Nonverbal communication can be interpreted differently in various cultures. 
A)  Verbal communication is more important than nonverbal communication in interpreting meaning. 
B)  The abrazo is common in India. 
C)  Nonverbal communication of a homosexual relationship in public is more acceptable in India than in the United States. 
D)  Nonverbal communication can be interpreted differently in various cultures.

Question 3

_________ is the primary motive behind female conversation.

Accepted Answer

Connection

Question 4

A synonym for the relationship component of communication is:

Accepted Answer

A)  command. 
B)  report. 
C)  verbal. 
D)  nonverbal. 
A)  command. 
B)  report. 
C)  verbal. 
D)  nonverbal.

Question 5

A car salesperson is most likely to engage in which of these motives or goals of listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  persuasive listening. 
B)  directive listening. 
C)  attentive listening. 
D)  elaborative listening. 
A)  persuasive listening. 
B)  directive listening. 
C)  attentive listening. 
D)  elaborative listening.

Question 6

Metacommunication is communication that tells us how a message is to be interpreted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Nonverbal communication:

Accepted Answer

A)  is relatively unaffected by one's cultural background. 
B)  only involves facial expressions and eye contact. 
C)  tells others something about the individual sending the message. 
D)  all of these 
A)  is relatively unaffected by one's cultural background. 
B)  only involves facial expressions and eye contact. 
C)  tells others something about the individual sending the message. 
D)  all of these

Question 8

Nonverbal communication includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  eye contact. 
B)  gestures. 
C)  saying "Huh?!" loudly and with a high pitch. 
D)  nodding 
A)  eye contact. 
B)  gestures. 
C)  saying "Huh?!" loudly and with a high pitch. 
D)  nodding

Question 9

Which of these is one of the hallmarks for the success or failure of a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  true love 
B)  positive communication 
C)  sexual attraction 
D)  emotional stability 
A)  true love 
B)  positive communication 
C)  sexual attraction 
D)  emotional stability

Question 10

Gender role differences between men and women usually:

Accepted Answer

A)  fade away during adolescence. 
B)  continue into marriage. 
C)  are only prominent in early childhood. 
D)  are irrelevant in marriage. 
A)  fade away during adolescence. 
B)  continue into marriage. 
C)  are only prominent in early childhood. 
D)  are irrelevant in marriage.

Question 11

Communication in an intimate relationship involves a continuous balancing of competing needs for intimacy and:

Accepted Answer

A)  dependence. 
B)  independence. 
C)  directive listening. 
D)  indirective listening. 
A)  dependence. 
B)  independence. 
C)  directive listening. 
D)  indirective listening.

Question 12

Few pauses,frequent use of "I" and "me",and little self disclosure are all characteristics of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  male speaking style. 
B)  male listening style. 
C)  female speaking style. 
D)  female listening style. 
A)  male speaking style. 
B)  male listening style. 
C)  female speaking style. 
D)  female listening style.

Question 13

Mixed messages are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the kinds of messages uttered in a group made up of both women and men. 
B)  the same thing as a double bind. 
C)  messages in which there is a discrepancy between the verbal and nonverbal components of the message. 
D)  the instructions on a cake mix box. 
A)  the kinds of messages uttered in a group made up of both women and men. 
B)  the same thing as a double bind. 
C)  messages in which there is a discrepancy between the verbal and nonverbal components of the message. 
D)  the instructions on a cake mix box.

Question 14

Our textbook authors conclude which of the following about gender differences between women and men's communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men and women,as groups,differ by a large degree. 
B)  When studied as groups,women and men do not differ in their communication. 
C)  The two sexes differ to a modest degree when studied as groups,but these differences do not tell the whole story about individuals. 
D)  none of these 
A)  Men and women,as groups,differ by a large degree. 
B)  When studied as groups,women and men do not differ in their communication. 
C)  The two sexes differ to a modest degree when studied as groups,but these differences do not tell the whole story about individuals. 
D)  none of these

Question 15

"Stonewalling" is a technique commonly used by avoidant couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The way humans create and share meaning both verbally and nonverbally is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  culture. 
B)  communion. 
C)  communication. 
D)  community. 
A)  culture. 
B)  communion. 
C)  communication. 
D)  community.

Question 17

When there is a discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal messages,we tend to rely on:

Accepted Answer

A)  the nonverbal communication. 
B)  the verbal communication. 
C)  We rely on both the nonverbal and verbal communication about the same amount. 
D)  None of these 
A)  the nonverbal communication. 
B)  the verbal communication. 
C)  We rely on both the nonverbal and verbal communication about the same amount. 
D)  None of these

Question 18

Communication that aims to protect one's own self-esteem that often involves blaming or accusations characterizes a:

Accepted Answer

A)  passive communication style. 
B)  aggressive communication style. 
C)  assertive communication style. 
D)  compromising communication style. 
A)  passive communication style. 
B)  aggressive communication style. 
C)  assertive communication style. 
D)  compromising communication style.

Question 19

Frequent pauses,frequent use of "us" and "we",and much self-disclosure are all characteristics of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  male speaking style. 
B)  male listening style. 
C)  female speaking style. 
D)  female listening style. 
A)  male speaking style. 
B)  male listening style. 
C)  female speaking style. 
D)  female listening style.

Question 20

Frequent nodding,uninterrupted eye contact,and frequent use of "uh-huh" are all characteristics of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  male speaking style. 
B)  male listening style. 
C)  female speaking style. 
D)  female listening style. 
A)  male speaking style. 
B)  male listening style. 
C)  female speaking style. 
D)  female listening style.

The linear causality model sees interpersonal communication as having direct cause and effect.

When a male graduate student from India was walking down the street with his American friend he reached out to hold his hand.The American asked him what he was doing and he responded that in India males often hold hands to demonstrate friendship.This illustrates which of the following?

_________ is the primary motive behind female conversation.

A synonym for the relationship component of communication is:

A car salesperson is most likely to engage in which of these motives or goals of listening?

Metacommunication is communication that tells us how a message is to be interpreted.

Nonverbal communication:

Nonverbal communication includes all of the following except:

Which of these is one of the hallmarks for the success or failure of a relationship?

Gender role differences between men and women usually:

Communication in an intimate relationship involves a continuous balancing of competing needs for intimacy and:

Few pauses,frequent use of "I" and "me",and little self disclosure are all characteristics of a:

Mixed messages are:

Our textbook authors conclude which of the following about gender differences between women and men's communication?

"Stonewalling" is a technique commonly used by avoidant couples.

The way humans create and share meaning both verbally and nonverbally is known as:

When there is a discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal messages,we tend to rely on:

Communication that aims to protect one's own self-esteem that often involves blaming or accusations characterizes a:

Frequent pauses,frequent use of "us" and "we",and much self-disclosure are all characteristics of a:

Frequent nodding,uninterrupted eye contact,and frequent use of "uh-huh" are all characteristics of a:

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

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Exam 4: Communication and Intimacy

The linear causality model sees interpersonal communication as having direct cause and effect.

When a male graduate student from India was walking down the street with his American friend he reached out to hold his hand.The American asked him what he was doing and he responded that in India males often hold hands to demonstrate friendship.This illustrates which of the following?

_________ is the primary motive behind female conversation.

A synonym for the relationship component of communication is:

A car salesperson is most likely to engage in which of these motives or goals of listening?

Metacommunication is communication that tells us how a message is to be interpreted.

Nonverbal communication:

Nonverbal communication includes all of the following except:

Which of these is one of the hallmarks for the success or failure of a relationship?

Gender role differences between men and women usually:

Communication in an intimate relationship involves a continuous balancing of competing needs for intimacy and:

Few pauses,frequent use of "I" and "me",and little self disclosure are all characteristics of a:

Mixed messages are:

Our textbook authors conclude which of the following about gender differences between women and men's communication?

"Stonewalling" is a technique commonly used by avoidant couples.

The way humans create and share meaning both verbally and nonverbally is known as:

When there is a discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal messages,we tend to rely on:

Communication that aims to protect one's own self-esteem that often involves blaming or accusations characterizes a:

Frequent pauses,frequent use of "us" and "we",and much self-disclosure are all characteristics of a:

Frequent nodding,uninterrupted eye contact,and frequent use of "uh-huh" are all characteristics of a:

Perspectives on Intimate Relationships

Cultural Diversity and Diversity in Family Structure: Family Strengths and Challenges

Understanding Marriage and Family Dynamics

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Sexual Intimacy

Gender Roles and Power in the Family

Managing Economic Resources

Friendship, intimacy, and Singlehood

Dating, mate Selection, and Living Together

Marriage: Building a Strong Foundation

Parenthood: Joys and Challenges

Midlife and Older Couples

Stress, abuse, and Family Problems

Divorce, single-Parent Families, and Stepfamilies

Strengthening Marriages and Families Worldwide

Filters