Exam 3: Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Coach Campbell believes the best of each of his players and assumes they all work hard and receive good grades. As a result, most of his players do work hard and receive good grades. This is an example of what?

Andre assumed Rachel worked at the hospital because she was dressed in scrubs. This is an example of the rule of _______.

When Ron goes to eat dinner, he expects to be seated and receive a menu; then a server will take his drink order, take his dinner order, and later bring the check. This is an example of a stereotype.

Expressions such as, "I can understand why you're so angry," "It's okay to talk about fear," and asking if your phone call comes at a good time are all examples of _______.

Your friend, Pat, was born into a wealthy family. Every time he succeeds in life, people claim it's due to his family's money. This would be an example of _______.

Gestures like rubbing your nose when you get angry, traits such as a distinct body odor, or significant details such as fight strategies, and repressed experiences are all examples of the _______.

The four contributors to self-concept are others' images of you, social comparisons, self-evaluations, and _______.

After overcoming some initial anxiety, Pat is enjoying an intercultural exchange trip but is having trouble getting to know Mei, her host. Share some uncertainty reduction strategies with Pat.

The process of perception occurs in three continuous stages that blend into one another.

According to the text, it is unhealthy to use social comparisons to form your self-concept.

The primary-recency effect tends to heighten the accuracy of perception.

We tend to use seven strategies to shape our image and put forth a good impression. Choose 3 of the 7 and describe how you have used them in interpersonal communication.

Noxious people _______.

If the cause of a person's behavior is a personality trait of that person, then the cause is _______.

JoAnn is such an extrovert. She engages in friendly conversation with just about everyone with whom she comes into contact throughout the day, and she seems to attract others to her like a magnet. My perception of JoAnn is being influenced primarily by the personality theory.

Veronique mistook Callie's friendly attitude and politeness for genuine liking and friendship, perhaps because she was looking for a friend at that time. When you see what you want to see, this is called _______.

The measure of how valuable you think you are is self-esteem.

Schemata are mental templates that we create to provide us with general ideas about people.

Politeness in interpersonal communication refers to behavior that allows others to maintain both positive and negative face.

Reggie is well-dressed, friendly and on time to his job interview. Therefore, the interviewer also assumes he is intelligent and capable. This is an example of the _______.