Exam 8: Improving Interpersonal Relations With Constructive Self-Disclosure

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If you are trying to convince a friend to self-disclose more,what would you describe as the most important benefits? What personal characteristics lead you to talk openly to someone?​

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The most important benefits of self-disclosure are building trust and intimacy in the relationship, feeling understood and supported, and gaining insight and perspective from the other person. When you self-disclose, you are allowing yourself to be vulnerable and authentic, which can lead to deeper connections and a sense of closeness with the other person.

Personal characteristics that may lead someone to talk openly to someone else include being comfortable with vulnerability, having a strong sense of trust in the other person, and feeling a need for emotional connection and support. Additionally, being open-minded, empathetic, and non-judgmental can also make someone more likely to engage in self-disclosure. Ultimately, the willingness to be open and honest with others often comes from a combination of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a desire for genuine connection with others.

Name the primary barrier to self-disclosure in an organizational setting,and describe its effects.

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Lack of trust is the most common and most serious barrier to self-disclosure in the workplace.In low-trust environments,it often takes a disproportionate amount of time and energy to reach agreements and execute projects.People waste energy masking their true thoughts and feelings and avoiding opportunities for personal growth.​

​Case 8.1 ​ Ted is a vice-president in a small company.He's a very laid back and private man.Everyone considers him very nice but indecisive.When he makes a decision,he communicates it accurately,but he often just won't make one.Ted thinks of himself as a very decisive person who likes to be flexible and take his time making decisions.In casual conversations with his secretary,Ted reveals that he went to school in the South,has been married for 20 years,and is thinking about taking a cruise for the first time for this year's vacation. ​ Ted is terrified of making the wrong decision in most situations.He knows this but won't tell anyone,even his wife.You see,he once worked for a very demanding and abusive boss who eventually fired him.Anytime Ted would make a decision this boss disagreed with,whether it was the right decision or not,the boss would yell at and humiliate him in front of others.As a consequence,now,years later,Ted has a tough time making decisions. -Refer to Case 8.1.Ted's inability to make decisions is an example of information in which "pane" of his Johari Window?​

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Self-disclosure has a number of benefits,such as​

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The quality of feedback you receive from others depends to a large degree on​

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The Johari Window identifies six kinds of information about you that affect your communication with others.

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Explain the important elements of the art of forgiving.

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The assessment approach that involves receiving feedback from one's supervisor,peers,subordinates,and sometimes clients is known as ____________________.

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Saying "I feel confused;I don't think I can focus with my headache" at work is an equally authentic yet more appropriate form of self-disclosure than saying "I feel confused;it must be because of this hangover from last night."​

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A good way to become a more open person is to practice by honestly describing your concerns and feelings about minor problems that arise with neighbors or friends,in a respectful and nonthreatening manner.

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David was taken aback to learn that people think he talks too much in meetings.This tendency was part of David's ____________________ area of the Johari Window.

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Apology alone is enough for self-disclosure to repair a relationship.

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Trust is a complex emotion that combines three components:​

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The technique for helping other people look at their own behavior without putting them on the defensive is called ____________________.

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Improving interpersonal effectiveness and building relationships often require a reduction in the size of the ____ in your Johari Window.

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​Case 8.1 ​ Ted is a vice-president in a small company.He's a very laid back and private man.Everyone considers him very nice but indecisive.When he makes a decision,he communicates it accurately,but he often just won't make one.Ted thinks of himself as a very decisive person who likes to be flexible and take his time making decisions.In casual conversations with his secretary,Ted reveals that he went to school in the South,has been married for 20 years,and is thinking about taking a cruise for the first time for this year's vacation. ​ Ted is terrified of making the wrong decision in most situations.He knows this but won't tell anyone,even his wife.You see,he once worked for a very demanding and abusive boss who eventually fired him.Anytime Ted would make a decision this boss disagreed with,whether it was the right decision or not,the boss would yell at and humiliate him in front of others.As a consequence,now,years later,Ted has a tough time making decisions. -Refer to Case 8.1.Ted's conversation with his secretary is an example of​

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Strained work relationships often arise because people will not discuss real or imagined problems in the workplace.

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Lack of trust is the most common and most serious barrier to self-disclosure in organizations.

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Assume you have a Facebook page.Discuss how the information you share on that page could affect your professional success.How would you determine whether you are using appropriate self-disclosure on Facebook?​

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The statement,"I'm sorry;I wish I had informed you of the deadline sooner and will give you more warning in the future" includes acceptance of responsibility.

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