Exam 8: Improving Interpersonal Relations With Constructive Self-Disclosure

Appropriate self-disclosure avoids the expression of feelings and emotions and focuses on the factual content of the interpersonal interaction.

Feedback from others can reduce the size of the unknown pane and increase the size of the ____ pane in the Johari Window.

The ____________________ of the Johari Window represents your public or awareness area.

​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.By not telling anyone of his fear of making the wrong decision,Ted is preventing which of the following from taking place?​

Self-description includes telling your co-workers about the types of food you enjoy and the movies you like to watch.

Employees usually sincerely trust those employers who keep their distance,keep their values to themselves,and provide information on a "need-to-know" basis.

Constructive criticism is still effective when the listener has an attitude of defensiveness.

Integrity and ____________________ are related in that they involve the alignment of one's values,beliefs,words,and actions.

The rules of appropriate self-disclosure include​

Kyoko tells her friend Scott that,this semester,she's taking Accounting 122,Human Resources 156,and Business Ethics 201.This is an example of​

When individuals hide their true feelings,it weakens the communication process.

The unknown area of the Johari Window never completely disappears because it contains information that may never be known to you or to others.

What roles do self-disclosure and feedback play in our relationships with others?​

To facilitate more open communication,supervisors and managers should​

Trust can be damaged by avoiding commitments.

Which of the following is true about authenticity?​

Jin opens her meeting presentation by saying,"Hello,I'm Jin,and I will be talking with you about doing business in the country I was raised in,South Korea.I miss living in Seoul and often wish I could move back,but I enjoy sharing my culture with others here in the United States.You might be surprised to learn that Koreans like to entertain and be entertained." Jin used self-disclosure by saying​

As a general rule,increased self-awareness is not a benefit of self-disclosure since you are already aware of the information that you communicate about yourself.

Discussing politics and religious beliefs at work typically​

You are trying to change the culture in your department to be more friendly and honest.This year you will have a new approach for the annual performance review.Write a form for a 360-degree feedback appraisal that everyone will complete for each department member.