Question 1

Your text suggests that while benevolent lies are common, the truth is always the best course of action.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The ability to manage identities in different settings and cultures is a feature of

Accepted Answer

A) high self-esteem. 
B) too much self-disclosure. 
C) social exchange theory. 
D) communication competence. 
E) equivocation. 
A) high self-esteem. 
B) too much self-disclosure. 
C) social exchange theory. 
D) communication competence. 
E) equivocation.

Question 3

Compared with face-to-face interaction, online communication tends to limit the control we have over managing impressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Self-disclosure must be frequent to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following does not characterize identity management?

Accepted Answer

A) Identity management is collaborative. 
B) We construct multiple identities. 
C) Collaboration in identity management doesn't mean the same thing as agreement. 
D) Identity management is always deliberate. 
E) Not all behavior is aimed at making impressions. 
A) Identity management is collaborative. 
B) We construct multiple identities. 
C) Collaboration in identity management doesn't mean the same thing as agreement. 
D) Identity management is always deliberate. 
E) Not all behavior is aimed at making impressions.

Question 6

The process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and would not normally be known by others is

Accepted Answer

A) social penetration. 
B) equivocation. 
C) self-disclosure. 
D) intimacy. 
E) reciprocity. 
A) social penetration. 
B) equivocation. 
C) self-disclosure. 
D) intimacy. 
E) reciprocity.

Question 7

The term "self-concept" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the sum of one's physiological, social, and psychological attributes as perceived by an impartial observer. 
B) the way an individual believes others perceive her/him. 
C) the total of an individual's own beliefs about his/her physical characteristics, intelligence, aptitudes, and social skills. 
D) the sum of one's psychological, social, and physical attributes as perceived by a significant other. 
E) none of the above. 
A) the sum of one's physiological, social, and psychological attributes as perceived by an impartial observer. 
B) the way an individual believes others perceive her/him. 
C) the total of an individual's own beliefs about his/her physical characteristics, intelligence, aptitudes, and social skills. 
D) the sum of one's psychological, social, and physical attributes as perceived by a significant other. 
E) none of the above.

Question 8

Kiko still thinks of herself as a struggling student although as a college student her GPA is a 3.5.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) self-monitoring. 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C) cognitive conservatism. 
D) myth of perfection. 
E) distorted feedback. 
A) self-monitoring. 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C) cognitive conservatism. 
D) myth of perfection. 
E) distorted feedback.

Question 9

A self-fulfilling prophecy is

Accepted Answer

A) an accurate prediction about another's behavior, based on background knowledge. 
B) a prediction about one's own behavior, based on past experience. 
C) a prediction that affects the outcome of one's own or another's behavior. 
D) a mistaken prediction which fails to occur. 
E) none of the above. 
A) an accurate prediction about another's behavior, based on background knowledge. 
B) a prediction about one's own behavior, based on past experience. 
C) a prediction that affects the outcome of one's own or another's behavior. 
D) a mistaken prediction which fails to occur. 
E) none of the above.

Question 10

The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the

Accepted Answer

A) perceived self. 
B) desired self. 
C) presenting self. 
D) myth of self. 
E) transient self. 
A) perceived self. 
B) desired self. 
C) presenting self. 
D) myth of self. 
E) transient self.

Question 11

The process whereby the self-concept develops due to the way we believe others see us is called

Accepted Answer

A) reflected appraisal. 
B) social comparison. 
C) feedback. 
D) other-imposed prophecy. 
E) distortion. 
A) reflected appraisal. 
B) social comparison. 
C) feedback. 
D) other-imposed prophecy. 
E) distortion.

Question 12

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 153-157: Match the statement below with the term it best describes.
a.definition of self-disclosure
b.significant self-disclosure
c.Johari Window
d.social penetration
e.deliberate self-disclosure
-Model to examine breadth and depth of self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) definition of self-disclosure 
B) significant self-disclosure 
C) Johari Window 
D) social penetration 
E) deliberate self-disclosure 
A) definition of self-disclosure 
B) significant self-disclosure 
C) Johari Window 
D) social penetration 
E) deliberate self-disclosure

Question 13

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 153-157: Match the statement below with the term it best describes.
a.definition of self-disclosure
b.significant self-disclosure
c.Johari Window
d.social penetration
e.deliberate self-disclosure
-Deliberately revealing significant personal information that would not normally be known by others.

Accepted Answer

A) definition of self-disclosure 
B) significant self-disclosure 
C) Johari Window 
D) social penetration 
E) deliberate self-disclosure 
A) definition of self-disclosure 
B) significant self-disclosure 
C) Johari Window 
D) social penetration 
E) deliberate self-disclosure

Question 14

When Joe hangs his framed medical degrees on his office wall he is managing his identity through

Accepted Answer

A) appearance. 
B) manner. 
C) setting. 
D) image. 
E) role. 
A) appearance. 
B) manner. 
C) setting. 
D) image. 
E) role.

Question 15

When deciding how much to disclose, you should consider

Accepted Answer

A) if the other person is important to you. 
B) whether the amount and type of disclosure is appropriate. 
C) whether you have a moral obligation to do so. 
D) whether the risk is reasonable. 
E) All are factors to consider. 
A) if the other person is important to you. 
B) whether the amount and type of disclosure is appropriate. 
C) whether you have a moral obligation to do so. 
D) whether the risk is reasonable. 
E) All are factors to consider.

Question 16

Personality traits are largely a result of genetics rather than of socialization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Managing your identity can be useful when you are meeting someone at a party for the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In one study of 130 subjects who kept track of the truthfulness of their everyday, conversational statements,

Accepted Answer

A) 25 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
B) 38.5 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
C) 55.5 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
D) 66 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
E) 75 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
A) 25 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
B) 38.5 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
C) 55.5 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
D) 66 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest. 
E) 75 percent of these statements proved to be totally honest.

Question 19

The authors suggest one way to change your self-concept is to observe a person you admire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A well-documented conclusion from research is that one act of self-disclosure usually begets another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Your text suggests that while benevolent lies are common, the truth is always the best course of action.

The ability to manage identities in different settings and cultures is a feature of

Compared with face-to-face interaction, online communication tends to limit the control we have over managing impressions.

Self-disclosure must be frequent to be effective.

Which of the following does not characterize identity management?

The process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and would not normally be known by others is

The term "self-concept" refers to

Kiko still thinks of herself as a struggling student although as a college student her GPA is a 3.5.This is an example of

A self-fulfilling prophecy is

The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the

The process whereby the self-concept develops due to the way we believe others see us is called

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 153-157: Match the statement below with the term it best describes. a.definition of self-disclosure b.significant self-disclosure c.Johari Window d.social penetration e.deliberate self-disclosure -Model to examine breadth and depth of self-disclosure.

When Joe hangs his framed medical degrees on his office wall he is managing his identity through

When deciding how much to disclose, you should consider

Personality traits are largely a result of genetics rather than of socialization.

Managing your identity can be useful when you are meeting someone at a party for the first time.

In one study of 130 subjects who kept track of the truthfulness of their everyday, conversational statements,

The authors suggest one way to change your self-concept is to observe a person you admire.

A well-documented conclusion from research is that one act of self-disclosure usually begets another.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 2: Communication and Identity

Your text suggests that while benevolent lies are common, the truth is always the best course of action.

The ability to manage identities in different settings and cultures is a feature of

Compared with face-to-face interaction, online communication tends to limit the control we have over managing impressions.

Self-disclosure must be frequent to be effective.

Which of the following does not characterize identity management?

The process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and would not normally be known by others is

The term "self-concept" refers to

Kiko still thinks of herself as a struggling student although as a college student her GPA is a 3.5.This is an example of

A self-fulfilling prophecy is

The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the

The process whereby the self-concept develops due to the way we believe others see us is called

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 153-157: Match the statement below with the term it best describes. a.definition of self-disclosure b.significant self-disclosure c.Johari Window d.social penetration e.deliberate self-disclosure -Model to examine breadth and depth of self-disclosure.

When Joe hangs his framed medical degrees on his office wall he is managing his identity through

When deciding how much to disclose, you should consider

Personality traits are largely a result of genetics rather than of socialization.

Managing your identity can be useful when you are meeting someone at a party for the first time.

In one study of 130 subjects who kept track of the truthfulness of their everyday, conversational statements,

The authors suggest one way to change your self-concept is to observe a person you admire.

A well-documented conclusion from research is that one act of self-disclosure usually begets another.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters