Question 1

An example of a presenting self is

Accepted Answer

A) Minh is very attentive in class and asks questions about the material to her professor. 
B) Minh regularly calls her friends, remembers birthdays, and listens to friends' problems. 
C) Minh is never late for work, volunteers for work committees, and turns in work on time. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) Minh is very attentive in class and asks questions about the material to her professor. 
B) Minh regularly calls her friends, remembers birthdays, and listens to friends' problems. 
C) Minh is never late for work, volunteers for work committees, and turns in work on time. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 2

The self-concept is a constantly changing set of perceptions that others have of you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The social penetration model represents both the breadth and the depth of your self-disclosure with another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself is called your

Accepted Answer

A) self-concept. 
B) interpersonal self. 
C) perceptual bias. 
D) self-feedback. 
E) self-orientation. 
A) self-concept. 
B) interpersonal self. 
C) perceptual bias. 
D) self-feedback. 
E) self-orientation.

Question 7

We tend to resist revising our own self-concept even if the new self image is more positive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The self-concept is a product of the positive and negative messages you have received throughout your life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Couples are happiest when their levels of openness are roughly equal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One study of deception determined that the average lie rate was 5 fibs every 10 minutes of conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Self-disclosure of personal thoughts and feelings may be inappropriate and risky in the work setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Lies may help us avoid embarrassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is not an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A) A child fails a test after hearing her teacher tell her mother that she never does well on tests. 
B) A student who previously complained of stage fright loses his place during a class speech and can't go on. 
C) A husband reluctantly agrees, with reservations, to his wife's request that they spend the holiday visiting Disneyland.He has a terrible time. 
D) Both b and c above qualify as examples of self-fulfilling prophecies. 
E) All of the above qualify as examples of self-fulfilling prophecies. 
A) A child fails a test after hearing her teacher tell her mother that she never does well on tests. 
B) A student who previously complained of stage fright loses his place during a class speech and can't go on. 
C) A husband reluctantly agrees, with reservations, to his wife's request that they spend the holiday visiting Disneyland.He has a terrible time. 
D) Both b and c above qualify as examples of self-fulfilling prophecies. 
E) All of the above qualify as examples of self-fulfilling prophecies.

Question 14

Most research shows that lies are almost always told for the benefit of the recipient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research described in your text about mediated communication suggests that

Accepted Answer

A) it may be an advantage for creating a desired impression. 
B) it permits a responder to ignore a message rather than be unpleasant. 
C) it can lack the "richness" of many nonverbal channels. 
D) all of the above are supported by research. 
E) none of the above are supported by research. 
A) it may be an advantage for creating a desired impression. 
B) it permits a responder to ignore a message rather than be unpleasant. 
C) it can lack the "richness" of many nonverbal channels. 
D) all of the above are supported by research. 
E) none of the above are supported by research.

Question 16

The social penetration model by Altman and Taylor

Accepted Answer

A) shows ways in which a relationship can be more or less intimate. 
B) suggests how relationships can operate on superficial or more personal levels. 
C) defines a relationship in terms of its breadth and depth. 
D) helps identify why certain relationships are strong or weak. 
E) All of these answers are correct. 
A) shows ways in which a relationship can be more or less intimate. 
B) suggests how relationships can operate on superficial or more personal levels. 
C) defines a relationship in terms of its breadth and depth. 
D) helps identify why certain relationships are strong or weak. 
E) All of these answers are correct.

An example of a presenting self is

The self-concept is a constantly changing set of perceptions that others have of you.

Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept.

The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

The social penetration model represents both the breadth and the depth of your self-disclosure with another person.

The relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself is called your

We tend to resist revising our own self-concept even if the new self image is more positive.

The self-concept is a product of the positive and negative messages you have received throughout your life.

Couples are happiest when their levels of openness are roughly equal.

One study of deception determined that the average lie rate was 5 fibs every 10 minutes of conversation.

Self-disclosure of personal thoughts and feelings may be inappropriate and risky in the work setting.

Lies may help us avoid embarrassment.

Which of the following is not an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Most research shows that lies are almost always told for the benefit of the recipient.

Research described in your text about mediated communication suggests that

The social penetration model by Altman and Taylor

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

An example of a presenting self is

The self-concept is a constantly changing set of perceptions that others have of you.

Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept.

The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

The social penetration model represents both the breadth and the depth of your self-disclosure with another person.

The relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself is called your

We tend to resist revising our own self-concept even if the new self image is more positive.

The self-concept is a product of the positive and negative messages you have received throughout your life.

Couples are happiest when their levels of openness are roughly equal.

One study of deception determined that the average lie rate was 5 fibs every 10 minutes of conversation.

Self-disclosure of personal thoughts and feelings may be inappropriate and risky in the work setting.

Lies may help us avoid embarrassment.

Which of the following is not an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Most research shows that lies are almost always told for the benefit of the recipient.

Research described in your text about mediated communication suggests that

The social penetration model by Altman and Taylor

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