Exam 2: Interpersonal Communication and Self

Which is most resistant to change?

This involves the ability to assume the role of both participant and observer of our own actions.

Which dimension of communication social style is described by the tendency to accomplish tasks by making requests,asking for information,and generally looking out for one's own rights and best interests?

Joe tells anybody who will listen to him the most intimate details of his personal life.According to the Johari window,he probably has a relatively large __________ area.

Describe politeness theory and provide three examples of how you might express it through your own interpersonal communication.

Name and briefly describe the three components of the self that were identified by William James.

The avoidant attachment style is associated with __________.

Tomas isn't having much success in meeting women.He asks his friend,Tanya,to help identify what he is doing that might be turning off the women he meets.Since Tanya has known him since they were in kindergarten,she tactfully but honestly tells him what she thinks.Tomas' reliance on his relationship with Tanya reflects which strategy for improving one's self-esteem?

People with low self-esteem are likely to be more __________.

A learned predisposition to respond to a person,object,or idea in a favorable or unfavorable way is __________.

Elvira felt worthless after losing the chess tournament,so she reached out to her friend Lexi to help,Lexi offered her empathy,concern,and positive words,which immediately put Elvira back in good spirits.Which strategy did Elvira use to repair her self-esteem?

Your understanding of who you are is your __________.

Jeremiah just got called in to see the principal.As he walks to the office he wonders,"What have I done wrong? Of course,it may be nothing.Maybe there is just some information she needs." Jeremiah is engaging in __________.

Which theory suggests that we make sense of the world based on our interpretation of words used by others?

Lyndi has an algebra class this semester,one that she has dreaded since beginning college.Math has never been an easy subject for her,so when her first test comes around she is convinced that she'll fail.Sure enough,when her exam is returned she has scored a 56%,which is an F.Lyndi is a victim of her own __________.

Philosopher William James identified three components of the self: the material,the social,and the spiritual.The material self is based upon __________.

Which approach suggests that a major factor affecting how people communicate with others is genetic makeup?

Which of the Big Five Personality Traits does a person exhibit if they are curious,imaginative,creative,adventurous,and inventive?

People who have a high sense of self-worth are more likely to be __________.

Victoria must complete a high-level mathematics course before graduating from college.With graduation within reach,Victoria imagines herself receiving a passing grade on the final exam,shaking her professor's hand,and smiling in front of a camera while holding her diploma.Through using __________,Victoria has boosted her confidence about passing the class.