Question 1

Social Penetration Theory has three interconnected dimensions: self-disclosure, feedback, and communication climate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All of the following answers represent effective self-disclosure except

Accepted Answer

A)  share feelings as well as facts. 
B)  be descriptive rather than judgmental. 
C)  focus on the past, not the present. 
D)  adapt to the person and the context. 
E)  be sensitive to the other person's feedback. 
A)  share feelings as well as facts. 
B)  be descriptive rather than judgmental. 
C)  focus on the past, not the present. 
D)  adapt to the person and the context. 
E)  be sensitive to the other person's feedback. C

Question 3

You should avoid using the impression management strategy of intimidation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which dimension of Social Penetration Theory is illustrated by the difference between telling someone "You're OK" and telling someone "I love you"?

Accepted Answer

A)  height 
B)  depth 
C)  breadth 
D)  frequency 
E)  length 
A)  height 
B)  depth 
C)  breadth 
D)  frequency 
E)  length

Question 5

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example: Agrees with others, gives compliments, and does favors for other people?

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation

Question 6

DESC is an acronym for four steps toward becoming more assertive: Describe, Evaluate, Support, and Care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example: Demonstrates a willingness and ability to use threats to subdue or control others.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation

Question 8

Good conversations focus on beliefs, attitudes, or experiences that both communicators share.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The impression management strategy of supplication involves making others feel resourceful and helpful in addition to expressing your need for help from them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jack Gibb's notion of defensive behavior reflects our instinct to protect ourselves when we are being physically or verbally attacked by someone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

We assume a social identity that others help us to maintain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If the size of your ______ area in the Johari Window is small, it indicates that you are unwilling to self-disclose and are not receptive to feedback. Two things may explain this window size. Your relationship may be new or the relationship may be longstanding, but shallow.

Accepted Answer

A)  open area 
B)  hidden area 
C)  blind area 
D)  dialectic area 
E)  unknown area 
A)  open area 
B)  hidden area 
C)  blind area 
D)  dialectic area 
E)  unknown area

Question 13

Interpersonal communication occurs when a limited number of people, usually two, interact and generate meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

We negotiate conversational turn-taking primarily through nonverbal behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are characteristics of passive, nonassertive people except

Accepted Answer

A)  they are reluctant to express opinions. 
B)  they fear criticism from others. 
C)  they feel a greater sense of power. 
D)  they may experience high levels of communication apprehension. 
E)  they are often dissatisfied with the outcome of communication experiences. 
A)  they are reluctant to express opinions. 
B)  they fear criticism from others. 
C)  they feel a greater sense of power. 
D)  they may experience high levels of communication apprehension. 
E)  they are often dissatisfied with the outcome of communication experiences.

Question 16

According to Schutz's FIRO theory, people who attempt to fulfill their control needs by dominating others are

Accepted Answer

A)  undersocial. 
B)  abdicrats. 
C)  autocrats. 
D)  oversocial. 
E)  underpersonal. 
A)  undersocial. 
B)  abdicrats. 
C)  autocrats. 
D)  oversocial. 
E)  underpersonal.

Question 17

In the Johari window, the blind area contains information others know about you but that you do not know about yourself because you do not notice or correctly interpret feedback from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Passive-aggressive people often get their way by working against or undermining others behind their backs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In terms of Gibb's concept of communication climate, what type of response is illustrated in the following statement: "Look, I've done this a million times so it would be a lot easier for everyone if I did this on my own."

Accepted Answer

A)  empathic 
B)  descriptive 
C)  neutrality 
D)  superiority 
E)  provisionalism 
A)  empathic 
B)  descriptive 
C)  neutrality 
D)  superiority 
E)  provisionalism

Question 20

The Johari Window looks at two interpersonal dimensions: willingness to self-disclose and receptivity to feedback.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Social Penetration Theory has three interconnected dimensions: self-disclosure, feedback, and communication climate.

All of the following answers represent effective self-disclosure except

You should avoid using the impression management strategy of intimidation.

Which dimension of Social Penetration Theory is illustrated by the difference between telling someone "You're OK" and telling someone "I love you"?

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example: Agrees with others, gives compliments, and does favors for other people?

DESC is an acronym for four steps toward becoming more assertive: Describe, Evaluate, Support, and Care.

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example: Demonstrates a willingness and ability to use threats to subdue or control others.

Good conversations focus on beliefs, attitudes, or experiences that both communicators share.

The impression management strategy of supplication involves making others feel resourceful and helpful in addition to expressing your need for help from them.

Jack Gibb's notion of defensive behavior reflects our instinct to protect ourselves when we are being physically or verbally attacked by someone.

We assume a social identity that others help us to maintain.

If the size of your ______ area in the Johari Window is small, it indicates that you are unwilling to self-disclose and are not receptive to feedback. Two things may explain this window size. Your relationship may be new or the relationship may be longstanding, but shallow.

Interpersonal communication occurs when a limited number of people, usually two, interact and generate meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages.

We negotiate conversational turn-taking primarily through nonverbal behavior.

All of the following are characteristics of passive, nonassertive people except

According to Schutz's FIRO theory, people who attempt to fulfill their control needs by dominating others are

In the Johari window, the blind area contains information others know about you but that you do not know about yourself because you do not notice or correctly interpret feedback from others.

Passive-aggressive people often get their way by working against or undermining others behind their backs.

In terms of Gibb's concept of communication climate, what type of response is illustrated in the following statement: "Look, I've done this a million times so it would be a lot easier for everyone if I did this on my own."

The Johari Window looks at two interpersonal dimensions: willingness to self-disclose and receptivity to feedback.

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Exam 7: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Social Penetration Theory has three interconnected dimensions: self-disclosure, feedback, and communication climate.

All of the following answers represent effective self-disclosure except

You should avoid using the impression management strategy of intimidation.

Which dimension of Social Penetration Theory is illustrated by the difference between telling someone "You're OK" and telling someone "I love you"?

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example: Agrees with others, gives compliments, and does favors for other people?

DESC is an acronym for four steps toward becoming more assertive: Describe, Evaluate, Support, and Care.

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example: Demonstrates a willingness and ability to use threats to subdue or control others.

Good conversations focus on beliefs, attitudes, or experiences that both communicators share.

The impression management strategy of supplication involves making others feel resourceful and helpful in addition to expressing your need for help from them.

Jack Gibb's notion of defensive behavior reflects our instinct to protect ourselves when we are being physically or verbally attacked by someone.

We assume a social identity that others help us to maintain.

If the size of your ______ area in the Johari Window is small, it indicates that you are unwilling to self-disclose and are not receptive to feedback. Two things may explain this window size. Your relationship may be new or the relationship may be longstanding, but shallow.

Interpersonal communication occurs when a limited number of people, usually two, interact and generate meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages.

We negotiate conversational turn-taking primarily through nonverbal behavior.

All of the following are characteristics of passive, nonassertive people except

According to Schutz's FIRO theory, people who attempt to fulfill their control needs by dominating others are

In the Johari window, the blind area contains information others know about you but that you do not know about yourself because you do not notice or correctly interpret feedback from others.

Passive-aggressive people often get their way by working against or undermining others behind their backs.

In terms of Gibb's concept of communication climate, what type of response is illustrated in the following statement: "Look, I've done this a million times so it would be a lot easier for everyone if I did this on my own."

The Johari Window looks at two interpersonal dimensions: willingness to self-disclose and receptivity to feedback.

Human Communication

Understanding Yourself

Adapting to Canadas Changing Faces

Listening, Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Exploring Emotional Intelligence

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making, Problem Solving and Conflict

Communicating in a Digital World

Creating Captivating Presentations

Language and Delivery

Filters