Question 1

_________refers to the processes you go through to communicate the image of yourself that you want others to have of you.

Accepted Answer

Impression

Question 2

Reggie is well-dressed, friendly, and on-time to his job interview. As the interview begins, the interviewer assumes Reggie is also intelligent and capable. This is an example of .

Accepted Answer

A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  the halo effect 
D)  the reverse halo effect 
A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  the halo effect 
D)  the reverse halo effect

Question 3

Perception checking reduces uncertainty and helps make perceptions more accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Self-handicapping strategies serve the purpose of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  excusing failure 
B)  confirming self-image 
C)  securing help 
D)  hiding faults 
A)  excusing failure 
B)  confirming self-image 
C)  securing help 
D)  hiding faults

Question 5

According to psychologist Carl Rogers,________ people are positive, are optimistic, and help us feel good about ourselves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to psychologist Carl Rogers,________ people are...

Question 6

Affinity-seeking strategies increase__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  our chances of being liked 
B)  our cultural identification 
C)  judgment 
D)  our chances of being rejected 
A)  our chances of being liked 
B)  our cultural identification 
C)  judgment 
D)  our chances of being rejected

Question 7

Buying a car and then noticing numerous positive ads for the car is an example of___________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention 
B)  selective exposure 
C)  proximity 
D)  resemblance 
A)  selective attention 
B)  selective exposure 
C)  proximity 
D)  resemblance

Question 8

What are self-destructive beliefs? Provide some examples, and explain what can you do to reverse them.

Accepted Answer

Self-destructive beliefs are ideas you h

Question 9

Briefly explain the five stages of perception. Provide examples of each stage.

Accepted Answer

Perception is the process by which you b

Question 10

As a college freshman, Jaden is determined to get along with everyone. For the time being, he decides to keep his strong religious views to himself. This knowledge is an example of Jaden's_______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  hidden self 
B)  blind self 
C)  open self 
D)  unknown self 
A)  hidden self 
B)  blind self 
C)  open self 
D)  unknown self

Question 11

During which stage of perception do you grant signals some kind of meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulation 
B)  organization 
C)  interpretation-evaluation 
D)  memory 
A)  stimulation 
B)  organization 
C)  interpretation-evaluation 
D)  memory

Question 12

In order to increase your self-awareness, the text advises you to ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  find fault within yourself 
B)  increase your open self 
C)  ignore most nonverbal messages 
D)  praise and compliment others 
A)  find fault within yourself 
B)  increase your open self 
C)  ignore most nonverbal messages 
D)  praise and compliment others

Question 13

C. H. Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self says that ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  you compare yourself to persons in groups you are with and see how you measure up 
B)  your culture instills in you certain beliefs about your own success 
C)  you interpret and evaluate your own behavior 
D)  your self-concept develops through looking at the image of yourself that others reveal to you 
A)  you compare yourself to persons in groups you are with and see how you measure up 
B)  your culture instills in you certain beliefs about your own success 
C)  you interpret and evaluate your own behavior 
D)  your self-concept develops through looking at the image of yourself that others reveal to you

Question 14

The self-concept, unlike other communication constructs, is rather independent of cultural influence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The tendency to maintain balance among perceptions or attitudes is called attribution of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process of perception occurs in three continuous stages that blend into one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Politeness in interpersonal communication refers to behavior that allows others to maintain both positive and negative face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

After saving up for a month, Sienna is dining at the most exclusive and expensive restaurant in town. As she eats, she believes that every dish is the best she ever tasted, although in truth, the restaurant is having an off night. Sienna is likely experiencing____________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  a reverse halo effect 
D)  perceptual accentuation 
A)  consistency 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  a reverse halo effect 
D)  perceptual accentuation

Question 19

In the______ , you take credit for the positive and deny responsibility for the negative.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  personality theory 
D)  Pygmalion effect 
A)  self-serving bias 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  personality theory 
D)  Pygmalion effect

Question 20

The measure of how valuable you think you are is self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_________refers to the processes you go through to communicate the image of yourself that you want others to have of you.

Reggie is well-dressed, friendly, and on-time to his job interview. As the interview begins, the interviewer assumes Reggie is also intelligent and capable. This is an example of .

Perception checking reduces uncertainty and helps make perceptions more accurate.

Self-handicapping strategies serve the purpose of _________.

According to psychologist Carl Rogers,________ people are positive, are optimistic, and help us feel good about ourselves.

Affinity-seeking strategies increase__________ .

Buying a car and then noticing numerous positive ads for the car is an example of___________ .

What are self-destructive beliefs? Provide some examples, and explain what can you do to reverse them.

Briefly explain the five stages of perception. Provide examples of each stage.

As a college freshman, Jaden is determined to get along with everyone. For the time being, he decides to keep his strong religious views to himself. This knowledge is an example of Jaden's_______ .

During which stage of perception do you grant signals some kind of meaning?

In order to increase your self-awareness, the text advises you to ___________.

C. H. Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self says that ___________.

The self-concept, unlike other communication constructs, is rather independent of cultural influence.

The tendency to maintain balance among perceptions or attitudes is called attribution of control.

The process of perception occurs in three continuous stages that blend into one another.

Politeness in interpersonal communication refers to behavior that allows others to maintain both positive and negative face.

After saving up for a month, Sienna is dining at the most exclusive and expensive restaurant in town. As she eats, she believes that every dish is the best she ever tasted, although in truth, the restaurant is having an off night. Sienna is likely experiencing____________ .

In the______ , you take credit for the positive and deny responsibility for the negative.

The measure of how valuable you think you are is self-esteem.

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Communication, and Theories

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

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Exam 3: Perception of the Self and Others

_________refers to the processes you go through to communicate the image of yourself that you want others to have of you.

Reggie is well-dressed, friendly, and on-time to his job interview. As the interview begins, the interviewer assumes Reggie is also intelligent and capable. This is an example of .

Perception checking reduces uncertainty and helps make perceptions more accurate.

Self-handicapping strategies serve the purpose of _________.

According to psychologist Carl Rogers,________ people are positive, are optimistic, and help us feel good about ourselves.

Affinity-seeking strategies increase__________ .

Buying a car and then noticing numerous positive ads for the car is an example of___________ .

What are self-destructive beliefs? Provide some examples, and explain what can you do to reverse them.

Briefly explain the five stages of perception. Provide examples of each stage.

As a college freshman, Jaden is determined to get along with everyone. For the time being, he decides to keep his strong religious views to himself. This knowledge is an example of Jaden's_______ .

During which stage of perception do you grant signals some kind of meaning?

In order to increase your self-awareness, the text advises you to ___________.

C. H. Cooley's concept of the looking-glass self says that ___________.

The self-concept, unlike other communication constructs, is rather independent of cultural influence.

The tendency to maintain balance among perceptions or attitudes is called attribution of control.

The process of perception occurs in three continuous stages that blend into one another.

Politeness in interpersonal communication refers to behavior that allows others to maintain both positive and negative face.

After saving up for a month, Sienna is dining at the most exclusive and expensive restaurant in town. As she eats, she believes that every dish is the best she ever tasted, although in truth, the restaurant is having an off night. Sienna is likely experiencing____________ .

In the______ , you take credit for the positive and deny responsibility for the negative.

The measure of how valuable you think you are is self-esteem.

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Communication, and Theories

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

Filters