Question 1

The research on sex and cultural differences in self-esteem has primarily disputed which of the following claims?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caucasian men and women do not differ in reported levels of self-esteem. 
B)  Caucasians report the highest levels of self-esteem of any ethnic group in the United States. 
C)  On the whole, Native Americans report lower levels of self-esteem than Caucasians. 
D)  Differences in self-esteem among various ethnic groups are non-existent. 
A)  Caucasian men and women do not differ in reported levels of self-esteem. 
B)  Caucasians report the highest levels of self-esteem of any ethnic group in the United States. 
C)  On the whole, Native Americans report lower levels of self-esteem than Caucasians. 
D)  Differences in self-esteem among various ethnic groups are non-existent.

Question 2

According to the Johari Window, there are aspects of our personalities that others can see in us but that we are unaware of. These are known as the ________ aspects of our self.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following claims about self-disclosure is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Europeans and North Americans are discouraged from sharing their feelings. 
B)  Asians are generally very disclosive. 
C)  Women disclose more than men. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  Europeans and North Americans are discouraged from sharing their feelings. 
B)  Asians are generally very disclosive. 
C)  Women disclose more than men. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 4

Schutz identified three fundamental interpersonal needs. Which particular need is the most similar in meaning to fellowship face?

Accepted Answer

A)  need for control 
B)  need for inclusion 
C)  need for affection 
D)  need for autonomy 
A)  need for control 
B)  need for inclusion 
C)  need for affection 
D)  need for autonomy

Question 5

According to the textbook, which of the following statements about people with low self-esteem is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  People with low self-esteem are likely to magnify their failures. 
B)  People with low self-esteem are more likely to emphasize others' negative comments. 
C)  People with low self-esteem are more likely to engage in antisocial behavior. 
D)  People with low self-esteem are more likely to be depressed. 
A)  People with low self-esteem are likely to magnify their failures. 
B)  People with low self-esteem are more likely to emphasize others' negative comments. 
C)  People with low self-esteem are more likely to engage in antisocial behavior. 
D)  People with low self-esteem are more likely to be depressed.

Question 6

Describe how the idea of the "looking-glass self" affects the development of our self-concept.

Accepted Answer

The idea of the "looking-glass self" ref

Question 7

Your own understanding of who you are as a person comprises your

Accepted Answer

A)  face. 
B)  image. 
C)  reference group. 
D)  self-concept. 
A)  face. 
B)  image. 
C)  reference group. 
D)  self-concept.

Question 8

Your text discussed several potential risks of self-disclosure. Which of the following was not among them?

Accepted Answer

A)  violating privacy boundaries 
B)  obligating others 
C)  rejection 
D)  damaging personal health 
A)  violating privacy boundaries 
B)  obligating others 
C)  rejection 
D)  damaging personal health

Question 9

Image management is a complex, collaborative process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which face need refers to our need to be respected for our abilities and intelligence?

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy face 
B)  competence face 
C)  character face 
D)  fellowship face 
A)  autonomy face 
B)  competence face 
C)  character face 
D)  fellowship face

Question 11

Anytime you expect something to happen, and then it does, that's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The research on sex and cultural differences in self-esteem has primarily disputed which of the following claims?

According to the Johari Window, there are aspects of our personalities that others can see in us but that we are unaware of. These are known as the ________ aspects of our self.

Which of the following claims about self-disclosure is true?

Schutz identified three fundamental interpersonal needs. Which particular need is the most similar in meaning to fellowship face?

According to the textbook, which of the following statements about people with low self-esteem is NOT true?

Describe how the idea of the "looking-glass self" affects the development of our self-concept.

Your own understanding of who you are as a person comprises your

Your text discussed several potential risks of self-disclosure. Which of the following was not among them?

Image management is a complex, collaborative process.

Which face need refers to our need to be respected for our abilities and intelligence?

Anytime you expect something to happen, and then it does, that's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

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Exam 3: Communication and the Self

The research on sex and cultural differences in self-esteem has primarily disputed which of the following claims?

According to the Johari Window, there are aspects of our personalities that others can see in us but that we are unaware of. These are known as the ________ aspects of our self.

Which of the following claims about self-disclosure is true?

Schutz identified three fundamental interpersonal needs. Which particular need is the most similar in meaning to fellowship face?

According to the textbook, which of the following statements about people with low self-esteem is NOT true?

Describe how the idea of the "looking-glass self" affects the development of our self-concept.

Your own understanding of who you are as a person comprises your

Your text discussed several potential risks of self-disclosure. Which of the following was not among them?

Image management is a complex, collaborative process.

Which face need refers to our need to be respected for our abilities and intelligence?

Anytime you expect something to happen, and then it does, that's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

About Communication

Culture and Gender

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Emotion

Forming and Maintaining Personal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication in Close Relationships

Interpersonal Conflict

Deceptive Communication

Filters