Question 1

Meiko is not very good at communicating. How can you help her become a better verbal communicator?

Accepted Answer

Because words can mean different things to various people and because different social groups instill some distinct rules for interacting, misunderstandings are always possible. To minimize them, we should engage in dual perspective, own our thoughts and feelings, respect what others say about how they think and feel, and monitor abstractness, generalizations, and static evaluations.

Question 2

Gerda is really upset and she feels like throwing a temper tantrum, even though she's twenty years old. Disregarding the social inappropriateness of her behavior, Gerda beats a door and then kicks it while in a public area. In this instance, Gerda's behavior was motivated by which aspect of herself?

Accepted Answer

A)  Me 
B)  I 
C)  symbolic self 
D)  true self 
E)  affective self 
A)  Me 
B)  I 
C)  symbolic self 
D)  true self 
E)  affective self B

Question 3

Speech communities are not necessarily defined by geographic locations and boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Devin is surprised when his friend burps and belches after their dinner together. Devin says, "Burping and Belching is so rude." Devin's perception of his friend's behavior is based on a(n) ____ rule.

Accepted Answer

A)  intuitive 
B)  constitutive 
C)  comparative 
D)  regulative 
E)  constructive 
A)  intuitive 
B)  constitutive 
C)  comparative 
D)  regulative 
E)  constructive

Question 5

Why is it important that we don't have to be aware of communication rules to follow them?

Accepted Answer

It's important to understand that we don

Question 6

In general, masculine-gender speech communities follow this communication rule:

Accepted Answer

A)  Use talk cooperatively. 
B)  Be expressive. 
C)  Include others in conversations. 
D)  Use talk to accomplish practical goals. 
E)  Show caring through speaking. 
A)  Use talk cooperatively. 
B)  Be expressive. 
C)  Include others in conversations. 
D)  Use talk to accomplish practical goals. 
E)  Show caring through speaking.

Question 7

"When you said my idea was stupid, I felt hurt" is an example of ____ language.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me

Question 8

Regulative rules do not vary across cultures and social groups, so what is acceptable in one context may be regarded as inappropriate elsewhere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some people feel awkward when they first start using this language.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me

Question 10

Symbols are neutral descriptions of phenomena.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A study by Victoria DeFrancisco (1991) revealed a clear pattern between spouses, in which husbands interrupted wives and were unresponsive to topics wives initiated. Both husbands and wives were unaware of the rules, but their communication nonetheless sustained the pattern.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are constitutive rules? How do they differ from regulative rules? Also, be sure to give an example?

Accepted Answer

Constitutive rules specify how to interp

Question 13

Using ____ language allows you to own your own feelings while explaining to others how you interpret their behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me

Question 14

In Chapter 3 on perception and communication, the author stated that there is no intrinsic meaning in phenomena but that humans actively construct meanings and attach values. In Chapter 4, the author argued that language is powerful and that values inherent in the words we use shape our perceptions and those of others. Do these two statements contradict one another? Craft your answer in relation to the notions of hate speech and loaded language. (Be sure to distinguish between these two notions in your answer and provide concrete examples to support your point).

Accepted Answer

This is a complex question, and look for

Question 15

All of the following are five ways that symbolic abilities affect our lives except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Definition 
B)  Evaluation 
C)  Organization 
D)  Self-Reflection 
E)  Self-Monitoring 
A)  Definition 
B)  Evaluation 
C)  Organization 
D)  Self-Reflection 
E)  Self-Monitoring

Question 16

For the most part, we're not conscious of the rules that guide how, when, where, and with whom we communicate about various things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

____ language is more descriptive than you language.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me

Question 18

The theory of linguistic determinism states.

Accepted Answer

A)  language determines who we associate with 
B)  language determines what we can perceive and think 
C)  we are predestined to speak a certain language 
D)  the rules of language are clearly defined across situations 
E)  linguists are the only ones who can develop language 
A)  language determines who we associate with 
B)  language determines what we can perceive and think 
C)  we are predestined to speak a certain language 
D)  the rules of language are clearly defined across situations 
E)  linguists are the only ones who can develop language

Question 19

____ language may be acceptable or even appreciated when it conveys praise of another.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me

Question 20

We follow communication rules even when we are not consciously aware of them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Meiko is not very good at communicating. How can you help her become a better verbal communicator?

Gerda is really upset and she feels like throwing a temper tantrum, even though she's twenty years old. Disregarding the social inappropriateness of her behavior, Gerda beats a door and then kicks it while in a public area. In this instance, Gerda's behavior was motivated by which aspect of herself?

Speech communities are not necessarily defined by geographic locations and boundaries.

Devin is surprised when his friend burps and belches after their dinner together. Devin says, "Burping and Belching is so rude." Devin's perception of his friend's behavior is based on a(n) ____ rule.

Why is it important that we don't have to be aware of communication rules to follow them?

In general, masculine-gender speech communities follow this communication rule:

"When you said my idea was stupid, I felt hurt" is an example of ____ language.

Regulative rules do not vary across cultures and social groups, so what is acceptable in one context may be regarded as inappropriate elsewhere.

Some people feel awkward when they first start using this language.

Symbols are neutral descriptions of phenomena.

A study by Victoria DeFrancisco (1991) revealed a clear pattern between spouses, in which husbands interrupted wives and were unresponsive to topics wives initiated. Both husbands and wives were unaware of the rules, but their communication nonetheless sustained the pattern.

What are constitutive rules? How do they differ from regulative rules? Also, be sure to give an example?

Using ____ language allows you to own your own feelings while explaining to others how you interpret their behaviors.

All of the following are five ways that symbolic abilities affect our lives except:

For the most part, we're not conscious of the rules that guide how, when, where, and with whom we communicate about various things.

____ language is more descriptive than you language.

The theory of linguistic determinism states.

____ language may be acceptable or even appreciated when it conveys praise of another.

We follow communication rules even when we are not consciously aware of them.

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Exam 4: The World of Words

Meiko is not very good at communicating. How can you help her become a better verbal communicator?

Speech communities are not necessarily defined by geographic locations and boundaries.

Devin is surprised when his friend burps and belches after their dinner together. Devin says, "Burping and Belching is so rude." Devin's perception of his friend's behavior is based on a(n) ____ rule.

Why is it important that we don't have to be aware of communication rules to follow them?

In general, masculine-gender speech communities follow this communication rule:

"When you said my idea was stupid, I felt hurt" is an example of ____ language.

Regulative rules do not vary across cultures and social groups, so what is acceptable in one context may be regarded as inappropriate elsewhere.

Some people feel awkward when they first start using this language.

Symbols are neutral descriptions of phenomena.

A study by Victoria DeFrancisco (1991) revealed a clear pattern between spouses, in which husbands interrupted wives and were unresponsive to topics wives initiated. Both husbands and wives were unaware of the rules, but their communication nonetheless sustained the pattern.

What are constitutive rules? How do they differ from regulative rules? Also, be sure to give an example?

Using ____ language allows you to own your own feelings while explaining to others how you interpret their behaviors.

All of the following are five ways that symbolic abilities affect our lives except:

For the most part, we're not conscious of the rules that guide how, when, where, and with whom we communicate about various things.

____ language is more descriptive than you language.

The theory of linguistic determinism states.

____ language may be acceptable or even appreciated when it conveys praise of another.

We follow communication rules even when we are not consciously aware of them.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Perception and Communication

The World Beyond Words

Mindful Listening

Emotions and Communication

Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

Managing Conflict in Relationships

Friendships in Our Lives

Committed Romantic Relationships

Communication in Families

Filters