Question 1

When we focus on classes of individuals or objects or events and fail to see that each is unique,we have the misevaluation of

Accepted Answer

A) static evaluation. 
B)  polarization. 
C)  indiscrimination. 
D) fact-inference confusion. 
A) static evaluation. 
B)  polarization. 
C)  indiscrimination. 
D) fact-inference confusion. C

Question 2

Intensional orientation refers to the tendency to

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A) view people how they are labeled rather than how they actually exist. 
B)  respond to things as they are rather than as they are labeled or talked about. 
C)  see the middle ground as well as the extremes. 
D) group unlike things together and to assume that because they have the same label,they are all alike. 
A) view people how they are labeled rather than how they actually exist. 
B)  respond to things as they are rather than as they are labeled or talked about. 
C)  see the middle ground as well as the extremes. 
D) group unlike things together and to assume that because they have the same label,they are all alike. A

Question 3

Which of the following is an appropriate way to avoid ageism?

Accepted Answer

A) Assume older people aren't interested in the world around them. 
B)  Talk louder and slower to older people regardless of whether they appear to be hard of hearing. 
C)  Remember to refresh older people's memories every time you see them. 
D) Engage older people in conversation as you would wish to be engaged. 
A) Assume older people aren't interested in the world around them. 
B)  Talk louder and slower to older people regardless of whether they appear to be hard of hearing. 
C)  Remember to refresh older people's memories every time you see them. 
D) Engage older people in conversation as you would wish to be engaged. D

Question 4

When editing the company newsletter,Janet includes the anniversaries of all the traditionally married couples,but omits the anniversaries of the office's same-sex couples' commitment ceremonies. Janet's behavior can be described as

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A) sexist. 
B)  racist. 
C)  heterosexist. 
D) ageist. 
A) sexist. 
B)  racist. 
C)  heterosexist. 
D) ageist.

Question 5

Which statement is an example of nonsexist language?

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A) The average student is worried about his grades. 
B)  The competent student knows her limitations. 
C)  The first-year students may require extra attention. 
D) The fireman climbed the tree to rescue the cat. 
A) The average student is worried about his grades. 
B)  The competent student knows her limitations. 
C)  The first-year students may require extra attention. 
D) The fireman climbed the tree to rescue the cat.

Question 6

"Gay men have such good fashion sense" is a heterosexist statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A useful extensional device that can help you avoid ____________ is to end each statement,sometimes verbally,but always mentally,with an et cetera (etc.)

Accepted Answer

The answer of A useful extensional device that can help...

Question 8

The principle of cooperation and the principle of peaceful relations are compatible with one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Companies' reluctance to hire members of minority groups is an example of individual racism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In communicating with others verbally,Mariam tries not to say anything that might shed negative light on the person she is communicating with.According to your text,Mariam's guiding cultural principle in verbal communication is

Accepted Answer

A) face-saving. 
B)  peaceful relations. 
C)  cooperation. 
D) directness. 
A) face-saving. 
B)  peaceful relations. 
C)  cooperation. 
D) directness.

Question 11

It is best to use cultural identifiers that are recognized and used by cultural groups themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Maris sees Hallon playing cards in the student center.Maris tells Sam,"I see Hallon over there
playing cards." Sam replies,"Hallon will probably win." Maris's utterance is a statement of __________.Sam's utterance is a statement of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Maris sees Hallon playing cards in the...

Question 13

Connotations of words are found in dictionaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The statement,"Anderson is such a jerk! I hate him." contains

Accepted Answer

A) a snarl word. 
B)  a purr word. 
C)  metacommunication. 
D) disconfirmation. 
A) a snarl word. 
B)  a purr word. 
C)  metacommunication. 
D) disconfirmation.

Question 15

Using "etc." helps speakers to avoid

Accepted Answer

A) fact-inference confusion. 
B)  allness. 
C)  bypassing. 
D) indiscrimination. 
A) fact-inference confusion. 
B)  allness. 
C)  bypassing. 
D) indiscrimination.

Question 16

The fact that same-sex marriage is illegal in many states is an example of institutional heterosexism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

"Mankind will soon walk on Mars" is an example of sexist language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is the BEST example of a factual statement?

Accepted Answer

A) Paula is unreasonably angry. 
B)  Lene harbors resentment. 
C)  Marwan is driving a green Jeep. 
D) Francois seems to prefer Jeeps. 
A) Paula is unreasonably angry. 
B)  Lene harbors resentment. 
C)  Marwan is driving a green Jeep. 
D) Francois seems to prefer Jeeps.

Question 19

Mandatory retirement laws and age restrictions in certain occupations can be referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) ageism. 
B)  allness. 
C)  institutional ageism. 
D) bypassing. 
A) ageism. 
B)  allness. 
C)  institutional ageism. 
D) bypassing.

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: sexist language
purr words
allness
dating
polarization
racist language
indiscrimination
connotative word
snarl words
ageist language

Accepted Answer

The Answer of "European settlers came to the United States is...

When we focus on classes of individuals or objects or events and fail to see that each is unique,we have the misevaluation of

Intensional orientation refers to the tendency to

Which of the following is an appropriate way to avoid ageism?

When editing the company newsletter,Janet includes the anniversaries of all the traditionally married couples,but omits the anniversaries of the office's same-sex couples' commitment ceremonies. Janet's behavior can be described as

Which statement is an example of nonsexist language?

"Gay men have such good fashion sense" is a heterosexist statement.

A useful extensional device that can help you avoid ____________ is to end each statement,sometimes verbally,but always mentally,with an et cetera (etc.)

The principle of cooperation and the principle of peaceful relations are compatible with one another.

Companies' reluctance to hire members of minority groups is an example of individual racism.

In communicating with others verbally,Mariam tries not to say anything that might shed negative light on the person she is communicating with.According to your text,Mariam's guiding cultural principle in verbal communication is

It is best to use cultural identifiers that are recognized and used by cultural groups themselves.

Maris sees Hallon playing cards in the student center.Maris tells Sam,"I see Hallon over there playing cards." Sam replies,"Hallon will probably win." Maris's utterance is a statement of .Sam's utterance is a statement of .

Connotations of words are found in dictionaries.

The statement,"Anderson is such a jerk! I hate him." contains

Using "etc." helps speakers to avoid

The fact that same-sex marriage is illegal in many states is an example of institutional heterosexism.

"Mankind will soon walk on Mars" is an example of sexist language.

Which is the BEST example of a factual statement?

Mandatory retirement laws and age restrictions in certain occupations can be referred to as

The Essentials Of Human Communication

Perception Of Self And Others

Listening In Human Communication

Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Communication And Conversation

Interpersonal Relationships

Managing Interpersonal Conflict

Small Group Communication

Members And Leaders In Small Group Communication

Public Speaking Preparation (Steps 1-6)

Public Speaking Preparation And Delivery (Steps 7-10)

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Exam 4: Verbal Messages

When we focus on classes of individuals or objects or events and fail to see that each is unique,we have the misevaluation of

Intensional orientation refers to the tendency to

Which of the following is an appropriate way to avoid ageism?

When editing the company newsletter,Janet includes the anniversaries of all the traditionally married couples,but omits the anniversaries of the office's same-sex couples' commitment ceremonies. Janet's behavior can be described as

Which statement is an example of nonsexist language?

"Gay men have such good fashion sense" is a heterosexist statement.

A useful extensional device that can help you avoid ____________ is to end each statement,sometimes verbally,but always mentally,with an et cetera (etc.)

The principle of cooperation and the principle of peaceful relations are compatible with one another.

Companies' reluctance to hire members of minority groups is an example of individual racism.

In communicating with others verbally,Mariam tries not to say anything that might shed negative light on the person she is communicating with.According to your text,Mariam's guiding cultural principle in verbal communication is

It is best to use cultural identifiers that are recognized and used by cultural groups themselves.

Maris sees Hallon playing cards in the student center.Maris tells Sam,"I see Hallon over there playing cards." Sam replies,"Hallon will probably win." Maris's utterance is a statement of __________.Sam's utterance is a statement of __________.

Connotations of words are found in dictionaries.

The statement,"Anderson is such a jerk! I hate him." contains

Using "etc." helps speakers to avoid

The fact that same-sex marriage is illegal in many states is an example of institutional heterosexism.

"Mankind will soon walk on Mars" is an example of sexist language.

Which is the BEST example of a factual statement?

Mandatory retirement laws and age restrictions in certain occupations can be referred to as

The Essentials Of Human Communication

Perception Of Self And Others

Listening In Human Communication

Nonverbal Messages

Interpersonal Communication And Conversation

Interpersonal Relationships

Managing Interpersonal Conflict

Small Group Communication

Members And Leaders In Small Group Communication

Public Speaking Preparation (Steps 1-6)

Public Speaking Preparation And Delivery (Steps 7-10)

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Maris sees Hallon playing cards in the student center.Maris tells Sam,"I see Hallon over there playing cards." Sam replies,"Hallon will probably win." Maris's utterance is a statement of .Sam's utterance is a statement of .