Question 1

What is characteristic of men and gossiping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men do not typically engage in gossiping. 
B)  When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to acquaintances. 
C)  When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to romantic partners. 
D)  Research shows there are actually no gender differences related to gossiping. 
A)  Men do not typically engage in gossiping. 
B)  When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to acquaintances. 
C)  When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to romantic partners. 
D)  Research shows there are actually no gender differences related to gossiping. C

Question 2

Couples who report disagreements in their relationship tend to experience higher levels of satisfaction than couples who report that they do not fight at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Men and women raised in individualist cultures have a greater concern for the feelings of those around them than those raised in collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's really cold in here, isn't it? 
B)  I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning down there air? 
C)  I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday. 
D)  It feels much colder today. Am I wrong? 
A)  It's really cold in here, isn't it? 
B)  I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning down there air? 
C)  I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday. 
D)  It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?

Question 5

When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When we want to maintain the relationship and not offend someone with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relational 
B)  Identity management 
C)  Getting the job done 
D)  Communication filtering 
A)  Relational 
B)  Identity management 
C)  Getting the job done 
D)  Communication filtering

Question 7

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women. 
A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women.

Question 8

What best characterizes couples' relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Couples who report higher level of relationship satisfaction report the least disagreements. 
B)  Couples with the highest level of relationship satisfaction report moderate amounts of both verbal and physical disagreements. 
C)  Relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements are not related. 
D)  Couples who report higher level of relationship satisfaction report both public issue arguments and personal disagreements. 
A)  Couples who report higher level of relationship satisfaction report the least disagreements. 
B)  Couples with the highest level of relationship satisfaction report moderate amounts of both verbal and physical disagreements. 
C)  Relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements are not related. 
D)  Couples who report higher level of relationship satisfaction report both public issue arguments and personal disagreements.

Question 9

Where is the majority of a person's gaze directed during a typical conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Just over the shoulder of the other person 
B)  The eyes, nose and mouth of the other person 
C)  To the things going on in the immediate environment 
D)  The hands of the other person 
A)  Just over the shoulder of the other person 
B)  The eyes, nose and mouth of the other person 
C)  To the things going on in the immediate environment 
D)  The hands of the other person

Question 10

Using disclaimers during conversation is found to be an indicator of high relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When we have a message for someone and want to communicate that message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relational 
B)  Identity management 
C)  Getting the job done 
D)  Communication filtering 
A)  Relational 
B)  Identity management 
C)  Getting the job done 
D)  Communication filtering

Question 12

What do Maltz and Borker suggest related to head-nodding in conversations between men and women?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men are signaling they are listening. 
B)  Women are signaling they agree. 
C)  There are no gender differences in head nodding during conversations between men and women. 
D)  There are differences in meanings between women's nods and men's nods during conversations. 
A)  Men are signaling they are listening. 
B)  Women are signaling they agree. 
C)  There are no gender differences in head nodding during conversations between men and women. 
D)  There are differences in meanings between women's nods and men's nods during conversations.

Question 13

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he/she is attentive to the speaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active expression 
B)  Active listening 
C)  Nondefensive listening 
D)  Nonverbal listening 
A)  Active expression 
B)  Active listening 
C)  Nondefensive listening 
D)  Nonverbal listening

Question 14

Couples who talk about sexuality related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to communication experts, hedge words decreases the speaker's perceived assertiveness of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

John Gottman found that the ratio of positive to negative interactions in a relationship:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is unrelated to level of distress. 
B)  Goes up as couples experience more distress. 
C)  Goes down as couples experience more distress. 
D)  Cannot be measure in distressed couples. 
A)  Is unrelated to level of distress. 
B)  Goes up as couples experience more distress. 
C)  Goes down as couples experience more distress. 
D)  Cannot be measure in distressed couples.

Question 17

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Morgan, a 25-year-old woman 
C)  Esther, a 75-year-old woman 
D)  Daniel, a 40-year-old man 
A)  Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Morgan, a 25-year-old woman 
C)  Esther, a 75-year-old woman 
D)  Daniel, a 40-year-old man

Question 18

First define self-disclosure and give an example. Then discuss how it can be used both effectively and ineffectively in communication.

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure is the act of revealing

Question 19

Which culture is more likely to rely on nonverbal cues in communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  North American 
B)  Canadian 
C)  German 
D)  Arab 
A)  North American 
B)  Canadian 
C)  German 
D)  Arab

Question 20

How can the Internet reduce some of the common communication problems that couples experience in face-to-face conversations?

Accepted Answer

The Internet can reduce some common comm

What is characteristic of men and gossiping?

Couples who report disagreements in their relationship tend to experience higher levels of satisfaction than couples who report that they do not fight at all.

Men and women raised in individualist cultures have a greater concern for the feelings of those around them than those raised in collectivist cultures.

What is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

When we want to maintain the relationship and not offend someone with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

What best characterizes couples' relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements?

Where is the majority of a person's gaze directed during a typical conversation?

Using disclaimers during conversation is found to be an indicator of high relationship satisfaction.

When we have a message for someone and want to communicate that message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

What do Maltz and Borker suggest related to head-nodding in conversations between men and women?

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he/she is attentive to the speaker?

Couples who talk about sexuality related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

According to communication experts, hedge words decreases the speaker's perceived assertiveness of speech.

John Gottman found that the ratio of positive to negative interactions in a relationship:

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

First define self-disclosure and give an example. Then discuss how it can be used both effectively and ineffectively in communication.

Which culture is more likely to rely on nonverbal cues in communication?

How can the Internet reduce some of the common communication problems that couples experience in face-to-face conversations?

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What is characteristic of men and gossiping?

Couples who report disagreements in their relationship tend to experience higher levels of satisfaction than couples who report that they do not fight at all.

Men and women raised in individualist cultures have a greater concern for the feelings of those around them than those raised in collectivist cultures.

What is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

When we want to maintain the relationship and not offend someone with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

What best characterizes couples' relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements?

Where is the majority of a person's gaze directed during a typical conversation?

Using disclaimers during conversation is found to be an indicator of high relationship satisfaction.

When we have a message for someone and want to communicate that message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

What do Maltz and Borker suggest related to head-nodding in conversations between men and women?

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he/she is attentive to the speaker?

Couples who talk about sexuality related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

According to communication experts, hedge words decreases the speaker's perceived assertiveness of speech.

John Gottman found that the ratio of positive to negative interactions in a relationship:

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

First define self-disclosure and give an example. Then discuss how it can be used both effectively and ineffectively in communication.

Which culture is more likely to rely on nonverbal cues in communication?

How can the Internet reduce some of the common communication problems that couples experience in face-to-face conversations?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Images and Selling Sex

Filters