Question 1

Latoya says, "I might be wrong, but I think it is going to rain today." What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  A tag question 
B)  A disclaimer 
C)  A hedge statement 
D)  A question statement 
A)  A tag question 
B)  A disclaimer 
C)  A hedge statement 
D)  A question statement

Question 2

According to your textbook, when we communicate with people we have three goals. Identify each goal describing the speaker's purpose for each and include how the three goals interact with each other.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your textbook, when we communicate...

Question 3

The use of tag questions seems to be a universal feature of men's and women's communication patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

According to your textbook, what are some skills that good listeners have? Be sure to use specific terms from your textbook and define what they mean.

Accepted Answer

According to our textbook, good listener

Question 5

What best describes emoticons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used more often by females. 
B)  They can detract from the seriousness of the statement. 
C)  They are similar to tag questions used during face-to-face conversations. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  They are used more often by females. 
B)  They can detract from the seriousness of the statement. 
C)  They are similar to tag questions used during face-to-face conversations. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 6

According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early play experiences are related to later communication styles. 
B)  Men and women learn differing communication styles as they progress through different stages of romantic relationships. 
C)  Men from divorced families tend to have more gender neutral styles of communication. 
D)  Lesbian women have communication styles very similar to men. 
A)  Early play experiences are related to later communication styles. 
B)  Men and women learn differing communication styles as they progress through different stages of romantic relationships. 
C)  Men from divorced families tend to have more gender neutral styles of communication. 
D)  Lesbian women have communication styles very similar to men.

Question 7

Students self-disclose on Facebook more than they would in other situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What category/style of communication skills do people tend to prefer when they want to discuss strategies or learn more about a topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affectively-oriented 
B)  Status-oriented 
C)  Instrumentally-oriented 
D)  Network-oriented 
A)  Affectively-oriented 
B)  Status-oriented 
C)  Instrumentally-oriented 
D)  Network-oriented

Question 9

In one research study that asked men and women to report how they express their consent to engage in sex with a partner, what did most report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most said verbal things such as "Let's do it," "I want you bad," or "Let's have sex." 
B)  Most used non-verbal gestures such as pulling closer to the other person, changing body positioning, or reciprocating touch. 
C)  Men reported more verbal exchanges and women reported more nonverbal exchanges. 
D)  Most said nothing at all. 
A)  Most said verbal things such as "Let's do it," "I want you bad," or "Let's have sex." 
B)  Most used non-verbal gestures such as pulling closer to the other person, changing body positioning, or reciprocating touch. 
C)  Men reported more verbal exchanges and women reported more nonverbal exchanges. 
D)  Most said nothing at all.

Question 10

What do we know about the impact of sexual orientation on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter. Give a real life example related to each of your points.

Accepted Answer

The impact of sexual orientation on comm

Question 11

When we want to project an image with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What factor(s) contribute to communication problems for couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health problems 
B)  Inability to self-disclose 
C)  Economic stressors 
D)  All of these 
A)  Health problems 
B)  Inability to self-disclose 
C)  Economic stressors 
D)  All of these

Question 13

What is characteristic of individualistic cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Individuals feel more comfortable disclosing personal information to a variety of people. 
B)  Individuals feel less comfortable disclosing personal information to a variety of people. 
C)  Individuals emphasize the communication needs of everyone in the group equally. 
D)  Individuals emphasize the communication needs of others before their own. 
A)  Individuals feel more comfortable disclosing personal information to a variety of people. 
B)  Individuals feel less comfortable disclosing personal information to a variety of people. 
C)  Individuals emphasize the communication needs of everyone in the group equally. 
D)  Individuals emphasize the communication needs of others before their own.

Question 14

According to your text, what is one crucial factor that nondefensive listening relies on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-assertiveness 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-disclosure 
D)  Self-restraint 
A)  Self-assertiveness 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-disclosure 
D)  Self-restraint

Question 15

What category/style of communication skills are referred to as more comforting and involve a significant amount of listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affectively-oriented 
B)  Status-oriented 
C)  Instrumentally-oriented 
D)  Network-oriented 
A)  Affectively-oriented 
B)  Status-oriented 
C)  Instrumentally-oriented 
D)  Network-oriented

Question 16

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What question would someone be LEAST likely to ask earlier in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  What led you to pick your major? 
B)  How do you get along with your roommates? 
C)  What are your hobbies? 
D)  How did you get along with your parents growing up? 
A)  What led you to pick your major? 
B)  How do you get along with your roommates? 
C)  What are your hobbies? 
D)  How did you get along with your parents growing up?

Question 18

According to communication researcher, Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more ________talk while men use more _______ talk.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapport, Report 
B)  Intimate, Erotic 
C)  Knowledge, Networking 
D)  Status, Relational 
A)  Rapport, Report 
B)  Intimate, Erotic 
C)  Knowledge, Networking 
D)  Status, Relational

Question 19

According to Tannen, women tend to use rapport talk while men use report talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

Accepted Answer

A)  We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person. 
B)  We share about ourselves from the inside out. 
C)  We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal. 
D)  We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible. 
A)  We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person. 
B)  We share about ourselves from the inside out. 
C)  We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal. 
D)  We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible.

Latoya says, "I might be wrong, but I think it is going to rain today." What is this an example of?

According to your textbook, when we communicate with people we have three goals. Identify each goal describing the speaker's purpose for each and include how the three goals interact with each other.

The use of tag questions seems to be a universal feature of men's and women's communication patterns.

According to your textbook, what are some skills that good listeners have? Be sure to use specific terms from your textbook and define what they mean.

What best describes emoticons?

According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?

Students self-disclose on Facebook more than they would in other situations.

What category/style of communication skills do people tend to prefer when they want to discuss strategies or learn more about a topic?

In one research study that asked men and women to report how they express their consent to engage in sex with a partner, what did most report?

What do we know about the impact of sexual orientation on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter. Give a real life example related to each of your points.

When we want to project an image with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

What factor(s) contribute to communication problems for couples?

What is characteristic of individualistic cultures?

According to your text, what is one crucial factor that nondefensive listening relies on?

What category/style of communication skills are referred to as more comforting and involve a significant amount of listening?

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

What question would someone be LEAST likely to ask earlier in a relationship?

According to communication researcher, Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more __talk while men use more _ talk.

According to Tannen, women tend to use rapport talk while men use report talk.

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

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

Exam 3: Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Latoya says, "I might be wrong, but I think it is going to rain today." What is this an example of?

According to your textbook, when we communicate with people we have three goals. Identify each goal describing the speaker's purpose for each and include how the three goals interact with each other.

The use of tag questions seems to be a universal feature of men's and women's communication patterns.

According to your textbook, what are some skills that good listeners have? Be sure to use specific terms from your textbook and define what they mean.

What best describes emoticons?

According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?

Students self-disclose on Facebook more than they would in other situations.

What category/style of communication skills do people tend to prefer when they want to discuss strategies or learn more about a topic?

In one research study that asked men and women to report how they express their consent to engage in sex with a partner, what did most report?

What do we know about the impact of sexual orientation on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter. Give a real life example related to each of your points.

When we want to project an image with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

What factor(s) contribute to communication problems for couples?

What is characteristic of individualistic cultures?

According to your text, what is one crucial factor that nondefensive listening relies on?

What category/style of communication skills are referred to as more comforting and involve a significant amount of listening?

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

What question would someone be LEAST likely to ask earlier in a relationship?

According to communication researcher, Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more ________talk while men use more _______ talk.

According to Tannen, women tend to use rapport talk while men use report talk.

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

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

According to communication researcher, Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more __talk while men use more _ talk.