Exam 3: Communication: Enriching Your Sexuality

Identify and explain two obstacles to sexual communication.

The term, genderlects, refers to using negative and gender stereotyping words during conversations.

Validating each other's opinions is a suggestion for fighting fairly.

Negative emotional facial expressions are more similar across cultures than positive emotional facial expressions.

The use of online avatars falls under what category of communication?

Describe two non-constructive communication strategies and explain why they could lead to a communication shutdown.

Using the information in your textbook, describe the differences between complaining, gossiping and bitching. How do men and women differ related to each?

What type of communication skills are women more likely to use?

According to research findings, what is true related to nonverbal communication patterns?

What does the term "genderlects" refer to?

In the United States, there is a particularly high value on:

In the United States, personal health is valued over personal beauty.

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

What best describes the three goals of communication discussed in your chapter?

According to your text, which best describes a benefit that good communication can add to a relationship?

Who is more likely to apologize in relationships?

Which of the following would men be more likely than women to do in conversations?

What does the author of your textbook suggest is responsible for the level of body dissatisfaction in the United States?

What is a characteristic of a good lover?

Nadia says, "We never make love anymore." She and her partner have sex about twice a week which is less often than they used to. What is her statement an example of?