Question 1

The belief that people who are intelligent are also responsible, serious, and quiet is called an implicit personality theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Jackie seeks out the same characteristics in all her friends. She looks for a good sense of humor, an outgoing personality, and ambition. Which kind of schemata is she using?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prototype 
B)  A stereotype 
C)  A script 
D)  A personal construct 
A)  A prototype 
B)  A stereotype 
C)  A script 
D)  A personal construct D

Question 3

What is the position of the authors regarding the role of emotion in perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perceptions are about control, so emotion has no place in perception. 
B)  Emotions probably contribute to perception, but there is no evidence. 
C)  Emotion has no role at all in perception. 
D)  Research has shown that emotions influence perceptions. 
E)  All of the above 
A)  Perceptions are about control, so emotion has no place in perception. 
B)  Emotions probably contribute to perception, but there is no evidence. 
C)  Emotion has no role at all in perception. 
D)  Research has shown that emotions influence perceptions. 
E)  All of the above D

Question 4

Name the four social cognition questions that apply to any social interaction and explain what they mean.

Accepted Answer

The four social cognition questions that

Question 5

In which of the following situations will people be LEAST likely to pay close attention to their own and others' behavior and MOST likely to follow a script?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a novel situation they have never encountered before 
B)  When external factors interrupt a sequence of behavior 
C)  When traditional scripts conflict 
D)  When the outcome of the interaction is exactly what they expected 
A)  In a novel situation they have never encountered before 
B)  When external factors interrupt a sequence of behavior 
C)  When traditional scripts conflict 
D)  When the outcome of the interaction is exactly what they expected

Question 6

How does a clear goal or strong motivation affect perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  A clear goal strengthens perception. 
B)  A clear goal weakens perception. 
C)  There are no effects that can be demonstrated. 
D)  A clear goal distracts from perception. 
A)  A clear goal strengthens perception. 
B)  A clear goal weakens perception. 
C)  There are no effects that can be demonstrated. 
D)  A clear goal distracts from perception.

Question 7

Another name for the overestimation bias based on snap judgments is:

Accepted Answer

A)  brain ditching option . 
B)  anchoring the options. 
C)  wishful readiness. 
D)  spontaneous trait inference. 
A)  brain ditching option . 
B)  anchoring the options. 
C)  wishful readiness. 
D)  spontaneous trait inference.

Question 8

All of the following factors in the Krieger study enhanced mindfulness EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive reasoning. 
B)  early cognitive commitment. 
C)  using a kaleidoscope perspective. 
D)  verbalizing thoughts and feelings. 
E)  using confident language. 
A)  positive reasoning. 
B)  early cognitive commitment. 
C)  using a kaleidoscope perspective. 
D)  verbalizing thoughts and feelings. 
E)  using confident language.

Question 9

What is an attribution? What kinds of biases often distort the attributions we make? How does this affect interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

An attribution is the process of explain

Question 10

Failing to listen to what someone has to say because you think you won't agree is an example of selective attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a situation discourages a behavior and the person exhibits the behavior anyway, this exemplifies:

Accepted Answer

A)  the augmenting rule. 
B)  the forgiveness rule. 
C)  the least causality rule. 
D)  the discounting rule. 
A)  the augmenting rule. 
B)  the forgiveness rule. 
C)  the least causality rule. 
D)  the discounting rule.

Question 12

When paraphrasing, it's important that you express content meaning while avoiding relational meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which is NOT one of the four social cognition questions discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  How does each participant view the situation? 
B)  What impressions do participants have of one another? 
C)  How good is their grasp of verbal and nonverbal languages? 
D)  What kind of relationship have the participants created? 
A)  How does each participant view the situation? 
B)  What impressions do participants have of one another? 
C)  How good is their grasp of verbal and nonverbal languages? 
D)  What kind of relationship have the participants created?

Question 14

Our expectations can often affect what we perceive. For example, when I'm thinking of how hungry I am, I am likely to notice the smell of food. At other times, it escapes my notice. This is an example of a perception being primed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Dina has decided ahead of time that she doesn't like classical music, so she turns down an invitation to attend a concert in the Music School. Her behavior is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  selective attention. 
B)  selective exposure. 
C)  mindless interaction. 
D)  a primacy effect. 
A)  selective attention. 
B)  selective exposure. 
C)  mindless interaction. 
D)  a primacy effect.

Question 16

We are most creative when we are in a state of mindlessness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Open episodes are highly scripted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true of mindless interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are acting mindlessly when we use a familiar script to guide our actions. 
B)  We are acting mindlessly whenever we do something that is socially inappropriate or when we lack role competence. 
C)  We are acting mindlessly when we think carefully about what we should do next. 
D)  The more educated we are, the more likely we are to be mindless. 
A)  We are acting mindlessly when we use a familiar script to guide our actions. 
B)  We are acting mindlessly whenever we do something that is socially inappropriate or when we lack role competence. 
C)  We are acting mindlessly when we think carefully about what we should do next. 
D)  The more educated we are, the more likely we are to be mindless.

Question 19

Jennifer won't even consider talking to Loren because one look at Loren's hair and clothes tells Jennifer that Loren must be snobbish and materialistic. This prediction about Loren's behavior is an example of using which of the following to guide perception?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prototype 
B)  A stereotype 
C)  A script 
D)  A personal construct 
A)  A prototype 
B)  A stereotype 
C)  A script 
D)  A personal construct

Question 20

Interaction routines like gossiping, studying together, or going out for pizza are examples of social episodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The belief that people who are intelligent are also responsible, serious, and quiet is called an implicit personality theory.

Jackie seeks out the same characteristics in all her friends. She looks for a good sense of humor, an outgoing personality, and ambition. Which kind of schemata is she using?

What is the position of the authors regarding the role of emotion in perception?

Name the four social cognition questions that apply to any social interaction and explain what they mean.

In which of the following situations will people be LEAST likely to pay close attention to their own and others' behavior and MOST likely to follow a script?

How does a clear goal or strong motivation affect perception?

Another name for the overestimation bias based on snap judgments is:

All of the following factors in the Krieger study enhanced mindfulness EXCEPT:

What is an attribution? What kinds of biases often distort the attributions we make? How does this affect interpersonal communication?

Failing to listen to what someone has to say because you think you won't agree is an example of selective attention.

If a situation discourages a behavior and the person exhibits the behavior anyway, this exemplifies:

When paraphrasing, it's important that you express content meaning while avoiding relational meaning.

Which is NOT one of the four social cognition questions discussed in the text?

Our expectations can often affect what we perceive. For example, when I'm thinking of how hungry I am, I am likely to notice the smell of food. At other times, it escapes my notice. This is an example of a perception being primed.

Dina has decided ahead of time that she doesn't like classical music, so she turns down an invitation to attend a concert in the Music School. Her behavior is an example of:

We are most creative when we are in a state of mindlessness.

Open episodes are highly scripted.

Which of the following statements is true of mindless interaction?

Jennifer won't even consider talking to Loren because one look at Loren's hair and clothes tells Jennifer that Loren must be snobbish and materialistic. This prediction about Loren's behavior is an example of using which of the following to guide perception?

Interaction routines like gossiping, studying together, or going out for pizza are examples of social episodes.

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Exam 6: Perceiving and Interpreting Social Worlds

The belief that people who are intelligent are also responsible, serious, and quiet is called an implicit personality theory.

Jackie seeks out the same characteristics in all her friends. She looks for a good sense of humor, an outgoing personality, and ambition. Which kind of schemata is she using?

What is the position of the authors regarding the role of emotion in perception?

Name the four social cognition questions that apply to any social interaction and explain what they mean.

In which of the following situations will people be LEAST likely to pay close attention to their own and others' behavior and MOST likely to follow a script?

How does a clear goal or strong motivation affect perception?

Another name for the overestimation bias based on snap judgments is:

All of the following factors in the Krieger study enhanced mindfulness EXCEPT:

What is an attribution? What kinds of biases often distort the attributions we make? How does this affect interpersonal communication?

Failing to listen to what someone has to say because you think you won't agree is an example of selective attention.

If a situation discourages a behavior and the person exhibits the behavior anyway, this exemplifies:

When paraphrasing, it's important that you express content meaning while avoiding relational meaning.

Which is NOT one of the four social cognition questions discussed in the text?

Our expectations can often affect what we perceive. For example, when I'm thinking of how hungry I am, I am likely to notice the smell of food. At other times, it escapes my notice. This is an example of a perception being primed.

Dina has decided ahead of time that she doesn't like classical music, so she turns down an invitation to attend a concert in the Music School. Her behavior is an example of:

We are most creative when we are in a state of mindlessness.

Open episodes are highly scripted.

Which of the following statements is true of mindless interaction?

Jennifer won't even consider talking to Loren because one look at Loren's hair and clothes tells Jennifer that Loren must be snobbish and materialistic. This prediction about Loren's behavior is an example of using which of the following to guide perception?

Interaction routines like gossiping, studying together, or going out for pizza are examples of social episodes.

Introduction- Communication and Competence

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Nonverbal Competence

Language and Interpersonal Communication

Listening

Meeting Social Expectations

Establishing Individual Identities

Achieving Personal and Relational Goals

Understanding Family Relationships

Creating Intimate Relationships

Managing Professional Relationships

Interpersonal Communication Culture and Change

Filters