Question 1

In open episodes, participants have no preconceived plan in mind and are free to take the episode in any direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Give an example of a prototype, a script, a stereotype, and several personal constructs you use often. How do these cognitive schemata affect your communication?

Accepted Answer

Sure, I can provide examples for each of

Question 3

Competitive attempts to control activity within an episode refer to defined episodes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When we explain our own behavior (as compared to the behavior of others), we often bias our attributions by assuming the cause for our behavior is due to the situation rather than to internal reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The authors identify and develop four themes at the beginning of this chapter that they say are critical to perception. Which is NOT one of these themes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emotion 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Cognition 
D)  Gender 
A)  Emotion 
B)  Motivation 
C)  Cognition 
D)  Gender

Question 6

Moskowitz calls motivations that we are not aware of:

Accepted Answer

A)  auto-motives. 
B)  self-reasoning. 
C)  self-goals. 
D)  auto-individualism. 
E)  autocracy. 
A)  auto-motives. 
B)  self-reasoning. 
C)  self-goals. 
D)  auto-individualism. 
E)  autocracy.

Question 7

When we explain others' behavior (as opposed to our own behavior), we often bias our attributions by assuming the cause for their behavior is in their personalities rather than in the situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are personal constructs? How are they related to a person's cognitive complexity? How can they affect interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

Personal constructs are the individual b

Question 9

The definition of a relationship that guides recurring interaction of any dyad, according to Carson, is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a master contract. 
B)  a script. 
C)  covariance theory. 
D)  personal construct. 
A)  a master contract. 
B)  a script. 
C)  covariance theory. 
D)  personal construct.

Question 10

What is meant by naïve realism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Our perceptions are an accurate reflection of reality. 
B)  Our perceptions seem real to us. 
C)  We deceive ourselves about the social world around us. 
D)  We are often wrong in our predictions. 
A)  Our perceptions are an accurate reflection of reality. 
B)  Our perceptions seem real to us. 
C)  We deceive ourselves about the social world around us. 
D)  We are often wrong in our predictions.

Question 11

Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between a prototype and an exemplar model of cognition?

Accepted Answer

A)  A prototype is general; an exemplar is specific. 
B)  A prototype is specific; an exemplar is general. 
C)  Both are specific. 
D)  Both are general. 
E)  A prototype is a reality; an exemplar is an ideal. 
A)  A prototype is general; an exemplar is specific. 
B)  A prototype is specific; an exemplar is general. 
C)  Both are specific. 
D)  Both are general. 
E)  A prototype is a reality; an exemplar is an ideal.

Question 12

Steve's roommate comes from Scarsdale. Steve just naturally assumes that the roommate will be wealthy and snobbish. In making this prediction about his roommate, Steve is converting a prototype into a:

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype. 
B)  script. 
C)  personal construct. 
D)  closed episode. 
A)  stereotype. 
B)  script. 
C)  personal construct. 
D)  closed episode.

Question 13

Don has never been to a really expensive restaurant before. He doesn't know what to do when the wine steward brings the wine. He lacks which of the following kinds of schemata?

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 14

Research shows that first impressions do not become stable until the second time that people interact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The fabrication of memory is affected by ongoing events happening now as we try to remember. The authors cite the work of Gilbert who calls this phenomenon:

Accepted Answer

A)  nowology. 
B)  presentism. 
C)  the revolving door of the mind. 
D)  the slippery cognition brain slope. 
A)  nowology. 
B)  presentism. 
C)  the revolving door of the mind. 
D)  the slippery cognition brain slope.

Question 16

The mood congruity hypothesis states that when a memory is stored and then retrieved:

Accepted Answer

A)  anger enhances memory. 
B)  length of time dulls memory regardless of emotion. 
C)  optimism enhances memory. 
D)  neutral emotional state enhances memory. 
E)  a match in emotion enhances memory. 
A)  anger enhances memory. 
B)  length of time dulls memory regardless of emotion. 
C)  optimism enhances memory. 
D)  neutral emotional state enhances memory. 
E)  a match in emotion enhances memory.

Question 17

Attending a religious service, taking part in a traditional wedding ceremony, or exchanging expected greetings are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  open episodes. 
B)  defined episodes. 
C)  closed episodes. 
D)  unscripted interactions. 
A)  open episodes. 
B)  defined episodes. 
C)  closed episodes. 
D)  unscripted interactions.

Question 18

When Ellen Langer uses the term "mindless" to refer to someone's behavior, she means that the person's behavior is rude and impolite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In open episodes, participants have no preconceived plan in mind and are free to take the episode in any direction.

Give an example of a prototype, a script, a stereotype, and several personal constructs you use often. How do these cognitive schemata affect your communication?

Competitive attempts to control activity within an episode refer to defined episodes.

When we explain our own behavior (as compared to the behavior of others), we often bias our attributions by assuming the cause for our behavior is due to the situation rather than to internal reasons.

The authors identify and develop four themes at the beginning of this chapter that they say are critical to perception. Which is NOT one of these themes?

Moskowitz calls motivations that we are not aware of:

When we explain others' behavior (as opposed to our own behavior), we often bias our attributions by assuming the cause for their behavior is in their personalities rather than in the situation.

What are personal constructs? How are they related to a person's cognitive complexity? How can they affect interpersonal communication?

The definition of a relationship that guides recurring interaction of any dyad, according to Carson, is called:

What is meant by naïve realism?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between a prototype and an exemplar model of cognition?

Steve's roommate comes from Scarsdale. Steve just naturally assumes that the roommate will be wealthy and snobbish. In making this prediction about his roommate, Steve is converting a prototype into a:

Don has never been to a really expensive restaurant before. He doesn't know what to do when the wine steward brings the wine. He lacks which of the following kinds of schemata?

Research shows that first impressions do not become stable until the second time that people interact.

The fabrication of memory is affected by ongoing events happening now as we try to remember. The authors cite the work of Gilbert who calls this phenomenon:

The mood congruity hypothesis states that when a memory is stored and then retrieved:

Attending a religious service, taking part in a traditional wedding ceremony, or exchanging expected greetings are all examples of:

When Ellen Langer uses the term "mindless" to refer to someone's behavior, she means that the person's behavior is rude and impolite.

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Exam 6: Perceiving and Interpreting Social Worlds

In open episodes, participants have no preconceived plan in mind and are free to take the episode in any direction.

Give an example of a prototype, a script, a stereotype, and several personal constructs you use often. How do these cognitive schemata affect your communication?

Competitive attempts to control activity within an episode refer to defined episodes.

When we explain our own behavior (as compared to the behavior of others), we often bias our attributions by assuming the cause for our behavior is due to the situation rather than to internal reasons.

The authors identify and develop four themes at the beginning of this chapter that they say are critical to perception. Which is NOT one of these themes?

Moskowitz calls motivations that we are not aware of:

When we explain others' behavior (as opposed to our own behavior), we often bias our attributions by assuming the cause for their behavior is in their personalities rather than in the situation.

What are personal constructs? How are they related to a person's cognitive complexity? How can they affect interpersonal communication?

The definition of a relationship that guides recurring interaction of any dyad, according to Carson, is called:

What is meant by naïve realism?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between a prototype and an exemplar model of cognition?

Steve's roommate comes from Scarsdale. Steve just naturally assumes that the roommate will be wealthy and snobbish. In making this prediction about his roommate, Steve is converting a prototype into a:

Don has never been to a really expensive restaurant before. He doesn't know what to do when the wine steward brings the wine. He lacks which of the following kinds of schemata?

Research shows that first impressions do not become stable until the second time that people interact.

The fabrication of memory is affected by ongoing events happening now as we try to remember. The authors cite the work of Gilbert who calls this phenomenon:

The mood congruity hypothesis states that when a memory is stored and then retrieved:

Attending a religious service, taking part in a traditional wedding ceremony, or exchanging expected greetings are all examples of:

When Ellen Langer uses the term "mindless" to refer to someone's behavior, she means that the person's behavior is rude and impolite.

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

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