Question 1

We engage in the selection process of perception by focusing our attention on specific stimuli while ignoring others because of human limitations on processing information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the major influences on the perception process?

Accepted Answer

A)  culture 
B)  gender 
C)  personality 
D)  negativity effect 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  culture 
B)  gender 
C)  personality 
D)  negativity effect 
E)  none of the options is correct D

Question 3

The actor-observer effect results from the innate human tendency to make internal or dispositional attributions concerning one's own behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which of the following is involved in the perception-checking process?

Accepted Answer

A)  checking your punctuation 
B)  checking your attributions 
C)  checking your perceptual influences 
D)  checking your impressions 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  checking your punctuation 
B)  checking your attributions 
C)  checking your perceptual influences 
D)  checking your impressions 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 5

Discuss the relationship between gender and perception. What are some common misconceptions about the ways in which women and men communicate differently?

Accepted Answer

Brain functioning and development are di

Question 6

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The tendency to form positive Gestalts.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 7

How do attributions play a role in the interpretation stage of the perception process?

Accepted Answer

We form attributions

Question 8

Chris's friend Beth had a miscarriage, so he rushes over to her apartment to offer her comfort and consolation. Chris is displaying

Accepted Answer

A)  empathy. 
B)  supportiveness. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  selflessness. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  empathy. 
B)  supportiveness. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  selflessness. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 9

Which of the following factors influences the interpretation stage of the perception process?

Accepted Answer

A)  schemata 
B)  internal attributions 
C)  external attributions 
D)  fundamental attribution error 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  schemata 
B)  internal attributions 
C)  external attributions 
D)  fundamental attribution error 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 10

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The process of assigning meaning to information we have selected.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 11

Which of the following are methods used for reducing uncertainty in our initial interactions with others?

Accepted Answer

A)  passive strategies 
B)  active strategies 
C)  interactive strategies 
D)  observing and learning about how someone acts in social settings 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  passive strategies 
B)  active strategies 
C)  interactive strategies 
D)  observing and learning about how someone acts in social settings 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 12

Which of the following conclusions can be made about gender differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women and men are substantially similar. 
B)  Women and men are substantially dissimilar. 
C)  Women and men are essentially similar and respond similarly. 
D)  Women use indirect language, whereas men use direct language. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  Women and men are substantially similar. 
B)  Women and men are substantially dissimilar. 
C)  Women and men are essentially similar and respond similarly. 
D)  Women use indirect language, whereas men use direct language. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 13

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Focusing our attention on specific stimuli found in our environment.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 14

Leslie likes Jon because he has an extraverted, engaging, and humorous personality. When Leslie's friend tells her that Jon can be very impatient and demonstrates road rage on a daily basis, Leslie refuses to believe her. What perceptual problem is Leslie demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution error 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  actor-observer effect 
D)  horn effect 
E)  halo effect 
A)  fundamental attribution error 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  actor-observer effect 
D)  horn effect 
E)  halo effect

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT part of the interpretation phase of the perception process?

Accepted Answer

A)  salience 
B)  schemata 
C)  attributions 
D)  self-serving bias 
E)  actor-observer effect 
A)  salience 
B)  schemata 
C)  attributions 
D)  self-serving bias 
E)  actor-observer effect

Question 16

Gestalts are formed as the result of a specific positive or negative observation we have of another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The tendency to form negative Gestalts.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 18

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The degree to which particular people attract our attention.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 19

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The tendency to negatively interpret the communication and behaviors of people for whom we have negative Gestalts.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Question 20

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from our senses.

Accepted Answer

A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory 
A)  actor-observer effect 
B)  algebraic impressions 
C)  attributions 
D)  empathy 
E)  fundamental attribution error
F) Gestalt
G) halo effect
H) horn effect
I) implicit personality theories
J) interpersonal impressions
K) interpretation
L) negativity effect
M) organization
N) perception
O) personality
P) positivity bias
Q) punctuation
R) salience
S) schemata
T) selection
U) self-serving bias
V) stereotyping
W) Uncertainty Reduction Theory

We engage in the selection process of perception by focusing our attention on specific stimuli while ignoring others because of human limitations on processing information.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major influences on the perception process?

The actor-observer effect results from the innate human tendency to make internal or dispositional attributions concerning one's own behavior.

Which of the following is involved in the perception-checking process?

Discuss the relationship between gender and perception. What are some common misconceptions about the ways in which women and men communicate differently?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to form positive Gestalts.

How do attributions play a role in the interpretation stage of the perception process?

Chris's friend Beth had a miscarriage, so he rushes over to her apartment to offer her comfort and consolation. Chris is displaying

Which of the following factors influences the interpretation stage of the perception process?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of assigning meaning to information we have selected.

Which of the following are methods used for reducing uncertainty in our initial interactions with others?

Which of the following conclusions can be made about gender differences?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Focusing our attention on specific stimuli found in our environment.

Leslie likes Jon because he has an extraverted, engaging, and humorous personality. When Leslie's friend tells her that Jon can be very impatient and demonstrates road rage on a daily basis, Leslie refuses to believe her. What perceptual problem is Leslie demonstrating?

Which of the following is NOT part of the interpretation phase of the perception process?

Gestalts are formed as the result of a specific positive or negative observation we have of another person.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to form negative Gestalts.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The degree to which particular people attract our attention.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to negatively interpret the communication and behaviors of people for whom we have negative Gestalts.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from our senses.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

Relationships With Friends

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Exam 3: Perceiving Others

We engage in the selection process of perception by focusing our attention on specific stimuli while ignoring others because of human limitations on processing information.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major influences on the perception process?

The actor-observer effect results from the innate human tendency to make internal or dispositional attributions concerning one's own behavior.

Which of the following is involved in the perception-checking process?

Discuss the relationship between gender and perception. What are some common misconceptions about the ways in which women and men communicate differently?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to form positive Gestalts.

How do attributions play a role in the interpretation stage of the perception process?

Chris's friend Beth had a miscarriage, so he rushes over to her apartment to offer her comfort and consolation. Chris is displaying

Which of the following factors influences the interpretation stage of the perception process?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of assigning meaning to information we have selected.

Which of the following are methods used for reducing uncertainty in our initial interactions with others?

Which of the following conclusions can be made about gender differences?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Focusing our attention on specific stimuli found in our environment.

Leslie likes Jon because he has an extraverted, engaging, and humorous personality. When Leslie's friend tells her that Jon can be very impatient and demonstrates road rage on a daily basis, Leslie refuses to believe her. What perceptual problem is Leslie demonstrating?

Which of the following is NOT part of the interpretation phase of the perception process?

Gestalts are formed as the result of a specific positive or negative observation we have of another person.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to form negative Gestalts.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The degree to which particular people attract our attention.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The tendency to negatively interpret the communication and behaviors of people for whom we have negative Gestalts.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting information from our senses.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

Relationships With Friends

Filters