Question 1

When we perceive and judge our own behavior, we often use the

Accepted Answer

A)  fundamental attribution error. 
B)  actor-observer effect. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  both B and C 
E)  both A and A 
A)  fundamental attribution error. 
B)  actor-observer effect. 
C)  self-serving bias. 
D)  both B and C 
E)  both A and A

Question 2

What are the three strategies for reducing uncertainty? Give an example of each strategy.

Accepted Answer

The three strategies are passive, active

Question 3

Punctuation occurs in the organization stage of perception and refers to structuring information and events in chronological order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

How does salience impact the selection stage of the perception process?

Accepted Answer

In the first stage of percepti

Question 5

We can increase our intercultural communication competence by practicing world-mindedness and acknowledging attributional complexity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People who share fundamentally similar attitudes, values, and beliefs with you are considered ingroupers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Explain the difference between the cultural concepts of ingroupers and outgroupers.

Accepted Answer

Ingroupers are those we percei

Question 8

Which of the following judgments are we most likely to make when deciding whether someone is an ingrouper or an outgrouper?

Accepted Answer

A)  how similar the person is to us 
B)  how dissimilar the person is to us 
C)  how positive our impressions of the person are 
D)  how negative our impressions of the person are 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  how similar the person is to us 
B)  how dissimilar the person is to us 
C)  how positive our impressions of the person are 
D)  how negative our impressions of the person are 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 9

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The process of comparing and assessing positive and negative characteristics to form impressions of others.

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 10

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The process in which humans categorize others as a social group based upon mental schemata.

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

Implicit personality theories operate similarly to stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

How does punctuation impact the organization stage of the perception process?

Accepted Answer

During the organization stage

Question 13

What's the difference between an internal attribution and an external attribution?

Accepted Answer

An internal attribution presumes that a

Question 14

In interpreting information, we form attributions, which are defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  explanations for others' behaviors and comments. 
B)  mental structures that define concept characteristics. 
C)  stimuli that attract our attention. 
D)  judgments about the characteristics of other people. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  explanations for others' behaviors and comments. 
B)  mental structures that define concept characteristics. 
C)  stimuli that attract our attention. 
D)  judgments about the characteristics of other people. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 15

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A general sense of a person that is either positive or negative.

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 16

According to Uncertainty Reduction Theory, which of the following is a primary goal of initial interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce uncertainty 
B)  explain behavior 
C)  predict behavior 
D)  help anticipate how others will respond to us 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  reduce uncertainty 
B)  explain behavior 
C)  predict behavior 
D)  help anticipate how others will respond to us 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 17

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Explanations for the comments and behaviors of others.

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.
-Mental structures we use to interpret information during the perception process.

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

Define and give an example of how implicit personality theories work.

Accepted Answer

Implicit personality theories are the pe

Question 20

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-A phase of the perception process in which we structure information into coherent, meaningful patterns in our minds.

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

When we perceive and judge our own behavior, we often use the

What are the three strategies for reducing uncertainty? Give an example of each strategy.

Punctuation occurs in the organization stage of perception and refers to structuring information and events in chronological order.

How does salience impact the selection stage of the perception process?

We can increase our intercultural communication competence by practicing world-mindedness and acknowledging attributional complexity.

People who share fundamentally similar attitudes, values, and beliefs with you are considered ingroupers.

Explain the difference between the cultural concepts of ingroupers and outgroupers.

Which of the following judgments are we most likely to make when deciding whether someone is an ingrouper or an outgrouper?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of comparing and assessing positive and negative characteristics to form impressions of others.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process in which humans categorize others as a social group based upon mental schemata.

Implicit personality theories operate similarly to stereotyping.

How does punctuation impact the organization stage of the perception process?

What's the difference between an internal attribution and an external attribution?

In interpreting information, we form attributions, which are defined as

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -A general sense of a person that is either positive or negative.

According to Uncertainty Reduction Theory, which of the following is a primary goal of initial interaction?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Explanations for the comments and behaviors of others.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Mental structures we use to interpret information during the perception process.

Define and give an example of how implicit personality theories work.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -A phase of the perception process in which we structure information into coherent, meaningful patterns in our minds.

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

When we perceive and judge our own behavior, we often use the

What are the three strategies for reducing uncertainty? Give an example of each strategy.

Punctuation occurs in the organization stage of perception and refers to structuring information and events in chronological order.

How does salience impact the selection stage of the perception process?

We can increase our intercultural communication competence by practicing world-mindedness and acknowledging attributional complexity.

People who share fundamentally similar attitudes, values, and beliefs with you are considered ingroupers.

Explain the difference between the cultural concepts of ingroupers and outgroupers.

Which of the following judgments are we most likely to make when deciding whether someone is an ingrouper or an outgrouper?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process of comparing and assessing positive and negative characteristics to form impressions of others.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The process in which humans categorize others as a social group based upon mental schemata.

Implicit personality theories operate similarly to stereotyping.

How does punctuation impact the organization stage of the perception process?

What's the difference between an internal attribution and an external attribution?

In interpreting information, we form attributions, which are defined as

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -A general sense of a person that is either positive or negative.

According to Uncertainty Reduction Theory, which of the following is a primary goal of initial interaction?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Explanations for the comments and behaviors of others.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Mental structures we use to interpret information during the perception process.

Define and give an example of how implicit personality theories work.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -A phase of the perception process in which we structure information into coherent, meaningful patterns in our minds.

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