Question 1

How does self-esteem impact interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

Low self-esteem may result in

Question 2

Which of the following characteristics is typical of a male's lifelong gender socialization process?

Accepted Answer

A)  independence 
B)  competitiveness 
C)  assertiveness 
D)  masculinity 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  independence 
B)  competitiveness 
C)  assertiveness 
D)  masculinity 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 3

A relational partner with a preoccupied attachment style may be characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)  high anxiety. 
B)  low avoidance. 
C)  a desire for closeness. 
D)  a fear of rejection. 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  high anxiety. 
B)  low avoidance. 
C)  a desire for closeness. 
D)  a fear of rejection. 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 4

Explain how self-fulfilling prophecies work, and give an example of how they might impact your academic performance.

Accepted Answer

Our thoughts and beliefs about

Question 5

Which of the following is a potential risk of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps manage personal stress and anxiety. 
B)  It is irreversible. 
C)  It helps to develop relationships. 
D)  It increases psychological health. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  It helps manage personal stress and anxiety. 
B)  It is irreversible. 
C)  It helps to develop relationships. 
D)  It increases psychological health. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 6

According to the Johari Window, the aspects of your self that are known to others but not to you are called the unknown area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify the two primary components of the social penetration theory.

Accepted Answer

The two components o

Question 8

The chapter's opening anecdote about Eric Staib illustrates what component of self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  looking-glass self 
B)  social comparison 
C)  ideal self 
D)  ought self 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  looking-glass self 
B)  social comparison 
C)  ideal self 
D)  ought self 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 9

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Attachment style of a person who is high in both attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance.

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value 
A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value

Question 10

Culture can be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  the values held by a small group of people. 
B)  the collective sense of self shared by a large group of people. 
C)  your sexual orientation and age. 
D)  both A and B are correct 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  the values held by a small group of people. 
B)  the collective sense of self shared by a large group of people. 
C)  your sexual orientation and age. 
D)  both A and B are correct 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 11

Which of the following does NOT influence the self?

Accepted Answer

A)  face 
B)  culture 
C)  family 
D)  gender 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  face 
B)  culture 
C)  family 
D)  gender 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 12

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The degree to which people fear rejection from their relationship partners.

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value 
A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value

Question 13

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The public self you want others to see and know.

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value 
A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value

Question 14

Jacqueline fears rejection and worries that her boyfriend will leave her. What attachment style is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  fearful attachment 
B)  secure attachment 
C)  dismissive attachment 
D)  preoccupied attachment 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  fearful attachment 
B)  secure attachment 
C)  dismissive attachment 
D)  preoccupied attachment 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 15

Kyle avoids close, long-term relationships, yet exhibits little anxiety. What attachment style best describes him?

Accepted Answer

A)  secure attachment 
B)  dismissive attachment 
C)  preoccupied attachment 
D)  fearful attachment 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  secure attachment 
B)  dismissive attachment 
C)  preoccupied attachment 
D)  fearful attachment 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 16

If a child and his or her caregiver have a close, affectionate, and secure relationship, the child is likely to learn a secure attachment style.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Mike shares intimate details about his romantic relationship with people he's just met. According to the Johari Window, Mike has a relatively large

Accepted Answer

A)  ego. 
B)  blind area. 
C)  hidden area. 
D)  unknown area. 
E)  public area. 
A)  ego. 
B)  blind area. 
C)  hidden area. 
D)  unknown area. 
E)  public area.

Question 18

If Chloe and her partner Sam work together to competently confront any problems in their relationship, it is likely that they have what type of attachment style?

Accepted Answer

A)  secure 
B)  fearful 
C)  dismissive 
D)  preoccupied 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  secure 
B)  fearful 
C)  dismissive 
D)  preoccupied 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 19

If a Hollywood actor is gay but keeps his sexual orientation a secret, which strategy is he using to maintain his public self?

Accepted Answer

A)  face 
B)  mask 
C)  hidden self 
D)  closed self 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  face 
B)  mask 
C)  hidden self 
D)  closed self 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 20

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Feelings of shame, humiliation, and sadness as a result of losing face.

Accepted Answer

A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value 
A)  attachment anxiety 
B)  attachment avoidance 
C)  culture 
D)  dismissive attachment 
E)  embarrassment
F) face
G) fearful attachment
H) gender
I) interpersonal process model of intimacy
J) intimacy
K) looking-glass self
L) mask
M) preoccupied attachment
N) secure attachment
O) self
P) self-awareness
Q) self-concept
R) self-disclosure
S) self-discrepancy theory
T) self-esteem
U) self-fulfilling prophecies
V) social comparison
W) social penetration theory
X) warranting value

How does self-esteem impact interpersonal communication?

Which of the following characteristics is typical of a male's lifelong gender socialization process?

A relational partner with a preoccupied attachment style may be characterized by

Explain how self-fulfilling prophecies work, and give an example of how they might impact your academic performance.

Which of the following is a potential risk of self-disclosure?

According to the Johari Window, the aspects of your self that are known to others but not to you are called the unknown area.

Identify the two primary components of the social penetration theory.

The chapter's opening anecdote about Eric Staib illustrates what component of self-concept?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Attachment style of a person who is high in both attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance.

Culture can be defined as

Which of the following does NOT influence the self?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The degree to which people fear rejection from their relationship partners.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The public self you want others to see and know.

Jacqueline fears rejection and worries that her boyfriend will leave her. What attachment style is she experiencing?

Kyle avoids close, long-term relationships, yet exhibits little anxiety. What attachment style best describes him?

If a child and his or her caregiver have a close, affectionate, and secure relationship, the child is likely to learn a secure attachment style.

Mike shares intimate details about his romantic relationship with people he's just met. According to the Johari Window, Mike has a relatively large

If Chloe and her partner Sam work together to competently confront any problems in their relationship, it is likely that they have what type of attachment style?

If a Hollywood actor is gay but keeps his sexual orientation a secret, which strategy is he using to maintain his public self?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Feelings of shame, humiliation, and sadness as a result of losing face.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Perceiving Others

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 2: Considering Self

How does self-esteem impact interpersonal communication?

Which of the following characteristics is typical of a male's lifelong gender socialization process?

A relational partner with a preoccupied attachment style may be characterized by

Explain how self-fulfilling prophecies work, and give an example of how they might impact your academic performance.

Which of the following is a potential risk of self-disclosure?

According to the Johari Window, the aspects of your self that are known to others but not to you are called the unknown area.

Identify the two primary components of the social penetration theory.

The chapter's opening anecdote about Eric Staib illustrates what component of self-concept?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Attachment style of a person who is high in both attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance.

Culture can be defined as

Which of the following does NOT influence the self?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The degree to which people fear rejection from their relationship partners.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The public self you want others to see and know.

Jacqueline fears rejection and worries that her boyfriend will leave her. What attachment style is she experiencing?

Kyle avoids close, long-term relationships, yet exhibits little anxiety. What attachment style best describes him?

If a child and his or her caregiver have a close, affectionate, and secure relationship, the child is likely to learn a secure attachment style.

Mike shares intimate details about his romantic relationship with people he's just met. According to the Johari Window, Mike has a relatively large

If Chloe and her partner Sam work together to competently confront any problems in their relationship, it is likely that they have what type of attachment style?

If a Hollywood actor is gay but keeps his sexual orientation a secret, which strategy is he using to maintain his public self?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Feelings of shame, humiliation, and sadness as a result of losing face.

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Perceiving Others

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