Question 1

Establishing the plausibility of a claim is the ultimate goal of a skeptic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Skepticism is

Accepted Answer

A)  a process of seeking evidence that supports accepted beliefs 
B)  a process of tearing apart and finding fault with the beliefs and values of others 
C)  a process of examining claims, evaluating evidence and reasoning, and drawing conclusions based on possibilities 
D)  a process of examining claims, evaluating evidence and reasoning, and drawing conclusions based on probabilities 
A)  a process of seeking evidence that supports accepted beliefs 
B)  a process of tearing apart and finding fault with the beliefs and values of others 
C)  a process of examining claims, evaluating evidence and reasoning, and drawing conclusions based on possibilities 
D)  a process of examining claims, evaluating evidence and reasoning, and drawing conclusions based on probabilities D

Question 3

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek information that contradicts one's beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Frequency, timing, and solicitation are the three primary variables that determine the appropriateness of using the evaluative, advising, and interpreting responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Our burden of proof increases as our claims move from possibility to plausibility and then to probability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A shift response is

Accepted Answer

A)  a type of conversational narcissism 
B)  a kind of interrupting response 
C)  a competitive vying for attention and focus on self by shifting topics 
D)  both a and c 
A)  a type of conversational narcissism 
B)  a kind of interrupting response 
C)  a competitive vying for attention and focus on self by shifting topics 
D)  both a and c

Question 7

Confirmation bias is

Accepted Answer

A)  the psychological predisposition to listen to information that agrees with our beliefs and values and to ignore or distort information that disagrees with them 
B)  the psychological predisposition to listen to information that confirms another person's point of view 
C)  the psychological tendency to listen to information that contradicts our point of view 
D)  a psychological tendency to do the opposite of what someone orders us to do 
A)  the psychological predisposition to listen to information that agrees with our beliefs and values and to ignore or distort information that disagrees with them 
B)  the psychological predisposition to listen to information that confirms another person's point of view 
C)  the psychological tendency to listen to information that contradicts our point of view 
D)  a psychological tendency to do the opposite of what someone orders us to do

Question 8

Your roommate says to you, "I can't understand why Jerry never wants to do anything with me. We're supposed to be friends, but whenever I asked him to shoot some hoops or go camping he turns me down." You respond, "Perhaps he doesn't enjoy those activities but would do other things with you. Next time encourage him to choose an activity that you can enjoy together." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  an evaluative response 
B)  an interpretive response 
C)  an advising response 
D)  both b and c 
A)  an evaluative response 
B)  an interpretive response 
C)  an advising response 
D)  both b and c

Question 9

True believers exhibit confirmation bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Listening takes effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A shift response is interrupting to seize the floor during a conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

We should pay careful attention so that we can retain everything we hear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What percentage of their time do college students spend listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  22% 
B)  33% 
C)  44% 
D)  55% 
A)  22% 
B)  33% 
C)  44% 
D)  55%

Question 14

"Can you give me an example of what you mean when you say that she is insensitive?" is an example of an exploratory question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Those who believe we did not land on the moon often ask those who say we did to prove that the moon landing was not faked. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  shifting the burden of proof 
B)  rationalizing disconfirmation 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  all of the above 
A)  shifting the burden of proof 
B)  rationalizing disconfirmation 
C)  confirmation bias 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

College students remember 80% of what they learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Men are more likely to offer a solution to a problem than women are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Men interrupt, on average, more than women do in conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The process of pretend listening is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmation bias 
B)  the vividness effect 
C)  skepticism 
D)  pseudolistening 
A)  confirmation bias 
B)  the vividness effect 
C)  skepticism 
D)  pseudolistening

Question 20

Tom tells Sarah about a great new movie that is coming out. Sarah responds by stating that Tom does not have very good taste in movies, so she does not really trust his opinion. Which of the following does Sarah's comment represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  true belief 
B)  skepticism 
C)  cynicism 
D)  uncritical listening 
A)  true belief 
B)  skepticism 
C)  cynicism 
D)  uncritical listening

Establishing the plausibility of a claim is the ultimate goal of a skeptic.

Skepticism is

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek information that contradicts one's beliefs.

Frequency, timing, and solicitation are the three primary variables that determine the appropriateness of using the evaluative, advising, and interpreting responses.

Our burden of proof increases as our claims move from possibility to plausibility and then to probability.

A shift response is

Confirmation bias is

True believers exhibit confirmation bias.

Listening takes effort.

A shift response is interrupting to seize the floor during a conversation.

We should pay careful attention so that we can retain everything we hear.

What percentage of their time do college students spend listening?

"Can you give me an example of what you mean when you say that she is insensitive?" is an example of an exploratory question.

Those who believe we did not land on the moon often ask those who say we did to prove that the moon landing was not faked. This is an example of

College students remember 80% of what they learn.

Men are more likely to offer a solution to a problem than women are.

Men interrupt, on average, more than women do in conversation.

The process of pretend listening is referred to as

Tom tells Sarah about a great new movie that is coming out. Sarah responds by stating that Tom does not have very good taste in movies, so she does not really trust his opinion. Which of the following does Sarah's comment represent?

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 6: Listening to Others

Establishing the plausibility of a claim is the ultimate goal of a skeptic.

Skepticism is

Confirmation bias is the tendency to seek information that contradicts one's beliefs.

Frequency, timing, and solicitation are the three primary variables that determine the appropriateness of using the evaluative, advising, and interpreting responses.

Our burden of proof increases as our claims move from possibility to plausibility and then to probability.

A shift response is

Confirmation bias is

True believers exhibit confirmation bias.

Listening takes effort.

A shift response is interrupting to seize the floor during a conversation.

We should pay careful attention so that we can retain everything we hear.

What percentage of their time do college students spend listening?

"Can you give me an example of what you mean when you say that she is insensitive?" is an example of an exploratory question.

Those who believe we did not land on the moon often ask those who say we did to prove that the moon landing was not faked. This is an example of

College students remember 80% of what they learn.

Men are more likely to offer a solution to a problem than women are.

Men interrupt, on average, more than women do in conversation.

The process of pretend listening is referred to as

Tom tells Sarah about a great new movie that is coming out. Sarah responds by stating that Tom does not have very good taste in movies, so she does not really trust his opinion. Which of the following does Sarah's comment represent?

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Perceptions of Self and Others: Who Am I Who Are They

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Power: The Inescapable Interpersonal Dynamic

Making Relationships Work

Interpersonal Conflict Management

The Anatomy of Small Groups

Creating Effective Groups

Preparing Speeches

Presenting Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters