Question 1

Cynicism is persistently finding fault with the beliefs and opinions of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Cynicism is a process of listening to claims, evaluating evidence and reasoning supporting those claims, and drawing conclusions based on probabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following are valid generalizations about the differences between open- and closed-mindedness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open-mindedness means carefully examining every claim made by a speaker; closed-mindedness means discarding a claim previously found to be false even when a speaker tries to argue the point. 
B)  Open-mindedness means following where the evidence leads; closed-mindedness means refusing to examine one's beliefs and points of view when there is compelling evidence contradicting them. 
C)  Open-mindedness means listening to controversial beliefs even when evidence for these beliefs is weak or invalid; closed-mindedness is refusing to listen to controversial beliefs. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Open-mindedness means carefully examining every claim made by a speaker; closed-mindedness means discarding a claim previously found to be false even when a speaker tries to argue the point. 
B)  Open-mindedness means following where the evidence leads; closed-mindedness means refusing to examine one's beliefs and points of view when there is compelling evidence contradicting them. 
C)  Open-mindedness means listening to controversial beliefs even when evidence for these beliefs is weak or invalid; closed-mindedness is refusing to listen to controversial beliefs. 
D)  none of the above

Question 4

Burden of proof means

Accepted Answer

A)  challenging someone who disagrees with your claim to "prove it is not true" 
B)  whoever makes a claim has the requirement to prove it 
C)  establishing the degree of possibility of the claim made 
D)  being open to the claims of others, even if you initially disagree 
A)  challenging someone who disagrees with your claim to "prove it is not true" 
B)  whoever makes a claim has the requirement to prove it 
C)  establishing the degree of possibility of the claim made 
D)  being open to the claims of others, even if you initially disagree

Question 5

Listening is composed of which of the following elements?

Accepted Answer

A)  comprehending 
B)  retaining 
C)  responding 
D)  all of the above 
A)  comprehending 
B)  retaining 
C)  responding 
D)  all of the above

Question 6

Ambushing is listening with a bias toward attacking what the speaker says.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A friend comes to you with a problem. He has lied to his partner, and he feels terrible about it. Your initial response is "That was a lousy thing to do." This response is

Accepted Answer

A)  probing 
B)  evaluative 
C)  interpretive 
D)  advising 
A)  probing 
B)  evaluative 
C)  interpretive 
D)  advising

Question 8

Your friend Jonathan has a bad habit of turning any conversation into something related to his life. This is

Accepted Answer

A)  conversational narcissism 
B)  information overload 
C)  an ad populum claim 
D)  none of the above 
A)  conversational narcissism 
B)  information overload 
C)  an ad populum claim 
D)  none of the above

Question 9

Probability is the creation of a logical case for your beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Conversational narcissism is best demonstrated in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  shift response 
B)  competitive interrupting 
C)  pseudolistening 
D)  all of the above 
A)  shift response 
B)  competitive interrupting 
C)  pseudolistening 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

The types of initial verbal reactions we make when another person comes to us with a problem, reveals a frustrating event, or is experiencing an emotional crisis are known as what?

Accepted Answer

A)  critical listening 
B)  evaluative response 
C)  response styles 
D)  none of the above 
A)  critical listening 
B)  evaluative response 
C)  response styles 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Pseudolistening occurs when we listen for weaknesses and ignore the strengths of a speaker's message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Cynicism is persistently finding fault with the beliefs and opinions of others.

Cynicism is a process of listening to claims, evaluating evidence and reasoning supporting those claims, and drawing conclusions based on probabilities.

Which of the following are valid generalizations about the differences between open- and closed-mindedness?

Burden of proof means

Listening is composed of which of the following elements?

Ambushing is listening with a bias toward attacking what the speaker says.

A friend comes to you with a problem. He has lied to his partner, and he feels terrible about it. Your initial response is "That was a lousy thing to do." This response is

Your friend Jonathan has a bad habit of turning any conversation into something related to his life. This is

Probability is the creation of a logical case for your beliefs.

Conversational narcissism is best demonstrated in which of the following?

The types of initial verbal reactions we make when another person comes to us with a problem, reveals a frustrating event, or is experiencing an emotional crisis are known as what?

Pseudolistening occurs when we listen for weaknesses and ignore the strengths of a speaker's message.

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

Cynicism is persistently finding fault with the beliefs and opinions of others.

Cynicism is a process of listening to claims, evaluating evidence and reasoning supporting those claims, and drawing conclusions based on probabilities.

Which of the following are valid generalizations about the differences between open- and closed-mindedness?

Burden of proof means

Listening is composed of which of the following elements?

Ambushing is listening with a bias toward attacking what the speaker says.

A friend comes to you with a problem. He has lied to his partner, and he feels terrible about it. Your initial response is "That was a lousy thing to do." This response is

Your friend Jonathan has a bad habit of turning any conversation into something related to his life. This is

Probability is the creation of a logical case for your beliefs.

Conversational narcissism is best demonstrated in which of the following?

The types of initial verbal reactions we make when another person comes to us with a problem, reveals a frustrating event, or is experiencing an emotional crisis are known as what?

Pseudolistening occurs when we listen for weaknesses and ignore the strengths of a speaker's message.

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