Question 1

Stereotypes can magnify differences between two groups while exaggerating commonalities with a group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Low self-esteem is a common problem in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A prototype is the best example of a given class of individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

You are interviewed for a job. You have included five pages of outstanding accomplishments on your résumé and only one seemingly minor flaw in an otherwise-impressive record. Your interviewer, however, seems unfairly focused on your single blemish, ignoring your accomplishments. This is an example of the negativity bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Guidelines for appropriate self-disclosure include

Accepted Answer

A)  being sensitive to cultural differences regarding self-disclosure 
B)  self-disclosing all at once, not in dribs and drabs 
C)  self-disclosing when the other person rarely, if ever, discloses 
D)  self-disclosing whenever you feel the need 
A)  being sensitive to cultural differences regarding self-disclosure 
B)  self-disclosing all at once, not in dribs and drabs 
C)  self-disclosing when the other person rarely, if ever, discloses 
D)  self-disclosing whenever you feel the need

Question 6

Self-concept is

Accepted Answer

A)  the descriptive element of self-perception 
B)  the evaluative element of self-perception 
C)  the same as self-esteem 
D)  a social appraisal of ourselves compared to others 
A)  the descriptive element of self-perception 
B)  the evaluative element of self-perception 
C)  the same as self-esteem 
D)  a social appraisal of ourselves compared to others

Question 7

Which of the following is true of prototypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They unfairly attribute certain attributes to a person or event. 
B)  They are generalizations about groups based on physical characteristics. 
C)  They are the best example of a given phenomenon or person. 
D)  They are a predictable sequence of events. 
A)  They unfairly attribute certain attributes to a person or event. 
B)  They are generalizations about groups based on physical characteristics. 
C)  They are the best example of a given phenomenon or person. 
D)  They are a predictable sequence of events.

Question 8

Self-disclosure is most effective in building a relationship when it is done all at once, not drawn out over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is not typically a characteristic of empathy?

Accepted Answer

A)  perspective taking 
B)  emotional understanding 
C)  sharing the opinion of others 
D)  concern for others 
A)  perspective taking 
B)  emotional understanding 
C)  sharing the opinion of others 
D)  concern for others

Question 10

First impressions can be accurate in certain circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Reflected appraisal is evaluating yourself by comparing yourself to other people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Body image is

Accepted Answer

A)  often distorted by both men and women 
B)  a problem for many men because they want to look more muscular 
C)  a problem for many women because they want to look much thinner 
D)  all of the above 
A)  often distorted by both men and women 
B)  a problem for many men because they want to look more muscular 
C)  a problem for many women because they want to look much thinner 
D)  all of the above

Question 13

Attribution is

Accepted Answer

A)  assigning causes to people's behavior 
B)  influenced by the consistency of a person's behavior 
C)  often incorrect because personal traits are assumed to cause bad behavior, whereas situations often influence behavior more strongly. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  assigning causes to people's behavior 
B)  influenced by the consistency of a person's behavior 
C)  often incorrect because personal traits are assumed to cause bad behavior, whereas situations often influence behavior more strongly. 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

Perception is

Accepted Answer

A)  something we are born with and cannot improve 
B)  culturally influenced 
C)  best when we trust our initial impulses 
D)  based solely on nonverbal behavior 
A)  something we are born with and cannot improve 
B)  culturally influenced 
C)  best when we trust our initial impulses 
D)  based solely on nonverbal behavior

Question 15

The ideal body image is a standard that has not changed for hundreds of years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Stereotypes can magnify differences between two groups while exaggerating commonalities with a group.

Low self-esteem is a common problem in the United States.

A prototype is the best example of a given class of individuals.

Guidelines for appropriate self-disclosure include

Self-concept is

Which of the following is true of prototypes?

Self-disclosure is most effective in building a relationship when it is done all at once, not drawn out over time.

Which of the following is not typically a characteristic of empathy?

First impressions can be accurate in certain circumstances.

Reflected appraisal is evaluating yourself by comparing yourself to other people.

Body image is

Attribution is

Perception is

The ideal body image is a standard that has not changed for hundreds of years.

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

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

Stereotypes can magnify differences between two groups while exaggerating commonalities with a group.

Low self-esteem is a common problem in the United States.

A prototype is the best example of a given class of individuals.

Guidelines for appropriate self-disclosure include

Self-concept is

Which of the following is true of prototypes?

Self-disclosure is most effective in building a relationship when it is done all at once, not drawn out over time.

Which of the following is not typically a characteristic of empathy?

First impressions can be accurate in certain circumstances.

Reflected appraisal is evaluating yourself by comparing yourself to other people.

Body image is

Attribution is

Perception is

The ideal body image is a standard that has not changed for hundreds of years.

Competent Communication: Effective and Appropriate

Culture and Gender

Language: Sharing Meaning With Words

Nonverbal Communication: Sharing Meaning Without Words

Listening to Others

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