Question 1

The content-oriented messages sent during the actor implementation stage focus on the

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome processing. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  target. 
D)  actor. 
A)  outcome processing. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  target. 
D)  actor.

Question 2

Brook wants to boost her self-esteem, so her approach to impression management is likely to include self-enhancement

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Jimmy improves his communication skills, becomes more knowledgeable in is field, and dresses well thereby engaging in identity enhancement activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Actor implementation incorporates the use of both verbal and nonverbal cues to create the desired impression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to expectancy theory, people will engage in a particular act of impression management if they believe

Accepted Answer

A)  they have satisfied most of their other needs. 
B)  in taking a calculated risk. 
C)  they are capable of implementing the act. 
D)  the target seems receptive enough to impression management. 
A)  they have satisfied most of their other needs. 
B)  in taking a calculated risk. 
C)  they are capable of implementing the act. 
D)  the target seems receptive enough to impression management.

Question 6

You are engaged in the actor implementation phase of the cybernetic model of impression management when you

Accepted Answer

A)  check for the discrepancy between the feedback and your desired social identity. 
B)  present your impression management behavior to the target. 
C)  prepare your script for the impression management scenario. 
D)  respond to the nonverbal cues in the scenario. 
A)  check for the discrepancy between the feedback and your desired social identity. 
B)  present your impression management behavior to the target. 
C)  prepare your script for the impression management scenario. 
D)  respond to the nonverbal cues in the scenario.

Question 7

When there is a discrepancy between a person's current and desired social identities, the typical approach is to shrug off the discrepancy with an attitude of "I can't change my personality."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

People tend to use feedback from targets to serve as their current sense of social identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the cybernetic model of impression management, people use target feedback to

Accepted Answer

A)  keep their work life from becoming too serious. 
B)  compare their desired social identity with the perceptions of the target. 
C)  decide if they are receiving enough rewards from the organization. 
D)  decide whether or not impression management is advisable. 
A)  keep their work life from becoming too serious. 
B)  compare their desired social identity with the perceptions of the target. 
C)  decide if they are receiving enough rewards from the organization. 
D)  decide whether or not impression management is advisable.

Question 10

Sam's target is his boss who knows him well, which will most likely prompt Sam to project an accurate impression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The content-oriented messages sent during the actor implementation stage focus on the

Brook wants to boost her self-esteem, so her approach to impression management is likely to include self-enhancement

Jimmy improves his communication skills, becomes more knowledgeable in is field, and dresses well thereby engaging in identity enhancement activities.

Actor implementation incorporates the use of both verbal and nonverbal cues to create the desired impression.

According to expectancy theory, people will engage in a particular act of impression management if they believe

You are engaged in the actor implementation phase of the cybernetic model of impression management when you

When there is a discrepancy between a person's current and desired social identities, the typical approach is to shrug off the discrepancy with an attitude of "I can't change my personality."

People tend to use feedback from targets to serve as their current sense of social identity.

In the cybernetic model of impression management, people use target feedback to

Sam's target is his boss who knows him well, which will most likely prompt Sam to project an accurate impression.

The Meaning and Nature of Impression Management

Individual and Organizational Contributing Factors

Substantive Approaches to Self-Presentation

Surface-Level Approaches to Self-Presentation

Being Impressive by Making Others Feel Good

Self-Protection Techniques

Impression Management for Job Search and Performance Evaluation

Impression Management for Leaders

Impression Management by Organizations

Functional and Dysfunctional Consequences of Impression Management

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Exam 2: A Cybernetic Model of Impression Management

The content-oriented messages sent during the actor implementation stage focus on the

Brook wants to boost her self-esteem, so her approach to impression management is likely to include self-enhancement

Jimmy improves his communication skills, becomes more knowledgeable in is field, and dresses well thereby engaging in identity enhancement activities.

Actor implementation incorporates the use of both verbal and nonverbal cues to create the desired impression.

According to expectancy theory, people will engage in a particular act of impression management if they believe

You are engaged in the actor implementation phase of the cybernetic model of impression management when you

When there is a discrepancy between a person's current and desired social identities, the typical approach is to shrug off the discrepancy with an attitude of "I can't change my personality."

People tend to use feedback from targets to serve as their current sense of social identity.

In the cybernetic model of impression management, people use target feedback to

Sam's target is his boss who knows him well, which will most likely prompt Sam to project an accurate impression.

The Meaning and Nature of Impression Management

Individual and Organizational Contributing Factors

Substantive Approaches to Self-Presentation

Surface-Level Approaches to Self-Presentation

Being Impressive by Making Others Feel Good

Self-Protection Techniques

Impression Management for Job Search and Performance Evaluation

Impression Management for Leaders

Impression Management by Organizations

Functional and Dysfunctional Consequences of Impression Management

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