Question 1

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Self-esteem

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others E

Question 2

Personal constructs include our individual ethnic make-up among other things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Proximity

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others G

Question 4

Gracie, Sheila's five-year-old daughter, counted four pairs of shoes by the doorway instead of eight individual shoes because her organization skills were now able to relate to

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity. 
B)  closure. 
C)  attribution. 
D)  prototyping. 
A)  proximity. 
B)  closure. 
C)  attribution. 
D)  prototyping.

Question 5

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Perception checking

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others

Question 6

Accurate perceptions of others are sometimes strengthened and enhanced by clinging to first impressions and by stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Perception

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others

Question 8

Joshua is three years old. His mother told him there was a bird perched outside on the bird feeder. Joshua pictured a robin in his mind when he went to the window but that is not the bird he saw on the feeder. He told his mother, "That's not a bird!" His ideal representation of a "bird" looking like a robin is

Accepted Answer

A)  a stereotype. 
B)  a perception. 
C)  an attribution. 
D)  a prototype. 
A)  a stereotype. 
B)  a perception. 
C)  an attribution. 
D)  a prototype.

Question 9

What is the difference and the connection between our self-concept and our self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference and the connection...

Question 10

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Self-concept

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others

Question 11

Define and give an example of "allness" and "halo and horns" stereotyping. How does "allness" and "halo and horns" stereotyping distort reality in society? Explain how each type of stereotyping is harmful to the communication process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define and give an example of "allness"...

Question 12

Using questions to clarify our understanding of the message is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using questions to clarify our understanding of...

Question 13

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Closure

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others

Question 14

What occurs when one's behavior matches or strives to reach the expectations of others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-enlightenment 
B)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  Self-inflicted impressionism 
D)  Self-expectation 
A)  Self-enlightenment 
B)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  Self-inflicted impressionism 
D)  Self-expectation

Question 15

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Organization

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others

Question 16

Perceiving that certain items belong together is called

Accepted Answer

A)  closure. 
B)  similarity. 
C)  organization. 
D)  proximity. 
A)  closure. 
B)  similarity. 
C)  organization. 
D)  proximity.

Question 17

Taye is looking back on her life and contemplates her total perception, or how she pictures herself in a very broad sense. In other words, Taye is considering her

Accepted Answer

A)  self-image. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-centered. 
A)  self-image. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept. 
D)  self-centered.

Question 18

Our past experiences, our attitudes, personal constructs and prototypes, and attribution affect our _____ of what we have perceived.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflective appraisal 
B)  interpretation 
C)  perception checking 
D)  stereotype 
A)  reflective appraisal 
B)  interpretation 
C)  perception checking 
D)  stereotype

Question 19

Abdul remembers his girlfriend's birthday because it happens to fall on the same day as his parent's wedding anniversary. Using the process of perception, Abdul remembers these events because of proximity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is perception checking, and what is an effective way we can use this technique in our communication interactions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is perception checking, and what is...

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Self-esteem

Personal constructs include our individual ethnic make-up among other things.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Proximity

Gracie, Sheila's five-year-old daughter, counted four pairs of shoes by the doorway instead of eight individual shoes because her organization skills were now able to relate to

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Perception checking

Accurate perceptions of others are sometimes strengthened and enhanced by clinging to first impressions and by stereotyping.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Perception

What is the difference and the connection between our self-concept and our self-esteem?

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Self-concept

Define and give an example of "allness" and "halo and horns" stereotyping. How does "allness" and "halo and horns" stereotyping distort reality in society? Explain how each type of stereotyping is harmful to the communication process.

Using questions to clarify our understanding of the message is called ________.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Closure

What occurs when one's behavior matches or strives to reach the expectations of others?

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Organization

Perceiving that certain items belong together is called

Taye is looking back on her life and contemplates her total perception, or how she pictures herself in a very broad sense. In other words, Taye is considering her

Our past experiences, our attitudes, personal constructs and prototypes, and attribution affect our _____ of what we have perceived.

Abdul remembers his girlfriend's birthday because it happens to fall on the same day as his parent's wedding anniversary. Using the process of perception, Abdul remembers these events because of proximity.

What is perception checking, and what is an effective way we can use this technique in our communication interactions?

An Overview of Communication

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Exam 2: Perception

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Self-esteem

Personal constructs include our individual ethnic make-up among other things.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Proximity

Gracie, Sheila's five-year-old daughter, counted four pairs of shoes by the doorway instead of eight individual shoes because her organization skills were now able to relate to

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Perception checking

Accurate perceptions of others are sometimes strengthened and enhanced by clinging to first impressions and by stereotyping.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Perception

What is the difference and the connection between our self-concept and our self-esteem?

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Self-concept

Define and give an example of "allness" and "halo and horns" stereotyping. How does "allness" and "halo and horns" stereotyping distort reality in society? Explain how each type of stereotyping is harmful to the communication process.

Using questions to clarify our understanding of the message is called ________.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Closure

What occurs when one's behavior matches or strives to reach the expectations of others?

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Organization

Perceiving that certain items belong together is called

Taye is looking back on her life and contemplates her total perception, or how she pictures herself in a very broad sense. In other words, Taye is considering her

Our past experiences, our attitudes, personal constructs and prototypes, and attribution affect our _____ of what we have perceived.

Abdul remembers his girlfriend's birthday because it happens to fall on the same day as his parent's wedding anniversary. Using the process of perception, Abdul remembers these events because of proximity.

What is perception checking, and what is an effective way we can use this technique in our communication interactions?

An Overview of Communication

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters