Exam 3: Communication and the Self

One of the ways we figure out who we are is by seeing who others think we are. The term for that process is:

According to the norm of reciprocity, people expect the level of disclosures in their personal relationships to be relatively equivalent.

Using concrete examples, articulate and explain three of the risks of self-disclosure identified in your text.

Articulate and describe two separate advantages of being a high self-monitor and two separate advantages of being a low self-monitor.

Compare and contrast social comparison and reflected appraisal as influences on the development of a self-concept.

Which face need refers to our need to be respected for our abilities and intelligence?

Which of the following claims about self-disclosure is true?

Fellowship face refers to our need to avoid being imposed upon by others.

Social penetration theory uses the metaphor of an onion to illustrate how self-disclosure develops over time in a relationship.

The way you tend to think and act in most situations defines your:

According to the textbook, which of the following statements about people with low self-esteem is NOT true?

Research has shown that genetics have little or no influence on personality.

According to social penetration theory, the _______ dimension concerns the number of topics disclosed whereas the _______ dimension concerns the level of detail in topics disclosed.

As people age, their self-concepts tend to change. Looking back over the last few years of your life, think about how you have changed the way you think about yourself. Identify and describe at least two of those changes. Next, describe the process by which your self-concept changed. Make sure to include ideas and concepts from the book and/or class in your answer.

When we consider how we want to be perceived by other people, we are considering our:

Most research supports the notion that low self-disclosure is the underlying cause of juvenile delinquency and anti-social behavior.

Martin disclosed something personal to his friend Tony. Afterward, Tony felt as though he had to disclose something personal in return. Tony's feelings exemplify which principle?

American poet Alice Walker once wrote, "In search of my mother's garden, I found my own." Explain her statement with explicit reference to social comparison and reflected appraisal. Then, use examples from your own life to illustrate how Walker's statement does or does not apply to your own self-concept.

Your text discussed several potential risks of self-disclosure. Which of the following was not among them?

Image management can be particularly difficult for people who represent a marginalized group or those who have to manage a serious illness. Discuss the difficulty these people might face in presenting their identity to others. How is the process similar to identity management for people who don't face these challenges? How is it different? What additional considerations in disclosure do these individuals face? How can people who don't face these challenges respond in ways that are appropriately supportive of their face needs?