Question 1

The degree to which we see ourselves as valuable and worthwhile is our self- ___________.

Accepted Answer

esteem

Question 2

When we predict an outcome of an event and then behave in a way that produces that outcome, we have engaged in ___________.

Accepted Answer

self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 3

As you drive, a car that passes you is going very fast and swerving between lanes. Suddenly, you hear another car's horn. You assume the horn was in response to the dangerous driving you witnessed. Your assumption is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  selection of stimuli. 
B)  organization of data. 
C)  interpretation of data. 
D)  ambiguous figures. 
A)  selection of stimuli. 
B)  organization of data. 
C)  interpretation of data. 
D)  ambiguous figures. C

Question 4

Non-judgmentally paying attention to your thought process is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  mindfulness. 
B)  reframing. 
C)  perception checking. 
D)  perceptual constancy. 
A)  mindfulness. 
B)  reframing. 
C)  perception checking. 
D)  perceptual constancy.

Question 5

The stage of the perceptual process in which we attach meaning to words and make predictions is _________.

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The answer of The stage of the perceptual process in...

Question 6

At a party where you don't know anybody, you meet a group of women who are standing together. Later, you meet one of these women, and you picture the group with whom she stood at the party. You are using which law of organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  closure 
D)  ambiguity 
A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  closure 
D)  ambiguity

Question 7

What are the four steps for correct perception checking and the reasons for each step?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the four steps for correct...

Question 8

The tendency to think that other people will think, feel, and act the same way we do is_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tendency to think that other people...

Question 9

Jillian is such a cute little girl that adults often assume that she is sweet and well-behaved. What phenomenon is occurring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devil effect 
B)  Angel effect 
C)  Halo effect 
D)  Attribution effect 
A)  Devil effect 
B)  Angel effect 
C)  Halo effect 
D)  Attribution effect

Question 10

After a stressful day at the office, Angela is annoyed when she walks into her house and finds her son playing loud music. He is surprised that she finds the music loud. Angela's perception of the music is affected by which factors?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  physiological 
C)  co-culture 
D)  stereotyping 
A)  psychological 
B)  physiological 
C)  co-culture 
D)  stereotyping

Question 11

Which of the following self-reflection steps does the book recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  Show the same "face" to everyone you meet. 
B)  Use negative self-talk to motivate improvement. 
C)  Become aware of the difference between polished image and impressions used to manipulate. 
D)  Use your self-serving bias filter to interpret other people's words and actions. 
A)  Show the same "face" to everyone you meet. 
B)  Use negative self-talk to motivate improvement. 
C)  Become aware of the difference between polished image and impressions used to manipulate. 
D)  Use your self-serving bias filter to interpret other people's words and actions.

Question 12

The second step in the perceptual process is __________ data.

Accepted Answer

A)  selecting 
B)  interpreting 
C)  gathering 
D)  organizing 
A)  selecting 
B)  interpreting 
C)  gathering 
D)  organizing

Question 13

Over-estimating the role of character traits while under-estimating the role of the situation is

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual constancy. 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  first impression. 
D)  fundamental attribution error. 
A)  perceptual constancy. 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
C)  first impression. 
D)  fundamental attribution error.

Question 14

What does the Plus-2 Concept add to Barnlund's theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-orientation 
B)  An "other" orientation 
C)  Reflected appraisal 
D)  Co-culture 
A)  Self-orientation 
B)  An "other" orientation 
C)  Reflected appraisal 
D)  Co-culture

Question 15

Describe a time you made a perceptual error when decoding the message another person sent. This could have occurred with someone you met for the first time or with someone you have known longer. Which perceptual problems affected your communication?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe a time you made a perceptual...

Question 16

Which of the following is true about stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotyping refers only to impressions of people from different races or ethnic backgrounds. 
B)  Stereotyping illustrates how our perceptions are reality. 
C)  Stereotyping shows that people are not unique but are essentially the same. 
D)  Stereotyping can be a benefit when we have limited time or limited information. 
A)  Stereotyping refers only to impressions of people from different races or ethnic backgrounds. 
B)  Stereotyping illustrates how our perceptions are reality. 
C)  Stereotyping shows that people are not unique but are essentially the same. 
D)  Stereotyping can be a benefit when we have limited time or limited information.

Question 17

Making assumptions about people based on the groups to which they belong is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Making assumptions about people based on the...

Question 18

The degree to which you see yourself as valuable and worthwhile is self-________.

Accepted Answer

A)  image 
B)  esteem 
C)  concept 
D)  stereotype 
A)  image 
B)  esteem 
C)  concept 
D)  stereotype

Question 19

Donna takes an exam and doesn't think she did well. When the teacher returns the exam, Donna mistakenly thinks the "A" at the top of the paper is an "F." Her misperception is due primarily to

Accepted Answer

A)  selective distortion. 
B)  paying attention to two stimuli at once. 
C)  multi-tasking. 
D)  laws of organization. 
A)  selective distortion. 
B)  paying attention to two stimuli at once. 
C)  multi-tasking. 
D)  laws of organization.

Question 20

According to Heider, attribution theory involves which steps?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceive, judge, attribute 
B)  perceive, judge 
C)  select, judge, project 
D)  select, judge 
A)  perceive, judge, attribute 
B)  perceive, judge 
C)  select, judge, project 
D)  select, judge

The degree to which we see ourselves as valuable and worthwhile is our self- ___________.

When we predict an outcome of an event and then behave in a way that produces that outcome, we have engaged in ___________.

As you drive, a car that passes you is going very fast and swerving between lanes. Suddenly, you hear another car's horn. You assume the horn was in response to the dangerous driving you witnessed. Your assumption is referred to as

Non-judgmentally paying attention to your thought process is known as

The stage of the perceptual process in which we attach meaning to words and make predictions is _________.

At a party where you don't know anybody, you meet a group of women who are standing together. Later, you meet one of these women, and you picture the group with whom she stood at the party. You are using which law of organization?

What are the four steps for correct perception checking and the reasons for each step?

The tendency to think that other people will think, feel, and act the same way we do is_______.

Jillian is such a cute little girl that adults often assume that she is sweet and well-behaved. What phenomenon is occurring?

After a stressful day at the office, Angela is annoyed when she walks into her house and finds her son playing loud music. He is surprised that she finds the music loud. Angela's perception of the music is affected by which factors?

Which of the following self-reflection steps does the book recommend?

The second step in the perceptual process is __________ data.

Over-estimating the role of character traits while under-estimating the role of the situation is

What does the Plus-2 Concept add to Barnlund's theory?

Describe a time you made a perceptual error when decoding the message another person sent. This could have occurred with someone you met for the first time or with someone you have known longer. Which perceptual problems affected your communication?

Which of the following is true about stereotyping?

Making assumptions about people based on the groups to which they belong is ________.

The degree to which you see yourself as valuable and worthwhile is self-________.

Donna takes an exam and doesn't think she did well. When the teacher returns the exam, Donna mistakenly thinks the "A" at the top of the paper is an "F." Her misperception is due primarily to

According to Heider, attribution theory involves which steps?

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Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

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Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

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Exam 2: Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

The degree to which we see ourselves as valuable and worthwhile is our self- ___________.

When we predict an outcome of an event and then behave in a way that produces that outcome, we have engaged in ___________.

As you drive, a car that passes you is going very fast and swerving between lanes. Suddenly, you hear another car's horn. You assume the horn was in response to the dangerous driving you witnessed. Your assumption is referred to as

Non-judgmentally paying attention to your thought process is known as

The stage of the perceptual process in which we attach meaning to words and make predictions is _________.

At a party where you don't know anybody, you meet a group of women who are standing together. Later, you meet one of these women, and you picture the group with whom she stood at the party. You are using which law of organization?

What are the four steps for correct perception checking and the reasons for each step?

The tendency to think that other people will think, feel, and act the same way we do is_______.

Jillian is such a cute little girl that adults often assume that she is sweet and well-behaved. What phenomenon is occurring?

After a stressful day at the office, Angela is annoyed when she walks into her house and finds her son playing loud music. He is surprised that she finds the music loud. Angela's perception of the music is affected by which factors?

Which of the following self-reflection steps does the book recommend?

The second step in the perceptual process is __________ data.

Over-estimating the role of character traits while under-estimating the role of the situation is

What does the Plus-2 Concept add to Barnlund's theory?

Describe a time you made a perceptual error when decoding the message another person sent. This could have occurred with someone you met for the first time or with someone you have known longer. Which perceptual problems affected your communication?

Which of the following is true about stereotyping?

Making assumptions about people based on the groups to which they belong is ________.

The degree to which you see yourself as valuable and worthwhile is self-________.

Donna takes an exam and doesn't think she did well. When the teacher returns the exam, Donna mistakenly thinks the "A" at the top of the paper is an "F." Her misperception is due primarily to

According to Heider, attribution theory involves which steps?

Getting Started in Communication

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Public Speaking: Getting Started

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

Filters