Question 1

Nicole goes on a blind date with Giorgio, during which she tells him her deepest secret. She is violating which guideline for appropriate self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Superficiality is unethical. 
B)  Self-disclosure does not require leverage. 
C)  Self-disclosure should proceed gradually. 
D)  Reciprocity is unethical. 
A)  Superficiality is unethical. 
B)  Self-disclosure does not require leverage. 
C)  Self-disclosure should proceed gradually. 
D)  Reciprocity is unethical. C

Question 2

According to uncertainty reduction theory, when we engage someone in conversation to check the potential for a rewarding relationship, we are using which strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Passive 
B)  Active 
C)  Interactive 
D)  Inclusive 
A)  Passive 
B)  Active 
C)  Interactive 
D)  Inclusive C

Question 3

Cultures with a high-power distance

Accepted Answer

A)  are populated mostly by autocrats. 
B)  accept unequal power distribution as normal. 
C)  see unequal power distribution as not normal or desirable. 
D)  appreciate empowerment practices. 
A)  are populated mostly by autocrats. 
B)  accept unequal power distribution as normal. 
C)  see unequal power distribution as not normal or desirable. 
D)  appreciate empowerment practices. B

Question 4

People with high needs for inclusion are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People with high needs for inclusion are...

Question 5

The closeness in a relationship achieved by mutual sharing is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The closeness in a relationship achieved by...

Question 6

Altman and Taylor's description of the disclosure process is known as the model of

Accepted Answer

A)  social penetration. 
B)  relative superficiality. 
C)  preventive facework. 
D)  the layers of intimacy. 
A)  social penetration. 
B)  relative superficiality. 
C)  preventive facework. 
D)  the layers of intimacy.

Question 7

The textbook recommends which of the following as conversation openers?

Accepted Answer

A)  A corny compliment 
B)  Self-disclosure 
C)  A personal topic 
D)  A reference to the place you are in 
A)  A corny compliment 
B)  Self-disclosure 
C)  A personal topic 
D)  A reference to the place you are in

Question 8

"Interpersonal communication" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  communication between dyads rather than larger groups. 
B)  communication within large groups rather than dyads. 
C)  only the exchange of verbal symbols. 
D)  communication to initiate, develop, maintain, or terminate relationships. 
A)  communication between dyads rather than larger groups. 
B)  communication within large groups rather than dyads. 
C)  only the exchange of verbal symbols. 
D)  communication to initiate, develop, maintain, or terminate relationships.

Question 9

When she moves to a new town, Shauna meets Ahmed right away. She works to develop her friendship with Ahmed when she realizes that he knows a lot of people and could help her make more friends. What is Shauna calculating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Costs 
B)  Rewards 
C)  Ethics 
D)  Control 
A)  Costs 
B)  Rewards 
C)  Ethics 
D)  Control

Question 10

Summarize Altman and Taylor's model of social penetration. Describe each layer in the process and provide an example of the disclosures that might occur at each level.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Summarize Altman and Taylor's model of social...

Question 11

"Dialectical tension" refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  our contradictory needs. 
B)  our need for control. 
C)  social exchange theory. 
D)  extreme extroversion. 
A)  our contradictory needs. 
B)  our need for control. 
C)  social exchange theory. 
D)  extreme extroversion.

Question 12

Disclosers are people who have a high need for ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Disclosers are people who have a high...

Question 13

Scholars' term for one-on-one communication is the ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scholars' term for one-on-one communication is the...

Question 14

When handling a project with her work team at the office, Tina likes to be in charge; she has a high need for control. Tina is

Accepted Answer

A)  submissive. 
B)  dominant. 
C)  abdicratic. 
D)  inclusive. 
A)  submissive. 
B)  dominant. 
C)  abdicratic. 
D)  inclusive.

Question 15

Revealing personal information about ourselves is known as self-_________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Revealing personal information about ourselves is known...

Question 16

When disclosure is reciprocal,

Accepted Answer

A)  a power imbalance occurs. 
B)  it is unintentional. 
C)  both parties have mutual leverage. 
D)  it is more risky. 
A)  a power imbalance occurs. 
B)  it is unintentional. 
C)  both parties have mutual leverage. 
D)  it is more risky.

Question 17

Which of the following is true of impersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  People relate to each other as unique individuals. 
B)  It occurs only within large groups. 
C)  People relate to each other as occupiers of formal roles. 
D)  Impersonal comments are the building blocks of relationships. 
A)  People relate to each other as unique individuals. 
B)  It occurs only within large groups. 
C)  People relate to each other as occupiers of formal roles. 
D)  Impersonal comments are the building blocks of relationships.

Question 18

Thibaut and Kelley's theory about the costs and rewards of relationships is known as_________ theory.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thibaut and Kelley's theory about the costs...

Question 19

Which of the following is true of introverts?

Accepted Answer

A)  Introverts have a high need for inclusion. 
B)  Introverts have highly contradictory needs. 
C)  Introverts appreciate interruptions. 
D)  Extreme introverts would be recluses. 
A)  Introverts have a high need for inclusion. 
B)  Introverts have highly contradictory needs. 
C)  Introverts appreciate interruptions. 
D)  Extreme introverts would be recluses.

Question 20

When it comes to self-disclosure, American culture is considered

Accepted Answer

A)  open, because people favor talking candidly about themselves. 
B)  open, because people do not favor talking candidly about themselves. 
C)  closed, because people favor talking candidly about themselves. 
D)  closed, because people do not favor talking candidly about themselves. 
A)  open, because people favor talking candidly about themselves. 
B)  open, because people do not favor talking candidly about themselves. 
C)  closed, because people favor talking candidly about themselves. 
D)  closed, because people do not favor talking candidly about themselves.

Nicole goes on a blind date with Giorgio, during which she tells him her deepest secret. She is violating which guideline for appropriate self-disclosure?

According to uncertainty reduction theory, when we engage someone in conversation to check the potential for a rewarding relationship, we are using which strategy?

Cultures with a high-power distance

People with high needs for inclusion are called ___________.

The closeness in a relationship achieved by mutual sharing is known as __________.

Altman and Taylor's description of the disclosure process is known as the model of

The textbook recommends which of the following as conversation openers?

"Interpersonal communication" refers to

When she moves to a new town, Shauna meets Ahmed right away. She works to develop her friendship with Ahmed when she realizes that he knows a lot of people and could help her make more friends. What is Shauna calculating?

Summarize Altman and Taylor's model of social penetration. Describe each layer in the process and provide an example of the disclosures that might occur at each level.

"Dialectical tension" refers to

Disclosers are people who have a high need for ___________.

Scholars' term for one-on-one communication is the ______________.

When handling a project with her work team at the office, Tina likes to be in charge; she has a high need for control. Tina is

Revealing personal information about ourselves is known as self-_________.

When disclosure is reciprocal,

Which of the following is true of impersonal communication?

Thibaut and Kelley's theory about the costs and rewards of relationships is known as_________ theory.

Which of the following is true of introverts?

When it comes to self-disclosure, American culture is considered

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

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

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Exam 6: Building Interpersonal Relationships

Nicole goes on a blind date with Giorgio, during which she tells him her deepest secret. She is violating which guideline for appropriate self-disclosure?

According to uncertainty reduction theory, when we engage someone in conversation to check the potential for a rewarding relationship, we are using which strategy?

Cultures with a high-power distance

People with high needs for inclusion are called ___________.

The closeness in a relationship achieved by mutual sharing is known as __________.

Altman and Taylor's description of the disclosure process is known as the model of

The textbook recommends which of the following as conversation openers?

"Interpersonal communication" refers to

When she moves to a new town, Shauna meets Ahmed right away. She works to develop her friendship with Ahmed when she realizes that he knows a lot of people and could help her make more friends. What is Shauna calculating?

Summarize Altman and Taylor's model of social penetration. Describe each layer in the process and provide an example of the disclosures that might occur at each level.

"Dialectical tension" refers to

Disclosers are people who have a high need for ___________.

Scholars' term for one-on-one communication is the ______________.

When handling a project with her work team at the office, Tina likes to be in charge; she has a high need for control. Tina is

Revealing personal information about ourselves is known as self-_________.

When disclosure is reciprocal,

Which of the following is true of impersonal communication?

Thibaut and Kelley's theory about the costs and rewards of relationships is known as_________ theory.

Which of the following is true of introverts?

When it comes to self-disclosure, American culture is considered

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

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