Question 1

Which of these statements accurately reflects stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A) Stereotypes are always negative. 
B) Stereotypes are generalizations based on ideas about a group,not specific aspects of an individual. 
C) Stereotypes are negative actions towards others. 
D) Stereotypes are usually not harmful. 
A) Stereotypes are always negative. 
B) Stereotypes are generalizations based on ideas about a group,not specific aspects of an individual. 
C) Stereotypes are negative actions towards others. 
D) Stereotypes are usually not harmful. B

Question 2

To improve perception,we should _______.

Accepted Answer

A) seek out more information 
B) realize that we'll be stuck with the same perception for a while 
C) trust first impressions 
D) keep your perceptions to yourself 
A) seek out more information 
B) realize that we'll be stuck with the same perception for a while 
C) trust first impressions 
D) keep your perceptions to yourself A

Question 3

Amy was traumatized as a child when she had a bad experience jumping from a diving board.To this day,she considers herself a poor swimmer.That experience as a child has affected her.

Accepted Answer

A) self-perception 
B) self-monitoring 
C) self-esteem 
D) role 
A) self-perception 
B) self-monitoring 
C) self-esteem 
D) role A

Question 4

Failure to recognize a misspelling in a word used in a newspaper illustrates perception that is limited because of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) interest 
B) need 
C) expectations 
D) all of the above 
A) interest 
B) need 
C) expectations 
D) all of the above

Question 5

When using conscious processing we utilized short-cut rules of thumb.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Identify and describe the factors that play a role in the formation of self-concept.

Accepted Answer

Self-concept is formed through a combina

Question 7

When something is a negative action toward a social group,not just a rigid or negative attitude,then it this is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) stereotype 
C) racism 
D) discrimination 
A) prejudice 
B) stereotype 
C) racism 
D) discrimination

Question 8

Jared wants to be a professional singer/songwriter.He performs at open-mike nights,competes in karaoke competitions,and spends the majority of his free time writing and rehearsing.Jared is responding to his ______.

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem 
B) self-perception 
C) ideal self-concept 
D) self-talk 
A) self-esteem 
B) self-perception 
C) ideal self-concept 
D) self-talk

Question 9

Tonya believes that she is not good at sports,so much so that when she takes part in athletic activities she is timid and performs poorly,and usually finds a way to sideline herself from the game.This is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) stereotype 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy 
C) role 
D) halo effect 
A) stereotype 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy 
C) role 
D) halo effect

Question 10

People from collectivist cultures tend to have higher self-esteem when they view themselves as being _______.

Accepted Answer

A) interdependent 
B) unique 
C) independent 
D) self-sufficiency 
A) interdependent 
B) unique 
C) independent 
D) self-sufficiency

Question 11

After your first speech,four people tell you that you did a good job,and one tells you that you looked nervous.If you focus on the comment from the person who told you that you looked nervous and ignore the positive comments from others,this is called _______.

Accepted Answer

A) perceptual defense 
B) filtering messages 
C) halo effect 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy 
A) perceptual defense 
B) filtering messages 
C) halo effect 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 12

Layla and Luke are twins in the U.S.Even though they grew up in the same family at the same time,Layla grows up thinking that being successful depends a lot on being pretty and nice,while Luke believes being successful means making a lot of money and being independent.These differences are likely the result of _______.

Accepted Answer

A) gendered cultural expectations 
B) Layla's low self-esteem 
C) Luke's effective message filtering 
D) different self-talk 
A) gendered cultural expectations 
B) Layla's low self-esteem 
C) Luke's effective message filtering 
D) different self-talk

Question 13

Imagine that you are saying these messages to yourself: "Oh,I have that interpersonal test in the morning.I really haven't studied,so maybe I'll skip it.But maybe I won't be able to take a make-up test.I'd better go after all and take my chances." This is an example of which self-perceptions?

Accepted Answer

A) filters others' statements 
B) moderate self-talk 
C) predicts behavior 
D) influences tone of voice 
A) filters others' statements 
B) moderate self-talk 
C) predicts behavior 
D) influences tone of voice

Question 14

How does self-concept affect communication?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-concept affects who we becomes friends with. 
B) Self-concept affects how we interact with others. 
C) Self-concept affects how comfortable we are in communication interactions. 
D) All of the above 
A) Self-concept affects who we becomes friends with. 
B) Self-concept affects how we interact with others. 
C) Self-concept affects how comfortable we are in communication interactions. 
D) All of the above

Question 15

According to your text,the self-concept can best be defined as _______.

Accepted Answer

A) a pattern of behavior that characterizes a person's place in a context 
B) a mental image a person has about his or her skills,abilities,and knowledge 
C) a set of assumptions developed about physical characteristics and popularity 
D) a combination of your original ideas and theories about life 
A) a pattern of behavior that characterizes a person's place in a context 
B) a mental image a person has about his or her skills,abilities,and knowledge 
C) a set of assumptions developed about physical characteristics and popularity 
D) a combination of your original ideas and theories about life

Question 16

The perception process involves attention and selection,organization of stimuli,and interpretation of stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

According to the text,our "evaluation of competence and worthiness" defines _______.

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem 
B) self-concept 
C) self-attribution 
D) self-consideration 
A) self-esteem 
B) self-concept 
C) self-attribution 
D) self-consideration

Question 18

Individuals with low self-esteem _______.

Accepted Answer

A) are more attentive to situations than people with high self-esteem 
B) find it easier to dwell on criticism than accept praise 
C) cannot gain higher self-esteem,even with practice 
D) are unlikely to have self-fulfilling prophecies 
A) are more attentive to situations than people with high self-esteem 
B) find it easier to dwell on criticism than accept praise 
C) cannot gain higher self-esteem,even with practice 
D) are unlikely to have self-fulfilling prophecies

Question 19

You find your roommate Marcus singing to himself in the kitchen,and you are impressed."Man,Marcus,you've got a great voice!" Marcus looks embarrassed."No way,you don't need to try to make me feel better.I know I'm terrible.I've never been able to sing." And no matter how hard you try to convince him otherwise,Marcus continues to feel worse about his singing ability.This gap between different perceptions is known as _______.

Accepted Answer

A) implicit personality adjustment 
B) incongruence 
C) scripted differences 
D) behavioral adjustment 
A) implicit personality adjustment 
B) incongruence 
C) scripted differences 
D) behavioral adjustment

Question 20

Racism,ethnocentrism,sexism,heterosexism,ageism,and able-ism are examples of ______.

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination 
B) attributions 
C) prejudice 
D) assumed similarity 
A) discrimination 
B) attributions 
C) prejudice 
D) assumed similarity

Which of these statements accurately reflects stereotypes?

To improve perception,we should _______.

Amy was traumatized as a child when she had a bad experience jumping from a diving board.To this day,she considers herself a poor swimmer.That experience as a child has affected her.

Failure to recognize a misspelling in a word used in a newspaper illustrates perception that is limited because of ______.

When using conscious processing we utilized short-cut rules of thumb.

Identify and describe the factors that play a role in the formation of self-concept.

When something is a negative action toward a social group,not just a rigid or negative attitude,then it this is _______.

Jared wants to be a professional singer/songwriter.He performs at open-mike nights,competes in karaoke competitions,and spends the majority of his free time writing and rehearsing.Jared is responding to his ______.

Tonya believes that she is not good at sports,so much so that when she takes part in athletic activities she is timid and performs poorly,and usually finds a way to sideline herself from the game.This is an example of _______.

People from collectivist cultures tend to have higher self-esteem when they view themselves as being _______.

After your first speech,four people tell you that you did a good job,and one tells you that you looked nervous.If you focus on the comment from the person who told you that you looked nervous and ignore the positive comments from others,this is called _______.

Imagine that you are saying these messages to yourself: "Oh,I have that interpersonal test in the morning.I really haven't studied,so maybe I'll skip it.But maybe I won't be able to take a make-up test.I'd better go after all and take my chances." This is an example of which self-perceptions?

How does self-concept affect communication?

According to your text,the self-concept can best be defined as _______.

The perception process involves attention and selection,organization of stimuli,and interpretation of stimuli.

According to the text,our "evaluation of competence and worthiness" defines _______.

Individuals with low self-esteem _______.

Racism,ethnocentrism,sexism,heterosexism,ageism,and able-ism are examples of ______.

Communication Perspectives

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

Exam 2: Perception of Self and Others

Which of these statements accurately reflects stereotypes?

To improve perception,we should _______.

Amy was traumatized as a child when she had a bad experience jumping from a diving board.To this day,she considers herself a poor swimmer.That experience as a child has affected her.

Failure to recognize a misspelling in a word used in a newspaper illustrates perception that is limited because of ______.

When using conscious processing we utilized short-cut rules of thumb.

Identify and describe the factors that play a role in the formation of self-concept.

When something is a negative action toward a social group,not just a rigid or negative attitude,then it this is _______.

Jared wants to be a professional singer/songwriter.He performs at open-mike nights,competes in karaoke competitions,and spends the majority of his free time writing and rehearsing.Jared is responding to his ______.

Tonya believes that she is not good at sports,so much so that when she takes part in athletic activities she is timid and performs poorly,and usually finds a way to sideline herself from the game.This is an example of _______.

People from collectivist cultures tend to have higher self-esteem when they view themselves as being _______.

After your first speech,four people tell you that you did a good job,and one tells you that you looked nervous.If you focus on the comment from the person who told you that you looked nervous and ignore the positive comments from others,this is called _______.

Imagine that you are saying these messages to yourself: "Oh,I have that interpersonal test in the morning.I really haven't studied,so maybe I'll skip it.But maybe I won't be able to take a make-up test.I'd better go after all and take my chances." This is an example of which self-perceptions?

How does self-concept affect communication?

According to your text,the self-concept can best be defined as _______.

The perception process involves attention and selection,organization of stimuli,and interpretation of stimuli.

According to the text,our "evaluation of competence and worthiness" defines _______.

Individuals with low self-esteem _______.

Racism,ethnocentrism,sexism,heterosexism,ageism,and able-ism are examples of ______.

Communication Perspectives

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening

Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Communication

Communicating in Groups

Group Leadership and Problem Solving

Topic Selection and Development

Organizing Your Speech

Presentational Aids

Language

Delivery

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Filters