Question 1

Define perception checking and illustrate the three parts involved.

Accepted Answer

A perception check is a message that reflects your understanding of the meaning of another person's behavior.It consists of three parts.First, describe what you have observed.Second, offer two possible interpretations.Third, ask for clarification.Do so respectfully in order to gain understanding of another person's behavior.Do not simply assume your interpretation is correct.

Question 2

Which of the following is true of our self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A) Any reaction or response we receive has a positive effect on our self-concept. 
B) Our negative self-concept turns positive with each successful experience. 
C) Feedback changes the manner in which we think about ourselves. 
D) Our self-concept is shaped only by our personal experiences rather than the reactions from others. 
A) Any reaction or response we receive has a positive effect on our self-concept. 
B) Our negative self-concept turns positive with each successful experience. 
C) Feedback changes the manner in which we think about ourselves. 
D) Our self-concept is shaped only by our personal experiences rather than the reactions from others. C

Question 3

Which of the following is true of making attributions?

Accepted Answer

A) Dispositional attribution improves the understanding between individuals. 
B) Situational attribution increases animosity between individuals. 
C) Making attributions decreases uncertainty between individuals. 
D) Attributions are solely based on a person's physical appearance. 
A) Dispositional attribution improves the understanding between individuals. 
B) Situational attribution increases animosity between individuals. 
C) Making attributions decreases uncertainty between individuals. 
D) Attributions are solely based on a person's physical appearance. C

Question 4

_____ refers to a gap between self-perception and reality.

Accepted Answer

A) Interdependence 
B) Attribution 
C) Incongruence 
D) Disposition 
A) Interdependence 
B) Attribution 
C) Incongruence 
D) Disposition

Question 5

_________ are based on the belief that traits and abilities are internal to the person and are universally applicable to all situations.

Accepted Answer

A) Attributions 
B) Independent self-perceptions 
C) Prejudices 
D) Interdependent self-perceptions 
A) Attributions 
B) Independent self-perceptions 
C) Prejudices 
D) Interdependent self-perceptions

Question 6

A fast, top-down subconscious approach of making sense of what we are encountering is defined as _________.

Accepted Answer

A) situational attribution 
B) conscious processing 
C) social perception 
D) automatic processing 
A) situational attribution 
B) conscious processing 
C) social perception 
D) automatic processing

Question 7

Which of the following is true of self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A) Negative self-esteem cannot be overcome even through hard work and practice. 
B) Once self-concept is developed, self-esteem cannot be damaged. 
C) Individuals with low self-esteem tend to form relationships with people who reinforce positive self-perception. 
D) Families are central to the development of positive self-esteem in an individual. 
A) Negative self-esteem cannot be overcome even through hard work and practice. 
B) Once self-concept is developed, self-esteem cannot be damaged. 
C) Individuals with low self-esteem tend to form relationships with people who reinforce positive self-perception. 
D) Families are central to the development of positive self-esteem in an individual.

Question 8

_____ is the internal conversation we have with ourselves in our thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) Self-talk 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-attribution 
D) Self-disposition 
A) Self-talk 
B) Self-esteem 
C) Self-attribution 
D) Self-disposition

Question 9

A person's culture has very little influence on his or her self-perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When stimuli are organized by simplicity, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the stimuli we attend to are interpreted as familiar patterns 
B) the brain is involved in conscious processing 
C) the brain is involved in filtering the messages 
D) the stimuli we attend to are organized into a commonly recognized form 
A) the stimuli we attend to are interpreted as familiar patterns 
B) the brain is involved in conscious processing 
C) the brain is involved in filtering the messages 
D) the stimuli we attend to are organized into a commonly recognized form

Question 11

Dawson and Emily go to the same high school.Emily is very attractive and outgoing.On seeing her, Dawson assumes that she is also smart and popular.In this scenario, Dawson's assumption is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the social construction of self 
B) the implicit personality theory 
C) dispositional attribution 
D) situational attribution 
A) the social construction of self 
B) the implicit personality theory 
C) dispositional attribution 
D) situational attribution

Question 12

Discuss the use of conscious processing as a way to get to know people better.

Accepted Answer

Conscious processing is a slow, delibera

Question 13

A _____ is an inaccurate perception of a skill, characteristic, or situation that leads to behaviors that perpetuate that false perception as true.​​

Accepted Answer

A) dispositional attribution 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy 
C) negative self-concept 
D) situational attribution. 
A) dispositional attribution 
B) self-fulfilling prophecy 
C) negative self-concept 
D) situational attribution.

Question 14

We choose to pay attention to information that is relevant to us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Accuracy of perception is usually high in automatic processing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Harry often sees his friend James practicing basketball.Impressed by his shots, Harry asks him if he would like to play for the school team with him.However, James is less certain of his own talent.He tells Harry that he doesn't think of himself as a great player and that his lack of experience will probably weigh the team down.In this scenario, James's perception about himself can be attributed to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) incongruence 
C) scripted differences 
D) discrimination 
A) prejudice 
B) incongruence 
C) scripted differences 
D) discrimination

Question 17

A karate instructor looked at his new batch of students and automatically recognizes that there were three girls and six boys.In this case, the karate instructor is involved in the act of:

Accepted Answer

A) organizing the stimuli by simplicity. 
B) organizing the stimuli by pattern. 
C) interpreting the stimuli. 
D) conscious processing. 
A) organizing the stimuli by simplicity. 
B) organizing the stimuli by pattern. 
C) interpreting the stimuli. 
D) conscious processing.

Question 18

_____ is the inaccurate attempt to make several perceptions about another person agree with each other.

Accepted Answer

A) Forced consistency 
B) Prejudice 
C)  Assumed similarity 
D)  Discrimination 
A) Forced consistency 
B) Prejudice 
C)  Assumed similarity 
D)  Discrimination

Question 19

While still learning to drive, Jane accidentally drove into another car.Although she survived the accident, Jane still considers herself to be a poor driver.As a result, she has not driven since.In this scenario, it can be said that Jane's experience has affected her _____.

Accepted Answer

A) self-perception 
B) self-monitoring 
C) situational attribution 
D) impression formation 
A) self-perception 
B) self-monitoring 
C) situational attribution 
D) impression formation

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true of prejudices?

Accepted Answer

A) They are always negative perceptions about a person. 
B) They can lead to the discrimination of people. 
C) They are a result of conscious processing. 
D) They are actions in which people are treated differently based on certain biases. 
A) They are always negative perceptions about a person. 
B) They can lead to the discrimination of people. 
C) They are a result of conscious processing. 
D) They are actions in which people are treated differently based on certain biases.

Define perception checking and illustrate the three parts involved.

Which of the following is true of our self-concept?

Which of the following is true of making attributions?

_____ refers to a gap between self-perception and reality.

_________ are based on the belief that traits and abilities are internal to the person and are universally applicable to all situations.

A fast, top-down subconscious approach of making sense of what we are encountering is defined as _________.

Which of the following is true of self-esteem?

_____ is the internal conversation we have with ourselves in our thoughts.

A person's culture has very little influence on his or her self-perception.

When stimuli are organized by simplicity, _____.

Dawson and Emily go to the same high school.Emily is very attractive and outgoing.On seeing her, Dawson assumes that she is also smart and popular.In this scenario, Dawson's assumption is an example of _____.

Discuss the use of conscious processing as a way to get to know people better.

A _____ is an inaccurate perception of a skill, characteristic, or situation that leads to behaviors that perpetuate that false perception as true.

We choose to pay attention to information that is relevant to us.

Accuracy of perception is usually high in automatic processing.

A karate instructor looked at his new batch of students and automatically recognizes that there were three girls and six boys.In this case, the karate instructor is involved in the act of:

_____ is the inaccurate attempt to make several perceptions about another person agree with each other.

While still learning to drive, Jane accidentally drove into another car.Although she survived the accident, Jane still considers herself to be a poor driver.As a result, she has not driven since.In this scenario, it can be said that Jane's experience has affected her _____.

Which of the following statements is true of prejudices?

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

Define perception checking and illustrate the three parts involved.

Which of the following is true of our self-concept?

Which of the following is true of making attributions?

_____ refers to a gap between self-perception and reality.

_________ are based on the belief that traits and abilities are internal to the person and are universally applicable to all situations.

A fast, top-down subconscious approach of making sense of what we are encountering is defined as _________.

Which of the following is true of self-esteem?

_____ is the internal conversation we have with ourselves in our thoughts.

A person's culture has very little influence on his or her self-perception.

When stimuli are organized by simplicity, _____.

Dawson and Emily go to the same high school.Emily is very attractive and outgoing.On seeing her, Dawson assumes that she is also smart and popular.In this scenario, Dawson's assumption is an example of _____.

Discuss the use of conscious processing as a way to get to know people better.

A _____ is an inaccurate perception of a skill, characteristic, or situation that leads to behaviors that perpetuate that false perception as true.​​

We choose to pay attention to information that is relevant to us.

Accuracy of perception is usually high in automatic processing.

A karate instructor looked at his new batch of students and automatically recognizes that there were three girls and six boys.In this case, the karate instructor is involved in the act of:

_____ is the inaccurate attempt to make several perceptions about another person agree with each other.

While still learning to drive, Jane accidentally drove into another car.Although she survived the accident, Jane still considers herself to be a poor driver.As a result, she has not driven since.In this scenario, it can be said that Jane's experience has affected her _____.

Which of the following statements is true of prejudices?

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

A _____ is an inaccurate perception of a skill, characteristic, or situation that leads to behaviors that perpetuate that false perception as true.