Question 1

All of the following are physiological factors shaping perception except which one?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the senses 
B) ​age and health 
C) ​fatigue 
D) ​ethnicity 
E) ​hunger 
A) ​the senses 
B) ​age and health 
C) ​fatigue 
D) ​ethnicity 
E) ​hunger D

Question 2

Using the pillow method can

Accepted Answer

A) ​enhance cognitive complexity. 
B) ​boost empathy. 
C) ​lead to valuable insights. 
D) ​b & c 
E) ​all of the above 
A) ​enhance cognitive complexity. 
B) ​boost empathy. 
C) ​lead to valuable insights. 
D) ​b & c 
E) ​all of the above E

Question 3

A shared relational narrative is the reason that some couples say they are happily married when the facts would indicate otherwise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Sensory data can be different to different people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You say you're late because your partner is never ready on time; your partner says she takes her time getting ready because you're always late.

Accepted Answer

A) ​punctuation 
B) ​interpretation 
C) ​empathy 
D) ​attribution error 
E) ​androgynous behavior 
A) ​punctuation 
B) ​interpretation 
C) ​empathy 
D) ​attribution error 
E) ​androgynous behavior

Question 6

True empathy requires that you agree with the other person's opinions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Only women are affected by changes in mood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What's missing from this perception check? "When you didn't do the grocery shopping today like you usually do, I figured you weren't feeling good or were mad at me."​

Accepted Answer

A) ​It doesn't describe behavior. 
B) ​It has only one interpretation. 
C) ​It doesn't request clarification. 
D) ​It is too specific. 
E) ​Nothing is missing from this perception check. 
A) ​It doesn't describe behavior. 
B) ​It has only one interpretation. 
C) ​It doesn't request clarification. 
D) ​It is too specific. 
E) ​Nothing is missing from this perception check.

Question 9

Armando made a poor first impression on Bianca as he first arrived, so throughout their evening date, despite his pleasant behavior, Bianca continued to see him in an unfavorable light due to​

Accepted Answer

A) ​her feelings of empathy. 
B) ​the halo effect. 
C) ​her punctuation of the events of the evening. 
D) ​the narrative of the date. 
E) ​physiological factors influencing Bianca's perception. 
A) ​her feelings of empathy. 
B) ​the halo effect. 
C) ​her punctuation of the events of the evening. 
D) ​the narrative of the date. 
E) ​physiological factors influencing Bianca's perception.

Question 10

Which perceptual tendency is illustrated in the following example? Leah was trying to be helpful when she told Eric he should wear pants that make him look less fat.However, when Eric told Leah she should lay off the makeup because it makes her look "old," she perceived his comment as hurtful and mean.

Accepted Answer

A) ​We judge ourselves more charitably than others. 
B) ​We cling to first impressions. 
C) ​We are influenced by our expectations. 
D) ​We are influenced by the obvious. 
E) ​None of the above. 
A) ​We judge ourselves more charitably than others. 
B) ​We cling to first impressions. 
C) ​We are influenced by our expectations. 
D) ​We are influenced by the obvious. 
E) ​None of the above.

Question 11

While on vacation with her family in Germany, Abigail criticized how Germans drove on the Autobahn compared to American freeway driving.According to the text, Abigail's attitude is considered

Accepted Answer

A) ​prejudice. 
B) ​ethnocentrism. 
C) ​ethnicity. 
D) ​punctuation. 
E) ​self-serving bias. 
A) ​prejudice. 
B) ​ethnocentrism. 
C) ​ethnicity. 
D) ​punctuation. 
E) ​self-serving bias.

Question 12

A common perceptual tendency is to assume that others are similar to us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You have read positive reviews of your Chemistry instructor on a website.According to the text, you are more likely to find this instructor credible and attractive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In our perceptions, we cling more strongly to first impressions, even when they are wrong.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are​

Accepted Answer

A) ​role constructs. 
B) ​self-judgments. 
C) ​white lies. 
D) ​subcultural translations. 
E) ​stereotypes. 
A) ​role constructs. 
B) ​self-judgments. 
C) ​white lies. 
D) ​subcultural translations. 
E) ​stereotypes.

Question 16

How could you improve this perception-checking statement? "When you gave me an F on my essay, I figured you hated me.Right?"​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Describe behavior. 
B) ​Give another interpretation 
C) ​Request clarification. 
D) ​Say less. 
E) ​It is great as a perception-checking statement just the way it is. 
A) ​Describe behavior. 
B) ​Give another interpretation 
C) ​Request clarification. 
D) ​Say less. 
E) ​It is great as a perception-checking statement just the way it is.

Question 17

It's simply impossible to be aware of everything, no matter how attentive we may be.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

We notice some stimuli over others in our environment because they are

Accepted Answer

A) ​mild. 
B) ​singular. 
C) ​contrasting or changing. 
D) ​related to modular communication. 
A) ​mild. 
B) ​singular. 
C) ​contrasting or changing. 
D) ​related to modular communication.

Question 19

Bernadette complains to Patrick that the volume on the TV is too loud; Patrick claims he can't hear the TV if he turns it down.What type of perceptual influence does this example illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A) ​psychological 
B) ​cultural 
C) ​gender 
D) ​social 
E) ​physiological 
A) ​psychological 
B) ​cultural 
C) ​gender 
D) ​social 
E) ​physiological

Question 20

Shannon says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because Roger is always late coming home from work.Roger says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Shannon is always working out.This process of organizing the series of events in different ways is called​

Accepted Answer

A) ​punctuation. 
B) ​interpretation. 
C) ​perceptuation. 
D) ​conjugation. 
E) ​intrepidation. 
A) ​punctuation. 
B) ​interpretation. 
C) ​perceptuation. 
D) ​conjugation. 
E) ​intrepidation.

All of the following are physiological factors shaping perception except which one?

Using the pillow method can

A shared relational narrative is the reason that some couples say they are happily married when the facts would indicate otherwise.

Sensory data can be different to different people.

You say you're late because your partner is never ready on time; your partner says she takes her time getting ready because you're always late.

True empathy requires that you agree with the other person's opinions.

Only women are affected by changes in mood.

What's missing from this perception check? "When you didn't do the grocery shopping today like you usually do, I figured you weren't feeling good or were mad at me."

Armando made a poor first impression on Bianca as he first arrived, so throughout their evening date, despite his pleasant behavior, Bianca continued to see him in an unfavorable light due to

While on vacation with her family in Germany, Abigail criticized how Germans drove on the Autobahn compared to American freeway driving.According to the text, Abigail's attitude is considered

A common perceptual tendency is to assume that others are similar to us.

You have read positive reviews of your Chemistry instructor on a website.According to the text, you are more likely to find this instructor credible and attractive.

In our perceptions, we cling more strongly to first impressions, even when they are wrong.

Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are

How could you improve this perception-checking statement? "When you gave me an F on my essay, I figured you hated me.Right?"

It's simply impossible to be aware of everything, no matter how attentive we may be.

We notice some stimuli over others in our environment because they are

Bernadette complains to Patrick that the volume on the TV is too loud; Patrick claims he can't hear the TV if he turns it down.What type of perceptual influence does this example illustrate?

Shannon says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because Roger is always late coming home from work.Roger says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Shannon is always working out.This process of organizing the series of events in different ways is called

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Exam 4: Perception

All of the following are physiological factors shaping perception except which one?​

Using the pillow method can

A shared relational narrative is the reason that some couples say they are happily married when the facts would indicate otherwise.

Sensory data can be different to different people.

You say you're late because your partner is never ready on time; your partner says she takes her time getting ready because you're always late.

True empathy requires that you agree with the other person's opinions.

Only women are affected by changes in mood.

What's missing from this perception check? "When you didn't do the grocery shopping today like you usually do, I figured you weren't feeling good or were mad at me."​

Armando made a poor first impression on Bianca as he first arrived, so throughout their evening date, despite his pleasant behavior, Bianca continued to see him in an unfavorable light due to​

While on vacation with her family in Germany, Abigail criticized how Germans drove on the Autobahn compared to American freeway driving.According to the text, Abigail's attitude is considered

A common perceptual tendency is to assume that others are similar to us.

You have read positive reviews of your Chemistry instructor on a website.According to the text, you are more likely to find this instructor credible and attractive.

In our perceptions, we cling more strongly to first impressions, even when they are wrong.

Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are​

How could you improve this perception-checking statement? "When you gave me an F on my essay, I figured you hated me.Right?"​

It's simply impossible to be aware of everything, no matter how attentive we may be.

We notice some stimuli over others in our environment because they are

Bernadette complains to Patrick that the volume on the TV is too loud; Patrick claims he can't hear the TV if he turns it down.What type of perceptual influence does this example illustrate?

Shannon says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because Roger is always late coming home from work.Roger says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Shannon is always working out.This process of organizing the series of events in different ways is called​

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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All of the following are physiological factors shaping perception except which one?

What's missing from this perception check? "When you didn't do the grocery shopping today like you usually do, I figured you weren't feeling good or were mad at me."

Armando made a poor first impression on Bianca as he first arrived, so throughout their evening date, despite his pleasant behavior, Bianca continued to see him in an unfavorable light due to

Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are

How could you improve this perception-checking statement? "When you gave me an F on my essay, I figured you hated me.Right?"

Shannon says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because Roger is always late coming home from work.Roger says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Shannon is always working out.This process of organizing the series of events in different ways is called