Exam 7: Understanding Interpersonal Communication

A communication strategy of reducing our uncertainty by observing others and observing situations is describing a(n) _____ strategy.

Impersonal communication occurs not just when we interact with someone, but when we treat the other as a unique human being.

The term _____ is used to describe a motivational state that causes someone to think, feel, and behave in a positive manner toward someone else.

Conversational narcissism can be a personality trait or a temporary style.

The textbook notes that "opposites attract, but dramatic opposites seldom last." This phrase explains _____ in interpersonal relationships.

When Myron and Phoebe met, each envisioned the other as a potential relationship partner because each saw the other as similar in physical attractiveness. This notion is probably due to_____.

Explain the matching hypothesis.

Eileen and Roberto study together for their communication class. They find themselves discussing a wide variety of topics, but have kept their personal disclosures minimal and the interaction superficial. This relationship would be characterized as having _____.

In a well-supported essay, discuss the three unique attributes of interpersonal communication as defined in your book.

Self-_____ refers to voluntarily providing information to others that they would not learn if you did not tell them.

_____ refers to the likelihood being attracted to your neighbor because he or she lives right next door.

Explain the usefulness of the Johari Window.

Your book recommends that the best definition of interpersonal communication is simply face-to-face interaction between two people.

Porter noticed that when he talked to Alicia, she looked him straight in the eye and leaned close to him. Alicia is demonstrating _____.

Laura and Susan are sisters. This relationship is a relationship of circumstance.

Sandra tells Rhonda, "I find it interesting that all my boyfriends have been someone I met at work or someone who lived next door to me. It makes breakups very messy. I wish I could expand my dating pool." The fact that Sandra dates people she meets at work or next-door neighbors can be explained by which of the following aspects of interpersonal attraction?

When do relationships of circumstance occur?

During their first night in the residence hall, Karl invited his new roommate to go to the union to shoot some pool and eat a pizza. What strategy was Karl using to gather information about his roommate?

You may be physically attracted to someone but not be sexually attracted to them.

The _____ quadrant in the Johari Window represents information that is known by self but is not revealed to others.