Question 1

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example? "Humbly requests or appeals for help from others."

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation

Question 2

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example? "Demonstrates willingness and ability to use threats to subdue or control others."

Accepted Answer

A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation 
A)  ingratiation 
B)  self-promotion 
C)  exemplification 
D)  supplication 
E)  intimidation

Question 3

While waiting to buy movie tickets, Brent sees three friends leaving the theatre. They are laughing hysterically. Brent assumes that the film must be very funny. What organizational principle of perception is Brent using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peter principle 
B)  simultaneous principle 
C)  closure principle 
D)  simplicity principle 
E)  complexity principle 
A)  Peter principle 
B)  simultaneous principle 
C)  closure principle 
D)  simplicity principle 
E)  complexity principle

Question 4

In terms of the communication element of structure, the perception-checking guidelines involve assessing how psychosocial, logistical, and interactional communication contexts affect your perceptions and the perceptions of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  communication apprehension. 
D)  social tension. 
E)  confidence. 
A)  self-concept. 
B)  feedback. 
C)  communication apprehension. 
D)  social tension. 
E)  confidence.

Question 6

Self-identification is the way in which your

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept informs who you are. 
B)  relationships reflect your self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept reflects your cultural affiliations, the various roles you assume, and your experiences. 
D)  interpretations influence your behavior. 
E)  self-concept determines how you adapt to your surroundings. 
A)  self-concept informs who you are. 
B)  relationships reflect your self-esteem. 
C)  self-concept reflects your cultural affiliations, the various roles you assume, and your experiences. 
D)  interpretations influence your behavior. 
E)  self-concept determines how you adapt to your surroundings.

Question 7

Your friend experiences very high levels of communication apprehension. You know this is true because you hear her say things like "I know I'll bomb on the oral report" or "I can't stand up for myself when I talk to Jim or Barbara." Which of the following strategies would you recommend to help your friend reduce her communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  relaxation 
B)  cognitive restructuring 
C)  visualization 
D)  systematic desensitization 
E)  practice 
A)  relaxation 
B)  cognitive restructuring 
C)  visualization 
D)  systematic desensitization 
E)  practice

Question 8

The closure principle of perception explains why we often fill in missing elements to form a more complete impression of an object, person, or event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You are always changing and becoming.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Carlos is about to make an important presentation. He admits he is very nervous and hopes that he remembers to avoid saying "and uh" or "um" as he speaks. Which of the following fears probably underlies his communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  fear of failure 
B)  fear of the unknown 
C)  fear of others 
D)  fear of breaking the rules 
E)  fear of the spotlight 
A)  fear of failure 
B)  fear of the unknown 
C)  fear of others 
D)  fear of breaking the rules 
E)  fear of the spotlight

Question 11

We have a tendency to compare ourselves to others who make us look good.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Your textbook discusses four perception principles-proximity, similarity, closure, and simplicity-that influence how you organize or categorize information. Choose and explain two of those principles. Demonstrate your understanding by providing examples of how these principles affect human communication behavior.

Accepted Answer

Two perception principles that influence

Question 13

You go to a lunch meeting with Hannah and immediately notice that she is missing an earring, that she isn't wearing her usual professional make-up, and that she's breathing hard when she sits down. What part of the perception process have you used?

Accepted Answer

A)  the figure-ground principle 
B)  selection 
C)  organization 
D)  interpretation 
E)  evaluation 
A)  the figure-ground principle 
B)  selection 
C)  organization 
D)  interpretation 
E)  evaluation

Question 14

A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction you make that you cause to happen or become true.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Omar watches the same news station every evening because he agrees with their viewpoint on current events. Omar's choice of that one station demonstrates which of the selective processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective exposure 
B)  selective attention 
C)  selective interpretation 
D)  selective recall 
E)  selective organization 
A)  selective exposure 
B)  selective attention 
C)  selective interpretation 
D)  selective recall 
E)  selective organization

Question 16

When you remember positive and negative messages and experiences in a way that is consistent with what you already believe about yourself and your encounters with others, you are practicing which selective process?

Accepted Answer

A)  selective exposure 
B)  selective attention 
C)  selective interpretation 
D)  selective recall 
E)  selective organization 
A)  selective exposure 
B)  selective attention 
C)  selective interpretation 
D)  selective recall 
E)  selective organization

Question 17

Which answer is the best example of positive self-talk that replaces the following example of a negative self-talk statement? "I'm going to fail the exam questions about strategies for improving self-esteem."

Accepted Answer

A)  "This test is too difficult and too long for me to finish in the amount of time I've been given to take it." 
B)  "I should have read the textbook more carefully." 
C)  "The instructor didn't tell us self-talk would be on the test." 
D)  "I understand the concept of self-esteem and should be able to figure out the right answers." 
E)  "This is a well-written exam that demonstrates the complex challenge of understanding self." 
A)  "This test is too difficult and too long for me to finish in the amount of time I've been given to take it." 
B)  "I should have read the textbook more carefully." 
C)  "The instructor didn't tell us self-talk would be on the test." 
D)  "I understand the concept of self-esteem and should be able to figure out the right answers." 
E)  "This is a well-written exam that demonstrates the complex challenge of understanding self."

Question 18

According to researcher James McCroskey, communication apprehension is not a permanent personal trait that can be eliminated by taking a good public speaking course.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following items describes people who are high self-monitors?

Accepted Answer

A)  They feel awkward in the company of others. 
B)  They have never been good at games like charades. 
C)  They can only argue for ideas in which they already believe. 
D)  They can change their behavior to suit different people and situations. 
E)  They do not change their opinions or behaviors to please others or win their favor. 
A)  They feel awkward in the company of others. 
B)  They have never been good at games like charades. 
C)  They can only argue for ideas in which they already believe. 
D)  They can change their behavior to suit different people and situations. 
E)  They do not change their opinions or behaviors to please others or win their favor.

Question 20

Describe the two of the four factors influencing self-concept and provide illustrations for each of the factors.

Accepted Answer

The two of the four factors influencing

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example? "Humbly requests or appeals for help from others."

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example? "Demonstrates willingness and ability to use threats to subdue or control others."

While waiting to buy movie tickets, Brent sees three friends leaving the theatre. They are laughing hysterically. Brent assumes that the film must be very funny. What organizational principle of perception is Brent using?

In terms of the communication element of structure, the perception-checking guidelines involve assessing how psychosocial, logistical, and interactional communication contexts affect your perceptions and the perceptions of others.

The fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons is referred to as

Self-identification is the way in which your

The closure principle of perception explains why we often fill in missing elements to form a more complete impression of an object, person, or event.

You are always changing and becoming.

Carlos is about to make an important presentation. He admits he is very nervous and hopes that he remembers to avoid saying "and uh" or "um" as he speaks. Which of the following fears probably underlies his communication apprehension?

We have a tendency to compare ourselves to others who make us look good.

You go to a lunch meeting with Hannah and immediately notice that she is missing an earring, that she isn't wearing her usual professional make-up, and that she's breathing hard when she sits down. What part of the perception process have you used?

A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction you make that you cause to happen or become true.

Omar watches the same news station every evening because he agrees with their viewpoint on current events. Omar's choice of that one station demonstrates which of the selective processes?

When you remember positive and negative messages and experiences in a way that is consistent with what you already believe about yourself and your encounters with others, you are practicing which selective process?

Which answer is the best example of positive self-talk that replaces the following example of a negative self-talk statement? "I'm going to fail the exam questions about strategies for improving self-esteem."

According to researcher James McCroskey, communication apprehension is not a permanent personal trait that can be eliminated by taking a good public speaking course.

Which of the following items describes people who are high self-monitors?

Describe the two of the four factors influencing self-concept and provide illustrations for each of the factors.

Human Communication

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 2: Understanding Your Self

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example? "Humbly requests or appeals for help from others."

Which impression management strategy is illustrated in the following example? "Demonstrates willingness and ability to use threats to subdue or control others."

While waiting to buy movie tickets, Brent sees three friends leaving the theatre. They are laughing hysterically. Brent assumes that the film must be very funny. What organizational principle of perception is Brent using?

In terms of the communication element of structure, the perception-checking guidelines involve assessing how psychosocial, logistical, and interactional communication contexts affect your perceptions and the perceptions of others.

The fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons is referred to as

Self-identification is the way in which your

The closure principle of perception explains why we often fill in missing elements to form a more complete impression of an object, person, or event.

You are always changing and becoming.

Carlos is about to make an important presentation. He admits he is very nervous and hopes that he remembers to avoid saying "and uh" or "um" as he speaks. Which of the following fears probably underlies his communication apprehension?

We have a tendency to compare ourselves to others who make us look good.

You go to a lunch meeting with Hannah and immediately notice that she is missing an earring, that she isn't wearing her usual professional make-up, and that she's breathing hard when she sits down. What part of the perception process have you used?

A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction you make that you cause to happen or become true.

Omar watches the same news station every evening because he agrees with their viewpoint on current events. Omar's choice of that one station demonstrates which of the selective processes?

When you remember positive and negative messages and experiences in a way that is consistent with what you already believe about yourself and your encounters with others, you are practicing which selective process?

Which answer is the best example of positive self-talk that replaces the following example of a negative self-talk statement? "I'm going to fail the exam questions about strategies for improving self-esteem."

According to researcher James McCroskey, communication apprehension is not a permanent personal trait that can be eliminated by taking a good public speaking course.

Which of the following items describes people who are high self-monitors?

Describe the two of the four factors influencing self-concept and provide illustrations for each of the factors.

Human Communication

Adapting to Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters