Deck 3: Communication and Sexuality

Question 1

What category/style of communication skills is referred to as more comforting and involve a significant amount of listening?

A) Affectively oriented
B) Status-oriented
C) Instrumentally oriented
D) Network-oriented

Answer 1

A

Question 2

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

A) We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person.
B) We share about ourselves from the inside out.
C) We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal information.
D) We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Latoya says, "I might be wrong, but I think it is going to rain today." What is this an example of?

A) A tag question
B) A disclaimer
C) A hedge statement
D) A question statement

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Linguistics professor _____________ has done advanced research in face-to-face communication and gender differences.

A) Martin Leonard
B) Jose Maria
C) Sandra Petronio
D) Deborah Tannen

Question 5

According to communication researcher Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more ________talk while men use more _______ talk.

A) rapport, report
B) intimate, erotic
C) knowledge, networking
D) status, relational

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the term genderlects ?

A) Using language that reflects negative views and stereotypes related to gender
B) The term given to the communication styles of lesbian and gay individuals
C) Couples who illustrate gender-neutral patterns of communication
D) The fundamental differences in the ways men and women communicate

Question 7

What best describes the three goals of communication discussed in your chapter?

A) After someone meets the first goal, his or her messages can progress to the next goal level.
B) Messages related to the first goal of communication are not as personal in nature.
C) The three goals are not related to each other.
D) The three goals compete with each other.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of using a hedge in a conversation?

A) It's really cold in here, isn't it?
B) I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning up the heat?
C) I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday.
D) It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?

Question 9

Critics of Tannen's work regarding gender and communication question her assumption that _____________.

A) gender is biologically based
B) gender is socially constructed
C) there are no gender differences
D) sexual orientation is biologically based

Question 10

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

A) Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small.
B) Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles.
C) Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did.
D) While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women.

Question 11

When we want to project an image with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

A) Relational
B) Identity management
C) Getting the job done
D) Communication filtering

Question 12

When we want to avoid offending someone with our message, which of the three goals of communication are we focusing on?

A) Relational
B) Identity management
C) Getting the job done
D) Communication filtering

Question 13

According to your text, which of the following best describes a benefit that good communication can add to a relationship?

A) Help avoid disagreements
B) Increase emotional intimacy
C) Allow us to "read" the other person's mind
D) Give us a template for future fights

Question 14

According to Tannen's research, men tend to use more "report talk," which _____________.

A) tends to be more creative and instrumental
B) imparts knowledge
C) establishes connections
D) establishes relationships

Question 15

According to linguistic researchers, women often tend to end their statements with ________ to prevent disagreements.

A) confidence
B) tag questions
C) more assertiveness
D) All of these are correct

Question 16

If someone is trying to weigh his or her options to make a decision about whether to take a new job in a different city, he or she is likely to prefer talking with a friend who has this style of communication.

A) Affectively oriented
B) Status-oriented
C) Instrumentally oriented
D) Network-oriented

Question 17

When we have a message for someone and want to communicate that message, which of the three goals of communication are we implementing?

A) Relational
B) Identity management
C) Getting the job done
D) Communication filtering

Question 18

In the middle of an argument, Taylor told Robin, "You always take your mother's side." Taylor's statement is an example of which of the following?

A) Overkill
B) Overgeneralization
C) Rapport talk
D) Disclaimer

Question 19

What type of communication skills are women more likely to use?

A) Affectively oriented
B) Status-oriented
C) Instrumentally oriented
D) Network-oriented

Question 20

According to communication experts, what type of speech pattern decreases the speaker's perceived assertiveness in speech?

A) Overgeneralizations
B) Name-calling
C) Disclaimers
D) Overkill

Question 21

Which culture is more likely to rely on nonverbal cues in communication?

A) North American
B) Swiss
C) German
D) Arab

Question 22

What do Maltz and Borker suggest related to head nodding in conversations between men and women?

A) Men are signaling they are listening.
B) Women are signaling they agree.
C) There are no gender differences in head nodding during conversations between men and women.
D) There are differences in meanings between women's nods and men's nods during conversations.

Question 23

According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?

A) Early play experiences are related to later communication styles.
B) Men and women learn differing communication styles as they progress through different stages of romantic relationships.
C) Men from divorced families tend to have more gender-neutral styles of communication.
D) Lesbian women have communication styles very similar to men.

Question 24

Which type of culture is more likely to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas as directly as possible?

A) A "low-context" culture
B) A "high-context" culture
C) A collectivist culture
D) A transactional culture

Question 25

According to communication experts, instrumentally oriented communication skills are _________.

A) persuasive and narrative
B) disclaimers
C) assertive
D) influential

Question 26

What is an important characteristic of active listening?

A) Nonverbal communication
B) Self-disclosure
C) Expressing one's own thoughts and feelings
D) Physical proximity

Question 27

What does the author of your textbook suggest that helps facilitate a meaningful conversation about sexuality in a relationship?

A) Know correct terminology and have a sexual vocabulary.
B) Know detailed information about each of your partner's past sexual experiences.
C) Use the scientific terms for sexual organs, behaviors, and activities.
D) Wait until later in the relationship to have conversations related to values-based sexuality topics.

Question 28

Research finds that couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues are _____________.

A) more sexually adventurous than those who do not
B) more sexually promiscuous than those who do not
C) more likely to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.
D) more likely to report higher levels of jealousy.

Question 29

What was one of the major criticisms of Tannen's genderlect theory?

A) It took a unidimensional approach of studying gender differences in communication.
B) It took a multidimensional approach of studying gender differences in communication.
C) Sexual orientation and age/health can affect our communication skills.
D) Cultural background can affect our communication skills.

Question 30

Nadia says, "We never make love anymore." She and her partner have sex about twice a week, which is less often than they used to. What is her statement an example of?

A) Overkill
B) Overgeneralization
C) Defensiveness
D) Validation

Question 31

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

A) Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy
B) Priya, a 25-year-old woman
C) Esther, a 75-year-old woman
D) Hector, a 40-year-old man

Question 32

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner he is going to pack all of his things and move out-when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?

A) Overkill
B) Overgeneralization
C) Defensiveness
D) Validation

Question 33

All of the following are hedge words except _____________.

A) certain
B) sort of
C) sometimes
D) kind of

Question 34

What question would someone be LEAST likely to ask earlier in a relationship?

A) What led you to pick your major?
B) How do you get along with your roommates?
C) What are your hobbies?
D) How did you get along with your parents growing up?

Question 35

According to research findings, what is true related to nonverbal communication patterns?

A) Young children are equal to young adults in detecting nonverbal cues.
B) Young children tend to identify a wider range of emotional expressions than teens or college students.
C) As people age, they begin to lose their ability to recognize emotional expressions.
D) While verbal communication differs greatly from culture to culture, nonverbal communication is fairly consistent among cultures.

Question 36

According to your text, what is one crucial factor that nondefensive listening relies on?

A) Self-assertiveness
B) Self-efficacy
C) Self-disclosure
D) Self-restraint

Question 37

According to your text, which of the following is an example of validating a speaker's comments?

A) "I agree with what you said."
B) "Um-hum," while having direct eye contact.
C) "I think that idea is ridiculous."
D) "I can understand why you might feel that way."

Question 38

Which languages lack the feature of tag questions?

A) Scottish; Welsh
B) French, Swedish
C) Spanish, Italian
D) Arabic; Hebrew

Question 39

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he or she is attentive to the speaker?

A) Active expression
B) Active listening
C) Nondefensive listening
D) Nonverbal listening

Question 40

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

A) Projection
B) Self-disclosure
C) Question statements
D) Disclaimers

Question 41

Many couples avoid conversations about sex altogether because _______________.

A) at an early age, they were each taught that talking about sex is inappropriate
B) they may be scared to discuss sex with their life partners
C) they know how their needs can strengthen their relationship
D) they know how to communicate their sexual desires

Question 42

________ let(s) your partner know what is wrong and how you feel about sex.

A) Self-disclosure
B) Question statements
C) Tag questions
D) Disclaimers

Question 43

John Gottman and colleagues found that same-sex couples were more positive than heterosexual couples when discussing areas of conflict in their relationships. Which of the following reasons do the researchers believe contribute to this difference?

A) Same-sex couples typically tend to value equality more so than do heterosexual couples.
B) Same-sex couples typically tend to value discussing conflict in their relationships more so than do heterosexual couples.
C) Same-sex couples typically tend to use more nonverbal communication than do heterosexual couples.
D) Same-sex couples typically have more rigid gender roles than do heterosexual couples.

Question 44

What type of communication skills are men more likely to prefer?

A) Influential skills
B) An affectively oriented skill
C) Instrumentally oriented skills
D) None of these are correct

Question 45

Which of the following important components does not contribute to healthy sexual communication?

A) Self-disclosure
B) Negative self-esteem
C) Trust and nonverbal communication
D) Positive self-image

Question 46

With which style/type of friend do we prefer to communicate if we are angry and want to "vent" or if we need support?

A) An instrumental style
B) An affective style
C) A fun type
D) None of these are correct

Question 47

A person with ____________ will often expect to be accepted by his or her partners.

A) positive self-images
B) negative self-esteem
C) neutral self-disclosure
D) positive self-esteem

Question 48

Trusting your partners means that you __________.

A) feel secure in the relationship
B) do not have a proper understanding of them
C) do not have confidence in them
D) do not feel secure in the relationship

Question 49

Which neuropsychiatrist claimed that women used 20,000 words per day, whereas men used only 7,000 words per day?

A) Bill Gordon
B) Louann Brizendine
C) Van Weeden
D) Gregory Berns

Question 50

A group of researchers repeated Brizendine's study of vocabulary using electronically activated recorders and found men and women both used _________ words per day.

A) 8,000
B) 20,000
C) 7,000
D) 16,000

Question 51

If we trust our partner and feel confident and secure in our relationship, ______ will be much easier.

A) genderlect
B) self-disclosure
C) emoticons
D) hedge words

Question 52

Nonverbal communication can help to increase __________.

A) sexual satisfaction
B) conflict
C) relational satisfaction
D) identity management

Question 53

What does the author of your textbook suggest is responsible for the level of body dissatisfaction in the United States?

A) Education
B) Gender roles
C) The media
D) Family expectations

Question 54

Couples use which of the following communication styles to initiate sexual activity?

A) Both verbal and nonverbal communication
B) Only nonverbal communication
C) Only verbal communication
D) Nonconstructive communication

Question 55

Building trust takes time and is a process of __________.

A) uncertainty reduction
B) self-disclosure
C) sexual communication
D) disclaimer

Question 56

According to the communication experts, men who are higher in __________ engage in more cooperative speech.

A) instrumentally oriented skills
B) nurturance
C) an affectively oriented skill
D) persuasive and narrative skills

Question 57

What is a characteristic of a good lover?

A) He or she rarely engages in disagreements with a partner.
B) He or she is direct in telling a partner what he or she needs for sexual satisfaction.
C) He or she puts a partner's sexual needs before his or her own.
D) He or she has had more than one but not too many past sexual partners.

Question 58

According to your text, what is one way self-esteem impacts a person's relationships?

A) The extent of verbal conflict they experience
B) The level of acceptance or rejection they expect
C) The level of sexual activity they expect
D) How much time they spend alone

Question 59

Tamika only communicates with others via computer-mediated communication. According to your text, some researchers predict that Tamika may __________.

A) have decreased emotional development and growth
B) develop better relationship skills
C) become an expert at reading others' nonverbal cues
D) develop better keyboarding skills than those who do not solely use computer-mediated communcations

Question 60

Which communication helps partners to express sexual desires and also reinforce verbal messages?

A) Verbal communication
B) Sexual communication
C) Psychological communication
D) Nonverbal communication

Question 61

Which of the following expressions fall under active listening?

A) Maintaining eye contact
B) Talking to other people
C) Continuous interruptions by speaking when the other person is talking
D) None of these are correct

Question 62

What is overgeneralization in nonconstructive communication?

A) Getting overwhelmed and throwing too many issues into the conversation at once
B) Using negative stereotyping words when in disagreement
C) Making statements that tend to exaggerate a particular issue
D) One person threatening the worst but not meaning what he or she says

Question 63

What is the advantage of texting?

A) Leading to higher rates of self-disclosure
B) Reducing anxieties
C) Quickly sending a message without having to engage in a long conversation
D) Reducing inhibitions

Question 64

_____________________________ is a method that many college students use daily for communication with their friends and families.

A) Nonverbal communication
B) Verbal communication
C) Visual communication
D) Computer-mediated communication

Question 65

Texting is one of the most popular forms of communication on college campuses today because _______________.

A) it does not take time to articulate responses.
B) it enables users to engage in multiple conversations at one time.
C) it does not provide a private record of conversations that users can review.
D) users cannot have private conversations in public places

Question 66

According to research findings, which of the following statements is false related to nonverbal communication?

A) Nonverbal communication may have a stronger impact when there is a conflict between verbal and nonverbal information.
B) Nonverbal communication does not help you fill in the gaps in verbal communication.
C) As people age, they begin to lose their ability to recognize emotional expressions.
D) Nonverbal communication includes facial expressions and hand gestures.

Question 67

In intimate relationships, texting is not usually not used for ___________________.

A) clarify misunderstandings
B) apologe
C) be callous
D) express affection

Question 68

What is the type of communication in which people interact with one another by transmitting messages via networked computers?

A) Informal communication
B) Verbal communication
C) Nonverbal communication
D) Computer-mediated communication

Question 69

"If you don't do this, I will leave you," Julie said to her partner. What is this an example of?

A) Overgeneralization
B) Name-calling
C) Overkill
D) Validation

Question 70

Communication that differs widely from culture to culture is called _______________.

A) verbal communication
B) formal communication
C) nonverbal communication
D) computer-mediated communication

Question 71

What happens when the intensity of the emotional expression increases?

A) We do not get better at recognizing nonverbal cues.
B) Our ability to identify the emotions like anger, fear, happiness, and sadness decreases with age.
C) We also improve our ability to recognize these cues.
D) We lose the ability to recognize basic emotions.

Question 72

What are the typographic symbols used in online communication to convey emotion?

A) Conventional symbols
B) Emoticons
C) Emojis
D) Archetypal symbols

Question 73

Sexual communication involves _______________.

A) talking about sex with other people
B) not sharing your feelings with your partner
C) talking about sex with your life partner
D) talking about sex with a psychologist

Question 74

Which of the following refers to the common mistake that couples make during arguments, in which one person threatens the worst but does not mean what he or she says?

A) Name-calling
B) Overgeneralization
C) Overkill
D) Defensiveness

Question 75

Communication without words (including making eye contact, head nodding, touching, and the like) is _______________.

A) computer-mediated communication
B) formal communication
C) nonverbal communication
D) verbal communication

Question 76

Couples who positively rate their relationships are more likely to forgive their partners for ______________.

A) loyalty
B) transgressions
C) obedience
D) perfection

Question 77

Graphic symbols used to represent concepts in electronic messages are called ______.

A) conventional symbols
B) emojis
C) archetypal symbols
D) emoticons

Question 78

Why is it important to summarize what your partner has told you, as accurately as possible, after he or she is done talking?

A) This lets the partner remember what he or she told us because he or she forgets as soon as he or she is done talking
B) So that our partner will stop talking further
C) This lets the partner know that we were listening
D) None of these is correct

Question 79

The nature of your relationship with a person, your mood at the time, or your feelings can all influence _______________.

A) nonconstructive communication
B) negative feelings and communication
C) message interpretation
D) fighting

Question 80

"How could you possibly say such a hurtful thing?" This is an example of _______________.

A) overgeneralization
B) defensiveness
C) name-calling
D) overkill