Deck 3: Communication and Sexuality

Question 1

Couples who talk about sexuality-related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Men and women raised in individualist cultures have a greater concern for the feelings of those around them than those raised in collectivist cultures.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

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 3

C

Question 4

According to Tannen, women tend to use rapport talk while men use report talk.

Question 5

Using disclaimers during conversation is found to be an indicator of high relationship satisfaction.

Question 6

Validating each other's opinions is a suggestion for fighting fairly.

Question 7

What factor(s) contribute to communication problems for couples?

A) Health problems
B) Inability to self-disclose
C) Economic stressors
D) All of these

Question 8

Negative emotional facial expressions are more similar across cultures than positive emotional facial expressions.

Question 9

Couples who report disagreements in their relationship tend to experience higher levels of satisfaction than couples who report that they do not fight at all.

Question 10

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

A) After someone meets the first goal, their 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 11

The use of tag questions seems to be a universal feature of men's and women's communication patterns.

Question 12

According to communication experts, use of hedge words decreases the speaker's perceived assertiveness of speech.

Question 13

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

Question 14

In the United States, personal health is valued over personal beauty.

Question 15

When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Question 16

One's family of origin can impact one's communication skills.

Question 17

The term, genderlects, refers to using negative and gender stereotyping words during conversations.

Question 18

Which of the following factors regarding cell phone use can contribute to communication problems for couples?

A) Partner expectations may differ about how much and when cell phones should be used.
B) Non-verbal communication cannot be detected via cell phone use.
C) Sexting can be misconstrued.
D) Answers a and c are correct.

Question 19

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 20

According to the Onion Theory of communication people have the tendency to reveal information about themselves from the inside out.

Question 21

If someone is trying to weigh his/her options to make a decision about whether to take a new job in a different city, he/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 22

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 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 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 down there air?
C) I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday.
D) It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?

Question 25

What category/style of communication skills do people tend to prefer when they want to discuss strategies or learn more about a topic?

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

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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 29

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

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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

Question 33

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 bargainist culture

Question 34

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 35

When we want to maintain the relationship and not offend 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 36

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 37

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 38

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 39

What type of communication is typically more characteristic of individualistic cultures?

A) Individuals feel more comfortable disclosing personal information to a variety of people.
B) Individuals feel less comfortable disclosing personal information to a variety of people.
C) Individuals emphasize the communication needs of everyone in the group equally.
D) Individuals emphasize the communication needs of others before their own.

Question 40

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 41

In one research study that asked men and women to report how they express their consent to engage in sex with a partner, what did most report?

A) Most said verbal things such as "Let's do it," "I want you bad," or "Let's have sex."
B) Most used non-verbal gestures such as pulling closer to the other person, changing body positioning, or reciprocating touch.
C) Men reported more verbal exchanges and women reported more nonverbal exchanges.
D) Most said nothing at all.

Question 42

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 43

In the United States, there is a particularly high value on:

A) Physical attractiveness.
B) Accepting one's body as it is.
C) Being satisfied with less than perfect bodies.
D) Being attractive while young but not when old.

Question 44

John Gottman found that the ratio of positive to negative interactions in a relationship:

A) Is unrelated to level of distress.
B) Goes up as couples experience more distress.
C) Goes down as couples experience more distress.
D) Cannot be measure in distressed couples.

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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 do not agree with what you said."
D) "I can understand why you might feel that way."

Question 47

Which of the following terms best describes the environment in which people typically useindirect communication with a listener's understanding being dependent upon the context of the conversation, nonverbal behavior, relationship history, and social rules?

A) A "low context" culture
B) Destructive communication
C) A "high context" culture
D) Defensiveness

Question 48

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

A) How often they go on dates
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 49

What does the author of your textbook suggest 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 even if this is uncomfortable for you
D) Wait until later in the relationship to have conversations related to values-based sexuality topics

Question 50

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 51

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 52

What best describes emoticons?

A) They are used more often by females.
B) They can detract from the seriousness of the statement.
C) They are similar to tag questions used during face-to-face conversations.
D) All of these are true.

Question 53

John Gottman and colleagues found that same-sex couples were more positive than heterosexualcouples 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) Heterosexual couples typically tend to value discussing conflict in their relationships more so than do same-sex couples.
D) Heterosexual couples typically tend to value equality more so than do same-sex couples.

Question 54

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 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

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/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

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner if he doesn't do what he wants, he will 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 59

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 60

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

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

Question 61

What do we know about the impact of gender on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter. Give a real life example related to each of your points.

Question 62

Describe two non-constructive communication strategies and explain why they could lead to a communication shutdown.

Question 63

First define self-disclosure and give an example. Then discuss how it can be used both effectively and ineffectively in communication.

Question 64

According to your textbook, what are some skills that good listeners have? Be sure to use specific terms from your textbook and define what they mean.

Question 65

Which statement is FALSE?

A) Nonverbal communcations include hand gestures and arm movements.
B) Nonverbal communications include speech rates.
C) Nonverbal communications include body positioning.
D) Eye contact is not a nonverbal communication.

Question 66

Identify and explain two obstacles to sexual communication.

Question 67

What is characteristic of men and gossiping?

A) Men do not typically engage in gossiping.
B) When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to acquaintances.
C) When men gossip, they are more likely to gossip to romantic partners.
D) Research shows there are actually no gender differences related to gossiping.

Question 68

How can the Internet reduce some of the common communication problems that couples experience in face-to-face conversations?

Question 69

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 70

Using the information in your textbook, describe the differences between complaining, gossiping, and bitching. How do men and women differ related to each?

Question 71

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

A) Have decreased emotional development and growth.
B) Develop better relationship skills.
C) Become an expert at reading others' non-verbal cues.
D) Develop better keyboarding skills than those who do not solely use computer-mediated communcations.

Question 72

What do we know about the impact of sexual orientation on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter. Give a real life example related to each of your points.

Question 73

Who is more likely to apologize in relationships?

A) Homosexual men
B) Heterosexual men
C) Heterosexual women
D) Men and women equally regardless of sexual orientation

Question 74

According to your textbook, when we communicate with people we have three goals. Identify each goal, describing the speaker's purpose for each, and include how the three goals interact with each other.

Question 75

What do we know about the impact of culture on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter.Give a real life example related to each of your points.