Question 1

You see a group of people physically close together and conclude they are friends or coworkers. This is the principle of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  selective attention 
D)  selective exposure

Question 2

If you believe you're going to score an "A" on a test, you may start studying more, which in turn may lead you to receive that high grade. This would exemplify the _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  schema effect. 
B)  Pollyanna effect. 
C)  implicit personality theory. 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy.

Question 3

The unknown self represents information about you that is known to others, but not to self.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Inorder, the stages of the perceptual process are _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  receiving, understanding, remembering, evaluating, and responding 
B)  stimulation, interpretation-evaluation, organization, memory, and recall 
C)  stimulation, organization, interpretation-evaluation, memory, and recall 
D)  receiving, evaluating, understanding, remembering, and responding

Question 5

The tendency to maintain balance among perceptions or attitudes is called attribution of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

C.H. Cooley's concept of the looking glass self says that _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  you compare yourself to persons in groups you are with and see how you measure up 
B)  significant others learn their self-concepts from your verbal and nonverbal messages 
C)  you interpret and evaluate your own behavior 
D)  your self-concept develops through looking at the image of yourself that others reveal to you

Question 7

Chris, while managing at Pizza Bob's, has recently become very depressed, and is interested in increasing his self-awareness. Briefly give Chris some suggestions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Chris, while managing at Pizza Bob's, has...

Question 8

One rule of perception is that of proximity, or physical closeness. According to this theory, things that are physically close are perceived as a unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Credibility strategies seek to establish your competence, character, and _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  creativity 
B)  capability 
C)  comprehension 
D)  charisma

Question 10

Laura was often late to work and didn't get along well with her supervisor. When the cash register came up $100 short, Laura was blamed. The ________ could be the reason she was accused.

Accepted Answer

A)  halo effect 
B)  self-serving bias 
C)  reverse halo effect 
D)  fundamental attribution error.

Question 11

"I know why she was late. She's irresponsible and inconsiderate," is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a self-fulfilling prophecy 
B)  the fundamental attribution error 
C)  overattribution 
D)  consistency

Question 12

Self-handicapping strategies serve the purpose of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  excusing failure 
B)  confirming self-image 
C)  securing help 
D)  hiding faults

Question 13

Define a self-fulfilling prophecy. In what ways might a self-fulfilling prophecy be positive or negative? How might you use the concept to your benefit?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define a self-fulfilling prophecy. In what ways...

Question 14

You just learned about the Johari window and your psychology teacher wants you to explain it to the class. Explain the window and give examples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You just learned about the Johari window...

Question 15

Which of the following is the definition of cognitive self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  your preoccupancy with your weaknesses 
B)  your feelings about yourself in light if your analysis of your strengths and weaknesses 
C)  your thinking about your strengths and weaknesses 
D)  your verbal and nonverbal behaviors

Question 16

Which one of the four selves represents truths about yourself that neither you nor others know?

Accepted Answer

A)  hidden self 
B)  blind self 
C)  open self 
D)  unknown self

Question 17

Kelvin is very open about his political views and discusses them with anyone who will listen. This is an example of information in his ________ self.

Accepted Answer

A)  open 
B)  blind 
C)  hidden 
D)  assertive

Question 18

The self-serving bias leads us to take credit for the positive and to deny responsibility for the negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research on the primacy-recency effect confirms the belief that first impressions do not really matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Your________ varies in size depending on the situation you're in and the person with whom you're interacting.

Accepted Answer

A)  hidden self 
B)  blind self 
C)  open self 
D)  unknown self

Exam 3: Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

You see a group of people physically close together and conclude they are friends or coworkers. This is the principle of _______.

If you believe you're going to score an "A" on a test, you may start studying more, which in turn may lead you to receive that high grade. This would exemplify the _______.

The unknown self represents information about you that is known to others, but not to self.

Inorder, the stages of the perceptual process are _______.

The tendency to maintain balance among perceptions or attitudes is called attribution of control.

C.H. Cooley's concept of the looking glass self says that _______.

Chris, while managing at Pizza Bob's, has recently become very depressed, and is interested in increasing his self-awareness. Briefly give Chris some suggestions.

One rule of perception is that of proximity, or physical closeness. According to this theory, things that are physically close are perceived as a unit.

Credibility strategies seek to establish your competence, character, and _______.

Laura was often late to work and didn't get along well with her supervisor. When the cash register came up $100 short, Laura was blamed. The ________ could be the reason she was accused.

"I know why she was late. She's irresponsible and inconsiderate," is an example of _______.

Self-handicapping strategies serve the purpose of _______.

Define a self-fulfilling prophecy. In what ways might a self-fulfilling prophecy be positive or negative? How might you use the concept to your benefit?

You just learned about the Johari window and your psychology teacher wants you to explain it to the class. Explain the window and give examples.

Which of the following is the definition of cognitive self-esteem?

Which one of the four selves represents truths about yourself that neither you nor others know?

Kelvin is very open about his political views and discusses them with anyone who will listen. This is an example of information in his ________ self.

The self-serving bias leads us to take credit for the positive and to deny responsibility for the negative.

Research on the primacy-recency effect confirms the belief that first impressions do not really matter.

Your________ varies in size depending on the situation you're in and the person with whom you're interacting.