Question 1

The process of impression management can result in dishonest behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Linh is a first-year university student.Being with which of the following people would be least likely to cause Linh to be concerned about her identity management?

Accepted Answer

A)  someone she met recently 
B)  someone she knows of the same sex 
C)  someone of the opposite sex that she finds attractive 
D)  someone of the opposite sex that she doesn't find attractive

Question 3

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A)  a prediction about one's own behaviour, based on past experience 
B)  a prediction about another's behaviour, based on background knowledge 
C)  a prediction that affects the outcome of one's own or another's behaviour 
D)  a prediction that one makes about a desired outcome, then he/she works hard to make it happen

Question 4

The self-concept is strongly resistant to change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which statement best describes a significant other?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a supportive person. 
B)  It is a person with significant goals. 
C)  It is a person whose opinion we especially value. 
D)  It is a person with whom there is a strong romantic attachment.

Question 6

Other-imposed prophecies have little influence on most people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which situation is an example of the result of distorted feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  a misunderstanding when using mediated communication 
B)  clinging to past failures even though they don't predict failure in the future 
C)  believing that you are unattractive when this is unwarranted 
D)  feeling the need to be perfect

Question 8

Rita isn't normally as good at anatomy as Barbara,but her teacher kept telling her how smart she was,and that her hard work would help her on the test.As a result of her teacher's positive expectations,Rita did do better.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived self 
B)  other-imposed prophecy 
C)  self-verification 
D)  social comparison

Question 9

Describe how you have managed your manner,appearance,and setting to create desired impressions in two different specific instances.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which personality traits does biology account for?

Accepted Answer

A)  antagonistic, agreeable, stable, neurotic, extroversion 
B)  extroversion, shyness, assertiveness, verbal aggression, overall willingness to communicate 
C)  high self-esteem, strong self-concept, intelligence, energy levels 
D)  friendly, polite, calm, sense of humor, happiness

Question 11

Which term refers to the image that a person gives to others?

Accepted Answer

A)  presenting self 
B)  perceived self 
C)  identity management 
D)  public self

Question 12

Reflected appraisal means that you reflect on your communication skills and make adjustments to improve your skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Pygmalion in the Classroom is a book about a research study on learning in the classroom.What was the main finding of this study?

Accepted Answer

A)  the less intelligent children performed better than expected 
B)  the more intelligent children performed better than expected 
C)  when teachers were told that some children had potential for growth and others didn't, the students who were identified as having potential performed better than the other children 
D)  when the teachers were told some children had potential for growth and other didn't, all the children performed the same because they had similar self-concepts

Question 14

Describe two people who were a significant other for you.Describe your communication behaviour with each of them,giving examples of how (a)they delivered "booster" and "buster" messages,and (b)how they created self-fulfilling prophecies that work for and against you?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Identify a time when you had a distorted evaluation of yourself.What was the reason for this distortion?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Samir sees himself as shy but he projects an image of a fun-loving,sociable guy.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  perceived self 
B)  presenting self 
C)  self-concept 
D)  social self

Question 17

Which of the following can create a self-image that is worse than the facts warrant?

Accepted Answer

A)  repeatedly failing at something 
B)  focusing on one's strengths 
C)  over thinking 
D)  overly critical parents

Question 18

Match each description below with the most accurate term.
-A prediction that affects behaviour

Accepted Answer

A) perceived self 
B) presenting self 
C) reflected appraisal 
D) self-fulfilling prophecy 
E) significant other

Question 19

The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of a reference group?

Accepted Answer

A)  a group of people involved in a research study 
B)  your mother 
C)  peers at school 
D)  something that is of interest to you

Exam 2: Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

The process of impression management can result in dishonest behaviour.

Linh is a first-year university student.Being with which of the following people would be least likely to cause Linh to be concerned about her identity management?

What is a self-fulfilling prophecy?

The self-concept is strongly resistant to change.

Which statement best describes a significant other?

Other-imposed prophecies have little influence on most people.

Which situation is an example of the result of distorted feedback?

Rita isn't normally as good at anatomy as Barbara,but her teacher kept telling her how smart she was,and that her hard work would help her on the test.As a result of her teacher's positive expectations,Rita did do better.What is this an example of?

Describe how you have managed your manner,appearance,and setting to create desired impressions in two different specific instances.

Which personality traits does biology account for?

Which term refers to the image that a person gives to others?

Reflected appraisal means that you reflect on your communication skills and make adjustments to improve your skills.

Pygmalion in the Classroom is a book about a research study on learning in the classroom.What was the main finding of this study?

Describe two people who were a significant other for you.Describe your communication behaviour with each of them,giving examples of how (a)they delivered "booster" and "buster" messages,and (b)how they created self-fulfilling prophecies that work for and against you?

Identify a time when you had a distorted evaluation of yourself.What was the reason for this distortion?

Samir sees himself as shy but he projects an image of a fun-loving,sociable guy.What is this an example of?

Which of the following can create a self-image that is worse than the facts warrant?

Match each description below with the most accurate term. -A prediction that affects behaviour

The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

Which of the following is an example of a reference group?