Question 1

A statement which is objective and is easily verified is a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   belief
B)   inference
C)   opinion
D)   fact D

Question 2

According to Gonzales and Hancock, why does social media use tend to enhance our self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)   eliminates our communication anxiety
B)   helps us practice our social skills
C)   information we post is usually positive
D)   increases our social contacts C

Question 3

Which term refers to something that is socially constructed?

Accepted Answer

A)   sex
B)   cognition
C)   gender
D)   anatomy C

Question 4

Bob continually communicates with 28-year-old Lisa as if she were still a child. In Bob's eyes, Lisa will always be "his little girl." This illustrates the fact that __________ can interfere with effective communication.

Accepted Answer

A)   a perceptual set
B)   dispositional attribution
C)   gender
D)   situational attribution

Question 5

Discuss the concept of perceptual set. Provide an example that demonstrates it in terms of communication.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

In research involving videos of 9-month old infants, observers identified the infant as either male or female based on __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   size
B)   name
C)   beauty
D)   behavior

Question 7

Relatively long-lasting principles or standards that guide our behavior are known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   opinions
B)   values
C)   beliefs
D)   attitudes

Question 8

When we communicate with others, a variety of things might influence our perceptions and behaviors. One substantial factor affecting our communication encounters is our own cultural background. Explain how one's cultural background influences communication. Provide an example from your own communication experiences that illustrates your answer.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Kate is putting together a puzzle. She places silver puzzle pieces in one pile, purple puzzle pieces in another pile, and pink puzzle pieces in a third pile. What organizational strategy helps Kate to understand this information?

Accepted Answer

A)   closure
B)   proximity
C)   similarity
D)   complexity

Question 10

Which behavior would be most helpful in improving your communication competence?

Accepted Answer

A)   Take the roles of perception at face value.
B)   Seek out as much information as possible.
C)   Trust your inferences as correct.
D)   Always go with your first perception.

Question 11

Generally, when does gender consistency develop for most people?

Accepted Answer

A)   in utero
B)   at birth
C)   between ages 4 to 7
D)   between ages 14 to 17

Question 12

Before his job interview, Anderson buys a new suit and gets a haircut. On the morning of his interview, he tells himself that he is a great candidate for this job and that the interviewer is sure to like him. Anderson's preparations are a type of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   impression management
B)   other-enhancement
C)   low self-esteem
D)   self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 13

When dealing with individuals with different cultural backgrounds, competent communicators should develop the ability to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   adapt their perceptions
B)   focus on personal goals
C)   avoid interpretation of stimuli
D)   use selective exposure

Question 14

The categorizing of events, objects or people without regard to unique qualities or characteristics is most reflective of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   impartiality
B)   stereotyping
C)   attribution
D)   perception

Question 15

Which type of men and women are identified by psychologists as those most likely to be successful in their interactions and careers?

Accepted Answer

A)   individuals with strictly male traits
B)   individuals with strictly female traits
C)   individuals with neither male nor female traits
D)   individuals with both male and female traits

Question 16

Instead of accepting that external factors influence other people's behavior, George attributes the bank teller's rudeness this morning to being "that kind of person." George's belief reflects __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a perceptual set
B)   discrimination
C)   profiling
D)   a fundamental attribution error

Question 17

When someone asks Maria to describe herself, she usually says she is a first-generation Latino-American. This description represents Maria's __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   self-image
B)   public identity
C)   self-enhancement
D)   self-esteem

Question 18

Mae is a little anxious when it's time for her first mid-term exams in college. But she prepares thoroughly, and expects to get good grades just as she always has. Mae's expectations reflect which aspect of self-concept?

Accepted Answer

A)   other-enhancement
B)   self-fulfilling prophecy
C)   self-enhancement
D)   impression management

Question 19

What is most valued by cultures with a collectivistic orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)   the group
B)   the self
C)   individualism
D)   personal achievement

Question 20

Why is aging considered a social construct? How has your culture affected your view of aging and the elderly?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 2: Connecting Perception, Self, and Communication