Question 1

To all of her friends, Andrea is a fun carefree friend. Despite her friends' characterization, she knows she is often quite sad and bombarded with stress. Andrea's understanding of herself primarily relates to

Accepted Answer

A)  her perceived self. 
B)  her presenting self. 
C)  facework. 
D)  attribution.

Question 2

Discuss the similarities and differences between the self-concept and self-esteem.

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Question 3

Which of the following statements about empathy is true?

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A)  It is impossible to achieve total empathy. 
B)  It requires the equal coexistence of your opinion with another's. 
C)  It requires critical judgment of another person. 
D)  It requires reliance on initial assumptions.

Question 4

Mary tends to think of herself as shy, thoughtful, serious and compassionate. These characteristics are known as

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A)  belief systems. 
B)  social traits. 
C)  social roles. 
D)  defining interests.

Question 5

Susan found herself facing criticism online from others, yet it didn't seem to have a negative impact on her when she described the criticism to her friends. This is likely because Susan has

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A)  low emotional intelligence. 
B)  high emotional intelligence cues. 
C)  low self-esteem. 
D)  high self-esteem.

Question 6

Judy interviewed a recent college graduate named Steve who was perfectly qualified for the job, but she didn't hire him because he had a bit of a stutter. In this case, Judy was

Accepted Answer

A)  more influenced by the negative traits. 
B)  equally influenced by the positive and negative traits. 
C)  more influenced by the positive traits. 
D)  perception checking.

Question 7

Brandt is very muscular, but thin. This makes him feel like a weakling when he's around his bodybuilder friends at the gym. He feels this way because of his

Accepted Answer

A)  significant other. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  perceived self. 
D)  presenting self.

Question 8

When Shawna speaks to Trish, she is thoughtful about the things she says and carefully considers Trish's reactions. Trish on the other hand blurts out her thoughts without much thought to how they are received. What best explains the differences between Shawna and Trish?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identity management can be conscious or unconscious. 
B)  Identity management is collaborative. 
C)  We have multiple identities. 
D)  People differ in their degree of identity management.

Question 9

If you normally wear casual clothes, but dress more formally to attend a traffic court in the hope of being treated more sympathetically, you are showing that

Accepted Answer

A)  identity management may be deliberate or unconscious 
B)  identity management is not necessarily dishonest 
C)  identity management can be goal-oriented 
D)  you have both a perceived self and a presenting self

Question 10

Samuel has long hair that some people think is girly. He dresses nicely and is concerned about his looks. While he likes sewing and baking, he is also a die-hard football fan who spends a lot of time restoring classic muscle cars. If you are to base your perception of Samuel on American cultural stereotypes, what gender is he?

Accepted Answer

A)  He is male. 
B)  He is female. 
C)  He is androgynous, having both masculine and feminine traits. 
D)  He is intersex.

Question 11

Identity management is collaborative. What are the implications of this for communication?

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Question 12

People who consider it appropriate and normal for men, but less so for women, to compete assertively in the workplace, are demonstrating which element of gendered communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender roles are rooted in biology. 
B)  Gender roles are learned. 
C)  Gender roles cannot change. 
D)  Gender roles are binary.

Question 13

Harpreet knew who she wanted to vote for in the election, so she only talked with people who were going to vote for the same candidate because she believed they were better informed than other voters. This illustrates what form of misattribution?

Accepted Answer

A)  We often judge ourselves more charitably than others. 
B)  We pay more attention to negative impressions than positive ones. 
C)  People gravitate to the familiar. 
D)  People tend to overgeneralize.

Question 14

The term _______ describes how we develop an image of ourselves from the way we think others view us.

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A)  self-concept 
B)  self-esteem 
C)  perceived self 
D)  reflected appraisal

Question 15

What is the self-concept?

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Question 16

Which of the following statements about perception checking is true?

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A)  Nonverbal behavior has no effect on perception checking. 
B)  Perception checking is a one-step process. 
C)  Perception checking minimizes defensiveness. 
D)  Perception checking has no effect on the accuracy of perceptions.

Question 17

Kerry tends to take the initiative in beginning relationships with others and also tends to show affection to others. This is likely due to Kerry's

Accepted Answer

A)  high self-esteem. 
B)  supportive self-concept. 
C)  perceived self. 
D)  presenting self.

Question 18

Carlos's friend Albert is in a predicament. He was trying to make some quick cash and invested his money in a risky stock. Albert is emotionally wrought because he needed that money to pay rent for his family's home. Carlos feels sorry for Albert, and can understand why, in the circumstances, he made a choice that other people would criticize: in Albert's place, he would feel exactly the same way. Which selection below best characterizes how Carlos responds to Albert's situation?

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A)  Carlos is perception checking. 
B)  Carlos has often been short of cash himself. 
C)  Carlos empathizes with Albert. 
D)  Carlos is showing the value of friendship.

Question 19

A person who keeps calm by counting to 10 before addressing an emotional issue is demonstrating

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A)  self-awareness. 
B)  self-regulation. 
C)  internal motivation. 
D)  empathy.

Question 20

People who assume that an individual who is taller than average is also likely to be more intelligent than average are demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  self-concept. 
C)  perception. 
D)  the halo effect.

Exam 2: The Self, Perception, and Communication