Deck 2: B: Perceiving the Self and Others

Question 1

Homophobia is an example of ___________ based on negative _____________ about gay and lesbian people.

A) selective perception, stereotypes
B) stereotypes, interactions
C) prejudice, stereotypes
D) racism, schemas

Answer 1

C

Question 2

"Politicians lie" and "young people are lazy" are both examples of

A) mindless assumptions.
B) stereotypes.
C) narrow perspectives.
D) deconstructed schemas.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Jim chooses to invite two people he met in his English class over to watch a movie instead of going to a larger party with his fraternity brothers. He says, "I feel like I'm better one-on-one than I am in big groups." Jim's decision is based on his sense of

A) self-esteem.
B) self-actualization.
C) self-worth.
D) self-efficacy.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Communication processing means

A) the encoding and decoding of messages between two or more communicators.
B) the use of technology such as cell phones or Internet chat programs to process and transmit information.
C) the means by which we gather, organize, and evaluate information.
D) the formation of chunks of information into patterns to create meaning at a more complex level.

Question 5

"A cognitive process through which we interpret our experiences and form our own unique understandings" defines which of the following terms?

A) perception
B) information selection
C) mindfulness
D) communication

Question 6

Reduced cognitive activity, inaccurate recall, and uncritical evaluation are all signs that a state of _________ is challenging one's perception.

A) selective attention
B) undue influence
C) narrow perspective
D) mindlessness

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to the way a person feels about himself or herself?

A) self-concept
B) self-esteem
C) self-efficacy
D) self-actualization

Question 8

Your awareness and understanding of who you are, as interpreted and influenced by your thoughts, actions, abilities, values, goals, and ideals, is referred to as your

A) self-esteem.
B) self-concept.
C) self-actualization.
D) self-efficacy.

Question 9

Failing to consider other cultural perspectives because of a belief that one's own culture is appropriate and relevant in all situations and to all people is associated with which term?

A) stereotyping
B) prejudice
C) cultural myopia
D) undue influence

Question 10

Which barrier to intercultural communication competence is considered to be the most severe because it involves deep-seated feelings of unkindness and ill will toward particular groups?

A) stereotyping
B) prejudice
C) narrow perspective
D) cultural myopia

Question 11

When Joe shows up late to meet his friends for dinner, he explains that he is late because he was held up in traffic. His friend Maggie reminds him, though, that they all drove in the same traffic but that everyone else left early to accommodate the rush hour. Maggie's dismissal of Joe's situational excuse for being late may be the result of which common perceptual error?

A) mindlessness
B) interaction appearance theory
C) mindfulness
D) fundamental attribution error

Question 12

Our tendency to internalize our admiration for film and TV stars, models, famous athletes, and political figures by comparing what we like about them to our own self-concept is addressed by which of the following theories?

A) social comparison theory
B) self-efficacy theory
C) media interaction theory
D) social penetration theory

Question 13

Edgar, who is a communication major, finds himself frustrated by the number of times his professors say "umm," mispronounce words, and use awkward gestures-so much so that he often misses the point of their lectures. Edgar's perceptions are best attributed to which of the following?

A) interaction appearance theory
B) selective perception
C) mindlessness
D) fundamental attribution theory

Question 14

People sometimes feel uncertain in new situations when they do not know what to expect. This uncertainty develops when people do not have a(n) _____ to guide their perception of the new event.

A) stereotype
B) schema
C) attribution
D) context

Question 15

Assuming that individuals, because they belong to certain groups, have a particular set of attitudes, behaviors, skills, morals, or beliefs is called

A) prejudice.
B) cultural myopia.
C) ignorance.
D) stereotyping.

Question 16

What three recommendations have been made for improving perception?

A) Be thoughtful when you seek explanations, look beyond first impressions, and question your assumptions.
B) Narrow your perspective, verify your perceptions, and be careful of stereotyping.
C) Remove barriers to your perception, be mindful of others' feelings, and consider your first impressions.
D) Stick to the facts, ask questions, and adjust your perspective when needed.

Question 17

Which theory helps explain how people change their attributions of someone's physical appearance as they communicate with them more?

A) interaction appearance theory
B) fundamental attribution theory
C) communication processing theory
D) cultural myopia theory

Question 18

Brianna is planning a vacation, and even though she really wants to go some place quiet and relaxing, she has settled on a trip to Miami because her older sister told her she should go some place with a great night life. Which of the following seems to be challenging Brianna's perception?

A) interaction appearance
B) narrow perspective
C) undue influence
D) selective perception

Question 19

Because she believes she is no good at speaking in public, Deanna puts off choosing and researching her topic and doesn't have adequate time to prepare and practice for her presentation. Ultimately, she earns a failing grade on her speech and walks away with her perception confirmed: she's just not a good speaker. Unfortunately, Deanna's _____________ set her up for failure.

A) self-esteem
B) self-concept
C) self-fulfilling prophecy
D) self-denigration

Question 20

While getting ready to go out for a night on the town, your roommate says, "You have a really great sense of style; you make any outfit look great." This compliment serves as _____________, which you may choose to incorporate into your self-concept.

A) self-actualization
B) self-esteem
C) direct evidence
D) indirect evidence

Question 21

Intentional communication designed to show elements of our self for strategic purposes is referred to as

A) self-monitoring.
B) self-fulfilling prophecy.
C) self-presentation.
D) self-disclosure.

Question 22

What, according to your text, is true of low self-monitors?

A) They lack self-esteem.
B) They have positive self-esteem.
C) They think that controlling their communication style would be false.
D) They implement situation-appropriate communication.

Question 23

When you feel as though you have negotiated a communication situation as well as you possibly could, you experience

A) self-presentation.
B) self-denigration.
C) self-adequacy.
D) self-actualization.

Question 24

Joe watches other people's nonverbal behavior carefully for cues to what topics they find interesting and what personality traits they consider desirable, and he modifies his behavior in order to create a positive impression on them. We would refer to Joe as a person who

A) has low self-esteem.
B) is a high self-monitor.
C) has low self-efficacy.
D) has low self-monitoring skills.

Question 25

The act of revealing information about ourselves to others is called

A) self-monitoring.
B) self-fulfilling prophecy.
C) self-presentation.
D) self-disclosure.
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