2030 Final Review

Which of the following is an example of “paralanguage”?

The words whiny, raspy, throaty, or harsh describe a person’s 

If you view a conflict as a win-or-lose situation, you would engage in a(n) _____ 

Gossiping, spreading rumors, and teasing others are all forms of 

In a cramped elevator, we may pretend not to notice when a stranger touches us or stands in our

Saying “Professor Assante’s Interpersonal Communication class” instead of “my communication class” is a matter of word

When you give a gift to someone, you may have the power to influence them in the future if you trigger the

If in response to the statement “She’s a very fast typist” you replied, “How many words a minute can she do?” you would

Kyle is always on time for meetings, follows plans, and meets his deadlines. What is his time orientation?

Research suggests that we spend most of our communication time

Physical appearance includes which of the following?

During her presentation, Kia often used “um,” “er,” and “like,” which all are considered to be

As you become closer to your relationship partners and learn more about them, your level of ______ declines

The size and shape of your body

If you look around the classroom, you see desks, chairs, and windows, all of which make up the

While listening to the professor lecture, Bernice frowned and shook her head every once in a while to offer

Casual conversations are most likely to occur using

The desire to be open with a partner yet still be closed at times is an example of a(n)

Many people find it hard to talk about the emotions they are feeling because

When closing a conversation, it is important that you

The only time it is appropriate to interrupt during a conversation is

Playing your music loudly enough for others in the room to hear it may be considered a violation of another’s

New abbreviations such as “BRB,” “LOL,” and “JK” are examples of

Knowing that someone made a mistake that affects you but not saying anything about it is illustrative of

 ________ infidelity occurs when one partner develops romantic feelings toward someone else.

The _____ conflict style creates a win/win situation.

Which kind of power is based on the person having the respect and admiration of others? 

believe you will do well on this test, and you talk yourself into doing well, some of that success can be attributed to 

All of the following are important factors for a mediator to keep in mind when working on a conflict except

When interacting with others, we use space in ways that convey meaning. This type of nonverbal behavior is also known as

Terri and Bob are sexually attracted to each other but choose not to act on their attraction. What kind of relationship

What is the best way to prevent sexual harassment? 

When Jean says, “I found a pair of drapes that'll go perfectly in the family room,” the best content paraphrase would be

A person’s home or office is considered to be

If Jennifer were to answer a complex question with a single-word answer, she would likely be violating the

If you are afraid to fly, the word “airplane” will have a certain _____ meaning that might include negative feelings

Slanderous name-calling is an example of what kind of message?

Shrugging your shoulders without saying anything when you're not sure is an example of using nonverbal communication to

A parent who provides inconsistent nurturing, meeting infant’s needs only time to time, will have a child who develops _

The first step in initiating conflict is to

"Someday I’d like to publish a book.” The set of ideas about who you would like to be is your ________ self-concept

As Luke and Erick begin a conversation, they are likely to engage in

The anxiety we feel when considering how a message may psychologically affect us is called

Supervisors look for subordinates who are

Jill blushed when she tripped in front of the class. The __ component of emotion is the physical experience of a feeling

The six universal facial expressions include all of the following except

Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying is more likely to be ___

Facial expressions like a quizzical looks and knitted brows can be used to 

When you communicate with people outside of your organization in an official capacity, you are said to be

Daniel consoled Megan as she confided in him about her problems with her parents. What type of listening style is this

We show conversational coherence by

Shellie will experience _____ if she believes she is an athletic person even though in reality she is bad in sports

According to research, multitasking in work and social media

To become more effective at using empathizing with others as a communication skill, you should

Hurt feelings, conflict episodes, and jealousy are all _____ that can be found in a relationship.

Keisha is good at math, and she values that characteristic positively, meaning she has 

Unknowingly, Toni nervously begins to play with her rings during an interview. She is using body motions to

When a person’s verbal and nonverbal cues contradict each other, it is important to 

Simone exhibits _____ by sitting in the same chair every class period.

The way your professor decorates his or her office is a function of the use of

Tonight I posted what I had for dinner on Facebook. This post would be an example of a(n)__ -generated social media cue.

"Professors are so absentminded! Oh, you’re a professor? How often do you lose your keys? A lot?” is an example of

The textbook suggests that you can improve your listening by

Marshall was distracted from Tara’s message because he saw his father arriving home. This is an example of

Which of the following would not be considered a strong emotional tie?

In what culture might you hear a parent utter the following? “Look at me when I’m talking to you.”

If Sally believes in the importance of education, then the grades she earns at school are more likely to affect her

Ben, my trainer, sometimes has to touch me when he’s helping me with exercise and weights. This type of touch would be 

When we acknowledge what others are feeling and their right to feel that way, we are using the supportive message skill

Becoming friends with your relational partner’s friends is one strategy used to _______ a relationship