What belief is found in individualist cultures?

We are only responsible for our own selves

What is "interpersonal conflict"?

an expressed struggle, something between interdependent parties, something caused by incompatible goals, scarce resources, or interference

What is the purpose of euphemisms?

to discuss sensitive topics in a minimally discomforting way

What is the BEST definition of emotion?

your body’s reaction to any event that enhances or inhibits your goals

Which of the following best describes the INTERPRETATION stage in the perception process?

assigning meaning to information that has been selected & organized

How does biological sex differ from gender roles?

Sex refers to male/female, while gender roles are masculine/feminine

How do men and women typically differ in how they are socialized to communicate?

Men speak in shorter sentences, Women use more emotional connection

Which is NOT an example of self-disclosure?

a friend telling your secret to another close friend of yours

What is the PROCEDURAL dimension of conflict?

the rules or expectations people follow when they argue

Why is it important to have cognitive complexity?

to stop you from jumping to the wrong conclusions

What is the emotional contagion effect?

the tendency for people to mimic the emotions of those around them

What is a parasocial relationship?

a one-sided friendship with a public figure or celebrity

Which of the following best describes the SELECTION stage in the perception process?

deciding which stimuli to pay attention to

Which of the following best describes the ORGANIZATION stage in the perception process?

categorizing each piece of information to compare it to other information

Which of the following is NOT a method of creating a positive communication climate?

avoid giving feedback or criticism to avoid conflict

What are the six stages of effective listening in the correct chronological order?

hearing, understanding, remembering, interpreting, evaluating, responding

How is “empiricism” different from “intuition”?

Empiricism uses research beyond personal experience & intuition

What is “equivocation” in the context of interpersonal deception?

dissimulation using vague, ambiguous info that's not technically be false

What is “omission” in the context of interpersonal deception?

dissimulation where the speaker leaves out important details of their story

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1
Lucretia pats Sally on the back after she scores a goal at the soccer game. This is an example of _____.
oculesics
haptics
proxemics
vocalics
2
Mr. Brown holds out his hand to stop the children from playing in the street. This is an example of _____.
oculesics
gesticulation
haptics
vocalics
3
What belief is found in individualist cultures?
We do not need to show respect to our parents
We know community is the most important thing
We are all servants to a greater cause
We are only responsible for our own selves
4
What is "interpersonal conflict"?
an expressed struggle
something between interdependent parties
something caused by incompatible goals, scarce resources, or interference
whatever Ms. Sokolski says it is
5
What is the purpose of euphemisms?
to discuss sensitive topics in a minimally discomforting way
to provide clear, concise language in all circumstances
to exaggerate the seriousness of a topic
to avoid discussing sensitive topics altogether
6
What is the BEST definition of emotion?
your body’s reaction to any event that enhances or inhibits your goals
a psychological phenomenon experienced by highly emotional people
a state of mind that is impossible to describe
your mind’s psychological response to physical labor
7
Which of the following best describes the INTERPRETATION stage in the perception process?
assigning meaning to information that has been selected & organized
what a story, such as in a book or film, means to you personally
how culture, co-culture, or gender affects one’s communication skills
a person’s subjective evaluation of another’s value and worth as a person
8
How does biological sex differ from gender roles?
Sex is determined at puberty, unlike gender roles
Sex refers to male/female, while gender roles are masculine/feminine
Gender roles refer to one's XX or XY chromosomes
Gender roles are determined at birth, unlike sex
9
How do men and women typically differ in how they are socialized to communicate?
Women use more instrumental talk
Men speak in shorter sentences
Women use more emotional connection
Men use more expressive talk
10
Which is NOT an example of self-disclosure?
telling your boyfriend about your past relationships
a friend telling you a secret about their childhood
a friend telling your secret to another close friend of yours
telling your teacher about a difficult situation at home
11
You know when Joy is lying because she starts talking louder and saying “like” a lot. This is an example of _____.
vocalics
gesticulation
oculesics
haptics
12
What is the PROCEDURAL dimension of conflict?
the specific topic about which people disagree
the implications the conflict has for the relationship
a form of deception that involves inflating or overstating facts
the rules or expectations people follow when they argue
13
How do polychronic cultures view time?
something finite
as a fixed number that everyone should follow
something to be measured, saved, and spent
as an infinite resource
14
Which dialectical tension describes the desire for consistency and stability vs. the desire for fresh, new experiences?
education vs. employment
autonomy vs. connection
openness vs. closedness
predictability vs. novelty
15
What is the tendency to debate a speaker’s point and formulate your reply while the person is still speaking?
rebuttal tendency
proactive communication
toxic tendency
hostile coupling
16
Why is it important to have cognitive complexity?
because Ms. Sokolski said so
to get more matches on Tinder
to stop you from jumping to the wrong conclusions
to keep your mind active & healthy
17
What is the emotional contagion effect?
the tendency to repress emotions and not communicate them to others
the tendency for people to mimic the emotions of those around them
the tendency to experience emotions differently based on personality traits
the tendency to hide emotions to avoid being vulnerable
18
What is a parasocial relationship?
having only one consensual romantic or sexual relationship at once
having more than one consensual romantic or sexual relationship at once
a one-sided friendship with a public figure or celebrity
a relationship that is nonromantic and nonsexual
19
Which of the following best describes the SELECTION stage in the perception process?
deciding how your mood affects your perceptions
jumping to conclusions
labeling the noise interfering with a message
deciding which stimuli to pay attention to
20
Which of the following best describes the ORGANIZATION stage in the perception process?
selecting a specific stimulus to pay attention to
assigning meaning to each piece of information
categorizing each piece of information to compare it to other information
writing information into a graphic organizer
21
Leaving one seat empty between each person at the movies so that all are comfortable & have space is an example of ____.
vocalics
proxemics
oculesics
gesticulation
22
Which of the following is NOT a method of creating a positive communication climate?
avoid giving feedback or criticism to avoid conflict
send confirming messages as a way to emphasize positivity
use supportive communication to prevent making others defensive
take ownership of your thoughts & feelings
23
What are the six stages of effective listening in the correct chronological order?
responding, evaluating, interpreting, remembering, understanding, hearing
hearing, interpreting, remembering, responding, evaluating, understanding
hearing, understanding, remembering, interpreting, evaluating, responding
understanding, interpreting, hearing, evaluating, remembering, responding
24
Samantha rolls her eyes when Tara starts talking about her new cat yet again. This is an example of _____.
gesticulation
vocalics
oculesics
haptics
25
How is “empiricism” different from “intuition”?
Intuition is free, but you must pay for empiricism
Empiricism is unintentional, but intuition is intentional
Empiricism is lived, but intuition is found in books
Empiricism uses research beyond personal experience & intuition
26
What is “equivocation” in the context of interpersonal deception?
dissimulation in which the speaker accidentally transmits false information
simulation using distraction with nonverbal behaviors
simulation using inflation or overstatement of facts
dissimulation using vague, ambiguous info that's not technically be false
27
What is “omission” in the context of interpersonal deception?
simulation where the speaker inflates or overstates facts
dissimulation where the speaker leaves out important details of their story
dissimulation where the speaker uses sarcasm and irony
simulation where the speaker distracts the hearer by changing the subject
28
Which of the following is NOT typically considered a determining factor for defining familial relationships?
role behaviors
legal obligations
shared interests & hobbies
genetic ties
29
Which dialectical tension describes the desire for disclosure & honesty vs. the desire to keep one's privacy to oneself?
predictability vs. novelty
openness vs. closedness
autonomy vs. connection
education vs. employment
30
Which dialectical tension describes the feeling of wanting to be one’s own person vs. the desire to be close to others?
autonomy vs. connection
openness vs. closedness
education vs. employment
predictability vs. novelty

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