Exam 12: Interpersonal Power and Influence

Francine can walk away from the rewards Derek provides to their relationship. Furthermore, she is less dependent on the relationship than Derek is. Their relationship embodies _______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 41

There are two general categories of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and the creation of a hostile environment.

(True/False)

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Question 42

When you empower someone, you lose power yourself.

(True/False)

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Question 43

Which of the following suggestions is a way to nonverbally communicate power?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 44

_______ refers to the techniques and strategies by which you regulate and carry on interpersonal interactions.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 45

Patterns of behavior that are used repeatedly by one person to take unfair advantage of another person are called _______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 46

Threatening messages via social media or text messages is a form of cyberbullying.

(True/False)

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Question 47

When a child is warned against doing something under the threat of punishment and yet does exactly what she was told not to do, we have an operation of negative _______ power.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 48

Of the following, to whom would we most likely grant legitimate power?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 49

_______ refers to a person's attempt to resist a request by trying to manipulate the image of the other person making the request.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 50

In any interpersonal relationship, the person who holds the power is the one less interested in and less dependent on the rewards and punishments controlled by the other person. This is known as the _______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 51

The sentence, "I'm your mother, so do it because I said so," is an example of referent power.

(True/False)

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Question 52

According to the text, in many Asian, African, and Arab cultures, there is a great _______ between men and women.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 53

The strength of coercive power depends solely on the magnitude of the punishment that can be administered.

(True/False)

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Question 54

Ralph's coworkers believe he is honest, trustworthy, and sincere. This dimension of credibility is known as _______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 55

When responding to sexual harassment, you should talk to the harasser.

(True/False)

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Question 56

Power is always reciprocal in a relationship.

(True/False)

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Question 57

When responding to sexual harassment, you should first _______.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 58

Which of the following scenarios communicates power?

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 59

_______ is a privilege of those more powerful to use on those less powerful, such as a doctor putting his arm around his patient.

(Multiple Choice)

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Francine can walk away from the rewards Derek provides to their relationship. Furthermore, she is less dependent on the relationship than Derek is. Their relationship embodies _______.

There are two general categories of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and the creation of a hostile environment.

When you empower someone, you lose power yourself.

Which of the following suggestions is a way to nonverbally communicate power?

_______ refers to the techniques and strategies by which you regulate and carry on interpersonal interactions.

Patterns of behavior that are used repeatedly by one person to take unfair advantage of another person are called _______.

Threatening messages via social media or text messages is a form of cyberbullying.

When a child is warned against doing something under the threat of punishment and yet does exactly what she was told not to do, we have an operation of negative _______ power.

Of the following, to whom would we most likely grant legitimate power?

_______ refers to a person's attempt to resist a request by trying to manipulate the image of the other person making the request.

In any interpersonal relationship, the person who holds the power is the one less interested in and less dependent on the rewards and punishments controlled by the other person. This is known as the _______.

The sentence, "I'm your mother, so do it because I said so," is an example of referent power.

According to the text, in many Asian, African, and Arab cultures, there is a great _______ between men and women.

The strength of coercive power depends solely on the magnitude of the punishment that can be administered.

Ralph's coworkers believe he is honest, trustworthy, and sincere. This dimension of credibility is known as _______.

When responding to sexual harassment, you should talk to the harasser.

Power is always reciprocal in a relationship.

When responding to sexual harassment, you should first _______.

Which of the following scenarios communicates power?

_______ is a privilege of those more powerful to use on those less powerful, such as a doctor putting his arm around his patient.

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

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