Question 1

In conversations, the monologist discloses way too much personal information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Michelle frequently exaggerates and/or leaves out important information when talking to her parents. She is violating the maxim of manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What are the four maxims of conversation, and why would they be important to Pat when tutoring students in the learning center?

Accepted Answer

Students should be able to list and comment on the importance of the four conversational maxims (quality, quantity, relation, and manner) and apply them to a specific situation (learning center).

Question 4

"Do you mind if I sit by you?" is an example of a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-reference 
B)  other reference 
C)  relational reference 
D)  context reference 
A)  self-reference 
B)  other reference 
C)  relational reference 
D)  context reference

Question 5

“You look a lot better today than you usually do" is an example of a compliment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

When receiving a compliment, it is better to deny or minimize it than to accept it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Jeanine does not like Franny for some reason." 
B)  Kelly tells herself, "I can do this." 
C)  "Pauly told Carla that Richard is having an affair." 
D)  "I really enjoyed that restaurant, let's eat there more often." 
A)  "Jeanine does not like Franny for some reason." 
B)  Kelly tells herself, "I can do this." 
C)  "Pauly told Carla that Richard is having an affair." 
D)  "I really enjoyed that restaurant, let's eat there more often."

Question 8

In self-disclosure, you reveal information about _______ to _______?

Accepted Answer

A)  another person; yourself 
B)  another person; another person 
C)  yourself; another person 
D)  yourself; yourself 
A)  another person; yourself 
B)  another person; another person 
C)  yourself; another person 
D)  yourself; yourself

Question 9

When giving advice, it is effective to use "should statements."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When Reggie told his instructor, "I need you to give me a makeup test," he was violating the maxim of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  generosity 
B)  tact 
C)  approbation 
D)  agreement 
A)  generosity 
B)  tact 
C)  approbation 
D)  agreement

Question 11

Staying on topic with what is relevant to the conversation follows the maxim of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  quality 
B)  manner 
C)  quantity 
D)  relation 
A)  quality 
B)  manner 
C)  quantity 
D)  relation

Question 12

According to ________ theory, you can develop close relationships in both face-to-face and online contexts.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social information processing 
B)  Social presence 
C)  Social exchange 
D)  Social feedback 
A)  Social information processing 
B)  Social presence 
C)  Social exchange 
D)  Social feedback

Question 13

Phatic communication is important in face-to-face but not in online communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The________ explains why one person's self-disclosure often leads to the self-disclosure of the other person.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
B)  social presence theory 
C)  dyadic effect 
D)  back-channeling theory 
A)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
B)  social presence theory 
C)  dyadic effect 
D)  back-channeling theory

Question 15

Although she very rarely asks for it, Kida is subject to Ronaldo's continual opinions and recommendations for her job and life. Ronaldo is what type of conversational partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  detour taker 
B)  moralist 
C)  egoist 
D)  advisor 
A)  detour taker 
B)  moralist 
C)  egoist 
D)  advisor

Question 16

A smile or a kiss may serve as an opening to a conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Indicating agreement, indicating involvement, pacing the speaker, and asking for clarification are functions of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  speaker cues 
B)  turn denying 
C)  back-channeling 
D)  turn requesting 
A)  speaker cues 
B)  turn denying 
C)  back-channeling 
D)  turn requesting

Question 18

Frank dreads talking to Ryan because Ryan goes on and on and never lets Frank speak. Ryan is guilty of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  monologic communication 
B)  back-channeling 
C)  dialogic communication 
D)  the maxim of quantity 
A)  monologic communication 
B)  back-channeling 
C)  dialogic communication 
D)  the maxim of quantity

Question 19

If you tell someone he or she has a great smile, this is what type of feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  person focused 
B)  delayed 
C)  negative 
D)  critical 
A)  person focused 
B)  delayed 
C)  negative 
D)  critical

Question 20

Talking about what is relevant to the conversation is the maxim of relation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In conversations, the monologist discloses way too much personal information.

Michelle frequently exaggerates and/or leaves out important information when talking to her parents. She is violating the maxim of manner.

What are the four maxims of conversation, and why would they be important to Pat when tutoring students in the learning center?

"Do you mind if I sit by you?" is an example of a(n) _______.

“You look a lot better today than you usually do" is an example of a compliment.

When receiving a compliment, it is better to deny or minimize it than to accept it.

Which of the following is an example of self-disclosure?

In self-disclosure, you reveal information about _ to _?

When giving advice, it is effective to use "should statements."

When Reggie told his instructor, "I need you to give me a makeup test," he was violating the maxim of _______.

Staying on topic with what is relevant to the conversation follows the maxim of _______.

According to ________ theory, you can develop close relationships in both face-to-face and online contexts.

Phatic communication is important in face-to-face but not in online communication.

The________ explains why one person's self-disclosure often leads to the self-disclosure of the other person.

Although she very rarely asks for it, Kida is subject to Ronaldo's continual opinions and recommendations for her job and life. Ronaldo is what type of conversational partner?

A smile or a kiss may serve as an opening to a conversation.

Indicating agreement, indicating involvement, pacing the speaker, and asking for clarification are functions of _______.

Frank dreads talking to Ryan because Ryan goes on and on and never lets Frank speak. Ryan is guilty of _______.

If you tell someone he or she has a great smile, this is what type of feedback?

Talking about what is relevant to the conversation is the maxim of relation.

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

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

Filters

Exam 8: Conversational Messages

In conversations, the monologist discloses way too much personal information.

Michelle frequently exaggerates and/or leaves out important information when talking to her parents. She is violating the maxim of manner.

What are the four maxims of conversation, and why would they be important to Pat when tutoring students in the learning center?

"Do you mind if I sit by you?" is an example of a(n) _______.

“You look a lot better today than you usually do" is an example of a compliment.

When receiving a compliment, it is better to deny or minimize it than to accept it.

Which of the following is an example of self-disclosure?

In self-disclosure, you reveal information about _______ to _______?

When giving advice, it is effective to use "should statements."

When Reggie told his instructor, "I need you to give me a makeup test," he was violating the maxim of _______.

Staying on topic with what is relevant to the conversation follows the maxim of _______.

According to ________ theory, you can develop close relationships in both face-to-face and online contexts.

Phatic communication is important in face-to-face but not in online communication.

The________ explains why one person's self-disclosure often leads to the self-disclosure of the other person.

Although she very rarely asks for it, Kida is subject to Ronaldo's continual opinions and recommendations for her job and life. Ronaldo is what type of conversational partner?

A smile or a kiss may serve as an opening to a conversation.

Indicating agreement, indicating involvement, pacing the speaker, and asking for clarification are functions of _______.

Frank dreads talking to Ryan because Ryan goes on and on and never lets Frank speak. Ryan is guilty of _______.

If you tell someone he or she has a great smile, this is what type of feedback?

Talking about what is relevant to the conversation is the maxim of relation.

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

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

Filters

In self-disclosure, you reveal information about _ to _?