Question 1

"You always leave your clothes on the floor!" What fallacy is this statement an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  approval 
B)  causation 
C)  overgeneralization 
D)  shoulds 
A)  approval 
B)  causation 
C)  overgeneralization 
D)  shoulds

Question 2

The mood of the party was pleasant but subdued.Then Bruce arrived.He was animated,upbeat,and outgoing.Soon most of the people at the partly were laughing and joking.Which of the following describes Bruce's impact on the party?

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional contagion 
B)  empathy 
C)  presenting self 
D)  social transmission 
A)  emotional contagion 
B)  empathy 
C)  presenting self 
D)  social transmission

Question 3

Anger can be either a facilitative or debilitative emotion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss how self-talk influences our emotions.Provide a specific,personal example of how your self-talk influenced your emotions.

Accepted Answer

Self-talk refers to the ongoing internal

Question 5

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Men are more likely than women to reveal their strengths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

After her girlfriend successfully lands her parachute jump,Chantal is visibly relieved but heatedly scolds her for taking such a risk.What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  intense vs. mild emotions 
B)  mixed emotions 
C)  primary emotions 
D)  the influence of gender 
A)  intense vs. mild emotions 
B)  mixed emotions 
C)  primary emotions 
D)  the influence of gender

Question 8

Match each of the statements below with the fallacy it most clearly represents.
-"You ought to keep in touch more."

Accepted Answer

A) fallacy of causation 
B) fallacy of perfection 
C) fallacy of shoulds 
D) fallacy of overgeneralization 
E) fallacy of catastrophic expectations 
A) fallacy of causation 
B) fallacy of perfection 
C) fallacy of shoulds 
D) fallacy of overgeneralization 
E) fallacy of catastrophic expectations

Question 9

Identify three irrational fallacies in the text you most commonly accept.Explain each fallacy and explain the potential harm each may cause if you fail to dispute it.

Accepted Answer

One irrational fallacy that I commonly a

Question 10

Jamie was feeling angry when her friend Becky came over for a visit.Becky was in a very excitable mood and soon Jamie was feeling excited herself.This is an example of emotional contagion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which term refers to emotions that prevent a person from functioning effectively?

Accepted Answer

A)  debilitative emotions 
B)  facilitative emotions 
C)  emotional rumination 
D)  emotional contagion 
A)  debilitative emotions 
B)  facilitative emotions 
C)  emotional rumination 
D)  emotional contagion

Question 12

Anita believes that she will never be successful because her Mom didn't encourage her as a child in school.This is the fallacy of helplessness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe two emotional reactions you have experienced.Identify the four components of emotion that occurred in each example.

Accepted Answer

One emotional reaction I have experience

Question 14

Your friend asks about your date and then storms out of the room when you start to tell her about it.You talk with her later and say,"I feel you've been rude." What is a better statement in order to clearly express your feelings?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I feel that what you did isn't right." 
B)  "I think you ignored me, and I feel that's unfair." 
C)  "I'm disappointed you didn't stay to hear about my date." 
D)  "You're made me mad by not listening to me." 
A)  "I feel that what you did isn't right." 
B)  "I think you ignored me, and I feel that's unfair." 
C)  "I'm disappointed you didn't stay to hear about my date." 
D)  "You're made me mad by not listening to me."

Question 15

According to cognitive psychology,where do many of our debilitative feelings come from?

Accepted Answer

A)  the way others treat us 
B)  experiencing negative activating events 
C)  accepting irrational beliefs which lead to illogical conclusions 
D)  the anxiety we experience when others place expectations on us 
A)  the way others treat us 
B)  experiencing negative activating events 
C)  accepting irrational beliefs which lead to illogical conclusions 
D)  the anxiety we experience when others place expectations on us

Question 16

By thinking rationally,you will be able to eliminate debilitative emotions from your life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement best describes facilitative emotions?

Accepted Answer

A)  They contribute to effective functioning. 
B)  They are more common in other cultures. 
C)  They usually happen when you feel positive. 
D)  They keep you from communicating effectively. 
A)  They contribute to effective functioning. 
B)  They are more common in other cultures. 
C)  They usually happen when you feel positive. 
D)  They keep you from communicating effectively.

Question 18

Which of the following improves the expression of emotion in the statement "You're making me anxious"?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Your fast driving is not making me feel very safe." 
B)  "I feel nervous when you drive over the speed limit." 
C)  "I feel like taking the keys because of your speeding." 
D)  "I feel like I should drive because you are a bad driver." 
A)  "Your fast driving is not making me feel very safe." 
B)  "I feel nervous when you drive over the speed limit." 
C)  "I feel like taking the keys because of your speeding." 
D)  "I feel like I should drive because you are a bad driver."

Question 19

According to the Canada Safety Council (CSC)bullying is much more prevalent in the work place than harassment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

By avoiding the fallacy of approval,you will become unconcerned about what other people think of you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"You always leave your clothes on the floor!" What fallacy is this statement an example of?

The mood of the party was pleasant but subdued.Then Bruce arrived.He was animated,upbeat,and outgoing.Soon most of the people at the partly were laughing and joking.Which of the following describes Bruce's impact on the party?

Anger can be either a facilitative or debilitative emotion.

Discuss how self-talk influences our emotions.Provide a specific,personal example of how your self-talk influenced your emotions.

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Men are more likely than women to reveal their strengths.

After her girlfriend successfully lands her parachute jump,Chantal is visibly relieved but heatedly scolds her for taking such a risk.What is this an example of?

Match each of the statements below with the fallacy it most clearly represents. -"You ought to keep in touch more."

Identify three irrational fallacies in the text you most commonly accept.Explain each fallacy and explain the potential harm each may cause if you fail to dispute it.

Jamie was feeling angry when her friend Becky came over for a visit.Becky was in a very excitable mood and soon Jamie was feeling excited herself.This is an example of emotional contagion.

Which term refers to emotions that prevent a person from functioning effectively?

Anita believes that she will never be successful because her Mom didn't encourage her as a child in school.This is the fallacy of helplessness.

Describe two emotional reactions you have experienced.Identify the four components of emotion that occurred in each example.

Your friend asks about your date and then storms out of the room when you start to tell her about it.You talk with her later and say,"I feel you've been rude." What is a better statement in order to clearly express your feelings?

According to cognitive psychology,where do many of our debilitative feelings come from?

By thinking rationally,you will be able to eliminate debilitative emotions from your life.

Which statement best describes facilitative emotions?

Which of the following improves the expression of emotion in the statement "You're making me anxious"?

According to the Canada Safety Council (CSC)bullying is much more prevalent in the work place than harassment.

By avoiding the fallacy of approval,you will become unconcerned about what other people think of you.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communications

Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

Perception: What You See Is What You Get

Language: Barrier and Bridge

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Listening: More Than Meets the Ear

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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Exam 4: Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

"You always leave your clothes on the floor!" What fallacy is this statement an example of?

The mood of the party was pleasant but subdued.Then Bruce arrived.He was animated,upbeat,and outgoing.Soon most of the people at the partly were laughing and joking.Which of the following describes Bruce's impact on the party?

Anger can be either a facilitative or debilitative emotion.

Discuss how self-talk influences our emotions.Provide a specific,personal example of how your self-talk influenced your emotions.

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Men are more likely than women to reveal their strengths.

After her girlfriend successfully lands her parachute jump,Chantal is visibly relieved but heatedly scolds her for taking such a risk.What is this an example of?

Match each of the statements below with the fallacy it most clearly represents. -"You ought to keep in touch more."

Identify three irrational fallacies in the text you most commonly accept.Explain each fallacy and explain the potential harm each may cause if you fail to dispute it.

Jamie was feeling angry when her friend Becky came over for a visit.Becky was in a very excitable mood and soon Jamie was feeling excited herself.This is an example of emotional contagion.

Which term refers to emotions that prevent a person from functioning effectively?

Anita believes that she will never be successful because her Mom didn't encourage her as a child in school.This is the fallacy of helplessness.

Describe two emotional reactions you have experienced.Identify the four components of emotion that occurred in each example.

Your friend asks about your date and then storms out of the room when you start to tell her about it.You talk with her later and say,"I feel you've been rude." What is a better statement in order to clearly express your feelings?

According to cognitive psychology,where do many of our debilitative feelings come from?

By thinking rationally,you will be able to eliminate debilitative emotions from your life.

Which statement best describes facilitative emotions?

Which of the following improves the expression of emotion in the statement "You're making me anxious"?

According to the Canada Safety Council (CSC)bullying is much more prevalent in the work place than harassment.

By avoiding the fallacy of approval,you will become unconcerned about what other people think of you.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communications

Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

Perception: What You See Is What You Get

Language: Barrier and Bridge

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Listening: More Than Meets the Ear

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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