Question 1

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term.
-A person whose opinion we especially value.

Accepted Answer

A) reflected appraisal 
B) significant other 
C) cognitive conservatism 
D) presenting self 
E) perceived self 
A) reflected appraisal 
B) significant other 
C) cognitive conservatism 
D) presenting self 
E) perceived self B

Question 2

All of the men in one study ranked themselves in the top half of the population in terms of their ability to get along with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Chandra looking at many different Facebook profiles and then feeling better about herself is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) reflected appraisal. 
B) social comparison. 
C) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) identity management. 
E) presenting self. 
A) reflected appraisal. 
B) social comparison. 
C) self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) identity management. 
E) presenting self. B

Question 4

Your well-constructed and carefully-managed Facebook profile can serve as an ego-booster to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Quadrants of the Johari Window are

Accepted Answer

A) open, narrow, blind, unknown. 
B) open, hidden, blind, unknown. 
C) broad, narrow, blind, unknown. 
D) open, hidden, neutral, unknown. 
E) open, closed, neutral, unknown. 
A) open, narrow, blind, unknown. 
B) open, hidden, blind, unknown. 
C) broad, narrow, blind, unknown. 
D) open, hidden, neutral, unknown. 
E) open, closed, neutral, unknown.

Question 7

Being a male or female makes little difference in how others communicate with us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to your text, being a high self-monitor is helpful when we want to deliberately manage our impressions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following statements summarizes Lexie Lopez-Mayo's thoughts in the "Looking at Diversity" reading?

Accepted Answer

A) Culture plays a role in self-disclosure and communication. 
B) Gender plays a role in self-disclosure and communication. 
C) Personality plays a role in self-disclosure and communication. 
D) All of the above are true statements. 
E) None of the above are true statements. 
A) Culture plays a role in self-disclosure and communication. 
B) Gender plays a role in self-disclosure and communication. 
C) Personality plays a role in self-disclosure and communication. 
D) All of the above are true statements. 
E) None of the above are true statements.

Question 10

According to the text, real self-disclosure does not involve attempts at control of the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Cognitive conservatism is the tendency to cling to an existing self-concept, even when evidence shows that it is no longer the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If someone says, "I really have to go.I should be studying for a test tomorrow," he/she would be lying in order to

Accepted Answer

A) acquire resources. 
B) protect resources. 
C) avoid interaction with another. 
D) avoid tension. 
E) show they're in control of a situation. 
A) acquire resources. 
B) protect resources. 
C) avoid interaction with another. 
D) avoid tension. 
E) show they're in control of a situation.

Question 14

People who have low self-esteem

Accepted Answer

A) are likely to approve of others. 
B) perform well when being watched. 
C) work harder for critical people. 
D) expect to be rejected by others. 
E) had traumatic childhoods. 
A) are likely to approve of others. 
B) perform well when being watched. 
C) work harder for critical people. 
D) expect to be rejected by others. 
E) had traumatic childhoods.

Question 15

It is possible to have a more favorable image of yourself than the objective facts or the opinions of others warrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The popular term known as "TMI" best relates to which of these guidelines for self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A) Is the other person important to you? 
B) Are the amount and type of disclosure appropriate? 
C) Is the self-disclosure reciprocated? 
D) Do you have a moral obligation to disclose? 
E) none of the above 
A) Is the other person important to you? 
B) Are the amount and type of disclosure appropriate? 
C) Is the self-disclosure reciprocated? 
D) Do you have a moral obligation to disclose? 
E) none of the above

Question 17

Changing an obselete or distorted self-concept can be a good thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

People try to manage their identities in order to

Accepted Answer

A) initiate a relationship. 
B) save another's face. 
C) get others to do something they want. 
D) none of the above. 
E) all of the above. 
A) initiate a relationship. 
B) save another's face. 
C) get others to do something they want. 
D) none of the above. 
E) all of the above.

Question 19

Someone who is a "significant other" is

Accepted Answer

A) "socially" conscious. 
B) a person whose opinion we especially value. 
C) always a supportive person. 
D) a person with significant goals. 
A) "socially" conscious. 
B) a person whose opinion we especially value. 
C) always a supportive person. 
D) a person with significant goals.

Question 20

In one study of college men and women, only the men wanted their public selves to be viewed differently from their perceived selves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term. -A person whose opinion we especially value.

All of the men in one study ranked themselves in the top half of the population in terms of their ability to get along with others.

Chandra looking at many different Facebook profiles and then feeling better about herself is an example of

Your well-constructed and carefully-managed Facebook profile can serve as an ego-booster to you.

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

Quadrants of the Johari Window are

Being a male or female makes little difference in how others communicate with us.

According to your text, being a high self-monitor is helpful when we want to deliberately manage our impressions.

Which of the following statements summarizes Lexie Lopez-Mayo's thoughts in the "Looking at Diversity" reading?

According to the text, real self-disclosure does not involve attempts at control of the other.

Cognitive conservatism is the tendency to cling to an existing self-concept, even when evidence shows that it is no longer the case.

The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

If someone says, "I really have to go.I should be studying for a test tomorrow," he/she would be lying in order to

People who have low self-esteem

It is possible to have a more favorable image of yourself than the objective facts or the opinions of others warrant.

The popular term known as "TMI" best relates to which of these guidelines for self-disclosure?

Changing an obselete or distorted self-concept can be a good thing.

People try to manage their identities in order to

Someone who is a "significant other" is

In one study of college men and women, only the men wanted their public selves to be viewed differently from their perceived selves.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 2: Communication and Identity

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term. -A person whose opinion we especially value.

All of the men in one study ranked themselves in the top half of the population in terms of their ability to get along with others.

Chandra looking at many different Facebook profiles and then feeling better about herself is an example of

Your well-constructed and carefully-managed Facebook profile can serve as an ego-booster to you.

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

Quadrants of the Johari Window are

Being a male or female makes little difference in how others communicate with us.

According to your text, being a high self-monitor is helpful when we want to deliberately manage our impressions.

Which of the following statements summarizes Lexie Lopez-Mayo's thoughts in the "Looking at Diversity" reading?

According to the text, real self-disclosure does not involve attempts at control of the other.

Cognitive conservatism is the tendency to cling to an existing self-concept, even when evidence shows that it is no longer the case.

The process of identity management can result in dishonest behavior.

If someone says, "I really have to go.I should be studying for a test tomorrow," he/she would be lying in order to

People who have low self-esteem

It is possible to have a more favorable image of yourself than the objective facts or the opinions of others warrant.

The popular term known as "TMI" best relates to which of these guidelines for self-disclosure?

Changing an obselete or distorted self-concept can be a good thing.

People try to manage their identities in order to

Someone who is a "significant other" is

In one study of college men and women, only the men wanted their public selves to be viewed differently from their perceived selves.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters