Question 1

According to your text, the self-concept influences much of our future behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Equivocating can be advantageous because it

Accepted Answer

A) can save face for both the sender and receiver. 
B) provides an alternative to lying. 
C) spares the receiver from embarrassment. 
D) spares the teller from feeling guilty. 
E) All of these answers are correct or true. 
A) can save face for both the sender and receiver. 
B) provides an alternative to lying. 
C) spares the receiver from embarrassment. 
D) spares the teller from feeling guilty. 
E) All of these answers are correct or true.

Question 3

Most Western cultures have what is called a collective identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Since they are honest and true, comments to another, like "I've always thought you were a bit flaky," have constructive effects in self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

As a general rule, the best way to develop a positive interpersonal relationship is usually to begin that relationship by revealing a great amount of highly personal information about yourself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A "significant other" is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A) a powerful adult. 
B) a person who is likely to or has affected one's self-concept. 
C) a totally supportive person. 
D) an extremely negative influence. 
E) all of the above. 
A) a powerful adult. 
B) a person who is likely to or has affected one's self-concept. 
C) a totally supportive person. 
D) an extremely negative influence. 
E) all of the above.

Question 7

In interpersonal relationships, the rule is: The more self-disclosure the better.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Johari Window is an important device to help explore the role

Accepted Answer

A) coding plays in communication. 
B) interpretation plays in clarifying understanding. 
C) feedback plays in negative relationships. 
D) self-disclosure plays in communication. 
E) affection needs play in strong relationships. 
A) coding plays in communication. 
B) interpretation plays in clarifying understanding. 
C) feedback plays in negative relationships. 
D) self-disclosure plays in communication. 
E) affection needs play in strong relationships.

Question 9

"Talking a problem out" can be helpful in clarifying your beliefs, opinions, thoughts, attitudes, and feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To qualify as self-disclosure, a statement must

Accepted Answer

A) involve feelings. 
B) be deliberate, significant, and not otherwise known. 
C) be reciprocated by the same type of statement from a partner. 
D) involve intimate information. 
E) be shared privately. 
A) involve feelings. 
B) be deliberate, significant, and not otherwise known. 
C) be reciprocated by the same type of statement from a partner. 
D) involve intimate information. 
E) be shared privately.

Question 11

Regularly viewing your own Facebook page can actually enhance your self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to your text, "ego-boosters and busters" are

Accepted Answer

A) examples of how people ruin their self-concepts by taking drugs. 
B) people or messages that influence the self-concept positively or negatively. 
C) the two essential elements of self-concept development. 
D) ways to predict how children will become good or bad readers. 
E) intentionally vague labels we give to mask true self-concepts. 
A) examples of how people ruin their self-concepts by taking drugs. 
B) people or messages that influence the self-concept positively or negatively. 
C) the two essential elements of self-concept development. 
D) ways to predict how children will become good or bad readers. 
E) intentionally vague labels we give to mask true self-concepts.

Question 13

Silence is never an appropriate alternative to self-disclosure because it indicates a lack of interest in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The only type of self-fulfilling prophecy that can occur is when your own expectations influence your behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to your text, telling ourselves we "can't" change our self-concept could

Accepted Answer

A) let others share control in the relationship. 
B) help us accept our limitations. 
C) create a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) express equality through our humanity. 
A) let others share control in the relationship. 
B) help us accept our limitations. 
C) create a self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D) express equality through our humanity.

Question 16

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 153-157: Match the statement below with the term it best describes.
a.definition of self-disclosure
b.significant self-disclosure
c.Johari Window
d.social penetration
e.deliberate self-disclosure
-Sharing a secret that you've never told anyone.

Accepted Answer

A) definition of self-disclosure 
B) significant self-disclosure 
C) Johari Window 
D) social penetration 
E) deliberate self-disclosure 
A) definition of self-disclosure 
B) significant self-disclosure 
C) Johari Window 
D) social penetration 
E) deliberate self-disclosure

Question 17

All inaccurate self-concepts are overly negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If faced with a choice to tell a face-saving lie or deliver an equivocal message, most people will tell the lie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Defensiveness can become a problem for someone who is presented with information that contradicts his/her self-perception.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Some lies are designed to initiate interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to your text, the self-concept influences much of our future behavior.

Equivocating can be advantageous because it

Most Western cultures have what is called a collective identity.

Since they are honest and true, comments to another, like "I've always thought you were a bit flaky," have constructive effects in self-disclosure.

As a general rule, the best way to develop a positive interpersonal relationship is usually to begin that relationship by revealing a great amount of highly personal information about yourself.

A "significant other" is best defined as

In interpersonal relationships, the rule is: The more self-disclosure the better.

The Johari Window is an important device to help explore the role

"Talking a problem out" can be helpful in clarifying your beliefs, opinions, thoughts, attitudes, and feelings.

To qualify as self-disclosure, a statement must

Regularly viewing your own Facebook page can actually enhance your self-esteem.

According to your text, "ego-boosters and busters" are

Silence is never an appropriate alternative to self-disclosure because it indicates a lack of interest in the relationship.

The only type of self-fulfilling prophecy that can occur is when your own expectations influence your behavior.

According to your text, telling ourselves we "can't" change our self-concept could

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 153-157: Match the statement below with the term it best describes. a.definition of self-disclosure b.significant self-disclosure c.Johari Window d.social penetration e.deliberate self-disclosure -Sharing a secret that you've never told anyone.

All inaccurate self-concepts are overly negative.

If faced with a choice to tell a face-saving lie or deliver an equivocal message, most people will tell the lie.

Defensiveness can become a problem for someone who is presented with information that contradicts his/her self-perception.

Some lies are designed to initiate interaction.

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

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Exam 2: Communication and Identity

According to your text, the self-concept influences much of our future behavior.

Equivocating can be advantageous because it

Most Western cultures have what is called a collective identity.

Since they are honest and true, comments to another, like "I've always thought you were a bit flaky," have constructive effects in self-disclosure.

As a general rule, the best way to develop a positive interpersonal relationship is usually to begin that relationship by revealing a great amount of highly personal information about yourself.

A "significant other" is best defined as

In interpersonal relationships, the rule is: The more self-disclosure the better.

The Johari Window is an important device to help explore the role

"Talking a problem out" can be helpful in clarifying your beliefs, opinions, thoughts, attitudes, and feelings.

To qualify as self-disclosure, a statement must

Regularly viewing your own Facebook page can actually enhance your self-esteem.

According to your text, "ego-boosters and busters" are

Silence is never an appropriate alternative to self-disclosure because it indicates a lack of interest in the relationship.

The only type of self-fulfilling prophecy that can occur is when your own expectations influence your behavior.

According to your text, telling ourselves we "can't" change our self-concept could

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 153-157: Match the statement below with the term it best describes. a.definition of self-disclosure b.significant self-disclosure c.Johari Window d.social penetration e.deliberate self-disclosure -Sharing a secret that you've never told anyone.

All inaccurate self-concepts are overly negative.

If faced with a choice to tell a face-saving lie or deliver an equivocal message, most people will tell the lie.

Defensiveness can become a problem for someone who is presented with information that contradicts his/her self-perception.

Some lies are designed to initiate interaction.

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