Question 1

In the example of schoolchildren taken from the book Pygmalion in the Classroom,

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A) the less intelligent children performed better than expected. 
B) the more intelligent children performed better than expected. 
C) the children teachers predicted would do better, did so. 
D) all the children performed the same because they had similar self-concepts. 
E) teachers improved their self-concepts by working with good children. 
A) the less intelligent children performed better than expected. 
B) the more intelligent children performed better than expected. 
C) the children teachers predicted would do better, did so. 
D) all the children performed the same because they had similar self-concepts. 
E) teachers improved their self-concepts by working with good children.

Question 2

According to your text, all of the following are reasons people choose to be somewhat deceitful in relationships except

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A) to guide social interaction. 
B) to empower others. 
C) to save face. 
D) to avoid conflict. 
E) to manage resources. 
A) to guide social interaction. 
B) to empower others. 
C) to save face. 
D) to avoid conflict. 
E) to manage resources.

Question 3

Hints are more direct than equivocal statements.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term.
-The "face" you show to others.

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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

Question 5

The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is the process of

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A) ego-video. 
B) reflected appraisal. 
C) manipulation. 
D) social ethics. 
E) identity management. 
A) ego-video. 
B) reflected appraisal. 
C) manipulation. 
D) social ethics. 
E) identity management.

Question 6

A high level of self-esteem guarantees interpersonal success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In many cases a self-concept is based on data which may have been true at one time, but are now obsolete.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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
-Model to explore the role that self-disclosure plays in interpersonal communication.

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 9

People who have high self-esteem

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A) expect to be accepted by others. 
B) have less of a need to work hard for people who demand high standards. 
C) are unable to defend themselves against negative comments. 
D) don't perform well when being watched. 
A) expect to be accepted by others. 
B) have less of a need to work hard for people who demand high standards. 
C) are unable to defend themselves against negative comments. 
D) don't perform well when being watched.

Question 10

A benevolent lie

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A) is considered nonmalicious. 
B) is never appropriate for someone who has morals. 
C) will generally hurt another. 
D) will only be considered helpful in extreme situations. 
E) None of these answers are correct are true. 
A) is considered nonmalicious. 
B) is never appropriate for someone who has morals. 
C) will generally hurt another. 
D) will only be considered helpful in extreme situations. 
E) None of these answers are correct are true.

Question 11

Not all self-disclosure draws people closer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The characteristic ways you think and behave across a variety of situations describes your

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A) self-concept. 
B) personality. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-worth. 
E) none of the above. 
A) self-concept. 
B) personality. 
C) self-esteem. 
D) self-worth. 
E) none of the above.

Question 13

All of the following are true of the self-concept except that

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A) it is objective. 
B) it is changing. 
C) it is, in part, a product of interaction with others. 
D) it is, in part, a product of our early childhood experience. 
E) it can be changed. 
A) it is objective. 
B) it is changing. 
C) it is, in part, a product of interaction with others. 
D) it is, in part, a product of our early childhood experience. 
E) it can be changed.

Question 14

Self-fulfilling prophecies are

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A) negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by others. 
B) negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by ourselves. 
C) positive or negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by others and/or ourselves. 
D) almost always negative predictions, imposed by ourselves and/or others. 
E) none of the above. 
A) negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by others. 
B) negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by ourselves. 
C) positive or negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by others and/or ourselves. 
D) almost always negative predictions, imposed by ourselves and/or others. 
E) none of the above.

Question 15

Of the following, what is not considered a risk of self-disclosure?

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A) loss of influence 
B) negative impression 
C) decrease in number of relationships 
D) fear of disapproval 
E) decrease in relational satisfaction 
A) loss of influence 
B) negative impression 
C) decrease in number of relationships 
D) fear of disapproval 
E) decrease in relational satisfaction

Question 16

Of the following, what is not considered an effect of lying?

Accepted Answer

A) Once lied to, you may need to redefine previous messages from the liar. 
B) Deception is more acceptable depending on the liar's motives. 
C) A lie will be considered a transgression if it is exploitive. 
D) The importance of the information lied about is a key factor in provoking a relational crisis. 
E) All of these answers can be effects. 
A) Once lied to, you may need to redefine previous messages from the liar. 
B) Deception is more acceptable depending on the liar's motives. 
C) A lie will be considered a transgression if it is exploitive. 
D) The importance of the information lied about is a key factor in provoking a relational crisis. 
E) All of these answers can be effects.

Question 17

In the Chapter Nine "Communication Transcript," Ramon discloses to his boss, Julie.Which of the following guidelines for self-disclosure did Ramon seem to ignore as he talked with her?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask yourself if the risk of disclosure is reasonable. 
B) Determine if the self-disclosure is relevant to the situation at hand. 
C) Decide if the other person is important to you. 
D) Select the appropriate amount and type of self-disclosure. 
E) Ramon ignored all of the guidelines. 
A) Ask yourself if the risk of disclosure is reasonable. 
B) Determine if the self-disclosure is relevant to the situation at hand. 
C) Decide if the other person is important to you. 
D) Select the appropriate amount and type of self-disclosure. 
E) Ramon ignored all of the guidelines.

Question 18

Of the following, what is not considered a benefit of self-disclosure?

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A) self-validation 
B) catharsis 
C) self-clarification 
D) reciprocity 
E) increased likeability 
A) self-validation 
B) catharsis 
C) self-clarification 
D) reciprocity 
E) increased likeability

Question 19

The "Blind" window of the Johari model represents things about yourself that another may know about you, but you do not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following best fits the definition of self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A) telling your romantic partner about your feelings toward him/her 
B) telling your college teacher about past grades 
C) telling your mother your weight 
D) telling your family physician about your health 
E) telling anyone anything about you 
A) telling your romantic partner about your feelings toward him/her 
B) telling your college teacher about past grades 
C) telling your mother your weight 
D) telling your family physician about your health 
E) telling anyone anything about you

In the example of schoolchildren taken from the book Pygmalion in the Classroom,

According to your text, all of the following are reasons people choose to be somewhat deceitful in relationships except

Hints are more direct than equivocal statements.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term. -The "face" you show to others.

The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is the process of

A high level of self-esteem guarantees interpersonal success.

In many cases a self-concept is based on data which may have been true at one time, but are now obsolete.

People who have high self-esteem

A benevolent lie

Not all self-disclosure draws people closer.

The characteristic ways you think and behave across a variety of situations describes your

All of the following are true of the self-concept except that

Self-fulfilling prophecies are

Of the following, what is not considered a risk of self-disclosure?

Of the following, what is not considered an effect of lying?

In the Chapter Nine "Communication Transcript," Ramon discloses to his boss, Julie.Which of the following guidelines for self-disclosure did Ramon seem to ignore as he talked with her?

Of the following, what is not considered a benefit of self-disclosure?

The "Blind" window of the Johari model represents things about yourself that another may know about you, but you do not.

Which of the following best fits the definition of self-disclosure?

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

In the example of schoolchildren taken from the book Pygmalion in the Classroom,

According to your text, all of the following are reasons people choose to be somewhat deceitful in relationships except

Hints are more direct than equivocal statements.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 148-152: Match each description below with the most accurate term. -The "face" you show to others.

The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is the process of

A high level of self-esteem guarantees interpersonal success.

In many cases a self-concept is based on data which may have been true at one time, but are now obsolete.

People who have high self-esteem

A benevolent lie

Not all self-disclosure draws people closer.

The characteristic ways you think and behave across a variety of situations describes your

All of the following are true of the self-concept except that

Self-fulfilling prophecies are

Of the following, what is not considered a risk of self-disclosure?

Of the following, what is not considered an effect of lying?

In the Chapter Nine "Communication Transcript," Ramon discloses to his boss, Julie.Which of the following guidelines for self-disclosure did Ramon seem to ignore as he talked with her?

Of the following, what is not considered a benefit of self-disclosure?

The "Blind" window of the Johari model represents things about yourself that another may know about you, but you do not.

Which of the following best fits the definition of self-disclosure?

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