Question 1

The concept of self-fulfilling prophecy relates best to which of these perceptual tendencies?

Accepted Answer

A) We judge ourselves more charitably than others. 
B) We cling to first impressions. 
C) We are influenced by our expectations. 
D) We are influenced by the obvious. 
E) We assume others are similar to us. 
A) We judge ourselves more charitably than others. 
B) We cling to first impressions. 
C) We are influenced by our expectations. 
D) We are influenced by the obvious. 
E) We assume others are similar to us. A

Question 2

Studies have shown that sexual harassment complaints are rare today because most people agree on their interpretations of what constitutes a "hostile work environment."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 99-103: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes.
-You tell your friend you're sorry that he was robbed.

Accepted Answer

A) self-serving bias 
B) stereotyping 
C) sympathy 
D) narrative 
E) selection 
A) self-serving bias 
B) stereotyping 
C) sympathy 
D) narrative 
E) selection C

Question 4

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes.
-As you listen to a classmate give a speech you notice her saying "you know" and "um" many times.

Accepted Answer

A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) stereotyping 
D) organization 
E) selection 
A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) stereotyping 
D) organization 
E) selection

Question 5

The self-serving bias illustrates our tendency to judge others more charitably than ourselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it.
-Bertha did not want to associate with the girl wearing a ring in her nose.

Accepted Answer

A) appearance 
B) social roles 
C) interaction style 
D) psychological trait 
E) membership 
A) appearance 
B) social roles 
C) interaction style 
D) psychological trait 
E) membership

Question 7

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
-The text argues that an ailment may have a strong impact on how you relate to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Studies suggest that cognitive complexity actually increases one's chance of having satisfying communication in a variety of contexts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it.
-Chevell thinks Alicia is a typical lawyer.

Accepted Answer

A) appearance 
B) social roles 
C) interaction style 
D) psychological trait 
E) membership 
A) appearance 
B) social roles 
C) interaction style 
D) psychological trait 
E) membership

Question 10

Shannon says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because Roger is always late coming home from work.Roger says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Shannon is always working out.This process of organizing the series of events in different ways is called

Accepted Answer

A) punctuation. 
B) interpretation. 
C) perceptuation. 
D) conjugation. 
E) intrepidation. 
A) punctuation. 
B) interpretation. 
C) perceptuation. 
D) conjugation. 
E) intrepidation.

Question 11

Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are

Accepted Answer

A) role constructs. 
B) self-judgments. 
C) white lies. 
D) subcultural translations. 
E) stereotypes. 
A) role constructs. 
B) self-judgments. 
C) white lies. 
D) subcultural translations. 
E) stereotypes.

Question 12

Studies suggest that the ability to empathize with others is hard-wired in our brains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes.
-You are frustrated by the behavior of an instructor you've classified as "mean." However, when the instructor you've classified as "friendly" behaves the same way, you are more tolerant.

Accepted Answer

A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) stereotyping 
D) organization 
E) selection 
A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) stereotyping 
D) organization 
E) selection

Question 14

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes:
-You figure your friend's smile means she's happy.

Accepted Answer

A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) empathy 
D) attribution error 
E) androgynous behavior 
A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) empathy 
D) attribution error 
E) androgynous behavior

Question 15

Which of the following is most likely to account for your tendency to overlook the faults of your new romantic partner?

Accepted Answer

A) gender roles 
B) occupational roles 
C) relational roles 
D) cultural roles 
E) none of the above 
A) gender roles 
B) occupational roles 
C) relational roles 
D) cultural roles 
E) none of the above

Question 16

All of the following are schemes by which we classify people except

Accepted Answer

A) social roles. 
B) psychological traits. 
C) membership. 
D) interaction style. 
E) beliefs. 
A) social roles. 
B) psychological traits. 
C) membership. 
D) interaction style. 
E) beliefs.

Question 17

Silence is valued over talk in most Asian cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it.
-"That's just what a Republican would say," Mario thought.

Accepted Answer

A) appearance 
B) social roles 
C) interaction style 
D) psychological trait 
E) membership 
A) appearance 
B) social roles 
C) interaction style 
D) psychological trait 
E) membership

Question 19

Perception checking can be a useful tool when you don't want to embarrass or directly threaten another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes:
-You exhibit both male and female traits when faced with a difficult decision.

Accepted Answer

A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) empathy 
D) attribution error 
E) androgynous behavior 
A) punctuation 
B) interpretation 
C) empathy 
D) attribution error 
E) androgynous behavior

The concept of self-fulfilling prophecy relates best to which of these perceptual tendencies?

Studies have shown that sexual harassment complaints are rare today because most people agree on their interpretations of what constitutes a "hostile work environment."

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 99-103: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -You tell your friend you're sorry that he was robbed.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -As you listen to a classmate give a speech you notice her saying "you know" and "um" many times.

The self-serving bias illustrates our tendency to judge others more charitably than ourselves.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it. -Bertha did not want to associate with the girl wearing a ring in her nose.

Studies suggest that cognitive complexity actually increases one's chance of having satisfying communication in a variety of contexts.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it. -Chevell thinks Alicia is a typical lawyer.

Shannon says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because Roger is always late coming home from work.Roger says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Shannon is always working out.This process of organizing the series of events in different ways is called

Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are

Studies suggest that the ability to empathize with others is hard-wired in our brains.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -You are frustrated by the behavior of an instructor you've classified as "mean." However, when the instructor you've classified as "friendly" behaves the same way, you are more tolerant.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes: -You figure your friend's smile means she's happy.

Which of the following is most likely to account for your tendency to overlook the faults of your new romantic partner?

All of the following are schemes by which we classify people except

Silence is valued over talk in most Asian cultures.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it. -"That's just what a Republican would say," Mario thought.

Perception checking can be a useful tool when you don't want to embarrass or directly threaten another person.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes: -You exhibit both male and female traits when faced with a difficult decision.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 3: Perception

The concept of self-fulfilling prophecy relates best to which of these perceptual tendencies?

Studies have shown that sexual harassment complaints are rare today because most people agree on their interpretations of what constitutes a "hostile work environment."

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 99-103: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -You tell your friend you're sorry that he was robbed.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -As you listen to a classmate give a speech you notice her saying "you know" and "um" many times.

The self-serving bias illustrates our tendency to judge others more charitably than ourselves.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it. -Bertha did not want to associate with the girl wearing a ring in her nose.

Studies suggest that cognitive complexity actually increases one's chance of having satisfying communication in a variety of contexts.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it. -Chevell thinks Alicia is a typical lawyer.

Shannon says that she works out in the evenings instead of the afternoons because Roger is always late coming home from work.Roger says he doesn't bother to rush home from work because Shannon is always working out.This process of organizing the series of events in different ways is called

Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are

Studies suggest that the ability to empathize with others is hard-wired in our brains.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -You are frustrated by the behavior of an instructor you've classified as "mean." However, when the instructor you've classified as "friendly" behaves the same way, you are more tolerant.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes: -You figure your friend's smile means she's happy.

Which of the following is most likely to account for your tendency to overlook the faults of your new romantic partner?

All of the following are schemes by which we classify people except

Silence is valued over talk in most Asian cultures.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 104-110: Match each of the perceptual schema examples below with constructs that describe it. -"That's just what a Republican would say," Mario thought.

Perception checking can be a useful tool when you don't want to embarrass or directly threaten another person.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes: -You exhibit both male and female traits when faced with a difficult decision.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters