Question 1

The skill of perception checking allows you to see if you are correct in your interpretation of another's behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 99-103: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes.
-The stories you share with your coworkers creates a shared perspective of your boss.

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

Question 3

Which perceptual tendency is illustrated in the following example? Leah was trying to be helpful when she told Eric he should wear pants that make him look less fat.However, when Eric told Leah she should lay off the makeup because it makes her look "old," she perceived his comment as hurtful and mean.

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) None of the above. 
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) None of the above.

Question 4

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
-A common perceptual tendency is to assume that others are similar to us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A perception check includes

Accepted Answer

A) a description of the behavior you have noticed. 
B) two possible interpretations of the behavior. 
C) a request for clarification about how to interpret the behavior correctly. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) a description of the behavior you have noticed. 
B) two possible interpretations of the behavior. 
C) a request for clarification about how to interpret the behavior correctly. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 6

Stereotyping occurs when generalizations lose touch with reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One way in which we organize our impressions of others is by appearance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Punctuation is the process of organizing a series of events to determine causes and effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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
-Sensory data can be different to different people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If your instructor expects you to do well in class, he/she will likely perceive your work differently from those they expect to fail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your text claims that there is nothing wrong with the generalizations we make, using our organization constructs, as long as they are accurate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

There is little difference between the terms sex and gender; they can be used interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Being able to pick out your sister's comments from a babble of voices at a party illustrates the organizational principle of

Accepted Answer

A) figure-ground organization. 
B) alternative patterning. 
C) perceptual freezing. 
D) selection of empathetic other. 
E) attention to the irritating. 
A) figure-ground organization. 
B) alternative patterning. 
C) perceptual freezing. 
D) selection of empathetic other. 
E) attention to the irritating.

Question 14

Position Four in the Pillow Method takes the perspective that the original issue should still be seen as very important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes.
-You think all Japanese are hard workers after doing an internship in a Japanese company.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Using the skill of perception checking will help prevent

Accepted Answer

A) negative self-fulfilling prophecies. 
B) physiological noise. 
C) inaccurate decoding of messages. 
D) excessive feedback. 
E) none of the above. 
A) negative self-fulfilling prophecies. 
B) physiological noise. 
C) inaccurate decoding of messages. 
D) excessive feedback. 
E) none of the above.

Question 17

According to the text, there are no benefits to parents and children being "friends" on Facebook.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

We are influenced more by subtle stimuli rather than obvious ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The "halo effect" is a perceptual tendency which causes us to be more generous in our judgment of ourselves over others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sympathy is the ability to experience the world from another's point of view.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The skill of perception checking allows you to see if you are correct in your interpretation of another's behavior.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 99-103: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -The stories you share with your coworkers creates a shared perspective of your boss.

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 -A common perceptual tendency is to assume that others are similar to us.

A perception check includes

Stereotyping occurs when generalizations lose touch with reality.

One way in which we organize our impressions of others is by appearance.

Punctuation is the process of organizing a series of events to determine causes and effects.

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 -Sensory data can be different to different people.

If your instructor expects you to do well in class, he/she will likely perceive your work differently from those they expect to fail.

Your text claims that there is nothing wrong with the generalizations we make, using our organization constructs, as long as they are accurate.

There is little difference between the terms sex and gender; they can be used interchangeably.

Being able to pick out your sister's comments from a babble of voices at a party illustrates the organizational principle of

Position Four in the Pillow Method takes the perspective that the original issue should still be seen as very important.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -You think all Japanese are hard workers after doing an internship in a Japanese company.

Using the skill of perception checking will help prevent

According to the text, there are no benefits to parents and children being "friends" on Facebook.

We are influenced more by subtle stimuli rather than obvious ones.

The "halo effect" is a perceptual tendency which causes us to be more generous in our judgment of ourselves over others.

Sympathy is the ability to experience the world from another's point of view.

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Exam 3: Perception

The skill of perception checking allows you to see if you are correct in your interpretation of another's behavior.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 99-103: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -The stories you share with your coworkers creates a shared perspective of your boss.

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 -A common perceptual tendency is to assume that others are similar to us.

A perception check includes

Stereotyping occurs when generalizations lose touch with reality.

One way in which we organize our impressions of others is by appearance.

Punctuation is the process of organizing a series of events to determine causes and effects.

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 -Sensory data can be different to different people.

If your instructor expects you to do well in class, he/she will likely perceive your work differently from those they expect to fail.

Your text claims that there is nothing wrong with the generalizations we make, using our organization constructs, as long as they are accurate.

There is little difference between the terms sex and gender; they can be used interchangeably.

Being able to pick out your sister's comments from a babble of voices at a party illustrates the organizational principle of

Position Four in the Pillow Method takes the perspective that the original issue should still be seen as very important.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 111-115: Match each of the descriptions below with the term it best describes. -You think all Japanese are hard workers after doing an internship in a Japanese company.

Using the skill of perception checking will help prevent

According to the text, there are no benefits to parents and children being "friends" on Facebook.

We are influenced more by subtle stimuli rather than obvious ones.

The "halo effect" is a perceptual tendency which causes us to be more generous in our judgment of ourselves over others.

Sympathy is the ability to experience the world from another's point of view.

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