Question 1

Equivocal words are words that can be interpreted in more than one way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A female employee may rely on __________ to interpret her older male boss's statement, "You look very nice in that sweater."

Accepted Answer

A) semantic rules 
B) syntactic rules 
C) pragmatic rules 
D) abstract language 
E) relative words 
A) semantic rules 
B) syntactic rules 
C) pragmatic rules 
D) abstract language 
E) relative words

Question 3

Women use more indirect and elaborate ways of talking than men do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Men discuss with other men the same conversation topics that women discuss with other women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Highly abstract language can lead to which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

A) stereotyping 
B) misunderstandings 
C) blanket judgments 
D) confusion 
E) all of these choices are correct 
A) stereotyping 
B) misunderstandings 
C) blanket judgments 
D) confusion 
E) all of these choices are correct

Question 6

Syntactic rules govern the grammatical aspects of a language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Syntactic misunderstandings arise when people assign different meanings to the same words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Pragmatic rules are stated rules that help us make sense of another's messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference.
-Your children interrupted me when I spoke.

Accepted Answer

A) inference 
B) fact 
A) inference 
B) fact

Question 10

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is the best known declaration of

Accepted Answer

A) convergence. 
B) linguistic relativism. 
C) identity. 
D) emotive theory. 
E) pragmatism. 
A) convergence. 
B) linguistic relativism. 
C) identity. 
D) emotive theory. 
E) pragmatism.

Question 11

Researchers have found that "I/we" combinations have a good chance of being received favorably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

"No" is so clear and short that it is one of the few words that is never misinterpreted in any intercultural exchange.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Turning words into numbers helps make them more concrete and specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You tell a friend "I wish you'd be direct instead of hinting around," but your friend responds by denying that she/he hints.One way to help resolve the issue is to

Accepted Answer

A) describe the hinting according to the dictionary. 
B) give a behavioral description of how your mother hints so your friend gets the idea. 
C) specifically describe the friend's hinting behavior when it occurs. 
D) describe all at once the many times that the troublesome behavior occurs. 
E) None of these choices are correct will help resolve the issue. 
A) describe the hinting according to the dictionary. 
B) give a behavioral description of how your mother hints so your friend gets the idea. 
C) specifically describe the friend's hinting behavior when it occurs. 
D) describe all at once the many times that the troublesome behavior occurs. 
E) None of these choices are correct will help resolve the issue.

Question 15

"I'm rather upset" is more powerful language than "I'm upset."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Low-level abstract language can lead to blanket judgments and stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Speech can build and demonstrate solidarity with others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Inferential statements are conclusions arrived at from an interpretation of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference.
-You forgot my birthday.

Accepted Answer

A) inference 
B) fact 
A) inference 
B) fact

Question 20

High-level abstractions can be useful as verbal shorthand between two people who know each other well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Equivocal words are words that can be interpreted in more than one way.

A female employee may rely on __________ to interpret her older male boss's statement, "You look very nice in that sweater."

Women use more indirect and elaborate ways of talking than men do.

Men discuss with other men the same conversation topics that women discuss with other women.

Highly abstract language can lead to which of the following problems?

Syntactic rules govern the grammatical aspects of a language.

Syntactic misunderstandings arise when people assign different meanings to the same words.

Pragmatic rules are stated rules that help us make sense of another's messages.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -Your children interrupted me when I spoke.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is the best known declaration of

Researchers have found that "I/we" combinations have a good chance of being received favorably.

"No" is so clear and short that it is one of the few words that is never misinterpreted in any intercultural exchange.

Turning words into numbers helps make them more concrete and specific.

You tell a friend "I wish you'd be direct instead of hinting around," but your friend responds by denying that she/he hints.One way to help resolve the issue is to

"I'm rather upset" is more powerful language than "I'm upset."

Low-level abstract language can lead to blanket judgments and stereotyping.

Speech can build and demonstrate solidarity with others.

Inferential statements are conclusions arrived at from an interpretation of evidence.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -You forgot my birthday.

High-level abstractions can be useful as verbal shorthand between two people who know each other well.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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Exam 5: Language

Equivocal words are words that can be interpreted in more than one way.

A female employee may rely on __________ to interpret her older male boss's statement, "You look very nice in that sweater."

Women use more indirect and elaborate ways of talking than men do.

Men discuss with other men the same conversation topics that women discuss with other women.

Highly abstract language can lead to which of the following problems?

Syntactic rules govern the grammatical aspects of a language.

Syntactic misunderstandings arise when people assign different meanings to the same words.

Pragmatic rules are stated rules that help us make sense of another's messages.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -Your children interrupted me when I spoke.

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is the best known declaration of

Researchers have found that "I/we" combinations have a good chance of being received favorably.

"No" is so clear and short that it is one of the few words that is never misinterpreted in any intercultural exchange.

Turning words into numbers helps make them more concrete and specific.

You tell a friend "I wish you'd be direct instead of hinting around," but your friend responds by denying that she/he hints.One way to help resolve the issue is to

"I'm rather upset" is more powerful language than "I'm upset."

Low-level abstract language can lead to blanket judgments and stereotyping.

Speech can build and demonstrate solidarity with others.

Inferential statements are conclusions arrived at from an interpretation of evidence.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -You forgot my birthday.

High-level abstractions can be useful as verbal shorthand between two people who know each other well.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters