Question 1

Many of the language differences that first appear to be sex-related may actually be due to other factors such as __________ and power differences in the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  education 
B)  occupation 
C)  biology 
D)  age 
A)  education 
B)  occupation 
C)  biology 
D)  age

Question 2

What is the theory of linguistic relativity, and how is it related to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

The theory of linguistic relativity posi

Question 3

What kind of description clarifies abstract or vague language and thinking?

Accepted Answer

You can clarify your language

Question 4

Women say "I'm sorry" more often than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Stars Wars character Yoda is famous for statements such as "Powerful you have become; the dark side I sense in you." Yoda is known for playing with what kind of linguistic rules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pragmatic 
B)  Semantic 
C)  Phonological 
D)  Syntactic 
A)  Pragmatic 
B)  Semantic 
C)  Phonological 
D)  Syntactic

Question 6

Linguists argue that various dialects should be viewed as different rather than deficient forms of English.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify 3 non-gender influences on language use.

Accepted Answer

Non-gender influences on langu

Question 8

What has research revealed about gender differences in communication on Facebook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women swear more. 
B)  Women's language is more affiliative. 
C)  Men use more first-person singular pronouns. 
D)  Men refer more to people in their lives. 
A)  Women swear more. 
B)  Women's language is more affiliative. 
C)  Men use more first-person singular pronouns. 
D)  Men refer more to people in their lives.

Question 9

When two or more people feel equally positive about one another, their linguistic divergence will be mutual rather than one-sided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The dictionary meanings, or __________, of a word like "home," are often less important than its connotations, the feelings it evokes.

Accepted Answer

A)  equivocations 
B)  denotations 
C)  proxemics 
D)  chronemics 
A)  equivocations 
B)  denotations 
C)  proxemics 
D)  chronemics

Question 11

Which of the following statements about naming and identity is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  People often have positive appraisals of unusual names. 
B)  In 1900, the 20 most common names for baby girls in the United States included Bertha, Mildred, and Ethel. 
C)  Researchers have recently begun to study the impact of rare and unusual names on the people who bear them. 
D)  People often have positive appraisals of unusual name spellings. 
A)  People often have positive appraisals of unusual names. 
B)  In 1900, the 20 most common names for baby girls in the United States included Bertha, Mildred, and Ethel. 
C)  Researchers have recently begun to study the impact of rare and unusual names on the people who bear them. 
D)  People often have positive appraisals of unusual name spellings.

Question 12

To increase the clarity of a statement, you should consider replacing __________ with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  and; but 
B)  but; and 
C)  we; I 
D)  I; we 
A)  and; but 
B)  but; and 
C)  we; I 
D)  I; we

Question 13

"Girls are as good as boys at math" is a nonsexist statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Speaking in a way that emphasizes similarities is the basis of which strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Euphemism 
B)  Convergence 
C)  Divergence 
D)  Linguistic relativity 
A)  Euphemism 
B)  Convergence 
C)  Divergence 
D)  Linguistic relativity

Question 15

Both sign language and spoken language are symbolic in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Unusual names can be a symbol of solidarity with the African American community, whereas less distinctive names can be a form of __________ with the majority culture.

Accepted Answer

A)  assimilation 
B)  power distance 
C)  divergence 
D)  code-switching 
A)  assimilation 
B)  power distance 
C)  divergence 
D)  code-switching

Question 17

After overhearing one person say to another, "I think we should break up," you expect a serious conversation to follow, but instead, they laugh and chat happily of other things. Clearly, this couple shares cues and experiences that shape their interpretation of what was said. In other words, they have their own __________ rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  pragmatic 
B)  semantic 
C)  phonological 
D)  syntactic 
A)  pragmatic 
B)  semantic 
C)  phonological 
D)  syntactic

Question 18

Which theory explains why bilingual speakers seem to think differently when they change languages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication competence 
B)  Social exchange 
C)  Social penetration 
D)  Linguistic relativity 
A)  Communication competence 
B)  Social exchange 
C)  Social penetration 
D)  Linguistic relativity

Question 19

A(n) __________ is a type of __________ speech that attempts to distance a speaker from remarks that might be unwelcome.

Accepted Answer

A)  disclaimer; powerless 
B)  disclaimer; powerful 
C)  abstraction; powerless 
D)  abstraction; powerful 
A)  disclaimer; powerless 
B)  disclaimer; powerful 
C)  abstraction; powerless 
D)  abstraction; powerful

Question 20

Immigrants to the United States run the risk of being discriminated against because of their non-Anglo names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Many of the language differences that first appear to be sex-related may actually be due to other factors such as __________ and power differences in the relationship.

What is the theory of linguistic relativity, and how is it related to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

What kind of description clarifies abstract or vague language and thinking?

Women say "I'm sorry" more often than men.

The Stars Wars character Yoda is famous for statements such as "Powerful you have become; the dark side I sense in you." Yoda is known for playing with what kind of linguistic rules?

Linguists argue that various dialects should be viewed as different rather than deficient forms of English.

Identify 3 non-gender influences on language use.

What has research revealed about gender differences in communication on Facebook?

When two or more people feel equally positive about one another, their linguistic divergence will be mutual rather than one-sided.

The dictionary meanings, or __________, of a word like "home," are often less important than its connotations, the feelings it evokes.

Which of the following statements about naming and identity is TRUE?

To increase the clarity of a statement, you should consider replacing with .

"Girls are as good as boys at math" is a nonsexist statement.

Speaking in a way that emphasizes similarities is the basis of which strategy?

Both sign language and spoken language are symbolic in nature.

Unusual names can be a symbol of solidarity with the African American community, whereas less distinctive names can be a form of __________ with the majority culture.

Which theory explains why bilingual speakers seem to think differently when they change languages?

A(n) is a type of speech that attempts to distance a speaker from remarks that might be unwelcome.

Immigrants to the United States run the risk of being discriminated against because of their non-Anglo names.

Interpersonal Process

Mediated Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and the Self

Perceiving Others

Nonverbal Communication

Listening: Receiving and Responding

Emotions

Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships

Communication in Close Relationships: Friends, Family, and Romantic Partners

Managing Conflict

Communication Climate

Filters

Exam 6: Language

Many of the language differences that first appear to be sex-related may actually be due to other factors such as __________ and power differences in the relationship.

What is the theory of linguistic relativity, and how is it related to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

What kind of description clarifies abstract or vague language and thinking?

Women say "I'm sorry" more often than men.

The Stars Wars character Yoda is famous for statements such as "Powerful you have become; the dark side I sense in you." Yoda is known for playing with what kind of linguistic rules?

Linguists argue that various dialects should be viewed as different rather than deficient forms of English.

Identify 3 non-gender influences on language use.

What has research revealed about gender differences in communication on Facebook?

When two or more people feel equally positive about one another, their linguistic divergence will be mutual rather than one-sided.

The dictionary meanings, or __________, of a word like "home," are often less important than its connotations, the feelings it evokes.

Which of the following statements about naming and identity is TRUE?

To increase the clarity of a statement, you should consider replacing __________ with __________.

"Girls are as good as boys at math" is a nonsexist statement.

Speaking in a way that emphasizes similarities is the basis of which strategy?

Both sign language and spoken language are symbolic in nature.

Unusual names can be a symbol of solidarity with the African American community, whereas less distinctive names can be a form of __________ with the majority culture.

Which theory explains why bilingual speakers seem to think differently when they change languages?

A(n) __________ is a type of __________ speech that attempts to distance a speaker from remarks that might be unwelcome.

Immigrants to the United States run the risk of being discriminated against because of their non-Anglo names.

Interpersonal Process

Mediated Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and the Self

Perceiving Others

Nonverbal Communication

Listening: Receiving and Responding

Emotions

Dynamics of Interpersonal Relationships

Communication in Close Relationships: Friends, Family, and Romantic Partners

Managing Conflict

Communication Climate

Filters

To increase the clarity of a statement, you should consider replacing with .

A(n) is a type of speech that attempts to distance a speaker from remarks that might be unwelcome.