Question 1

Which of the following factors regarding cell phone use can contribute to communication problems for couples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Partner expectations may differ about how much and when cell phones should be used. 
B)  Non-verbal communication cannot be detected via cell phone use. 
C)  Sexting can be misconstrued. 
D)  Answers a and c are correct. 
A)  Partner expectations may differ about how much and when cell phones should be used. 
B)  Non-verbal communication cannot be detected via cell phone use. 
C)  Sexting can be misconstrued. 
D)  Answers a and c are correct.

Question 2

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner if he doesn't do what he wants, he will pack all of his things and move out when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overkill 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Validation 
A)  Overkill 
B)  Overgeneralization 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Validation

Question 3

Critics of Tannen's work regarding gender and communication question her assumption that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender is biologically based. 
B)  Gender is socially constructed. 
C)  There are no gender differences. 
D)  Sexual orientation is biologically based. 
A)  Gender is biologically based. 
B)  Gender is socially constructed. 
C)  There are no gender differences. 
D)  Sexual orientation is biologically based.

Question 4

According to communication researcher Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more ________talk while men use more _______ talk.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapport, Report 
B)  Intimate, Erotic 
C)  Knowledge, Networking 
D)  Status, Relational 
A)  Rapport, Report 
B)  Intimate, Erotic 
C)  Knowledge, Networking 
D)  Status, Relational

Question 5

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

Accepted Answer

A)  We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person. 
B)  We share about ourselves from the inside out. 
C)  We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal information. 
D)  We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible. 
A)  We begin with our unpleasant qualities first to be upfront with the other person. 
B)  We share about ourselves from the inside out. 
C)  We share about ourselves beginning with the least personal information. 
D)  We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible.

Question 6

Research finds that couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues are:

Accepted Answer

A)  More sexually adventurous than those who do not. 
B)  More sexually promiscuous than those who do not. 
C)  More likely to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  More likely to report higher levels of jealousy. 
A)  More sexually adventurous than those who do not. 
B)  More sexually promiscuous than those who do not. 
C)  More likely to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  More likely to report higher levels of jealousy.

Question 7

According to your textbook, when we communicate with people we have three goals. Identify each goal, describing the speaker's purpose for each, and include how the three goals interact with each other.

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook, when we commu

Question 8

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Morgan, a 25-year-old woman 
C)  Esther, a 75-year-old woman 
D)  Daniel, a 40-year-old man 
A)  Jeremy, a 10-year-old boy 
B)  Morgan, a 25-year-old woman 
C)  Esther, a 75-year-old woman 
D)  Daniel, a 40-year-old man

Question 9

How can the Internet reduce some of the common communication problems that couples experience in face-to-face conversations?

Accepted Answer

The Internet can reduce some common comm

Question 10

Couples who talk about sexuality-related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to your text, what is one crucial factor thatnondefensive listening relies on?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-assertiveness 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-disclosure 
D)  Self-restraint 
A)  Self-assertiveness 
B)  Self-efficacy 
C)  Self-disclosure 
D)  Self-restraint

Question 12

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women. 
A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women.

Question 13

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he/she is attentive to the speaker?

Accepted Answer

A)  Active expression 
B)  Active listening 
C)  Nondefensive listening 
D)  Nonverbal listening 
A)  Active expression 
B)  Active listening 
C)  Nondefensive listening 
D)  Nonverbal listening

Question 14

According to your text, what is one way self-esteem impacts a person's relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  How often they go on dates 
B)  The level of acceptance or rejection they expect 
C)  The level of sexual activity they expect 
D)  How much time they spend alone 
A)  How often they go on dates 
B)  The level of acceptance or rejection they expect 
C)  The level of sexual activity they expect 
D)  How much time they spend alone

Question 15

What best describes emoticons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used more often by females. 
B)  They can detract from the seriousness of the statement. 
C)  They are similar to tag questions used during face-to-face conversations. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  They are used more often by females. 
B)  They can detract from the seriousness of the statement. 
C)  They are similar to tag questions used during face-to-face conversations. 
D)  All of these are true.

Which of the following factors regarding cell phone use can contribute to communication problems for couples?

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner if he doesn't do what he wants, he will pack all of his things and move out when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?

Critics of Tannen's work regarding gender and communication question her assumption that:

According to communication researcher Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more __talk while men use more _ talk.

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

Research finds that couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues are:

According to your textbook, when we communicate with people we have three goals. Identify each goal, describing the speaker's purpose for each, and include how the three goals interact with each other.

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

How can the Internet reduce some of the common communication problems that couples experience in face-to-face conversations?

Couples who talk about sexuality-related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

According to your text, what is one crucial factor thatnondefensive listening relies on?

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he/she is attentive to the speaker?

According to your text, what is one way self-esteem impacts a person's relationships?

What best describes emoticons?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

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Exam 3: Communication and Sexuality

Which of the following factors regarding cell phone use can contribute to communication problems for couples?

In the heat of the moment, Jordan tells his partner if he doesn't do what he wants, he will pack all of his things and move out when in reality he has no plans to leave. What is this an example of?

Critics of Tannen's work regarding gender and communication question her assumption that:

According to communication researcher Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more ________talk while men use more _______ talk.

According to the Onion Theory of communication, what best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

Research finds that couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues are:

According to your textbook, when we communicate with people we have three goals. Identify each goal, describing the speaker's purpose for each, and include how the three goals interact with each other.

Who would likely be the BEST at decoding and translating nonverbal communication?

How can the Internet reduce some of the common communication problems that couples experience in face-to-face conversations?

Couples who talk about sexuality-related issues report higher levels of relationship satisfaction.

According to your text, what is one crucial factor thatnondefensive listening relies on?

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

What is the name of the communication technique where the listener uses nodding and eye contact to signal that he/she is attentive to the speaker?

According to your text, what is one way self-esteem impacts a person's relationships?

What best describes emoticons?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Love and Intimacy

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Adult Sexual Relationships

Sexual Expression

Sexual Orientation

Pregnancy and Birth

Contraception and Abortion

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Varieties of Sexual Expression

Power and Coercion

Sexuality in the Media and the Arts

Filters

According to communication researcher Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more __talk while men use more _ talk.