Question 1

Our self-concept and self-esteem greatly affect how we present ourselves to our friends, family, and work colleagues. How we want others to perceive us is called

Accepted Answer

A)  impression management. 
B)  initial impression. 
C)  personal constructs. 
D)  selective attention. 
A)  impression management. 
B)  initial impression. 
C)  personal constructs. 
D)  selective attention.

Question 2

Jerry made a favorable impression on Brenda upon their first meeting at the company picnic. Despite several employees warning her about Jerry's apparent lack of diplomacy, Brenda assigned him to the customer service department. Brenda had difficulty believing that the same person she met at the picnic could possibly be as tactless as the other employees said. What type of perception is Brenda's judgment of Jerry an example of, and why?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jerry made a favorable impression on Brenda...

Question 3

Kendra works for three women who all describe themselves as "feminists." Since these women are all what Kendra describes as outspoken and somewhat abrasive, Kendra decides that all feminists have these same characteristics. This assumption is "halo and horns" stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

________ are the characteristics we use to judge others on a continuum from positive to negative in qualities such as appearance, intelligence, or friendliness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are the characteristics we use to...

Question 5

Explain why it is important to develop accurate perceptions of ourselves and others. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why it is important to develop...

Question 6

Reflective appraisals are also called the "looking glass self" because we see ourselves through other people's eyes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Dave wants to run for the Town Council but is afraid nobody will vote for him. His neighbors visit him, explaining how much they respect Dave and need his fresh ideas to improve local government. After the visit, Dave starts to see himself through the eyes of his neighbors and begins the process of running for office. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-concept. 
B)  reflective appraisal. 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  selective attention. 
A)  self-concept. 
B)  reflective appraisal. 
C)  self-fulfilling prophecy. 
D)  selective attention.

Question 8

During her childhood, Erin enjoyed wonderful relationships with her grandparents and elderly aunts and uncles. At her first job at a nursing home, Erin expected the residents to all be kind and gentle. Erin is categorizing people into groups based on generalized characteristics instead of recognizing individual differences. This is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  perception checking. 
B)  impression management. 
C)  appraising. 
D)  stereotyping. 
A)  perception checking. 
B)  impression management. 
C)  appraising. 
D)  stereotyping.

Question 9

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Needs

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others

Question 10

Assuming that Keiko, a Japanese American college sophomore, plays the violin just because of her ethnicity is an example of allness stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Throughout his high school career, Vince's parents told him that he was smart and could accomplish a great deal in his chosen career. All the praise and support from his parents motivated Vince to finish in the top five percent of his class and later he became an award-winning physicist. Something happened to Vince because of his parent's encouragement and his own motivation. This is a positive example of what communication concept?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Throughout his high school career, Vince's parents...

Question 12

Loving the sound of the paper shredder, Nick took papers off of his father's desk and put them through the shredder. Unfortunately, those papers happened to be this year's tax returns. Angry, his father yells, "Nick! You are a horrible boy!" Knowing now that he is horrible, Nick hides his father's laptop in the garbage can. Label and explain Nick's behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Loving the sound of the paper shredder,...

Question 13

Individuals who influence our lives help develop our self-concept. Who are these individuals?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Individuals who influence our lives help develop...

Question 14

How you describe your roles within your family, your gender and age, and your career goals are part of your self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Caryl is wondering why her daughter Jill is in a bad mood. Caryl decides that Jill must be stressed out and takes her on a five-mile run. Jill's mood worsens. Instead of guessing why Jill is in a bad mood, Caryl asks, "What's the matter?" Jill says, "I was tired before that run, and now I'm just exhausted." Caryl's initial assumptions were wrong. What technique did she use to find out what was really bothering Jill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perception checking 
B)  Questioning 
C)  Interviewing 
D)  Impression management 
A)  Perception checking 
B)  Questioning 
C)  Interviewing 
D)  Impression management

Question 16

The three steps of perception include selective interpretation, internal attribution, and impression management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A predetermined position regarding a person, event, concept, or object, which affects the way we interpret data, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  attribution. 
B)  an attitude. 
C)  a prototype. 
D)  a stimulus. 
A)  attribution. 
B)  an attitude. 
C)  a prototype. 
D)  a stimulus.

Question 18

Until she purchased her new red Volkswagen Bug, Denise never noticed just how many other people drive the same exact make and model. Using the process of perception, paying attention to the types of car other people drive is called selective attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Impression management

Accepted Answer

A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others 
A)  Filling the gaps when parts are missing from stimuli 
B)  The process of assigning meaning to stimuli 
C)  Using questions to clarify how we understand a message 
D)  Motivate us to select and assign meaning to certain stimuli 
E)  Our measure of self-worth
F) Our total perception of ourselves
G) Stimuli that can be organized according to closeness to one another
H) How we want others to perceive us
I) Categorizing stimuli into patterns
J) Determining what we pay attention to and what we ignore
K) Assigning causation to our behavior and the behavior of others

Question 20

Seeing ourselves in a positive light by blaming others for problems is called

Accepted Answer

A)  personal constructs. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  external attribution. 
D)  prototypes. 
A)  personal constructs. 
B)  self-serving bias. 
C)  external attribution. 
D)  prototypes.

Our self-concept and self-esteem greatly affect how we present ourselves to our friends, family, and work colleagues. How we want others to perceive us is called

Kendra works for three women who all describe themselves as "feminists." Since these women are all what Kendra describes as outspoken and somewhat abrasive, Kendra decides that all feminists have these same characteristics. This assumption is "halo and horns" stereotyping.

________ are the characteristics we use to judge others on a continuum from positive to negative in qualities such as appearance, intelligence, or friendliness.

Explain why it is important to develop accurate perceptions of ourselves and others. Provide examples.

Reflective appraisals are also called the "looking glass self" because we see ourselves through other people's eyes.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Needs

Assuming that Keiko, a Japanese American college sophomore, plays the violin just because of her ethnicity is an example of allness stereotyping.

Individuals who influence our lives help develop our self-concept. Who are these individuals?

How you describe your roles within your family, your gender and age, and your career goals are part of your self-concept.

The three steps of perception include selective interpretation, internal attribution, and impression management.

A predetermined position regarding a person, event, concept, or object, which affects the way we interpret data, is called

Until she purchased her new red Volkswagen Bug, Denise never noticed just how many other people drive the same exact make and model. Using the process of perception, paying attention to the types of car other people drive is called selective attention.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Impression management

Seeing ourselves in a positive light by blaming others for problems is called

An Overview of Communication

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Exam 2: Perception

Our self-concept and self-esteem greatly affect how we present ourselves to our friends, family, and work colleagues. How we want others to perceive us is called

Kendra works for three women who all describe themselves as "feminists." Since these women are all what Kendra describes as outspoken and somewhat abrasive, Kendra decides that all feminists have these same characteristics. This assumption is "halo and horns" stereotyping.

________ are the characteristics we use to judge others on a continuum from positive to negative in qualities such as appearance, intelligence, or friendliness.

Explain why it is important to develop accurate perceptions of ourselves and others. Provide examples.

Reflective appraisals are also called the "looking glass self" because we see ourselves through other people's eyes.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Needs

Assuming that Keiko, a Japanese American college sophomore, plays the violin just because of her ethnicity is an example of allness stereotyping.

Individuals who influence our lives help develop our self-concept. Who are these individuals?

How you describe your roles within your family, your gender and age, and your career goals are part of your self-concept.

The three steps of perception include selective interpretation, internal attribution, and impression management.

A predetermined position regarding a person, event, concept, or object, which affects the way we interpret data, is called

Until she purchased her new red Volkswagen Bug, Denise never noticed just how many other people drive the same exact make and model. Using the process of perception, paying attention to the types of car other people drive is called selective attention.

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Impression management

Seeing ourselves in a positive light by blaming others for problems is called

An Overview of Communication

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters