Question 1

Although usually thought of in negative terms, the self-fulfilling prophecy also can have a positive effect on our self-concept.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When we hear a part of a familiar quotation and can silently fill in the missing portion, it is called

Accepted Answer

A)  selection. 
B)  organization. 
C)  closure. 
D)  interpretation. 
A)  selection. 
B)  organization. 
C)  closure. 
D)  interpretation.

Question 3

The process of assigning meaning to stimuli is called

Accepted Answer

A)  perception. 
B)  selective attention. 
C)  organization. 
D)  reflective appraisal. 
A)  perception. 
B)  selective attention. 
C)  organization. 
D)  reflective appraisal.

Question 4

Define self-concept and self-esteem, and explain how the two are affected by feedback from others.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define self-concept and self-esteem, and explain how...

Question 5

When we are familiar with an idea or topic, we tend to "fill in the gaps." According to the process of perception, what is this act called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Closure 
B)  Organization 
C)  Similarity 
D)  Proximity 
A)  Closure 
B)  Organization 
C)  Similarity 
D)  Proximity

Question 6

Before we begin to interpret stimuli we have selected from our environment we have to make sense of them in some way. How do we prepare to interpret stimuli?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before we begin to interpret stimuli we...

Question 7

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Selective attention

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 8

Madge flipped through hundreds of television channels looking for something interesting to watch. What part of the process of perception made Madge choose just one channel when she had so many to choose from?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perception 
B)  Needs 
C)  Attribution 
D)  Selective attention 
A)  Perception 
B)  Needs 
C)  Attribution 
D)  Selective attention

Question 9

A person who thinks "but fear itself" after hearing the words, "We have nothing to fear ..." has engaged in the act of proximity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Betty describes herself as a bank executive, a writer, a daughter, wife, mother, and friend. This self- description is called self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the three steps involved in processing information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the three steps involved in processing...

Question 12

Bridget and Katie have two classes together: Communication and Anatomy. In Anatomy, Katie is having a difficult time learning the pathogenic organisms. Since Bridget is doing "A" work in their Communication class, Katie assumes Bridget is also good in Anatomy. Therefore, she asks Bridget to help her with her Anatomy homework. Katie's assumption about Bridget is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  allness stereotyping. 
B)  referent power. 
C)  halo and horns stereotyping. 
D)  indexing. 
A)  allness stereotyping. 
B)  referent power. 
C)  halo and horns stereotyping. 
D)  indexing.

Question 13

Our attitude toward a speaker can determine the way we respond to that person's speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The development of our self-concept is influenced by individuals to whom we are emotionally close and to whom we allow to influence our lives. Who are these individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Political figures 
B)  Significant others 
C)  Authority figures 
D)  Insignificant others 
A)  Political figures 
B)  Significant others 
C)  Authority figures 
D)  Insignificant others

Question 15

"The dog ate my homework" is an example of external attribution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Characteristics we use to judge others such as appearance, intelligence, or friendliness are part of our

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem. 
B)  proximity. 
C)  organization. 
D)  personal constructs. 
A)  self-esteem. 
B)  proximity. 
C)  organization. 
D)  personal constructs.

Question 17

Explain why none of us can perceive the world objectively.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why none of us can perceive...

Question 18

Stereotypes are the result of having too much accurate and personal information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Barney thinks very highly of himself. Today, Barney ran over his niece's bicycle with his car. Because he considers himself an excellent driver, he refuses to take responsibility for the damaged bike. Instead, he blames his niece for leaving her bike in the driveway. Explain Barney's behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Barney thinks very highly of himself. Today,...

Question 20

Representatives of our ideals that we use as a means of comparison are

Accepted Answer

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

Although usually thought of in negative terms, the self-fulfilling prophecy also can have a positive effect on our self-concept.

When we hear a part of a familiar quotation and can silently fill in the missing portion, it is called

The process of assigning meaning to stimuli is called

Define self-concept and self-esteem, and explain how the two are affected by feedback from others.

When we are familiar with an idea or topic, we tend to "fill in the gaps." According to the process of perception, what is this act called?

Before we begin to interpret stimuli we have selected from our environment we have to make sense of them in some way. How do we prepare to interpret stimuli?

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Selective attention

Madge flipped through hundreds of television channels looking for something interesting to watch. What part of the process of perception made Madge choose just one channel when she had so many to choose from?

A person who thinks "but fear itself" after hearing the words, "We have nothing to fear ..." has engaged in the act of proximity.

Betty describes herself as a bank executive, a writer, a daughter, wife, mother, and friend. This self- description is called self-esteem.

Describe the three steps involved in processing information.

Our attitude toward a speaker can determine the way we respond to that person's speech.

The development of our self-concept is influenced by individuals to whom we are emotionally close and to whom we allow to influence our lives. Who are these individuals?

"The dog ate my homework" is an example of external attribution.

Characteristics we use to judge others such as appearance, intelligence, or friendliness are part of our

Explain why none of us can perceive the world objectively.

Stereotypes are the result of having too much accurate and personal information.

Barney thinks very highly of himself. Today, Barney ran over his niece's bicycle with his car. Because he considers himself an excellent driver, he refuses to take responsibility for the damaged bike. Instead, he blames his niece for leaving her bike in the driveway. Explain Barney's behavior.

Representatives of our ideals that we use as a means of comparison are

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

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Exam 2: Perception

Although usually thought of in negative terms, the self-fulfilling prophecy also can have a positive effect on our self-concept.

When we hear a part of a familiar quotation and can silently fill in the missing portion, it is called

The process of assigning meaning to stimuli is called

Define self-concept and self-esteem, and explain how the two are affected by feedback from others.

When we are familiar with an idea or topic, we tend to "fill in the gaps." According to the process of perception, what is this act called?

Before we begin to interpret stimuli we have selected from our environment we have to make sense of them in some way. How do we prepare to interpret stimuli?

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Selective attention

Madge flipped through hundreds of television channels looking for something interesting to watch. What part of the process of perception made Madge choose just one channel when she had so many to choose from?

A person who thinks "but fear itself" after hearing the words, "We have nothing to fear ..." has engaged in the act of proximity.

Betty describes herself as a bank executive, a writer, a daughter, wife, mother, and friend. This self- description is called self-esteem.

Describe the three steps involved in processing information.

Our attitude toward a speaker can determine the way we respond to that person's speech.

The development of our self-concept is influenced by individuals to whom we are emotionally close and to whom we allow to influence our lives. Who are these individuals?

"The dog ate my homework" is an example of external attribution.

Characteristics we use to judge others such as appearance, intelligence, or friendliness are part of our

Explain why none of us can perceive the world objectively.

Stereotypes are the result of having too much accurate and personal information.

Barney thinks very highly of himself. Today, Barney ran over his niece's bicycle with his car. Because he considers himself an excellent driver, he refuses to take responsibility for the damaged bike. Instead, he blames his niece for leaving her bike in the driveway. Explain Barney's behavior.

Representatives of our ideals that we use as a means of comparison are

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