Question 1

How can we use the information described in the section on "Common Tendencies in Perception" to improve the accuracy of our perceptions?​

Accepted Answer

To improve the accuracy of our perceptio

Question 2

All of the following are schemes by which we classify people except

Accepted Answer

A) ​social roles. 
B) ​psychological traits. 
C) ​membership. 
D) ​interaction style. 
E) ​beliefs. 
A) ​social roles. 
B) ​psychological traits. 
C) ​membership. 
D) ​interaction style. 
E) ​beliefs.

Question 3

Identical foods can actually taste different to various individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Pillow Method is designed to​

Accepted Answer

A) ​persuade someone to accept your viewpoint. 
B) ​settle a dispute. 
C) ​minimize an issue. 
D) ​gain insight into another's viewpoint. 
E) ​punctuate the cause and effect of an argument. 
A) ​persuade someone to accept your viewpoint. 
B) ​settle a dispute. 
C) ​minimize an issue. 
D) ​gain insight into another's viewpoint. 
E) ​punctuate the cause and effect of an argument.

Question 5

In perceiving others, we usually blame their problems on their personal qualities rather than on factors outside them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of these statements is not accurate, according to the text?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​Teenagers who don't get enough food to eat are more likely to get in trouble at school and have difficulty getting along with others. 
B) ​You might perceive someone's behavior differently when you are ill than you would when you are healthy. 
C) ​Lack of sleep can affect couple's perceptions of each other, resulting in discord. 
D) ​Identical foods may taste differently to different people. 
E) ​Perception is not influenced by neurological or biological differences. 
A) ​Teenagers who don't get enough food to eat are more likely to get in trouble at school and have difficulty getting along with others. 
B) ​You might perceive someone's behavior differently when you are ill than you would when you are healthy. 
C) ​Lack of sleep can affect couple's perceptions of each other, resulting in discord. 
D) ​Identical foods may taste differently to different people. 
E) ​Perception is not influenced by neurological or biological differences.

Question 7

It is never appropriate to make a generalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to your text, the world appears different to each of us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following would be included in a good definition of empathy except which one?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​It involves taking the other's perspective. 
B) ​It includes concern for the other person. 
C) ​It requires a sense of the other person's feelings. 
D) ​It can't be totally achieved. 
E) ​It requires that your opinions match those of the other person. 
A) ​It involves taking the other's perspective. 
B) ​It includes concern for the other person. 
C) ​It requires a sense of the other person's feelings. 
D) ​It can't be totally achieved. 
E) ​It requires that your opinions match those of the other person.

Question 10

The recognition of a "figure" as standing out from a "ground" of other stimuli takes place during what phase of the perception process?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​ideation 
B) ​stimulation 
C) ​verification 
D) ​organization 
E) ​sensation 
A) ​ideation 
B) ​stimulation 
C) ​verification 
D) ​organization 
E) ​sensation

Question 11

People's occupations have little bearing on their perception of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Phong is in the market for a new car and hopes to buy a Toyota Scion.It seems everywhere he goes lately he sees a Scion on the road.What does this exemplify in the process of selecting stimuli?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​repetitious stimuli 
B) ​motives 
C) ​change in stimulation 
D) ​intense stimuli 
E) ​organization 
A) ​repetitious stimuli 
B) ​motives 
C) ​change in stimulation 
D) ​intense stimuli 
E) ​organization

Question 13

What's missing from this perception check? "I figure you're either upset with me or worried about your test.Is it something like that?"​

Accepted Answer

A) ​It doesn't describe behavior. 
B) ​It has only one interpretation. 
C) ​It doesn't request clarification. 
D) ​It is too wordy. 
E) ​Nothing is missing from this perception check. 
A) ​It doesn't describe behavior. 
B) ​It has only one interpretation. 
C) ​It doesn't request clarification. 
D) ​It is too wordy. 
E) ​Nothing is missing from this perception check.

Question 14

After using the "Pillow Method" you should typically conclude that the issue being considered is not important enough to worry about.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The concept of self-fulfilling prophecy relates best to which of these perceptual tendencies?

Accepted Answer

A) ​We judge ourselves more charitably than others. 
B) ​We cling to first impressions. 
C) ​We are influenced by our expectations. 
D) ​We are influenced by the obvious. 
E) ​We assume others are similar to us. 
A) ​We judge ourselves more charitably than others. 
B) ​We cling to first impressions. 
C) ​We are influenced by our expectations. 
D) ​We are influenced by the obvious. 
E) ​We assume others are similar to us.

Question 16

Since stimuli that are intense often attract our attention, we're more likely to remember extremely talkative people than those who are quiet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Being able to pick out your sister's comments from a babble of voices at a party illustrates the organizational principle of​

Accepted Answer

A) ​figure-ground organization. 
B) ​alternative patterning. 
C) ​perceptual freezing. 
D) ​selection of empathetic other. 
E) ​attention to the irritating. 
A) ​figure-ground organization. 
B) ​alternative patterning. 
C) ​perceptual freezing. 
D) ​selection of empathetic other. 
E) ​attention to the irritating.

Question 18

Perception checking can be a useful tool when you don't want to embarrass or directly threaten another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Using the following problem, apply the Pillow Method to view the issue.Identify each position and explain each position clearly in relation to the scenario.Explain how an expanded view of the situation might affect the communication in this relationship.Problem: You and a friend have talked about taking a trip to Europe after college graduation.While planning the trip during senior year, you discover that your friend is insisting on taking an organized tour while you have always dreamed of backpacking through Europe and staying at hostels.

Accepted Answer

The Pillow Method is a problem-solving t

Question 20

The story in your text about six men from Indostan illustrates​

Accepted Answer

A) ​the phenomenon called "culture shock." 
B) ​the way people tend to punctuate a series of events differently. 
C) ​the "Pillow Method" applied to resolve a problem. 
D) ​different interpretations depending on point of view. 
E) ​self-serving bias. 
A) ​the phenomenon called "culture shock." 
B) ​the way people tend to punctuate a series of events differently. 
C) ​the "Pillow Method" applied to resolve a problem. 
D) ​different interpretations depending on point of view. 
E) ​self-serving bias.

How can we use the information described in the section on "Common Tendencies in Perception" to improve the accuracy of our perceptions?

All of the following are schemes by which we classify people except

Identical foods can actually taste different to various individuals.

The Pillow Method is designed to

In perceiving others, we usually blame their problems on their personal qualities rather than on factors outside them.

Which of these statements is not accurate, according to the text?

It is never appropriate to make a generalization.

According to your text, the world appears different to each of us.

All of the following would be included in a good definition of empathy except which one?

The recognition of a "figure" as standing out from a "ground" of other stimuli takes place during what phase of the perception process?

People's occupations have little bearing on their perception of the world.

Phong is in the market for a new car and hopes to buy a Toyota Scion.It seems everywhere he goes lately he sees a Scion on the road.What does this exemplify in the process of selecting stimuli?

What's missing from this perception check? "I figure you're either upset with me or worried about your test.Is it something like that?"

After using the "Pillow Method" you should typically conclude that the issue being considered is not important enough to worry about.

The concept of self-fulfilling prophecy relates best to which of these perceptual tendencies?

Since stimuli that are intense often attract our attention, we're more likely to remember extremely talkative people than those who are quiet.

Being able to pick out your sister's comments from a babble of voices at a party illustrates the organizational principle of

Perception checking can be a useful tool when you don't want to embarrass or directly threaten another person.

The story in your text about six men from Indostan illustrates

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 4: Perception

How can we use the information described in the section on "Common Tendencies in Perception" to improve the accuracy of our perceptions?​

All of the following are schemes by which we classify people except

Identical foods can actually taste different to various individuals.

The Pillow Method is designed to​

In perceiving others, we usually blame their problems on their personal qualities rather than on factors outside them.

Which of these statements is not accurate, according to the text?​

It is never appropriate to make a generalization.

According to your text, the world appears different to each of us.

All of the following would be included in a good definition of empathy except which one?​

The recognition of a "figure" as standing out from a "ground" of other stimuli takes place during what phase of the perception process?​

People's occupations have little bearing on their perception of the world.

Phong is in the market for a new car and hopes to buy a Toyota Scion.It seems everywhere he goes lately he sees a Scion on the road.What does this exemplify in the process of selecting stimuli?​

What's missing from this perception check? "I figure you're either upset with me or worried about your test.Is it something like that?"​

After using the "Pillow Method" you should typically conclude that the issue being considered is not important enough to worry about.

The concept of self-fulfilling prophecy relates best to which of these perceptual tendencies?

Since stimuli that are intense often attract our attention, we're more likely to remember extremely talkative people than those who are quiet.

Being able to pick out your sister's comments from a babble of voices at a party illustrates the organizational principle of​

Perception checking can be a useful tool when you don't want to embarrass or directly threaten another person.

The story in your text about six men from Indostan illustrates​

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

How can we use the information described in the section on "Common Tendencies in Perception" to improve the accuracy of our perceptions?

The Pillow Method is designed to

Which of these statements is not accurate, according to the text?

All of the following would be included in a good definition of empathy except which one?

The recognition of a "figure" as standing out from a "ground" of other stimuli takes place during what phase of the perception process?

Phong is in the market for a new car and hopes to buy a Toyota Scion.It seems everywhere he goes lately he sees a Scion on the road.What does this exemplify in the process of selecting stimuli?

What's missing from this perception check? "I figure you're either upset with me or worried about your test.Is it something like that?"

Being able to pick out your sister's comments from a babble of voices at a party illustrates the organizational principle of

The story in your text about six men from Indostan illustrates