Question 1

Your text suggests that to feel better you should first talk about how you feel and then act on that feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The statement "Bob never has a good word to say about anyone" is an example of the fallacy of

Accepted Answer

A) ​shoulds. 
B) ​approval. 
C) ​overgeneralization. 
D) ​causation. 
E) ​all of the above. 
A) ​shoulds. 
B) ​approval. 
C) ​overgeneralization. 
D) ​causation. 
E) ​all of the above.

Question 3

Social isolation and depression are problems that can result from the inability to constructively talk about emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Facilitative feelings

Accepted Answer

A) ​are emotional counterfeits. 
B) ​happen only when you feel good. 
C) ​keep us from communicating effectively. 
D) ​contribute to effective functioning. 
E) ​are more common in other cultures. 
A) ​are emotional counterfeits. 
B) ​happen only when you feel good. 
C) ​keep us from communicating effectively. 
D) ​contribute to effective functioning. 
E) ​are more common in other cultures.

Question 5

People who subscribe to the fallacy of perfection believe

Accepted Answer

A) ​everyone is perfect except them. 
B) ​there's no point in striving for perfection since it is unattainable. 
C) ​a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle any situation with complete confidence and skill. 
D) ​perfection requires much practice. 
E) ​only professors are perfect. 
A) ​everyone is perfect except them. 
B) ​there's no point in striving for perfection since it is unattainable. 
C) ​a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle any situation with complete confidence and skill. 
D) ​perfection requires much practice. 
E) ​only professors are perfect.

Question 6

"You ought to keep in touch more."

Accepted Answer

A) ​fallacy of causation 
B) ​fallacy of shoulds 
C) ​fallacy of overgeneralization 
D) ​fallacy of perfection 
E) ​fallacy of helplessness 
A) ​fallacy of causation 
B) ​fallacy of shoulds 
C) ​fallacy of overgeneralization 
D) ​fallacy of perfection 
E) ​fallacy of helplessness

Question 7

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When you believe that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill, you are falling for the fallacy of​

Accepted Answer

A) ​perfection. 
B) ​causation. 
C) ​approval. 
D) ​shoulds. 
E) ​overgeneralization. 
A) ​perfection. 
B) ​causation. 
C) ​approval. 
D) ​shoulds. 
E) ​overgeneralization.

Question 9

Social scientists generally agree that there are four components to the phenomena we label as "feelings." They are

Accepted Answer

A) ​physiological changes, nonverbal reactions, cognitive interpretations, and verbal expression. 
B) ​physical changes, mental recognition, and verbal description. 
C) ​sensing, organizing, interpreting, and encoding. 
D) ​verbal and nonverbal manifestations, physical depression, and catharsis. 
E) ​stimulus, proprioception, emotional contagion, and response. 
A) ​physiological changes, nonverbal reactions, cognitive interpretations, and verbal expression. 
B) ​physical changes, mental recognition, and verbal description. 
C) ​sensing, organizing, interpreting, and encoding. 
D) ​verbal and nonverbal manifestations, physical depression, and catharsis. 
E) ​stimulus, proprioception, emotional contagion, and response.

Question 10

The fallacy of causation is based on the irrational belief that emotions are caused by others rather than by one's own self-talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions?

Accepted Answer

A) ​The sooner a feeling is shared, the better. 
B) ​Try to avoid sharing negative feelings whenever possible. 
C) ​Share multiple feelings when appropriate. 
D) ​Let others know that they have caused you to feel a certain way. 
E) ​Try to avoid getting too emotional. 
A) ​The sooner a feeling is shared, the better. 
B) ​Try to avoid sharing negative feelings whenever possible. 
C) ​Share multiple feelings when appropriate. 
D) ​Let others know that they have caused you to feel a certain way. 
E) ​Try to avoid getting too emotional.

Question 12

When sharing your feelings, it's not necessary to accept responsibility for them because so often others cause them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Your text suggests that to feel better you should first talk about how you feel and then act on that feeling.

The statement "Bob never has a good word to say about anyone" is an example of the fallacy of

Social isolation and depression are problems that can result from the inability to constructively talk about emotions.

Facilitative feelings

People who subscribe to the fallacy of perfection believe

"You ought to keep in touch more."

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

When you believe that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill, you are falling for the fallacy of

Social scientists generally agree that there are four components to the phenomena we label as "feelings." They are

The fallacy of causation is based on the irrational belief that emotions are caused by others rather than by one's own self-talk.

Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions?

When sharing your feelings, it's not necessary to accept responsibility for them because so often others cause them.

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Exam 5: Emotions

Your text suggests that to feel better you should first talk about how you feel and then act on that feeling.

The statement "Bob never has a good word to say about anyone" is an example of the fallacy of

Social isolation and depression are problems that can result from the inability to constructively talk about emotions.

Facilitative feelings

People who subscribe to the fallacy of perfection believe

"You ought to keep in touch more."

It is important to express all your emotions to all the important people in your life as soon as you experience those emotions.

When you believe that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill, you are falling for the fallacy of​

Social scientists generally agree that there are four components to the phenomena we label as "feelings." They are

The fallacy of causation is based on the irrational belief that emotions are caused by others rather than by one's own self-talk.

Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions?

When sharing your feelings, it's not necessary to accept responsibility for them because so often others cause them.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

When you believe that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill, you are falling for the fallacy of