Question 1

What type of communication skills are women more likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A)  affectively-oriented 
B)  status-oriented 
C)  instrumentally-oriented 
D)  network-oriented 
A)  affectively-oriented 
B)  status-oriented 
C)  instrumentally-oriented 
D)  network-oriented

Question 2

The use of tag questions seems to be a universal feature of men's and women's communication patterns.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Students self-disclose on Facebook more than they would in other situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What do we know about the impact of culture on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter? Give a real life example related to each of your points.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What do we know about the impact...

Question 5

What do we know about the impact of gender on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter.Give a real life example related to each of your points.

Accepted Answer

The impact of gender on communication is

Question 6

Which statement best describes emoticons?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are used more often by males. 
B)  They can detract from the seriousness of the statement. 
C)  They serve a similar purpose as avatars. 
D)  They typically reflect false emotions. 
A)  They are used more often by males. 
B)  They can detract from the seriousness of the statement. 
C)  They serve a similar purpose as avatars. 
D)  They typically reflect false emotions.

Question 7

Which statement best describes the three goals of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  After someone meets the first goal, their messages can progress to the next goal level. 
B)  Messages related to the first goal of communication are not as personal in nature. 
C)  The three goals are not related to each other. 
D)  The three goals compete with each other. 
A)  After someone meets the first goal, their messages can progress to the next goal level. 
B)  Messages related to the first goal of communication are not as personal in nature. 
C)  The three goals are not related to each other. 
D)  The three goals compete with each other.

Question 8

Which culture is more likely to rely on nonverbal cues in communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  American 
B)  Canadian 
C)  German 
D)  Arab 
A)  American 
B)  Canadian 
C)  German 
D)  Arab

Question 9

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 10

Which statement is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's really cold in here, isn't it? 
B)  I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning down there air? 
C)  I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday. 
D)  It feels much colder today. Am I wrong? 
A)  It's really cold in here, isn't it? 
B)  I think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind turning down there air? 
C)  I may be wrong but it feels way colder today than yesterday. 
D)  It feels much colder today. Am I wrong?

Question 11

In North American culture,which of the following is particularly highly valued?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical attractiveness 
B)  accepting one's body as it is 
C)  being satisfied with less than perfect bodies 
D)  being attractive while young but not when old 
A)  physical attractiveness 
B)  accepting one's body as it is 
C)  being satisfied with less than perfect bodies 
D)  being attractive while young but not when old

Question 12

What style of communication skills do people tend to prefer when they want to discuss strategies or learn more about a topic?

Accepted Answer

A)  affectively-oriented 
B)  status-oriented 
C)  instrumentally-oriented 
D)  network-oriented 
A)  affectively-oriented 
B)  status-oriented 
C)  instrumentally-oriented 
D)  network-oriented

Question 13

What are men more likely than women to do in conversations?

Accepted Answer

A)  use disclaimers 
B)  use tag questions 
C)  use hedge words 
D)  report-talk 
A)  use disclaimers 
B)  use tag questions 
C)  use hedge words 
D)  report-talk

Question 14

Which statement best describes research findings related to nonverbal communication patterns?

Accepted Answer

A)  Young children are equal to young adults in detecting nonverbal cues. 
B)  Young children tend to identify a wider range of emotional expressions than teens or college students. 
C)  As people age, they begin to lose their ability to recognize emotional expressions. 
D)  While verbal communication differs greatly from culture to culture, nonverbal communication is fairly consistent among cultures. 
A)  Young children are equal to young adults in detecting nonverbal cues. 
B)  Young children tend to identify a wider range of emotional expressions than teens or college students. 
C)  As people age, they begin to lose their ability to recognize emotional expressions. 
D)  While verbal communication differs greatly from culture to culture, nonverbal communication is fairly consistent among cultures.

Question 15

According to the 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 16

Why might someone who uses a pickup line turn out to be a good long-term mate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pickup lines indicate a sense of humour. 
B)  Pickup lines indicate that a person is genuine. 
C)  Pickup lines indicate that a person is sexually experienced. 
D)  Pickup lines indicate that a person is interested in commitment. 
A)  Pickup lines indicate a sense of humour. 
B)  Pickup lines indicate that a person is genuine. 
C)  Pickup lines indicate that a person is sexually experienced. 
D)  Pickup lines indicate that a person is interested in commitment.

Question 17

According to Maltz and Borker,which statement best describes men and women's communication styles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Early play experiences are related to later communication styles. 
B)  Men and women learn differing communication styles as they progress through different stages of romantic relationships. 
C)  Men from divorced families tend to have more gender neutral styles of communication. 
D)  Lesbian women have communication styles very similar to men. 
A)  Early play experiences are related to later communication styles. 
B)  Men and women learn differing communication styles as they progress through different stages of romantic relationships. 
C)  Men from divorced families tend to have more gender neutral styles of communication. 
D)  Lesbian women have communication styles very similar to men.

Question 18

According to the onion theory of communication,which statement 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. 
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. 
D)  We begin with our best qualities to paint the best picture possible.

Question 19

What category of communication includes the use of online avatars?

Accepted Answer

A)  nonverbal 
B)  computer-mediated 
C)  cross-cultural 
D)  technology-enhanced 
A)  nonverbal 
B)  computer-mediated 
C)  cross-cultural 
D)  technology-enhanced

Question 20

Which statement best describes research findings about couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are more sexually adventurous than couples who do not communicate. 
B)  They are more sexually promiscuous than couples who do not communicate. 
C)  They are more likely to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  They are more likely to report higher levels of jealousy. 
A)  They are more sexually adventurous than couples who do not communicate. 
B)  They are more sexually promiscuous than couples who do not communicate. 
C)  They are more likely to report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. 
D)  They are more likely to report higher levels of jealousy.

What type of communication skills are women more likely to use?

The use of tag questions seems to be a universal feature of men's and women's communication patterns.

Students self-disclose on Facebook more than they would in other situations.

What do we know about the impact of culture on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter? Give a real life example related to each of your points.

What do we know about the impact of gender on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter.Give a real life example related to each of your points.

Which statement best describes emoticons?

Which statement best describes the three goals of communication?

Which culture is more likely to rely on nonverbal cues in communication?

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

Which statement is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

In North American culture,which of the following is particularly highly valued?

What style of communication skills do people tend to prefer when they want to discuss strategies or learn more about a topic?

What are men more likely than women to do in conversations?

Which statement best describes research findings related to nonverbal communication patterns?

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

Why might someone who uses a pickup line turn out to be a good long-term mate?

According to Maltz and Borker,which statement best describes men and women's communication styles?

According to the onion theory of communication,which statement best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

What category of communication includes the use of online avatars?

Which statement best describes research findings about couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues?

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Exam 11: Communication and Sexuality

What type of communication skills are women more likely to use?

The use of tag questions seems to be a universal feature of men's and women's communication patterns.

Students self-disclose on Facebook more than they would in other situations.

What do we know about the impact of culture on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter? Give a real life example related to each of your points.

What do we know about the impact of gender on communication? Discuss and critique two major points brought up in the chapter.Give a real life example related to each of your points.

Which statement best describes emoticons?

Which statement best describes the three goals of communication?

Which culture is more likely to rely on nonverbal cues in communication?

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

Which statement is an example of using a hedge in conversation?

In North American culture,which of the following is particularly highly valued?

What style of communication skills do people tend to prefer when they want to discuss strategies or learn more about a topic?

What are men more likely than women to do in conversations?

Which statement best describes research findings related to nonverbal communication patterns?

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

Why might someone who uses a pickup line turn out to be a good long-term mate?

According to Maltz and Borker,which statement best describes men and women's communication styles?

According to the onion theory of communication,which statement best describes how we reveal ourselves to others?

What category of communication includes the use of online avatars?

Which statement best describes research findings about couples who communicate with each other about sexuality issues?

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

The Biology of Sex, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Love and Intimacy

Adult Sexual Relationships

Variations of Sexual Expression

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Imagery and Selling Sex

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