Question 1

If the other person is evasive, unresponsive, or aggressive,

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A) wait for their behaviour to change. 
B) use positive nonverbal behaviours. 
C) disclose feelings. 
D) go through the assertiveness steps again. 
A) wait for their behaviour to change. 
B) use positive nonverbal behaviours. 
C) disclose feelings. 
D) go through the assertiveness steps again.

Question 2

What are the five steps in assertiveness? List them and provide examples of what an assertive person would say or how an assertive person would behave at each point.

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Steps in Assertiveness: 1.Desc

Question 3

The theory of symbolic interaction illuminates

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A) how language determines or influences thoughts or perceptions. 
B) how we use our common understanding of symbols to form interpersonal relationships. 
C) how the meaning of messages is dependent upon context and nonverbal cues. 
D) how the meaning of messages is dependent upon language. 
A) how language determines or influences thoughts or perceptions. 
B) how we use our common understanding of symbols to form interpersonal relationships. 
C) how the meaning of messages is dependent upon context and nonverbal cues. 
D) how the meaning of messages is dependent upon language.

Question 4

The word that indicates a person, thing, event, or feeling is the

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A) symbol. 
B) referent. 
C) thought. 
D) connotative meaning. 
A) symbol. 
B) referent. 
C) thought. 
D) connotative meaning.

Question 5

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue".
-Use the contributions of others to improve your thinking.

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A) There is one right answer, and you have it. 
B) The goal is to win. 
C) The focus is on combat; prove that you are right and the other person is wrong. 
D) Search for weakness and errors in other's positions. 
E) Defend your views. 
A) There is one right answer, and you have it. 
B) The goal is to win. 
C) The focus is on combat; prove that you are right and the other person is wrong. 
D) Search for weakness and errors in other's positions. 
E) Defend your views.

Question 6

"You never listen to my suggestions," is an example of which word barrier?

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A) allness 
B) lack of clarity 
C) indexing. 
D) polarization 
A) allness 
B) lack of clarity 
C) indexing. 
D) polarization

Question 7

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue".
-The focus is on collaboration; seek common understanding.

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A) There is one right answer, and you have it. 
B) The goal is to win. 
C) The focus is on combat; prove that you are right and the other person is wrong. 
D) Search for weakness and errors in other's positions. 
E) Defend your views. 
A) There is one right answer, and you have it. 
B) The goal is to win. 
C) The focus is on combat; prove that you are right and the other person is wrong. 
D) Search for weakness and errors in other's positions. 
E) Defend your views.

Question 8

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue".
-Search for strengths and value the truth in what others say.

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A) There is one right answer, and you have it. 
B) The goal is to win. 
C) The focus is on combat; prove that you are right and the other person is wrong. 
D) Search for weakness and errors in other's positions. 
E) Defend your views. 
A) There is one right answer, and you have it. 
B) The goal is to win. 
C) The focus is on combat; prove that you are right and the other person is wrong. 
D) Search for weakness and errors in other's positions. 
E) Defend your views.

Question 9

A noncondescending but explicit message to be used with someone from another culture is called

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A) jargon. 
B) a restricted code. 
C) an elaborated code. 
D) indexing. 
A) jargon. 
B) a restricted code. 
C) an elaborated code. 
D) indexing.

Question 10

When others are telling us what is good for us, we resent being

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A) stereotyped. 
B) controlled. 
C) evaluated. 
D) manipulated. 
A) stereotyped. 
B) controlled. 
C) evaluated. 
D) manipulated.

Question 11

The theory that each language includes some unique features that are not found in other languages is called

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A) linguistic relativity. 
B) linguistic determinism. 
C) the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. 
D) symbolic interaction. 
A) linguistic relativity. 
B) linguistic determinism. 
C) the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. 
D) symbolic interaction.

Question 12

Saying that a sister is "a female sibling" conveys which level of content of the word sister?

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A) slang 
B) jargon 
C) connotative 
D) denotative 
A) slang 
B) jargon 
C) connotative 
D) denotative

Question 13

Sexual harassment can consist of all of the following EXCEPT

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A) sincere compliments. 
B) names written on walls and desks, such as for a good time, call.... 
C) using the word "girl" or "woman" as a put-down. 
D) rude jokes or suggestive remarks. 
A) sincere compliments. 
B) names written on walls and desks, such as for a good time, call.... 
C) using the word "girl" or "woman" as a put-down. 
D) rude jokes or suggestive remarks.

Question 14

To be ________ is to let your communication partner know that her/his behaviour or message infringes on your rights.

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A) nonassertive 
B) assertive 
C) passive aggressive 
D) aggressive 
A) nonassertive 
B) assertive 
C) passive aggressive 
D) aggressive

Question 15

A manipulative person

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A) is controlling. 
B) considers the uniqueness of each individual. 
C) has hidden agendas. 
D) is rigid in his/her thinking. 
A) is controlling. 
B) considers the uniqueness of each individual. 
C) has hidden agendas. 
D) is rigid in his/her thinking.

Question 16

"This particular instructor is known for her difficult test" is a way to avoid allness statements by

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A) bypassing. 
B) indexing. 
C) polarizing. 
D) dating. 
A) bypassing. 
B) indexing. 
C) polarizing. 
D) dating.

Question 17

The notion that language shapes your culture and your culture shapes your language is called

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A) general semantics. 
B) linguistic determinism. 
C) linguistic relativity. 
D) symbolic interactionism. 
A) general semantics. 
B) linguistic determinism. 
C) linguistic relativity. 
D) symbolic interactionism.

Question 18

A restricted code is

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A) illegal word choices. 
B) words having a unique meaning to a subgroup or culture. 
C) words used to reveal classified information. 
D) terminology that causes psychological interference. 
A) illegal word choices. 
B) words having a unique meaning to a subgroup or culture. 
C) words used to reveal classified information. 
D) terminology that causes psychological interference.

Question 19

How we interpret what we experience is called

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A) bypassing. 
B) world view. 
C) high-context. 
D) linguistic determinism. 
A) bypassing. 
B) world view. 
C) high-context. 
D) linguistic determinism.

Question 20

When we pursue our interests by denying the rights of others, we are being

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A) assertive. 
B) passive aggressive. 
C) aggressive. 
D) passive. 
A) assertive. 
B) passive aggressive. 
C) aggressive. 
D) passive.

If the other person is evasive, unresponsive, or aggressive,

What are the five steps in assertiveness? List them and provide examples of what an assertive person would say or how an assertive person would behave at each point.

The theory of symbolic interaction illuminates

The word that indicates a person, thing, event, or feeling is the

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue". -Use the contributions of others to improve your thinking.

"You never listen to my suggestions," is an example of which word barrier?

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue". -The focus is on collaboration; seek common understanding.

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue". -Search for strengths and value the truth in what others say.

A noncondescending but explicit message to be used with someone from another culture is called

When others are telling us what is good for us, we resent being

The theory that each language includes some unique features that are not found in other languages is called

Saying that a sister is "a female sibling" conveys which level of content of the word sister?

Sexual harassment can consist of all of the following EXCEPT

To be ________ is to let your communication partner know that her/his behaviour or message infringes on your rights.

A manipulative person

"This particular instructor is known for her difficult test" is a way to avoid allness statements by

The notion that language shapes your culture and your culture shapes your language is called

A restricted code is

How we interpret what we experience is called

When we pursue our interests by denying the rights of others, we are being

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If the other person is evasive, unresponsive, or aggressive,

What are the five steps in assertiveness? List them and provide examples of what an assertive person would say or how an assertive person would behave at each point.

The theory of symbolic interaction illuminates

The word that indicates a person, thing, event, or feeling is the

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue". -Use the contributions of others to improve your thinking.

"You never listen to my suggestions," is an example of which word barrier?

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue". -The focus is on collaboration; seek common understanding.

The following are statements that describe "Debate".Match the statements with the comparable statements that describe "Dialogue". -Search for strengths and value the truth in what others say.

A noncondescending but explicit message to be used with someone from another culture is called

When others are telling us what is good for us, we resent being

The theory that each language includes some unique features that are not found in other languages is called

Saying that a sister is "a female sibling" conveys which level of content of the word sister?

Sexual harassment can consist of all of the following EXCEPT

To be ________ is to let your communication partner know that her/his behaviour or message infringes on your rights.

A manipulative person

"This particular instructor is known for her difficult test" is a way to avoid allness statements by

The notion that language shapes your culture and your culture shapes your language is called

A restricted code is

How we interpret what we experience is called

When we pursue our interests by denying the rights of others, we are being

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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