Question 1

Athena thinks that killing animals for food is morally wrong.Athena's convictions would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  An attitude 
B)  A belief 
C)  A value 
D)  A behavior 
A)  An attitude 
B)  A belief 
C)  A value 
D)  A behavior

Question 2

Define self-talk and visualization.How are they different from each other?

Accepted Answer

Self-talk is intrapersonal communication

Question 3

Name and explain William James' three components of the self.

Accepted Answer

The three components of the self are the

Question 4

Juan has recently noticed that when he works with his group on the group project,they dismiss his suggestions.He has no idea how to go about getting them to listen to his ideas.In which level of self-awareness is Juan with regard to his communication skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unconscious incompetence 
B)  Conscious incompetence 
C)  Conscious competence 
D)  Unconscious competence 
A)  Unconscious incompetence 
B)  Conscious incompetence 
C)  Conscious competence 
D)  Unconscious competence

Question 5

The term sex is more broad and inclusive than the term gender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The extent to which beliefs about ourselves are clearly and confidently identified and are stable over time is known as self-concept clarity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Maya believes she will make new friends in college and her predictions come true.This is an example of reframing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Chris and Bryan are having a conversation.After a while,Chris stands up to leave,puts on his coat,and moves toward the door.Bryan sees him moving toward the door but continues talking with no signs of wrapping up the conversation.What problem is Bryan having with his perception of the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attention and selection 
B)  Organization 
C)  Closure 
D)  Interpretation 
A)  Attention and selection 
B)  Organization 
C)  Closure 
D)  Interpretation

Question 9

Briefly discuss the concept of "losing your baggage."

Accepted Answer

Losing your baggage refers to

Question 10

Edgar wants to develop s healthy self-esteem,so he engages in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Compare yourself to others 
B)  Place a label on yourself based upon one incident 
C)  Mentally rehearse all possible scenarios,positive and negative 
D)  Surround yourself with positive people 
A)  Compare yourself to others 
B)  Place a label on yourself based upon one incident 
C)  Mentally rehearse all possible scenarios,positive and negative 
D)  Surround yourself with positive people

Question 11

The activity involved in perception when we choose specific stimuli in our environment to focus on is _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The activity involved in perception when we...

Question 12

According to Layder,the self is a focal point of action and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  All stereotypes are negative. 
B)  We stereotype people because of our nature to simplify and categorize. 
C)  People who use stereotypes are usually doing so intentionally. 
D)  It is fairly easy to rid ourselves of harmful stereotypes. 
A)  All stereotypes are negative. 
B)  We stereotype people because of our nature to simplify and categorize. 
C)  People who use stereotypes are usually doing so intentionally. 
D)  It is fairly easy to rid ourselves of harmful stereotypes.

Question 14

Briefly explain why surrounding yourself with positive people can help to enhance your self-esteem.

Accepted Answer

Positive people will have less

Question 15

According to William James,having a 'social self' means that you communicate differently with different people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Lakesha received a lower grade than she expected on her first history paper.At first she was upset but then she realized that the paper was only 10% of her total grade for that class.Which method did she use in enhancing her self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Visualization 
B)  Reframing 
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  Social comparison 
A)  Visualization 
B)  Reframing 
C)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
D)  Social comparison

Question 17

Explain the concept of mediated social comparison.

Accepted Answer

This concept is based on images of physi

Question 18

The interpretation stage of perception involves superimposing structure and consistency on what we observe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

People can become stressed out because their self-expectations are

Accepted Answer

A)  reframed 
B)  too clear 
C)  too low 
D)  unrealistic 
A)  reframed 
B)  too clear 
C)  too low 
D)  unrealistic

Question 20

The statement,"I'm not intelligent because my roommate makes better grades than I do," illustrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
B)  Social comparison 
C)  Self-expectations 
D)  Social expectations 
A)  Self-fulfilling prophecy 
B)  Social comparison 
C)  Self-expectations 
D)  Social expectations

Athena thinks that killing animals for food is morally wrong.Athena's convictions would be which of the following?

Define self-talk and visualization.How are they different from each other?

Name and explain William James' three components of the self.

Juan has recently noticed that when he works with his group on the group project,they dismiss his suggestions.He has no idea how to go about getting them to listen to his ideas.In which level of self-awareness is Juan with regard to his communication skills?

The term sex is more broad and inclusive than the term gender.

The extent to which beliefs about ourselves are clearly and confidently identified and are stable over time is known as self-concept clarity.

Maya believes she will make new friends in college and her predictions come true.This is an example of reframing.

Chris and Bryan are having a conversation.After a while,Chris stands up to leave,puts on his coat,and moves toward the door.Bryan sees him moving toward the door but continues talking with no signs of wrapping up the conversation.What problem is Bryan having with his perception of the situation?

Briefly discuss the concept of "losing your baggage."

Edgar wants to develop s healthy self-esteem,so he engages in which of the following?

The activity involved in perception when we choose specific stimuli in our environment to focus on is _____.

According to Layder,the self is a focal point of action and control.

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning stereotypes?

Briefly explain why surrounding yourself with positive people can help to enhance your self-esteem.

According to William James,having a 'social self' means that you communicate differently with different people.

Lakesha received a lower grade than she expected on her first history paper.At first she was upset but then she realized that the paper was only 10% of her total grade for that class.Which method did she use in enhancing her self-esteem?

Explain the concept of mediated social comparison.

The interpretation stage of perception involves superimposing structure and consistency on what we observe.

People can become stressed out because their self-expectations are

The statement,"I'm not intelligent because my roommate makes better grades than I do," illustrates which of the following?

Foundations of Human Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 2: Self Awareness and Communication

Athena thinks that killing animals for food is morally wrong.Athena's convictions would be which of the following?

Define self-talk and visualization.How are they different from each other?

Name and explain William James' three components of the self.

Juan has recently noticed that when he works with his group on the group project,they dismiss his suggestions.He has no idea how to go about getting them to listen to his ideas.In which level of self-awareness is Juan with regard to his communication skills?

The term sex is more broad and inclusive than the term gender.

The extent to which beliefs about ourselves are clearly and confidently identified and are stable over time is known as self-concept clarity.

Maya believes she will make new friends in college and her predictions come true.This is an example of reframing.

Chris and Bryan are having a conversation.After a while,Chris stands up to leave,puts on his coat,and moves toward the door.Bryan sees him moving toward the door but continues talking with no signs of wrapping up the conversation.What problem is Bryan having with his perception of the situation?

Briefly discuss the concept of "losing your baggage."

Edgar wants to develop s healthy self-esteem,so he engages in which of the following?

The activity involved in perception when we choose specific stimuli in our environment to focus on is _____.

According to Layder,the self is a focal point of action and control.

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning stereotypes?

Briefly explain why surrounding yourself with positive people can help to enhance your self-esteem.

According to William James,having a 'social self' means that you communicate differently with different people.

Lakesha received a lower grade than she expected on her first history paper.At first she was upset but then she realized that the paper was only 10% of her total grade for that class.Which method did she use in enhancing her self-esteem?

Explain the concept of mediated social comparison.

The interpretation stage of perception involves superimposing structure and consistency on what we observe.

People can become stressed out because their self-expectations are

The statement,"I'm not intelligent because my roommate makes better grades than I do," illustrates which of the following?

Foundations of Human Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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