Question 1

The inability to engage in emotional communication is called

Accepted Answer

A)  dyssemia. 
B)  dysphasia. 
C)  reticence. 
D)  shyness. 
A)  dyssemia. 
B)  dysphasia. 
C)  reticence. 
D)  shyness. A

Question 2

"Always express your emotions" is a guideline for achieving "emotional happiness."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Discuss three ways that men and women differ in their expression of emotions.

Accepted Answer

Can include various answers including how they differ in regard to expressing anger, smiling, expressing support, etc.

Question 4

Many obstacles can stand in the way of someone clearly communicating his or her feelings. Discuss two obstacles to emotional expression and give examples to illustrate each.

Accepted Answer

Two obstacles to emotional expression ar

Question 5

Catastrophizing refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  reacting with too much anger. 
B)  seeing something in a negative light. 
C)  blowing up a small problem into a large one. 
D)  the theory that emotions can't be controlled. 
A)  reacting with too much anger. 
B)  seeing something in a negative light. 
C)  blowing up a small problem into a large one. 
D)  the theory that emotions can't be controlled.

Question 6

Many people do not express their emotions because of fear of conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Flexibility is very important when conveying your emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to a study on emotions in the workplace, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women were more disapproving of those who cry on the job. 
B)  Men were more disapproving of those who cry on the job. 
C)  Women and men reported crying on the job in approximately equal amounts. 
D)  Women tend to feel better after crying while men feel worse. 
A)  Women were more disapproving of those who cry on the job. 
B)  Men were more disapproving of those who cry on the job. 
C)  Women and men reported crying on the job in approximately equal amounts. 
D)  Women tend to feel better after crying while men feel worse.

Question 9

Only men fall victim to the "cowboy syndrome."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In describing your feelings, it is important to use "you messages" instead of "I-messages."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how one single emotion (such as fear or anger) can be adaptive and maladaptive. Be sure to give examples.

Accepted Answer

A sample answer might be that

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of the use of an emotional appeal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Making someone feel guilty for not sharing something. 
B)  Showing an image of a hungry child to generate pity. 
C)  Generating fear in someone to sell them a home security system. 
D)  All of the above are examples of emotional appeals. 
A)  Making someone feel guilty for not sharing something. 
B)  Showing an image of a hungry child to generate pity. 
C)  Generating fear in someone to sell them a home security system. 
D)  All of the above are examples of emotional appeals.

Question 13

Which of the following is true in relation to the ventilation hypothesis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Venting anger is always healthier than bottling it up. 
B)  Venting anger can actually make you feel angrier. 
C)  Women express more anger than men. 
D)  Anger is a maladaptive emotion that should be avoided. 
A)  Venting anger is always healthier than bottling it up. 
B)  Venting anger can actually make you feel angrier. 
C)  Women express more anger than men. 
D)  Anger is a maladaptive emotion that should be avoided.

Question 14

Recall a time you experienced an intense emotional reaction. Describe the experience by explaining how mind, body, and culture played a part.

Accepted Answer

One time I experienced an intense emotio

Question 15

The ________________ theory of emotional expression claims that emotional expression was basic to survival and those who were good at it lived while those who weren't often died early.

Accepted Answer

A)  evolutionary 
B)  contagion 
C)  socialization 
D)  biological 
A)  evolutionary 
B)  contagion 
C)  socialization 
D)  biological

Question 16

Our interpretations of an event have a greater impact on our emotions than the actual event has.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Research has shown that men are reluctant to provide sensitive emotional support because they

Accepted Answer

A)  don't want to get involved in someone else's problems. 
B)  don't want to appear feminine. 
C)  aren't inherently nurturing. 
D)  lack the appropriate interpersonal skills to be supportive of one another. 
A)  don't want to get involved in someone else's problems. 
B)  don't want to appear feminine. 
C)  aren't inherently nurturing. 
D)  lack the appropriate interpersonal skills to be supportive of one another.

Question 18

According to the emotion wheel, ________________ is a combination of joy and trust.

Accepted Answer

A)  liking 
B)  enthusiasm 
C)  love 
D)  respect 
A)  liking 
B)  enthusiasm 
C)  love 
D)  respect

Question 19

According to the ________________ theory, an event occurs, you respond physiologically, you interpret this arousal, and you experience the emotion.

Accepted Answer

A)  James-Lange 
B)  emotional contagion 
C)  cognitive labeling 
D)  emotional expression 
A)  James-Lange 
B)  emotional contagion 
C)  cognitive labeling 
D)  emotional expression

Question 20

Robert feels as if he can't express his true emotions in public for fear of appearing weak. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  the cowboy syndrome. 
B)  the ventilation hypothesis. 
C)  emotional repression. 
D)  emotional intelligence. 
A)  the cowboy syndrome. 
B)  the ventilation hypothesis. 
C)  emotional repression. 
D)  emotional intelligence.

The inability to engage in emotional communication is called

"Always express your emotions" is a guideline for achieving "emotional happiness."

Discuss three ways that men and women differ in their expression of emotions.

Many obstacles can stand in the way of someone clearly communicating his or her feelings. Discuss two obstacles to emotional expression and give examples to illustrate each.

Catastrophizing refers to

Many people do not express their emotions because of fear of conflict.

Flexibility is very important when conveying your emotions.

According to a study on emotions in the workplace, which of the following is TRUE?

Only men fall victim to the "cowboy syndrome."

In describing your feelings, it is important to use "you messages" instead of "I-messages."

Explain how one single emotion (such as fear or anger) can be adaptive and maladaptive. Be sure to give examples.

Which of the following is an example of the use of an emotional appeal?

Which of the following is true in relation to the ventilation hypothesis?

Recall a time you experienced an intense emotional reaction. Describe the experience by explaining how mind, body, and culture played a part.

The ________________ theory of emotional expression claims that emotional expression was basic to survival and those who were good at it lived while those who weren't often died early.

Our interpretations of an event have a greater impact on our emotions than the actual event has.

Research has shown that men are reluctant to provide sensitive emotional support because they

According to the emotion wheel, ________________ is a combination of joy and trust.

According to the ________________ theory, an event occurs, you respond physiologically, you interpret this arousal, and you experience the emotion.

Robert feels as if he can't express his true emotions in public for fear of appearing weak. This is an example of

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Exam 7: Emotional Messages

The inability to engage in emotional communication is called

"Always express your emotions" is a guideline for achieving "emotional happiness."

Discuss three ways that men and women differ in their expression of emotions.

Many obstacles can stand in the way of someone clearly communicating his or her feelings. Discuss two obstacles to emotional expression and give examples to illustrate each.

Catastrophizing refers to

Many people do not express their emotions because of fear of conflict.

Flexibility is very important when conveying your emotions.

According to a study on emotions in the workplace, which of the following is TRUE?

Only men fall victim to the "cowboy syndrome."

In describing your feelings, it is important to use "you messages" instead of "I-messages."

Explain how one single emotion (such as fear or anger) can be adaptive and maladaptive. Be sure to give examples.

Which of the following is an example of the use of an emotional appeal?

Which of the following is true in relation to the ventilation hypothesis?

Recall a time you experienced an intense emotional reaction. Describe the experience by explaining how mind, body, and culture played a part.

The ________________ theory of emotional expression claims that emotional expression was basic to survival and those who were good at it lived while those who weren't often died early.

Our interpretations of an event have a greater impact on our emotions than the actual event has.

Research has shown that men are reluctant to provide sensitive emotional support because they

According to the emotion wheel, ________________ is a combination of joy and trust.

According to the ________________ theory, an event occurs, you respond physiologically, you interpret this arousal, and you experience the emotion.

Robert feels as if he can't express his true emotions in public for fear of appearing weak. This is an example of

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception and the Self in Interpersonal Communication

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

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