Question 1

All of the following influence perceptions EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  social roles 
B)  cognitive abilities 
C)  cultural factors 
D)  expectations 
E) all of the above influence perception 
A)  social roles 
B)  cognitive abilities 
C)  cultural factors 
D)  expectations 
E) all of the above influence perception

Question 2

Self-serving bias is the subjective process of creating explanations for what we observe and experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

When you are tired, stressed, or sick, you are likely to perceive things more negatively than when you are well rested. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  expectations 
B)  social influences 
C) physiological influences 
D)  self-serving bias 
E)  attribution 
A)  expectations 
B)  social influences 
C) physiological influences 
D)  self-serving bias 
E)  attribution

Question 4

Discuss how we organize our perceptions in meaningful ways. Identify and explain the four methods of organization discussed in Chapter 3.

Accepted Answer

Our perceptions are organized in meaning

All of the following influence perceptions EXCEPT __________.

Self-serving bias is the subjective process of creating explanations for what we observe and experience.

When you are tired, stressed, or sick, you are likely to perceive things more negatively than when you are well rested. This is an example of __________.

Discuss how we organize our perceptions in meaningful ways. Identify and explain the four methods of organization discussed in Chapter 3.

A First Look at Communication

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

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Exam 3: Perceiving and Understanding

All of the following influence perceptions EXCEPT __________.

Self-serving bias is the subjective process of creating explanations for what we observe and experience.

When you are tired, stressed, or sick, you are likely to perceive things more negatively than when you are well rested. This is an example of __________.

Discuss how we organize our perceptions in meaningful ways. Identify and explain the four methods of organization discussed in Chapter 3.

A First Look at Communication

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

Filters