Question 1

Chelsea was pulled over by a police officer for speeding. During their interactions, Chelsea was extremely polite, maintaining steady eye contact the entire time the police offer wrote her a ticket. This demonstrates the concept of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mutable identity
B)   role expectation
C)   enacted identity
D)   performance expectation B

Question 2

When we categorize someone as "male" or "female" we are describing the person's _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   gender identity
B)   biological sex
C)   sexual orientation
D)   behaviors. B

Question 3

One's identity refers to how and to what extent one identifies with the social construction of masculinity and femininity.

Accepted Answer

gender

Question 4

Children born with both male and female sexual organs are referred to as ________ individuals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Children born with both male and female...

Question 5

A little girl is handed a doll and told to play inside the house while a little boy is sent outside with a ball. This differentiation is attributed to _____ identity.

Accepted Answer

A)   gender
B)   sex
C)   age
D)   cultural

Question 6

When people use language that denigrates other people, it reflects on their ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Where you live, the income you earn, and your educational achievements are a part of your ________ identity.

Accepted Answer

A)   religious
B)   social class
C)   sexual
D)   national

Question 8

Explain why more research is necessary on disability identities and propose one question that a researcher might ask to discover more.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain why more research is necessary on...

Question 9

Our identities can change over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Jose is assigned to coach a little league team that finished in last place during the prior season. He has heard many parents talk to their children about the lack of skill on their team. Sure enough, the team finished in last place again. According to ________, this outcome was more likely.

Accepted Answer

A)   the self-fulfilling prophecy
B)   performing identities
C)   the self-esteem perspective
D)   the generalized other perspective

Question 11

As part of your self-concept, ________ describes how you evaluate yourself overall.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As part of your self-concept, ________ describes...

Question 12

National identity requires that a nation's government recognizes you as a member of its country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Tribal identities are used to identify _____ identities in some parts of the world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tribal identities are used to identify _____...

Question 14

One aspect of identity is that it is both fixed and dynamic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Ethnic identity is based upon ________ groups, while racial identity is based upon ________ groups.

Accepted Answer

A)   social; genetic
B)   genetic; social
C)   religious; biological
D)   biological; religious

Question 16

If a professor treats students with respect during class, the students may view themselves as more valuable and mature. This is an example of how communication interactions create and shape ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   identities
B)   age
C)   religion
D)   ethnicity

Question 17

Matt's rugby coach told him that he should try out for a travel team because his skillset is much better than his current teammates. Matt now has more confidence than before and seeing himself as a great rugby player because of this feedback from a ________ other.

Accepted Answer

A)   central
B)   decentralized
C)   particular
D)   generalized

Question 18

Based upon information gathered from television and movies, one might assume that coming from a same-sex-parent home is not common. A person's identity may be influenced by these sources, which are referred to as ________ others.

Accepted Answer

A)   central
B)   decentralized
C)   particular
D)   generalized

Question 19

Individuals with an impairment of some form are classified with a disability identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the three ways a person can communicate more effectively about identities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the three ways a person can...

Exam 3: Communicating Identities

Chelsea was pulled over by a police officer for speeding. During their interactions, Chelsea was extremely polite, maintaining steady eye contact the entire time the police offer wrote her a ticket. This demonstrates the concept of ________.

When we categorize someone as "male" or "female" we are describing the person's _____.

One's identity refers to how and to what extent one identifies with the social construction of masculinity and femininity.

Children born with both male and female sexual organs are referred to as ________ individuals.

A little girl is handed a doll and told to play inside the house while a little boy is sent outside with a ball. This differentiation is attributed to _____ identity.

When people use language that denigrates other people, it reflects on their ethics.

Where you live, the income you earn, and your educational achievements are a part of your ________ identity.

Explain why more research is necessary on disability identities and propose one question that a researcher might ask to discover more.

Our identities can change over time.

Jose is assigned to coach a little league team that finished in last place during the prior season. He has heard many parents talk to their children about the lack of skill on their team. Sure enough, the team finished in last place again. According to ________, this outcome was more likely.

As part of your self-concept, ________ describes how you evaluate yourself overall.

National identity requires that a nation's government recognizes you as a member of its country.

Tribal identities are used to identify _____ identities in some parts of the world.

One aspect of identity is that it is both fixed and dynamic.

Ethnic identity is based upon groups, while racial identity is based upon groups.

If a professor treats students with respect during class, the students may view themselves as more valuable and mature. This is an example of how communication interactions create and shape ________.

Matt's rugby coach told him that he should try out for a travel team because his skillset is much better than his current teammates. Matt now has more confidence than before and seeing himself as a great rugby player because of this feedback from a ________ other.

Based upon information gathered from television and movies, one might assume that coming from a same-sex-parent home is not common. A person's identity may be influenced by these sources, which are referred to as ________ others.

Individuals with an impairment of some form are classified with a disability identity.

Explain the three ways a person can communicate more effectively about identities.