Pre Assessment (wrong) Extra Credit

Question 1

If Aaron is very sensitive to and aware of the communication context and the appropriateness of his communication, he is

Answer 1

demonstrating impersonal communication

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an element found in the linear communication model?

Answer 2

feedback

Question 3

According to the Johari Window, what “quadrant” of the self is known both to others and to the self?

Answer 3

the public area

Question 4

If a Hollywood actor is gay but keeps his sexual orientation a secret, which strategy is he using to maintain his public self?

Answer 4

mask

Question 5

What process is involved when we direct our attention to specific stimuli while ignoring other stimuli?

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selection

Question 6

In interpreting information, we form attributions, which are defined as

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explanations for others’ behaviors and comments

Question 7

Jealousy is a blended emotion comprising

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anger, sadness, and fear

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the five primary personality traits?

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neuroticism

Question 9

Unlike hearing, listening

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involves conscious, deliberate thought and effort

Question 10

You go to your coworker’s violin recital because you enjoy music and think it might be interesting. What listening function are you demonstrating?

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listening to appreciate

Question 11

What is the most frequently used form of deception?

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concealment

Question 12

If Sarah, who plans to break up with her boyfriend, devises messages based upon how she believes he will respond to her news, she is creating

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plan actions

Question 13

Compared to verbal communication, nonverbal communication is

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clearer

Question 14

Research suggests that

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our nonverbal communication contains more meaning than our verbal messages

Question 15

People with a P-time orientation

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are careful about scheduling of time

Question 16

Which of the following is true of people who use collaborative approaches to manage conflict?

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A.
they are likely to see the same conflict resurface

B.	 they experience shorter and fewer disputes

C.	 they experience more mutual resentment

D.	 they are more likely to use separation in a positive way

E.	 all of the options are correct

Question 17

Pseudo-conflict is

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the perception that a conflict exists when it doesn’t

Question 18

Carl has been spending long nights at the office working with a coworker while his spouse is away on business. He’s finding himself increasingly attracted to his coworker. Which of the following could explain his attraction?

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mere exposure effect

Question 19

The clash between Chris’s desire to be open with Karen and Chris’s desire to keep some things private illustrates which dialectical tension in their relationship?

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openness versus protection

Question 20

Scott and Mark have the same biological dad and were raised together; however, they have different biological moms. What type of family do they likely have?

Answer 20

nuclear

Question 21

Your parents’ constant arguing continually affects your moods and emotions. Which of the following might explain why?

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interparental conflict

Question 22

A communal friendship is one in which

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you provide and receive emotional support

Question 23

Which of the following applies to a collectivistic culture?

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the United States is an example of this kind of culture

Question 24

In ________________ cultures, people tend to informative and direct in their communication, often openly expressing their opinions.

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individualistic

Question 25

In looking at friendship over our life span, which of the following statements is generally true?

Answer 25

college-age students tend to turn to their family members more than friends