Quiz 1 Flashcards
Speaking slowly and loudly and using simple language when addressing an older person is:
An Example of Ageism
_______ is the tendency to look at the world and to describe it in terms of extremes (good or bad, rich or poor).
Polarization
Research on gender differences in politeness concludes that:
Women make more apologies to other women.
If your roommate looks at how people are talked about and labeled rather than how they actually exist, she has an _____ orientation.
Intensional
_______ is a communication pattern in which you ignore someone’s presence as well as that person’s communication. You say, in effect, that this person and what this person has to say are not worth serious attention or effort.
Disconfirming Practices
Showing the “thumbs up” to indicate agreement is an example of the body movements known as:
Emblems
The study of how time is used to organize, react to, and communicate message is called:
Chronemics
Alexis placed her backpack on the chair she was planning to use in the library before she went to say hello to a friend seated nearby. The backpack acts as:
A Central Marker
If a person speaks fifty percent faster than normal, the comprehension of what is being said:
Drops by five percent
Social distance, where you conduct impersonal business, ranges from:
4 to 12 feet
The color purple indicates:
Nobility and bravery in the U.S.
A traditional Apache woman is taught that on a first date she:
Should remain silent or talk very little.
Tim is a very private person who does one thing at a time and lives on a rigid schedule. It can be said that he is a ______ person.
Mono chronic
Adjusting your glasses or scratching an itch is an example of:
An Adaptor
Computer Mediated Communication groups take longer to complete a task.
True
There is greater equality of participation in CMC groups.
True
Face to Face group members experience less attitude change when compared to CMC groups.
False
Which of the following items are true of social support?
It’s a resource…a coping assistance
It’s a network…a community
The social support we receive from others is important to our physical and mental health.
What is synchronous communication medium?
At same time/interactive
Which best describes reactive support?
Response to a crisis: “You have cancer…here’s how I can help you cope/support you”
Which form of social support involves tangible assistance like giving money to someone?
Instrumental
Which form of social support involves helping others to realized their problems is legitimate?
Esteem/Appraisal
What is social comparison theory?
A useful framework for examining perceptions of people within our support networks and for understanding why support from these individuals may not always lead to positive outcomes.
Which personality type has the motto of “Let’s do things the FUN way”?
Sanguine
Becky is more introverted and she is very artistic and analytical. What is Becky’s primary personality type?
Melancholy
Dan is a strong leader. He takes charge and his motto is “Let’s do it MY way” What is personality type is Dan?
Choleric
Anna is very easy going. She is a good listener and is very laid back too. What is her primary personality type?
Phlegmatic
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Intimate Relationship
1 1/2- 4 feet
Personal Relationship
12-25+ feet
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