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A confirming response may
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​criticize the other.
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Rhonda complains to Collin that she's tired of their weekend routine. Irritated, Collin snaps back that he's tired of her complaining. Their conflict pattern reflects which of the following conflict styles?
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​symmetrical
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​In order to decide which conflict style you should use, you should consider
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All of these answers are correct.
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​The benefit of forgiveness is
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​All of these choices are beneficial.
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Which of the following does not typically occur in the intensifying stage of interpersonal relationships?​
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​The parties begin to take on an identity as a social unit.
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The "ownership" of a problem almost always belongs to
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the person who is dissatisfied.
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​Fifteen-year old Bela wants to get her nose pierced. She feels comfortable making her case and discussing the idea with other family members, but the decision rests with her parents.
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consensual
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Your instructor tells you how poor your writing ability is and how wrong it is for you not to work harder on it. That instructor used the Gibb category of​
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evaluation.
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Members of an individualistic culture like the United States​
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​act more familiar with strangers and disclose more personal information.
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​Which of these strategies has been used successfully to protest slavery, secure rights for women, reject war, oppose racial segregation, and accomplish other great social change in principled and pragmatic ways?
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nonviolence
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The degree to which the partners in an interpersonal relationship like or appreciate one another is called​
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affinity.
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Molly makes an excuse not to attend a party she knows Jack is invited to. She's most likely in which stage with Jack?​
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​avoiding
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​Rhonda complains to Collin that she's tired of their weekend routine. Irritated, Collin snaps back that he's tired of her complaining. Their conflict pattern reflects which of the following conflict styles?
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symmetrical
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Twelve-year old Russell asks his parents if he can attend a rock concert. They say "no" and end the discussion there. Russell does not bring it up again.
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​protective
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Some studies show that computer-mediated communication
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enhances verbal, emotional, and social intimacy in interpersonal relationships.
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Most family members do their own thing and make their own decisions without much discussion.
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​laissez-faire
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​Omid and Micayla have an agreement that he will call to tell her when he will be late from work so she won't worry. When he forgets, Micayla is upset because of what type of transgression?
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​relational
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​ "I don't really need your input. I've already made my decision."
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certainty
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​Conflict rituals
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​become problems when they are seen as the only way to resolve problems.
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​"It's my way or the highway!"
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control
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A study of 78 Internet dating profiles showed that about __________ percent strayed from the truth on some level.
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80
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Almost every message has​
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​both a content and a relational dimension.
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According to Knapp's model of interaction stages, symbolic public gestures that show the world that a relationship exists usually occur in which stage in interpersonal relationships?​
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bonding
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Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and often have lunch together to talk about their current romances, problems with their families, and apartment headaches. Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together. Which relationship stage do they seem to be in?​
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​intensifying
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Alicia wanted to see a movie with her friends Friday night, but ended up at a bar since that's where most of the girls wanted to go. Alicia used what conflict style in this situation?
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accommodating
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At which step in the win-win, collaborative process would you utilize the assertive message format?​
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Describe your problem and needs.
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​The strategy where communicators respond to one end of the dialectical spectrum and ignore the other is
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​denial.
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​You and your partner's pattern of managing disagreements that repeats itself over time is called your
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​relational conflict style.
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​Envisioning our family members represented in a mobile, with photos of each member suspended by a thread and connected to bars containing images of other members, may help us better understand the idea that
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​families are systems.
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At which step in the win-win, collaborative process would brainstorming be appropriate?​
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Negotiate a solution.
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​"That's the way of the world. Get used to it."
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​neutrality
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​Evaluative language is also described as
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​"you" language.
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​"Rankism" best relates to which of these behaviors?
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superiority
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​All of the following are disconfirming messages except
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​using a problem-oriented approach.
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A consequence statement can describe
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All of these answers are correct.
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Of the following, what is not a category of relational transgressions?​
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​open vs. private
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You and your partner's pattern of managing disagreements that repeats itself over time is called your​
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relational conflict style.
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​When this person's partner brings up a problem, she pretends to be busy with the laundry.
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avoider
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​ "How many times do you think I'll have to explain this to you?!"
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​superiority
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According to research findings about defensiveness, when one person in a dyad acts in a defensive manner​
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​a defensive spiral usually results.
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The term that describes the emotional tone of a personal relationship is​
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climate.
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"You are such a couch potato" is an example of what Gibb defense-arousing behavior?​
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​evaluation.
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Which of the following statements is the best supportive alternative to the accusation, "You just don't try hard enough."​
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"I'm worried you'll fail with two D's."
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In the Communication Transcript in Chapter Eleven, Chris tries to resolve a conflict with her roommate Terry over cleaning their apartment by​
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appealing to their mutual self-interests.
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In a survey of conflict views of college men and women, women were described as being
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​more concerned with maintaining the relationship during a conflict.
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Complementary and symmetrical conflict styles have been shown to produce​
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​both "good" results as well as "bad" ones.
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The most visible way disconfirming messages reinforce one another, as when one attack leads to another and another, is termed a(n)​
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escalatory conflict spiral.
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"You're a slob!"
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​evaluation
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​One of the best methods to use to describe your problem and needs to a partner during conflict resolution is
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the assertive message format.
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Jenna says, "Sophia, I'm really upset about how we divide the cooking chores." Sophia retorts, "Speaking of cooking, my secretary brought in great cookies today." Sophia's response is an example of a(n)​
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​tangential response.
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​People who act in accordance with Gibb's category of equality communicate that
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while they may have greater talent in some areas, all have just as much worth as human beings.
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​Talking the most, interrupting the other person, and changing the topic most often are all common indicators of
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​conversation control.
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When people deliver subtle aggressive messages involving feelings of resentment, anger, or rage that they aren't able or willing to express directly, they are engaging in what psychologist George Bach calls ​
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​crazymaking.
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Of the following statements, which most accurately describes the part gender plays in conflict style?​
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​Gender is less important in determining conflict style than the behavior of the other person in the conflict.
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the research about "friends with benefits?"
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​These relationships are often problematic for the same reasons they are attractive.
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Which of the following is not true of friendship and social media?
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Social networking sites are used primarily to build new relationships.
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​The distinguishing characteristic in win-lose problem solving is
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​power.
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The family is trying to decide where to go for summer vacation. All family members—and maybe even other relatives—get to weigh in with their perspectives until a consensus is reached.
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​pluralistic
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Conflict rituals are​
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​unacknowledged but repeating patterns of dealing with conflict.
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According to the text, we are usually attracted to people who​
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​like us.
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All of the following are true about conflict, except​
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​people typically have similar conflict styles.
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​According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results?
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both consensual and pluralistic
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Relational partners shift from "we" orientation and use more "me" messages.
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​differentiating
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Relational partners create physical distance between one another and make excuses to reduce contact
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avoiding
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Research of male and female intimacy styles shows that​
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​All of these answer are correct.
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The text states that romantic partners who fear rejection and abandonment are likely to act in ways that increase the odds of their fears coming to pass. This example best relates to which concept from Chapter Two? a. identity management b. self-congruence c. self-fulfilling prophecy d. self-serving bias e. halo effect
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c
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Siblings who are _______ are often more extraverted and concerned with control than their brothers and sisters. a. first-born b. middle-born c. last-born d. "caboose" children e. none of the above
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a
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Envisioning our family members represented in a mobile, with photos of each member suspended by a thread and connected to bars containing images of other members, may help us better understand the idea that: a. family communication is involuntary b. family communication is role-driven c. family communication is formative d. family communication patters vary significanlty e. families are systems
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e
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of families described in the text? a. Family systems are interdependent b. Family systems are manifested through communication c. Family systems are nested d. Families are more than just the sum of their parts e. All of the above are characteristics of families
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e
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According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results? a. No pattern is necessarily better than another b. consensual c. both consensual and pluralistic d. protective e. protective and laissez-faire
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c
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When Marlina and Zach fight, they blow things out of proportion, interrupt each other, and yell. Their conflict style is most likely: a. volatile b. avoidant c. validating d. protective e. laissez-faire
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a
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Having too many online friends can mean others perceive you as: a. not very social b. someone whose relationship are less than genuine c. not very friendly d. both be and c e. all of the above
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b
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Research shows that social-networking sites are used primarily to: a. meet new friends b. establish new romantic relationships c. maintain current friendships d. rekindle old friendships e. both c and d
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e
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Heterosexual women value their friendships with gay men because: a. they often share interests b. potential for romantic complications is little to none c. the women feel more attractive d. all of the above e. none of the above
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d
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The Greed word that describes the kind of affection long term couples or working partners might feel is: a. storge b. philia c. pragma d. agape e. eros
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e
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An example of a romantic turning point might be a. a specific date b. a Facebook declaration c. the first big fight d. the first kiss e. all of the above are examples
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e
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Which of the following is not true of friendship and social media? a. Social networking sites are used to maintain current friendships and revive old ones. b. Social media isn't a replacement for face-to-face communication c. If you have too few Facebook friends, people might perceive you to be less friendly d. The more friends you have on Facebook, the better e. Social networking sites are used primarily to build new relationships
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e
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Social psychologist Roy Baumeister makes the case that, on average, most people want _________ close, important realtionships in their lives at any give time. a. one to two b. two to three c. three to four d. four to six e. more than six
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d. four to six
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Some studies show that computer-mediated commincation a. always ensures intimacy b. enhances verbal, emotional, and social intimacy in interpersonal relationships. c. is harmful to sustaining intimacy d. results is one level of self-disclosure e. None of these answers are correct
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b. enhances verbal, emotional, and social intimacy in interpersonal relationships.
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According to the text, all of the following are strategies that couple use to keep their relationships satisfying except a. positivity b. social networks c. openness d. dividing chores equally e. assurances
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d. dividing chores equally
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Omid and Micayla have an agreement that he will call to tell her when he will be late from work so she won't worry. When he forgets, Micayla is upset because of what type of transgresstion? a. minor b. significant c. relational d. deliberate e. incremental
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c. relational
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A research study found that college students use the following relational maintenance strategies most in email a. openess and social networks b. social networks and sharing tasks c. maintaining intergrity d. making an effort to not over-communicate e. creating a positive relational atmosphere
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d. making an effort to not over-communicate
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Which of the following statements accurately describes the research about "friends with benefits? a. Partners regularly check in with each other to discuss the status of their relationship b. Sex and friendships almost never mix well c. Neither partner has a fear of developing more serious feelings d. Neither partner has any fear that feeling will go unreciprocated e. these relationships are often problematic for the reasons they are attractive.
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e. these relationships are often problematic for the reasons they are attractive.
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All of the following are dimensions of intimacy except which one? a. physical b. emotional c. shared activities d. intellectual e. All of these answer are correct dimensions.
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e. All of these answer are correct dimensions.
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An intimate relationship a. may only exhibit one or two dimentions b. can be achieved by sharing activities c. can be created through exchanging important feelins d. can come from exchanging ideas e. All of these answer are correct
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e.All of these answer are correct
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Research of male and female intimacy styles shows that a. differences are not as great as some people might think b. women disclose more than men c. women disclose more personal information than men d. men grow close by doing things together. e. all of these answer are correct
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b. women disclose more than men
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Members of an individualistic culture like the United States a. disclose the same no matter what group is being disclosed to d. rarely show emotions. c. are not considered very romantic d. act more familiar with strangers and disclose more personal information e. shy away from public displays of affection
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d. act more familiar with strangers and disclose more personal information
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Of the following, what is not a category of relational transgressions? a. minor vs. significant b. one-time vs. incremental c. deliberate vs. unintentional d. social vs. relational e. open vs. private
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e. open vs. private
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The benefit of forgiveness is a. less emotional distress b. less aggression c. improvement of cardiovascular functioning d. restoration of the damaged relationship e. all of these choices are beneficial
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e. all of these choices are beneficial
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One type of relational transgression is a. unfaithfulness b. verbal hostility c. rage d. criticism in front of others. e. all of these choices are types of relational transgressions
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e. all of these choices are types of relational transgressions
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All of the following are major indicators of a committed romantic relationship except for a. providing affection b. maintaining integrity c. create a relational future d. making an effort to not over-communicate e. creating a positive relational atmosphere
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d. making an effort to not over-communicate
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It is quite possible to have a wide range of relationships with coworkers, roommate, and even family members without having much intimacy at all. T/F
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True
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Physical intimacy is obviously the best type of relational intimacy. T/F
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False
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Male-male relationships involve less disclosure than male-female relationships. T/F
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True
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Intimacy can come from intellectual sharing.
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True
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Physical intimacy is obviously the best type of relational intimacy.
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False
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By definition, an intimate relationship must exhibit all four intimacy styles
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False
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Male-male relationships typically involve less disclosure than male-female relationships
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True
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Because men share less personal information and feelings than women, they are not capable of achieving the type of intimate relationships that women have.
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False
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One researcher concluded that close relationships "may be the single most important source of life satisfaction and emotional well-being, across different ages and cultures."
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True
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Expressing regret can be more important in repairing a relational transgression than saying "I'm sorry."
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True
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Research suggests that the most effective conversations about forgiveness contain two elements-an explicit statement of your thoughts or feelings, and a discussion of the implications of the transgression and the future of the relationship.
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True
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Envisioning our family members represented in a mobile, with photos of each member suspended by a thread and connected to bars containing images of other members, may help us better understand the ideas that A. family communication is involuntary B. family communication is role-driven C. family communication is formative D. family communication patterns vary significantly E. families are systems
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E. families are systems
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According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results? A. No pattern is necessarily better than another B. consensual C. both consensual and pluralistic D. protective E. both protective and laissez-faire
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C. both consensual and pluralistic
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Social exchange theory suggests that we often seek out people who can give us A. rewards greater than or equal to the costs we encounter in dealing with them B. more self-esteem C. relational rewards rather than physical ones D. something in exchange for what we give them E. both relational and physical things without demanding anything of us
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A. rewards greater than or equal to the costs we encounter in dealing with them
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Fifteen year old Bela wants to get her nose pierced. She feels comfortable making her case and discussing the idea with other family members, but the decision rests with her parents. What family communication pattern is this? A. consensual B. pluralistic C. protective D. laissez-faire
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A. consensual
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Twelve-year old Russell asks his parents if he can attend a rock concert. They say "no" and end the discussion there. Russell does not bring it up again. What family communication pattern is this? A. consensual B. pluralistic C. protective D. laissez-faire
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B. pluralistic
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Research of male and female intimacy styles shows that A. differences are not as great as some people might think B. women disclose more than men C. women disclose more personal information than men D. men grow close by doing things together E. all of these answers are correct
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E. all of these answers are correct
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Omid and Micayla have an agreement that he will call to to tell her when he will be late from work so she won't worry. When he forgets, Micayla is upset because of what type of transgression? A. minor B. significant C. relational D. deliberate E. incremental
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C. relational
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One type of relational transgression is A. unfaithfulness B. verbal hostility C. rage D. criticism in front of others E. all of these are types of relational transgressions
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E. all of these are types of relational transgressions
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C. experimenting
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According to Knapps model, the stage when relational partners attempt to reduce uncertainty and to decide if the relationship is worth pursuing is: A. avoiding B. circumstances C. experimenting D. integrating E. differentiating
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Which of these behaviors is characterized by the use of "we" language? a. evaluation b. description c. problem-orientation d. strategy e. provisionalism
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c
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"Rankism" best relates to which of these behaviors? a. evaluation b. superiority c. control d. strategy e. certainty
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b
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Which of these strategies has been used successfully to protest slavery, secure rights for women, reject war, oppose racial segregation, and accomplish other great social change in principled and pragmatic ways? a. aggressiveness b. nonviolence c. neautrality d. all of the above e. none of the above
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b
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Cassie felt ignored because Jamie kept playing on his phone during their lunch together. This example best illustrates which type of disconfirming message? a. impersonal b. ambiguous c. incongruous d. irrelevant e. impervious
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e
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Brianne angrily waited three minutes at the counter before the clerk finished his phone conversation and signaled awareness that Brianne was waiting. Brianne would've felt better if the clerk had at least _________ her while she was waiting. a. recognized b. acknowledged c. endorsed d. been assertive with e. responded nondefensively
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a
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Intention statements can communicate: a. where you stand on an issue b. requests of others c. descriptions of how you plan to act in the future d. a, b, and c above e. only interpretations of behavior
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d
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Which of the following is an accurate feeling statement? a. "I feel like you're angry with me." b. "I feel like going home now." c. "I feel angry when you laugh at me." d. "I feel you ought to be more careful." e. all of these answers are correct are feeling statements
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c
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All of the following are disconfirming messages except: a. interrupting the other person b. giving ambiguous responses c. ignoring the other person d. using a problem-oriented approach e. responding with chiches
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d
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All of the following are behavioral descriptions except: a. "I notice you're frowning." b. "I saw you walk out of the party." c. "Your behavior tells me you're angry." d. "you've shouted the last three times we've discussed money." e. "You haven't said 'I love you' in over a week."
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c
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Which of the following is an interpretation? a. "I got an A on my history paper." b. "Sue only cares about herself." c. "I sure appreciate your help." d. "Would you tell me what you mean by that?" e. all of these answers are correct are interpretations
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b
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A consequence statement can describe: a. what happens to you, the speaker b. what happens to the person you're addressing or to others c. why you're bothered or pleased by another's behavior d. what happens without moralizing about it e. all of these answers are correct
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e
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The most visible way disconfirming messages reinforce one another, as when one attack leads to another and another, is termed a(n): a. escalatory conflict spiral b. de-escalatory conflict spiral c. cognitive dissonance reation d. impervious dyad e. pillow-talk incident
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a
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The text suggests that you may react nondefensively to criticism by: a. asking for a "time-out" b. guessing about the specifics of a critic's remarks c. criticizing yourself d. giving the reasons for your behavior e. telling the critic to stop
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b
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According to research findings about defensiveness, when one person in a dyad acts in a defensive maner a. a counterattack is appropriate b. the partner will be supportive c. a defensive sprial usually results d. perceptions are not realistic e. self-disclosure usually takes place
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c. a defensive sprial usually results
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Evaluative language is also described as: a. "me" language b. "it" language c. "you" language d. "neutral" language e. "supportive" language
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c. "you" language
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Gibb's categories provide a usefull way for us to examine our a. self-concept b. patterns of self-disclosure c. defensive and supportive behaviors d. manipulative behaviors e. perceptual differences
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c. defensive and supportive behaviors
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Your instructor tells you how poor your writing ability is and how wrong it is for you not to work harder on it. That instructor used the Gibb category of a. description b. evaluation c. problem orientation d. equality e. provisionalism
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b. evaluation
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According to research findings about defensiveness, when one person in a dyad acts in a defensive manner a. a counterattack is appropriate b. the partner will be supportive c. a defensive spiral usually results d. perceptions are not realistic e. self-disclosure usually takes place
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c. a defensive spiral usually results
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the elements of an assertive message are a. feeling, interpretation, assertion, and consequence b. behavior, interpretation, feeling, assertion, and intention c. behavior, assertion, aggression, and interpretation d. behavior, interpretation, feeling, consequence, and intention e. assertion, aggression, negotiation, interpretation, and intention
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d. behavior, interpretation, feeling, consequence, and intention
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Another term which describes the Gibb defensive category of neutrality would be a. understanding b. aggressive perception c. positive/negative balance d. displaced loyalty e. indifference
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e. indifference
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Evaluative language is also described as a. "me" language b. "it language c. "you" language d. "neutral" language e. "supportive" language
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c. "you" language
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The term that describes the emotional tone of a personal relationship is a. mood b. tone. c. climate d. enviroment e. foundation
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c. climate
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Defensiveness is the process of protecting your a. interpretations b. sense data c. perceived self d. presenting self e. None of the above answers are correct
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d. presenting self
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Gibb's categories provide a useful way for us to examine our a. self-concept b. patterns of self-disclosure c. defensive and supportive behaviors d. manipulative behaviors e. perceptual differences
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c. defensive and supportive behaviors
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the communication climate in a relationship is determined by the a. roles each person has in the relationship b. similarities of the parties c. degree to which each person feels valued d. amount of self-disclosure that occurs e. listening and perceptual skills that each individual brings to the relationship
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c. degree to which each person feels valued
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A confirming response may a. criticize the other b. agree with or acknowledge the other c. reveal deception d. recognize manipulation e. control the other
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d. recognize manipulation
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People who act in accordance with Gibb's category of equality communicate that a. everyone is equal in ever way b. while they may have greater talent in some areas, all have just as much worth as human beings. c. all human beings are created with the capacity to be equal in all areas d. All of these answers are correct e. None of the above answers are correct
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b. while they may have greater talent in some areas, all have just as much worth as human beings.
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"I know that isn't going to work under any circumstances" is an example of the Gibb defensive category of a. evaluation b. control c. superiority d. certainty e. strategy
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d. certainty
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All of the following elements are included in the transactional communication model introduced in Chapter One except a. message. b. environment. c. channel. d. sender. e. noise.
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d. sender
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Maslow's hierarchy of human needs lists self-actualization as the highest need. What need is the most fundamental, or the lowest, in Maslow's hierarchy? a. Safety b. Psychological c. Social d. Esteem e. physical
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e. physical
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Strategies you can use to develop a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication include: a. reading b. passive observation c. self-disclosure d. talking to experts e. All of the above
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e. All of the above
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When you call three of your friends in one night to avoid studying, you are communicating to fulfill the social need of a. escape. b. control. c. affection. d. companionship. e. pleasure.
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a. escape
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Psychologist Abraham Maslow suggests that the most basic human needs a. are invented by other psychologists. b. must be satisfied before we concern ourselves with other ones. c. are proof that animals ascended from lower animal forms. d. prove the existence of a superior being. e. are generated by others in interpersonal interaction.
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b. must be satisfied before we concern ourselves with other ones
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Which of the following is a channel for communication? a. Touching b. Writing c. Gesturing d. Talking e. all of the above
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e. all of the above
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It's impossible to stop communicating. a. True b. False
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a. True
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There is no such thing as the "same" message; words and behavior are different each time they are spoken or performed. a. True b. False
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a. True
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Competent communicators are always described as "outgoing," "straightforward," and "humorous." a. True b. False
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b. False
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Your roommate says, "It's your turn to take out the trash" in a demanding tone of voice. If you want to find out the relational dimension of the message, you should a. remind your roommate nicely that you took it out last night. b. point out the tone of voice and ask if your roommate is upset with you. c. negotiate other ways of dealing with the trash problem. d. ask your roommate's friends to explain the real problem. e. point out how defensive your roommate sounds.
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b. point out the tone of voice and ask if your roommate is upset with you.
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Research has shown that competent communicators achieve effectiveness by a. using the same types of behavior in a wide variety of situations. b. developing large vocabularies. c. apologizing when they offend others. d. giving lots of feedback. e. adjusting their behaviors to the person and situation.
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e. adjusting their behaviors to the person and situation.
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A lack of social relationships may effect physical health and life span as dramatically as smoking or a lack of physical activity. a. True b. False
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a. True
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The animal personality with the motto, "Let's keep things the way they are" is a. Beaver b. Lion c. Otter d. Golden Retriever
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d. Golden Retriever
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"Decoding" is the process whereby a. we put our thoughts into words. b. we make sense out of the messages sent by others. c. we engage others in conversation. d. we choose the appropriate way to send messages. e. we create new ways of teaching reading and communication to children.
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b. we make sense out of the messages sent by others.
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Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by a. a conscious focus on communicating effectively. b. a greater degree of sociability. c. communicating competently without needing to think constantly about how to behave. d. exposure to a wide range of communication styles. e. others helping them out.
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c. communicating competently without needing to think constantly about how to behave.
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In relational messaging, the degree to which we appreciate one another is affinity. a. True b. False
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a. True
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Interpersonal relationships develop a. unique qualities (quantitative and qualitative). b. the same feelings c. the same basic rules about how to control the communication d. less content talk e. none of the above.
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a. unique qualities (quantitative and qualitative).
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Which is an example of "noise" ? a. someone tapping a pencil while you're trying to talk b. a headache that interferes with your listening c. a phone beeping when in a work meeting d. preoccupation with another topic during a lecture e. all of the above
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e. all of the above
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The three types of noise that can block communication are a. loud, moderate, and soft. b. mass communicational, personal, and transactional. c. external, physiological, and psychological. d. sociological, psychological, and communicational. e. linear, interaction, and transactional.
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c. external, physiological, and psychological.
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In order for communication to take place, the sender and receiver need to be a. experiencing identical environments. b. alone together. c. looking at each other so that eye contact can be made. d. in the absence of all "noise." e. sending and receiving any type of message.
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e. sending and receiving any type of message.
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People try to shape the opinion others have of them in order to a. get feedback. b. manipulate cognitive complexity. c. get affiliation or respect. d. establish effective listening patterns.
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c. get affiliation or respect.
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The process of judging ourselves by how we think others evaluate or judge us is called a. the "sell-out" self. b. self-matching. c. reflected appraisal. d. totality viewing. e. the feedback self.
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c. reflected appraisal.
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When trying to change one's self-concept, it is important to remember all of the following except that a. one should set realistic goals. b. one should have a real desire to change. c. one should expect rapid change. d. one should possess the skills to change. e. all of the above
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c. one should expect rapid change.
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All of the following are examples of social comparison except a. being judged for a test based on other student's grades. b. thinking over how you have added muscle mass in the last four months. c. being offered a job after several competitive interviews. d. judging your fitness level in contrast to others in the gym. e. all of the above are examples of social comparison.
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b. thinking over how you have added muscle mass in the last four months.
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If you want to feel more self-confident when meeting new people, your text advised you to a. subscribe to the myth of perfection. b. compare yourself to reference groups above you. c. quit thinking you can change. d. disregard obsolete or inaccurate feedback.
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d. disregard obsolete or inaccurate feedback.
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Nonverbal messages we receive from significant others about our competence are always a kind of a. self-fulfilling prophecy. b. feedback. c. positive influence. d. defensiveness. e. competitive symmetry
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b. feedback.
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The relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself is called your a. self-concept. b. interpersonal self. c. perceptual bias. d. self-feedback. e. self-orientation.
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a. self-concept.
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People who have high self-esteem a. expect to be accepted by others. b. have less of a need to work hard for people who demand high standards. c. are unable to defend themselves against negative comments. d. don't perform well when being watched.
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a. expect to be accepted by others.
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Self-fulfilling prophecies are a. negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by others. b. negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by ourselves. c. positive or negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by others and/or ourselves. d. almost always negative predictions, imposed by ourselves and/or others. e. none of the above.
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c. positive or negative predictions of our behavior, imposed by others and/or ourselves.
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The tendency to look for people who confirm our existing self-concept is termed a. cognitive conservatism. b. self-verification. c. cognitive monitoring. d. self-fulfillment. e. relational prophecy.
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a. cognitive conservatism
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The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is the process of a. ego-video. b. reflected appraisal. c. manipulation. d. social ethics. e. identity management.
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e. identity management.
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The self-concept is extremely resistant to change a. True b. False
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a. True
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The most significant part of one person's self-concept is a. social roles. b. appearance. c. health. d. accomplishments. e. dependent on the individual.
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e. dependent on the individual.
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The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the a. perceived self. b. desired self. c. presenting self. d. myth of self. e. myth of self
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a. perceived self.
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You are unlikely to reveal all of the perceived self to another person a. True b. False
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a. True
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Jane did better than Barbara on the math test. Jane can't do math as well as Barbara normally, but her teacher kept telling her how smart she was, and how her hard work would help her do better on the test. The fact that Jane did do better because of her own expectations is an example of a. distorted feedback. b. a good math teacher. c. clear message format. d. defensiveness. e. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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e. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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According to your text, the word "can't" often serves to a. let others share control in the relationship. b. help us accept our limitations. c. create a self-fulfilling prophecy. d. express equality through our humanity.
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c. create a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Negative self-fulfilling prophecies you impose upon yourself are a form of a. psychological noise. b. inclusion need. c. reflected appraisal. d. the presenting self. e. none of the above.
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a. psychological noise.
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Both verbal and nonverbal messages contribute to a developing self-concept. a. True b. False
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a. True
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People with high self-esteem tend to disapprove of others more than people with low self-esteem. a. True b. False
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b. False
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hen you can't find any reasons to accept the behavior of another person, it can be helpful to a. use perception checking. b. examine your own self-concept. c. use a different communication channel. d. use the Pillow Method. e. reduce the level of feedback
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d. use the Pillow Method.
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What's missing from this perception check? "I'm not sure you bought me that present as a genuine thank you, or if you were hoping I'd be less angry about what you said last night. I'd like to know what your reason was." a. It doesn't describe behavior. b. It has only one interpretation. c. It doesn't request clarification. d. It is too wordy. e. Nothing is missing from this perception check.
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e. Nothing is missing from this perception check.
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All of the following are physiological factors shaping perception except a. the senses. b. age and health. c. fatigue. d. ethnicity. e. hunger.
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d. ethnicity.
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The first step in perception is the principle of organization? a. True b. False
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b. False
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Perception checking focuses on what part of the perception process? a. Selection b. Organization c. Interpretation d. all of the above e. none of the above
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d. all of the above
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Halo effect is the tendency to form an overall positive impression of a person on the basis of one positive characteristic? a. True b. False
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a. True
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Communicating to a friend how sorry you are about the breakup of his or her romance is an example of a. sympathy. b. role-taking. c. perception-checking. d. assumption.
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a. sympathy.
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Exaggerated beliefs associated with a perceptual categorizing system are a. role constructs. b. self-judgments. c. white lies. d. Sub-cultural translations. e. stereotypes.
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e. stereotypes.
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All of the following perceptual factors influence the way we interpret behavior except: a. relational satisfaction b. assumptions about human behavior c. androgynous style d. past experience e. expectations
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c. androgynous style
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Practicing empathy tends to make people more tolerant of others. a. True b. False
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a. True
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We notice some stimuli over others in our environment because they are a. mild. b. singular. c. contrasting or changing. d. related to modular communication.
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c. contrasting or changing.
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It is necessary to feel sympathy in order to truly empathize with another person. a. True b. False
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b. False
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Classifying people according to age, sex, and physical attractiveness, rather than education or occupation, illustrates the cognitive framework called a. figure-ground organization. b. perceptual schema. c. perceptual freezing. d. selection. e. selective attention.
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b. perceptual schema.
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The term that refers to men and women possessing a mixture of traits that have previously been considered exclusively masculine or feminine is a. chauvinistic. b. adaptable. c. rhetorically sensitive. d. androgynous. e. analogous.
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d. androgynous.
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The three stages in the perception process are a. initial, intermediate, final. b. assumption, experience, expectation. c. physical, psychological, experimental. d. selection, organization, interpretation. e. response, action, interaction.
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d. selection, organization, interpretation.
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All of the following are terms to describe the ability to put ourselves into another person's shoes (to view an experience from his or her perspective) except: a. sympathy. b. empathy. c. role-taking. d. perspective-taking.
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a. sympathy.
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Empathy is related to perception in that Selected Answer: a. the more perceptive you are, the less empathetic you need be. b. the more perceptive you are, the easier it is to forget to be empathetic. c. empathy is facilitated by trying to perceive things from the other person's point of view. d. empathy and perception are both a result of self-fulfilling prophecies.
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c. empathy is facilitated by trying to perceive things from the other person's point of view.
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All these generalizations fit the characteristics of a stereotype, except: a. Providing personal experience b. Categorizing people based on an easily recognized characteristic c. Ascribing a set of characteristics to any member of the group d. Applying the set of characteristics to any member of the group e. None of these decribe stereotyping
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a. Providing personal experience
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All of the following are causes of inaccurate perception except a. We cling to first impressions. b. We're influenced by what is most obvious. c. We assume others are similar to us. d. We rate ourselves more negatively than others see us. e. We judge ourselves more charitably than others.
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d. We rate ourselves more negatively than others see us.
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Reality TV Show, "Rehab Attic", feeds into many stereotypes about women. a. True b. False
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b. False
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Which of the following is not a common human emotion? a. Confusion b. Fear c. Happiness d. Hitting a wall e. Shock
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d. Hitting a wall
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Which of the following is the best advice for sharing feelings? a. Accept responsibility for your own feelings. b. Express your feelings as soon as they occur. c. Recognize that feeling and acting out the feeling are the same. d. Express only primary feelings. e. Tell yourself you shouldn't feel bad.
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a. Accept responsibility for your own feelings.
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Emoticons are a way to express and clarify feelings in mediated messaging. a. True b. False
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a. True
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The relationship between thinking and feeling described in your text involved which dimensions of the perception process? a. Selection b. Organization c. Interpretation d. all of the above e. none of the above
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d. all of the above
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Social scientists generally agree that there are four components to the phenomena we label as "feelings." They are: a. physiological changes, nonverbal reactions, cognitive interpretations, and verbal expression. b. physical changes, mental recognition, and verbal description. c. sensing, organizing, interpreting, and encoding. d. verbal and nonverbal manifestations, physical depression, and catharsis. e. stimulus, proprioception, emotional contagion and response.
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a. physiological changes, nonverbal reactions, cognitive interpretations, and verbal expression.
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Which of the following does the text offer as a guideline for expressing emotions? a. The more quickly a feeling is shared, the better. b. Avoid sharing negative feelings. c. Share multiple feelings when appropriate. d. Let others know that they have wronged you each time it occurs. e. Avoid emotion.
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c. Share multiple feelings when appropriate.
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Stan felt angry when Sue, a woman he'd gone out with twice, went out with Steve. Stan's anger is a direct result of a. Sue going out with Steve. b. Steve betraying Stan. c. Stan believing Sue should go out only with him. d. Stan's childishness. e. Sue's and Steve's thoughtlessness.
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c. Stan believing Sue should go out only with him.
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Which of the following is an example of the fallacy of causation? a. "My boss makes me so nervous that I can't do a good job." b. "I hurt Laura's feelings yesterday when I asked her to stop being so critical." c. "Bruce is driving me crazy with his excuses." d. "My boss makes me so nervous that I can't do a good job" and "I hurt Laura's feelings yesterday when I asked her to stop being so critical." e. all are examples of the fallacy of causation
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e. all are examples of the fallacy of causation
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Which of the following is an example of self-talk? a. I shouldn't have pushed so hard. b. I'll make her neurotic. c. I'll never be able to make her see my side. d. I can't get anyone to listen to me. e. All of the above could be examples of self-talk.
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e. All of the above could be examples of self-talk.
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Which of the following is the best statement to describe a feeling clearly? a. "I get embarrassed when you tease me about the shape of my nose." b. "I get a little confused when you tease me about being Polish." c. "You're driving me crazy with that teasing." d. "I get angry when you tease me." e. "Stop teasing me or I'll leave you."
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a. "I get embarrassed when you tease me about the shape of my nose."
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Using single words, describing what is happening to you, and describing what you would like to do are several ways in which a person can express a feeling verbally. a. True b. False
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a. True
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Which of the following improves the expression of emotion in the statement: "You're making me nervous"? a. Say "I feel nervous when you drive over the speed limit." b. Say "Your fast driving is not making me feel very safe." c. Say "I feel like taking the keys." d. All of the above could improve the statement. e. No improvement is needed.
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a. Say "I feel nervous when you drive over the speed limit."
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Two things that distinguish facilitative feelings from debilitative ones are a. emotions and behavior. b. interpretation and intention. c. longevity and interpretation. d. intention and intensity. e. intensity and duration.
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e. intensity and duration.
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Physiological changes accompany many strong emotions. Selected Answer: a. True b. False
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a. True
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Social rules discourage too much expression of negative emotion, but there are really no social limits to expressing positive emotions. a. True b. False
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b. False
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All of the following are parts of the procedure for dealing with debilitative feelings except: a. Pay attention to your self-talk. b. Become more aware of your emotional reactions. c. Dispute irrational beliefs. d. Identify the activating event. e. Analyze your motives.
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e. Analyze your motives.
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The text says we do not express our emotions very well or very frequently because a. of social rules and roles. b. others put us down. c. we recognize so many emotions. d. self-disclosure is already high enough. e. of inadequate self-concepts.
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a. of social rules and roles.
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When you believe that satisfaction in life is determined by forces beyond your control, you are falling for the fallacy of a. causation. b. helplessness. c. catastrophic expectations. d. approval. e. shoulds.
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b. helplessness.
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Frowning, sweating, and a sudden change in vocal pitch are all emotional changes classified as a. proprioceptive stimuli. b. nonverbal reactions. c. cognitive interpretations. d. physio-emotional changes. e. all of the above.
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b. nonverbal reactions.
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Which of the following is true of debilitative feelings? a. They often last a long time. b. They keep you from functioning effectively. c. They are intense. d. They are a product of your beliefs. e. All of the above are true of debilitative feelings.
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e. All of the above are true of debilitative feelings.