Midterm Review: SPC 1017 Chapter 4

The use of a derogatory racist term is an example of institutional heterosexism.

Connotations of words are found in dictionaries.

Using indirect language allows people to express a desire without insulting or offending others.

"Gay men are so creative" is a heterosexist statement.

Once you have established your own connotations for expressions such as "I love you," they rarely change throughout your lifetime.

"The governor is either with us or against us" is an example of polarization.

Companies' reluctance to hire members of minority groups is an example of individual racism.

Rejection is the same thing as disconfirmation.

Which of the following statements is the best example of an indirect response to the question, "What's for dinner, honey"?

When making the company newsletter, Janet includes the anniversaries of all the people of her race, but omits the anniversaries of the office's employees of a different race. Janet's behavior can be described as __________.

When Lilly interviewed Meisha for a job, she told her, "Meisha, you have been out of college for a very long time, and I don't think you would be comfortable with our young clients." Lilly's statement could be considered __________.

Of the following terms, which is the lowest in abstraction?

Which of the following is an appropriate way to avoid ageism?

Intensional orientation refers to the tendency to __________.

Of the following terms, which is the highest in abstraction?

Albert wants to ensure that he is communicating politely in his e-mail. Which of the following is the best strategy for him to use?

Mandatory retirement laws and age restrictions in certain occupations can be referred to as __________.

One of the best ways to guard against static evaluation is to use __________.

Luann believes that people should tell it like it is when communicating with others because being up-front saves time and energy in the long run. Luann's guiding principle in verbal communication is __________.

__________ refers to a willingness to stand up for your rights but with respect for the rights

__________ is often referred to as the "either/or" fallacy.

The denotative meaning of a word __________.

The local newspaper allows readers to make comments on stories in its online edition. Readers do not have to give their names, and many of the comments are extreme. This is an example of __________ messages.

When we focus on classes of individuals or objects and fail to see that each is unique, we have the misevaluation of __________.

The statement "Anderson is such an idiot" contains __________.

Which of the following statements is the best example of direct speech?

When Don, who is an openly gay man, meets Mehmet, Mehmet automatically assumes that Don must also know Rick, Mehmet's gay residence-hall director. Mehmet's tendency to assume that Don and Rick would probably know each other can be described as __________.

Ethan is engaging in __________ when he retains a judgment of a close friend, despite the inevitable changes in the friend.

Marion says, "Jon is a gay athlete." This is an example of what?

Which of the following is the best example of a factual statement?

When Ashley tells Jeremy, "I am going to study really hard for that history test," and Jeremy replies, "I know you will. You have a real drive to do well in school. I admire you," Jeremy is engaging in __________.