Question 1

After watching models on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Courtney feels bad about her appearance and begins an unhealthy diet. Her respond is likely due to which of the following processes?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reflected appraisal
B)   Social comparison
C)   Self-fulfilling prophecy
D)   Perception checkingE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

To maintain "face," we engage in _______ tasks to manage our own identity and to communicate in ways that reinforce the identities that others are trying to present.

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The answer of To maintain "face," we engage in _______...

Question 3

Matching
-process of attending to information or ignoring it

Accepted Answer

A)   Selection
B)   Perception
C)   Interpretation
D)   OrganizationE) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 4

Matching
-ability to manage your emotions effectively

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A)   Empathy
B)   Sympathy
C)   Emotional intelligence
D)   Self-awareness
E)   Self-regulationF)  Internal motivationG) E) and F)
H) A) and D) E

Question 5

Which of the following is true about self-esteem and social media?

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A)   Face-to-face communication is more meaning than social media in terms of boosting self-esteem.
B)   Self-esteem is raised when people engage in "trophy hunting," finding the perfect photo to post online.
C)   Text-based interactions (tweets, texts, emails)  often contribute to self-esteem more than face-to-face communication.
D)   College students who accept their own strengths and weaknesses are less likely to show their true selves on social media.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Debbie volunteers for a local non-profit organization and makes annual donations to a number of charities. She does this to show people her selfless and giving nature. Moreover, Debbie believes herself to be a good person, not because she actually thinks she is a good person, but because others admire her for her work. Debbie's beliefs about herself exemplify the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)   ideal self.
B)   reflective self.
C)   face.
D)   perceived self.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

You self-concept may include any of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Your ethnicity
B)   Your appearance
C)   Your religious beliefs
D)   Your feelings of self-worthE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

People tend to favor characteristics and ideas that are similar to their own; this tendency is referred to as gravitating to the __________.

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The answer of People tend to favor characteristics and ideas...

Question 9

Judy did not correctly complete a task that her supervisor had given her. Judy's supervisor attributed the unsatisfactory result to Judy's failure to listen well or to try hard enough. Judy felt that her errors were due to unclear instructions and to her supervisor's failure to allow enough time to complete the task. Judy's explanation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   identity management.
B)   self-serving bias.
C)   social comparison.
D)   perception checking.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is true about reflected appraisal?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reflected appraisal can have both positive and negative effects on the development of the self.
B)   Reflected appraisal can only have positive effects on the development of the self.
C)   As we grow older, significant others have a greater influence on our reflected appraisal.
D)   Comparing ourselves to others reflects their appraisal of our identity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of a complete perception check?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I wonder whether something is bothering you or whether you're just feeling quiet. What's up?
B)   "You said you really liked the job I did, but there was something about your voice that made me think you did not like it. Maybe it's just my imagination."
C)   "You haven't dropped by lately, and I'm not sure if it's because of me. Is anything the matter?"
D)   "You didn't call me back after we had that argument. I wasn't sure if you were busy or if you were upset with me. Why didn't you call?"E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Matching
-ability to find the inner strength and determination to accomplish important goals

Accepted Answer

A)   Empathy
B)   Sympathy
C)   Emotional intelligence
D)   Self-awareness
E)   Self-regulationF)  Internal motivationG) C) and F)
H) A) and F)

Question 13

A parent telling her daughter, "Don't act like that; it's not ladylike," is a form of stereotyping called ________ expectations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A parent telling her daughter, "Don't act...

Question 14

Adopting different perspectives based on the cultures and situations in which we find ourselves is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   perception checking.
B)   attribution.
C)   self-serving bias.
D)   frame switching.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Leah thinks she is a good singer; her parents have always told her so, but when she entered a singing contest, she came in last place. Researchers would use the term _______ mirror to describe the gap between her self-perception and a more objective assessment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Leah thinks she is a good singer;...

Question 16

One experiment showed that if teachers believe that students in their class are academically gifted, whether they are or not, the students performed better on tests than students who were not identified as "gifted." Directly or indirectly, the teachers had communicated the message, "I think you're bright" to the selected students. What principle of self does this experiment demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stereotyping
B)   Assuming similarity
C)   Self-fulfilling prophecy
D)   Self-realizationE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

You tell a vulgar joke to your co-worker. She becomes offended and files a complaint with her supervisor. Where did you go wrong?

Accepted Answer

A)   You assumed similarity between you and your co-worker.
B)   You chose to tell a joke that wasn't funny.
C)   You made a snap judgment about your co-worker.
D)   You mistook your co-worker's presenting self for her perceived self.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) A

Question 18

Gretchen got high marks on her midterm exam in her Mass Communications class, so the teacher gave her an "A" on the final exam without even reading it. This response is an illustration what effect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Horns effect
B)   Halo effect
C)   COMM effect
D)   Narrative effectE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

When you are shown an optical illusion like a vase that also looks like two faces in profile or a picture of a young person that also can look like an old person, you are using which step in the perception process to determine what you see?

Accepted Answer

A)   Selection
B)   Organization
C)   Interpretation
D)   InformationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following is a physiological factor that can affect perception and communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   Halo effect
B)   Implicit bias
C)   Gendered expectations
D)   Nutritional healthE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 3: Communication and Culture

After watching models on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Courtney feels bad about her appearance and begins an unhealthy diet. Her respond is likely due to which of the following processes?

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To maintain "face," we engage in _______ tasks to manage our own identity and to communicate in ways that reinforce the identities that others are trying to present.

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Matching -process of attending to information or ignoring it

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Which of the following is true about self-esteem and social media?

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You self-concept may include any of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

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People tend to favor characteristics and ideas that are similar to their own; this tendency is referred to as gravitating to the __________.

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Which of the following is true about reflected appraisal?

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Which of the following is an example of a complete perception check?

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Matching -ability to find the inner strength and determination to accomplish important goals

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A parent telling her daughter, "Don't act like that; it's not ladylike," is a form of stereotyping called ________ expectations.

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Adopting different perspectives based on the cultures and situations in which we find ourselves is known as

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Leah thinks she is a good singer; her parents have always told her so, but when she entered a singing contest, she came in last place. Researchers would use the term _______ mirror to describe the gap between her self-perception and a more objective assessment.

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You tell a vulgar joke to your co-worker. She becomes offended and files a complaint with her supervisor. Where did you go wrong?

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Gretchen got high marks on her midterm exam in her Mass Communications class, so the teacher gave her an "A" on the final exam without even reading it. This response is an illustration what effect?

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When you are shown an optical illusion like a vase that also looks like two faces in profile or a picture of a young person that also can look like an old person, you are using which step in the perception process to determine what you see?

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Which of the following is a physiological factor that can affect perception and communication?

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Which of the following is true about self-esteem and social media?

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You self-concept may include any of the following EXCEPT which of the following?

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People tend to favor characteristics and ideas that are similar to their own; this tendency is referred to as gravitating to the __________.

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Which of the following is true about reflected appraisal?

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Which of the following is an example of a complete perception check?

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A parent telling her daughter, "Don't act like that; it's not ladylike," is a form of stereotyping called ________ expectations.

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Adopting different perspectives based on the cultures and situations in which we find ourselves is known as

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Leah thinks she is a good singer; her parents have always told her so, but when she entered a singing contest, she came in last place. Researchers would use the term _______ mirror to describe the gap between her self-perception and a more objective assessment.

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You tell a vulgar joke to your co-worker. She becomes offended and files a complaint with her supervisor. Where did you go wrong?

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Gretchen got high marks on her midterm exam in her Mass Communications class, so the teacher gave her an "A" on the final exam without even reading it. This response is an illustration what effect?

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When you are shown an optical illusion like a vase that also looks like two faces in profile or a picture of a young person that also can look like an old person, you are using which step in the perception process to determine what you see?

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