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Central Texas College - SPCH 1318
QUESTIOn1)Bill is the biological son of Ed and Malika, who divorced when Bill was three years old. For two years after the divorce, Bill and his mother lived alone. Then, when Bill was five, they moved into Jeff's home with Jeff and his three children, and soon after, Jeff and Malika were married. In order, Bill's family type changed from .
natural to single-parent to blended
traditional to single-parent to extended
nuclear to blended to extended
natural to blended to extended
QUESTION 2
A marketing manager communicating with customers about a new product line is an example of which type of workplace communication?
upward
downwar d
horizontal
outward
QUESTION 3
What dimension of the circumplex model of family interaction is characterized by emotional bonding and feelings of togetherness?
adaptability
cohesion
structure
communication
QUESTION 4
What term describes bullying that causes someone personal or professional harm?
quid pro quo harassment
coercion
MUM effect
backstabbing
QUESTION 5
What is a factor unique to the relationships between parents and their adult children?
infrequent interactions
absence of conflicts
transition from a dependent to an independent relationship
open disclosure of important information
QUESTION 6
Miroslav has regular meetings with his boss to inform him of productivity, quality control issues, and potential labor problems. In what kind of communication is Miroslav engaging with his boss?
downwar d
upward
horizontal
outward
QUESTION 7
Which statement about marriage is true?
A successful marriage is guaranteed if both partners have good communication skills.
Marriage is linked to longer life-expectancy and higher psychological well-being.
It is not possible experience any benefits when the marriage is unsatisfying.
The negative impact of not communicating outweighs the negative impact of
conflict.
QUESTION 8
Sam and Woody are both bartenders at a local tavern and regularly touch base to ensure each guest is served promptly. This is considered communication.
upward
outward
horizontal
downward
QUESTION 9
Giselle has filed a sexual harassment claim against her boss. She accuses him of demanding sex in return for his approval of her promotion. What type of harassment is this?
quid pro quo
post hoc ergo proctor hoc
argumentum ad hominem
hostile environment
QUESTION 10
In which type of committed partnership are couples more likely to meet each other's relational needs and report being the most satisfied?
independent
mixed
traditional
separate
QUESTION 11
Everything in the circumplex model of family interaction is influenced by .
Communication
adaptability
cohesion
values
QUESTION 12
Chelsea and Alexander are coworkers who have started to develop romantic feelings for one another. According to the guidelines offered by human resource experts Cindy Schaefer and Thomas Tudor, what should Chelsea and Alexander keep in mind to maintain workplace professionalism?
Engage in public displays of affection, but only after asking your manager for permission.
When sending messages to each other using the company email, do not copy coworkers.
Take long lunches together; it boosts your mood and, in turn, enhances company morale.
Do not call in sick on the same day; people will suspect you are lying.
QUESTION 13
Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members schedule discussions, acknowledge the other's viewpoint, moderate emotions, and know when to get help or when to give up?
Take time to talk about relationships and feelings.
Listen actively and clarify the meaning of messages.
Support and encourage one another.
Use productive strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change.
QUESTION 14
Yuri's divorced father married Gretchen's divorced mother. They all live in the same house. What type of family is this?
natural family
blended family
extended family
family of origin
QUESTION 15
Jordie and Taylor are married and raising one child. Both Jordie and Taylor are deeply committed to their family but value their independence, each pursuing their individual goals and feeling free to openly express themselves. Fitzpatrick, Ritchie, and Koerner would label this family's communication pattern as .
consensual
protective
pluralistic
laissez-faire
QUESTION 16
In order to create an effective marketing plan, it is important for the managers of the marketing, research and development, and communications departments to collaborate. Which type of communication does this require?
upward communication
downward communication
horizontal communication
outward communication
QUESTION 17
Although it sometimes leads to the spread of inaccurate information and gossip, the grapevine is another form of .
upward communication
horizontal communication
outward communication
downward
communication
QUESTION 18
According to Fitzpatrick, Ritchie, and Koerner, the degree to which a family pushes all members to agree to the same set of beliefs, values, and attitudes represents its
orientation.
other
conversation
conformity
support
QUESTION 19
Mia and Keely have been married for two years. Mia values having a stable routine and spending a majority of her free time with Keely. While Keely enjoys spending time with Mia, it is important for her to have time alone to pursue her own interests. How is this relationship best classified?
traditional
independent
separate
mixed
QUESTION 20
What quality was reported as essential to marital success in a study in which nine interracial couples were interviewed?
intercultural communication competence
extensive self-disclosure
conflict resolution
indirect communication