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Central Texas College - SPCH 1318 QUESTION1)Uncertainty reduction can be used to reduce partner, relational, and         uncertainty

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Central Texas College - SPCH 1318

QUESTION1)Uncertainty reduction can be used to reduce partner, relational, and        

uncertainty.

self

    future

     emotional

 impression

Q U ESTIO N 2

Sarah has been a faithful member of your study group all semester. But tonight, she not only didn't show up, but she couldn't be reached on her cell phone. You remembered that her father has been seriously ill and inferred that Sarah probably had to rush home to tend to him. Which process of perceptual organization and interpretation did you use in arriving at this conclusion?

     impression formation

implicit personality theory

    attribution theory

     use of personal constructs

 

Q U ESTIO N 3

Alyce assumes that her classmate, Ginny, does not wash her hair and skin regularly because she always looks oily. Alyce thinks it is gross that Ginny is so unclean, and further, assumes that she is unintelligent and unfriendly. What can be used to explain Alyce's perception of Ginny?

     horn effect

     recency effect  

  primacy effect   

 halo effect

Q U ESTIO N 4

Mohinder noticed that Bill came to class late one day. When he met Bill later at a party, he turned to a friend and remarked, "Yeah, Bill's the guy I told you about who comes to class late all the time." The perceptual barrier Mohinder is exhibiting is .

ignoring information

    overgeneralizing

     stereotyping

     blaming Bill, assuming he has control of the

 

situation

 

 

Q U ESTIO N 5

Rebecca is nervous and fidgets during her job interview with Calder. She is hired anyway, but Calder is surprised when he sees her at work on her first day and she is calm and collected. Calder may be guilty of the perceptual mistake of      .

     ignoring information     oversimplifying

     stereotyping

 imposing consistency

Q U ESTIO N 6

After the first day of classes Hadya has already decided that her economics professor is strict ("He said he doesn't tolerate cell phones"), her art professor is flaky ("She came in late because she couldn't find the room"), and her communications professor is fun ("He sat on the desk and started to learn all of our names"). What process has Hadya used in forming her perceptions?

selective perception

    thin slicing

     superimposing

 punctuation

Q U ESTIO N 7

After watching a few minutes of a new sit-com, Will determined that the comedians on the show were not particularly funny and that watching was a waste of his time. By classifying the comedians as unfunny, Will demonstrates the use of         .

self-uncertainty

a construct

     punctuation

     relational uncertainty

 

Q U ESTIO N 8

A learned system of knowledge, behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, values, and norms that are shared by a group of people is known as .

     culture background identity

 

     aesthetic

 

Q U ESTIO N 9

When we categorize individuals and attribute a set of qualities to them because of their membership in that category, what perceptual process are we using?

     selective perception   

 patterning

     standardizing

 stereotyping

Q U ESTIO N 10

The two ways to check the accuracy of your perceptions are           .

     objectively and subjectively    

actively and passively

     directly and indirectly

through selection and punctuation

 

Q U ESTIO N 11

Your understanding of who you are is your   .

     self-disclosure

 self-worth

     self-knowledge

 self-awareness

Q U ESTIO N 12

Although identifying with a group is a significant part of every person's identity, which individuals tend to benefit the most from group associations?

people who exhibit avoidant style characteristics

    people who are not a part of the dominant culture

    people who assume task-oriented roles

     people who are leaders in the dominant culture

 

Q U ESTIO N 13

The process of redefining events and experiences from a different point of view is known as       .

 

     self-reflexivity

 reframing

     social learning

    social support

Q U ESTIO N 14

Which type of facework do we engage in when we "save face" by working to improve others' negative perceptions of us?

positive facework

    corrective facework

     preventative facework

    aggressive facework

Q U ESTIO N 15

Jorge is an active member of his high school debate team, but lately he has noticed that his peers are more articulate and score better at tournaments than he does. Feeling that he no longer is valuable, Jorge decides to quit the team. Through which process did Jorge make his decision?

     facework

     mindfulness

     social comparison

     reflective competition

 

Q U ESTIO N 16

Victoria must complete a high-level mathematics course before graduating from college. With graduation within reach, Victoria imagines herself receiving a passing grade on the final exam, shaking her professor's hand, and smiling in front of a camera while holding her diploma. Through using , Victoria has boosted her confidence about passing the class.

self-talk

reframing

     visualization

 talk therapy

Q U ESTIO N 17

The avoidant attachment style is associated with     .

 

     receiving too much affection from your childhood caregivers

developing a strong, trusting, and predictable relationship with your childhood caregivers

     consistently receiving too little nurturing as a child

     growing up in a home with someone other than one's biological parents

 

Q U ESTIO N 18

People with low self-esteem are likely to be more   .

     critical of others

     open to seeking opportunities to improve themselves

comfortable having others observe them when they perform

     open to admitting to having both strengths and weaknesses

 

Q U ESTIO N 19

Elvira felt worthless after losing the chess tournament, so she reached out to her friend Lexi to help, Lexi offered her empathy, concern, and positive words, which immediately put Elvira back in good spirits. Which strategy did Elvira use to repair her self-esteem?

letting go of the past

    reframing

     intrapersonal communication

    seeking out support

Q U ESTIO N 20

According to politeness theory, which statement would be least face-threatening to a coworker who violates the dress code?

     "Wow! Jeans aren't allowed, you know."

"I've noticed that you keep dressing too casually, and our boss has mentioned it, too."

"You look pretty unprofessional, but perhaps that's the look you want."

    "You look casual today. Are you going somewhere after work?"