front 1 A perception check is a message that is used | back 1 to test the accuracy of your understanding of a person’s nonverbal cues |
front 2 Failure to notice a typing error or misspelling in a research paper you have written for a class follows along with the idea that our perceptions are limited due to our | back 2 expectations |
front 3 If Sally believes in the importance of education, then the grades she earns at school are more likely to affect her | back 3 self-esteem |
front 4 If a woman wearing scrubs walks into your hospital room, you may recognize her as a “nurse” according to the principle of | back 4 simplification |
front 5 If you believe you will do well on this test, and you talk yourself into doing well, some of that success can be attributed to | back 5 self-fulfilling prophecy |
front 6 In individualistic cultures, the _____ is valued more than the . | back 6 individual/group |
front 7 Jarod is comfortable posting personal information on Facebook about his sexual orientation, his political philosophy, and even his likes/dislikes.According to the text, which human factor of social media is he engaged in? | back 7 digital self-disclosure |
front 8 Shellie will experience _____ if she believes she is an athletic person even though in reality she is bad in sports. | back 8 incongruence |
front 9 The process of selectively attending to, organizing, and interpreting theinformation that we receive through our senses is called | back 9 perception |
front 10 The theory thatexplains why people monitor their social environments in order to know more about themselves and others and to feel more comfortable in a situation is | back 10 uncertainty reduction theory |
front 11 A culture that values personal achievement, voicing one’s opinion, freedom, and self-expression is | back 11 individualistic |
front 12 A culture that is comfortable with few rules, unpredictability, and multiple perspectives of “truth” is | back 12 a low uncertainty avoidance culture |
front 13 Groups of people who display dramatically different attitudes, values, beliefs, and customs than the majority in the culture are | back 13 a co-culture |
front 14 Believing that your culture is better than another is known as | back 14 ethnocentrism |
front 15 Joel, the captain of his debate team, feels like he let the team down when they got third place, even though he scored high in individual points. Joel is probably a member of | back 15 a collectivist culture |
front 16 Kyle is always on time for meetings, follows plans, and meets his deadlines. What is his time orientation? | back 16 Monochronic |
front 17 What is not true about intercultural communication? | back 17 Every interaction between people from different cultures is an example of intercultural communication |
front 18 Which co-cultural identification is based upon being biologically different from each other and being socialized differently throughout life? | back 18 gender |
front 19 Which generation is known for a high sense of morality, an appreciation of diversity, and for being put on pedestals by their parents? | back 19 Millennials |
front 20 Which generation is known for being latch-key kids, self-sufficient, creative, and technologically savvy? | back 20 Generation X |
front 21 If you are afraid to fly, the word “airplane” will have a certain _____ meaning that might include negative feelings. | back 21 connotative |
front 22 If you were to comment about your pet’s health and then your mother followed up with a comment about cleaning out the garage, she would most likely be violating the | back 22 relevancy maxim |
front 23 Jeffrey tells Karin that it is “hot outside.” Karin does not know from this message the exact temperature. This is an example of how language can be | back 23 ambiguous |
front 24 Linguistic sensitivity is using language that | back 24 respects others avoids language that offends includes inclusive language all of the above |
front 25 One explanation for the creation of new words such as “blogosphere” is that language changes occur because of the need to | back 25 talk about new inventions or ideas |
front 26 Saying, “I don’t know what it’s like now, but when I attended JFK High School ten years ago, it was one of the top schools in the state,” is using | back 26 dating |
front 27 Saying, “Smythe, a female doctor, had a great deal of influence on the treatment of HIV,” is an example of | back 27 non-inclusive language |
front 28 The comment, “Professors are so absentminded! Oh, you’re a professor? How often do you lose your keys? Must be a lot!” is an example of: | back 28 generalizing |
front 29 The sequence “restaurant, ethnic restaurant, an Italian restaurant, The Pasta Palace Restaurant” illustrates the principle of | back 29 level of specificity |
front 30 When we talk about the rules or the structure of a language, we are referring to | back 30 syntax and grammar |
front 31 According to Mehrabian (1972), how much of a message’s meaning is communicated nonverbally? | back 31 93% |
front 32 A violation of expectations regarding personal space may result in | back 32 misunderstandings claims of sexual harassment an uncomfortable feeling all of the above |
front 33 During her presentation, Kia often used “um,” “er,” and “like,” which all are considered to be | back 33 vocal interferences |
front 34 All of the following elements influence communication; however, _____ may stimulate both emotional and physical reactions. | back 34 color |
front 35 In what culture might you hear a parent utter the following? “Look at me when I’m talking to you.” | back 35 U.S. culture |
front 36 Putting your notebook away while the professor is still talking to signal she has gone overtime is an example of using nonverbal communication as a way to | back 36 regulate interaction |
front 37 Usually, the person in authority in a situation will be the first to initiate | back 37 Touch |
front 38 When a person’s verbal and nonverbal cues contradict each other, it is important to | back 38 use the skill of perception checking |
front 39 Which of the following is an example of “paralanguage”? | back 39 saying one word in a sentence louder than others |
front 40 ____ value touching more than _____ do. | back 40 Women/men |