Beebe/Beebe/Ivy Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, 6e Test Bank
Test Bank Chapter 2: Self Awareness and Communication
2.1 Multiple Choice
TB_Q2.01 Danielle is able to observe and reflect upon her own mental states, thus
exhibiting ______.
a.
self-awareness
b.
self-image
c.
self-expectations
d.
self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Discuss the importance of self-awareness in the process of
improving one’s communication skills.
Topic: Self-Awareness: How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.02 Jenny sees herself as a caring person. She communicates this perception of
herself to a career counselor; therefore, the counselor recommends that she enter the
field of nursing. Jenny’s interaction with the counselor demonstrates what dimension of
Jenny’s self-awareness?
a.
Material self-awareness
b.
Subjective self-awareness
c.
Objective self-awareness
d.
Symbolic self-awareness
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Discuss the importance of self-awareness in the process of
improving one’s communication skills.
Topic: Self-Awareness: How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.03 When Maslow referred to the unconscious competence, he was explaining how
people attain _____ skills.
a.
business
b.
physiological
c.
rhetoric
d.
communication
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Discuss the importance of self-awareness in the process of
improving one’s communication skills.
Topic: Self-Awareness: How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.04 Juan has recently noticed that when he works with his group on the group
project, they dismiss his suggestions. He has no idea how to go about getting them to
listen to his ideas. At which level of self-awareness is Juan with regard to his skills?
a.
Unconscious incompetence
b.
Conscious incompetence
c.
Conscious competence
d.
Unconscious competence
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Discuss the importance of self-awareness in the process of
improving one’s communication skills.
Topic: Self-Awareness: How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.05 Which of the following accurately describes the term self-concept?
a.
It changes with each person you meet.
b.
It is developed at birth.
c.
It is deeply rooted and slow to change.
d.
It is created quickly.
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.06 Alfonso is very tall and thin and cannot seem to add any muscle, although he
works out in the gym four days every week. While at the gym, Alfonso compares his lack
of muscle with the muscles of other men who work out at the gym. Alfonso’s concern
with this discrepancy is attributed to his focus on his _____ self.
a.
material
b.
subjective
c.
objective
d.
symbolic
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.07 Maria does not feel confident with her academic abilities in calculus class;
however, she feels at ease with her abilities in her drawing class. This example illustrates
which of the following?
a.
Self
b.
Self-concept
c.
Self-image
d.
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.08 When Tina saw Carli’s new shirt, she said she didn’t like it because the color
reminded her of seaweed. Tina’s response is an example of a(n) _____.
a.
belief
b.
attitude
c.
value
d.
behavior
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.09 Jaclyn thinks life exists on other planets. This example illustrates which
component of self-concept?
a.
Belief
b.
Attitude
c.
Value
d.
Behavior
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.10 Athena thinks that killing animals for food is morally wrong. Athena’s
convictions would be which of the following?
a.
An attitude
b.
A belief
c.
A value
d.
A behavior
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.11 When he talks to his roommate, Andrew is more likely to tell him more personal
thoughts than he would if he was talking to his professor. According to James’s theory of
the self, Andrew is demonstrating his _____ self.
a.
material
b.
social
c.
spiritual
d.
emotional
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.12 Which of the following statements most accurately describes the social self?
a.
You are represented by the things you own.
b.
You are what you have.
c.
You have different selves in relation to different people.
d.
You attempt to answer for yourself, “Why am I here?”
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.13 Natasha contemplates her relationship to other forces in the universe, but not
from a religious standpoint. Natasha is exploring which component of self?
a.
Material self
b.
Social self
c.
Spiritual self
d.
Emotional self
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.14 Aisha noticed at work that Vincent and Michelle kept asking her advice on
office procedures. Soon, she began to see herself as competent and knowledgeable.
Which of the following statements best describes the means by which Vincent and
Michelle influenced Aisha’s self-concept?
a.
Communication with others
b.
Association with groups
c.
Roles we assume
d.
Self-labels
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.15 When Katy was asked to describe herself, she said “I’m a soccer player.” When
Brian was asked the same question, he said “I’m on the chess team.” These examples
show which kind of influence on self-concept?
a.
Communication with others
b.
Association with groups
c.
Roles we assume
d.
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.16 When Maury is asked to describe herself, her first response is that her friends
often call her an overachiever. This describes her _____.
a.
avowed identity
b.
assumed role
c.
ascribed identity
d.
aspect of her spiritual self
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self-concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.17 As Ellen was nearing graduation, she thought back over her college career.
Although she had wanted to be more involved in extra-curricular activities, she had
focused more on her studies and tended to describe herself first as a student. What
aspect of the formation of self-concept does this describe?
a.
Assumed role
b.
Cyber selves
c.
Avowed identity
d.
Association with groups
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self–concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.18 The human ability to think about what we’re doing while we’re doing it is called
_____.
a.
self-reflexiveness
b.
self-awareness
c.
ascribed identity
d.
avowed identity
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.2 Describe the components of our self–concepts and major influences
on the development of self-concept.
Topic: Self-Concept: Who Are You?
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q2.19 Priscilla feels that she is unattractive and unlovable following a break-up with
her boyfriend. Prior to this incident, Priscilla had a healthy view of her worth. Priscilla
experienced a decrease in which of the following?
a.
Self-reflexiveness
b.
Self-concept
c.
Self-esteem
d.
Self-consciousness
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.20 The assessment of your worth or value as reflected in your perceptions of such
things as your skills, abilities, appearance and talents is called _____.
a.
self-esteem
b.
self-expectations
c.
material self
d.
ascribed identity
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q2.21 Ever since she was a little girl, Rhonda knew she wanted to be a teacher. Now
that she is applying to college for a degree in education, she can hardly wait until that
dream comes true. Her belief has been stable over a long period of time. This is an
example of _____.
a.
self-analysis
b.
self-worth avoidance
c.
self-concept clarity
d.
self-esteem
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.22 The statement, “I’m not intelligent because my roommate gets better grades
than I do,” illustrates which of the following?
a.
Self-fulfilling prophecy
b.
Social comparison
c.
Self-expectations
d.
Social expectations
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.23 The term for the psychological and emotional characteristics of individuals that
cause them to be masculine, feminine, or androgynous is _____.
a.
sex
b.
gender
c.
ethnicity
d.
culture
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q2.24 Andrew had plans to be married by the age of 25; however, he turned 30 and
was still unmarried. He concluded that he was incapable of maintaining a healthy
relationship. Andrew’s self-esteem was impacted by which of the following?
a.
Gender differences
b.
Social comparison
c.
Self-expectations
d.
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.25 Martin knew he was going to fail the upcoming math test because he felt he
wasn’t good at math and never had been. Martin’s thoughts are an example of _____.
a.
self-concept clarity
b.
self-expectations
c.
self-awareness
d.
self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.26 The idea that what we believe will occur in the future is likely to come true
because we believe it will come true is called_____.
a.
social comparison
b.
self-expectation
c.
self-consciousness
d.
self-fulfilling prophecy
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.3 Describe how gender, social comparisons, self-expectations, and
self-fulfilling prophecies affect one’s self-esteem.
Topic: Self-Esteem: What Is Your Value?
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q2.27 Christa experienced extreme anxiety about the thought of giving a presentation
to her classmates. On the day of the presentation, she repeated in her mind statements
such as, “You are well-prepared.” and “You have valuable information to share with your
audience.” What technique was Christa using to boost her self-esteem?
a.
Positive self-talk
b.
Visualization
c.
Reframing
d.
Losing your baggage
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.4 Practice six communication strategies for enhancing one’s self–
esteem.
Topic: Communication and the Enhancement of Self-Esteem
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.28 Aaron was asked to give a speech to the incoming freshmen about the
advantages of serving in student government. He had never given a speech before and
was very nervous. A speech professor suggested that in addition to practicing, he could
picture himself delivering the speech successfully, and receiving favorable feedback
from his audience. Which method did the professor recommend to help Aaron manage
his communication apprehension?
a.
Visualization
b.
Positive self-talk
c.
Reframing
d.
Surrounding himself with positive people
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.4 Practice six communication strategies for enhancing one’s self–
esteem.
Topic: Communication and the Enhancement of Self-Esteem
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.29 ______ refers to an inflated view of one’s self, especially about one’s own
power and importance.
a.
Ethnocentrism
b.
Narcissism
c.
Reframing
d.
Stereotyping
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.4 Practice six communication strategies for enhancing one’s self–
esteem.
Topic: Communication and the Enhancement of Self-Esteem
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q2.30 After Patrice failed the first math quiz, she thought she would fail the whole
class. Then she realized it was just one quiz and she would have many more quizzes in
the future that would boost her grade. This demonstrates the concept of _____.
a.
reframing
b.
visualization
c.
narcissism
d.
Stereotyping
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.4 Practice six communication strategies for enhancing one’s self–
esteem.
Topic: Communication and the Enhancement of Self-Esteem
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.31 Which of the following would help a person develop a more positive self-
esteem?
a.
Compare yourself to others.
b.
Place a label on yourself based upon one incident.
c.
Mentally rehearse all possible scenarios, positive and negative.
d.
Surround yourself with positive people.
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.4 Practice six communication strategies for enhancing one’s self–
esteem.
Topic: Communication and the Enhancement of Self-Esteem
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Beebe/Beebe/Ivy Communication: Principles for a Lifetime, 6e Test Bank
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.32 Larry grew up in a family in which his mother and father were constantly
fighting and insulting each other. Their divorce was especially messy and mean. The
poor quality of their relationship caused Larry to avoid commitment in a loving
relationship for many years. Larry finally decides that he can no longer allow his feelings
about love and marriage to be colored by his parents’ failures. Which technique for
improving self-esteem did Larry use?
a.
Developing honest relationships
b.
Visualizing
c.
Positive messages
d.
Losing your baggage
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.4 Practice six communication strategies for enhancing one’s self–
esteem.
Topic: Communication and the Enhancement of Self-Esteem
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.33 The first stage in the perception process involves _____.
a.
selection
b.
organization
c.
interpretation
d.
direction
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.5 Explain the three stages of perception and why people differ in their
perceptions of people and events.
Topic: The Perception Process
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q2.34 The stage of perception in which we put information into patterns is called
_____.
a.
attention
b.
reframing
c.
interpretation
d.
organization
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.5 Explain the three stages of perception and why people differ in their
perceptions of people and events.
Topic: The Perception Process
Difficulty Level: Easy
Skill Level: Remember the Facts
TB_Q2.35 Pat is watching TV, and his roommate walks in and tells Pat that he wishes to
talk to him. Pat turns off the TV in order to focus on the conversation with the roommate.
Pat’s decision to focus on the roommate rather than the television illustrates what stage
of the perceptual process?
a.
Attention and selection
b.
Organization
c.
Interpretation
d.
Closure
Answer: a
Learning Objective: LO 2.5 Explain the three stages of perception and why people differ in their
perceptions of people and events.
Topic: The Perception Process
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.36 Assuming a person belongs to a particular group because of his or her
clothing is an example of which of the following?
a.
Selection
b.
Reframing
c.
Closure
d.
Attention
Answer: c
Learning Objective: LO 2.5 Explain the three stages of perception and why people differ in their
perceptions of people and events.
Topic: The Perception Process
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts
TB_Q2.37 Barry is driving Suzie home from a party. Barry notices that Suzie has her arms
crossed and she is looking out the window of the car and making no attempt to
communicate with him. Based on Suzie’s nonverbal behavior, Barry infers that she is
upset with him. Barry’s inference about Suzie’s behavior illustrates which stage of the
perceptual process?
a.
Attending and selecting stimuli
b.
Interpreting
c.
Responding and expressing understanding
d.
Organizing stimuli
Answer: b
Learning Objective: LO 2.5 Explain the three stages of perception and why people differ in their
perceptions of people and events.
Topic: The Perception Process
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Apply What You Know
TB_Q2.38 What occurs during the interpretation stage of the perception process?
a.
Missing information is filled in.
b.
Stimuli is organized.
c.
Certain stimuli are focused on.
d.
Meaning is assigned to stimuli.
Answer: d
Learning Objective: LO 2.5 Explain the three stages of perception and why people differ in their
perceptions of people and events.
Topic: The Perception Process
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Skill Level: Understand the Concepts