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True / False
1. Defensiveness is often a self-perpetuating cycle.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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2. Once a progressive spiral has been established in a relationship, it is likely to continue indefinitely.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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1
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True / False
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False
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3. The assertive message format should always be used in the order given in your text for best results.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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4. It’s okay to reword the assertive message format to suit your own particular style of speaking.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
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False
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5. Messages shaping the communication climate of a relationship can be both verbal and nonverbal.
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a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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6. Stating your intentions is an important element of an assertive message.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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7. Tangential responses are one type of disconfirming message.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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8. Just recognizing the other person isn’t enough to be considered confirming.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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9. Since ambiguous responses leave your partner unsure of your position, they would likely be interpreted as
disconfirming.
a.
True
b.
False
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ANSWER:
True
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False
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10. Perception makes little difference in determining whether a message is disconfirming.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
POINTS:
1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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11. When coping with criticism, it isn’t a good idea to ask what else is wrong because it just brings up too much material to
handle at one time.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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12. Behavior that fits into Gibb’s category of “strategy” attempts to manipulate the other into doing what you
want.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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13. What Gibb describes as “spontaneity” means saying the first thing that comes into your mind.
a.
True
b.
False
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ANSWER:
False
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1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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14. Whereas acknowledging others means you are interested in their ideas, endorsement means that you agree
with them.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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15. A supportive climate usually results from the expression of empathy.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
POINTS:
1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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16. When you decide to acknowledge an accurate criticism, an apology is also necessary.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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17. Being ignored is less disconfirming than being dismissed or attacked.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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HAS VARIABLES:
False
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18. A communication climate has to do with the way people feel about each other as they carry out activities.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
True
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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19. A spiral is always negative.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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1
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True / False
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False
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20. If an attack to our presenting self is justified, we will not react defensively.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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1
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True / False
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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21. Asking for more information from your critics as a way to respond nondefensively means you need to be
prepared to accept the comments.
a.
True
b.
False
ANSWER:
False
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False
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Multiple Choice
22. Which of these behaviors is characterized by the use of “we” language?
a.
evaluation
b.
description
c.
problem-orientation
d.
strategy
e.
provisionalism
ANSWER:
c
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False
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23. “Rankism” best relates to which of these behaviors?
a.
evaluation
b.
superiority
c.
control
d.
strategy
e.
certainty
ANSWER:
b
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24. Cassie felt ignored because Jaime kept playing on his phone during their lunch together. This example best
illustrates which type of disconfirming message?
a.
impersonal
b.
ambiguous
c.
incongruous
d.
irrelevant
e.
impervious
ANSWER:
e
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25. Brianne angrily waited three minutes at the counter before the clerk finished his phone conversation and
signaled awareness that Brianne was waiting. Brianne would’ve felt better if the clerk had at least __________
her while she was waiting.
a.
recognized
b.
acknowledged
c.
endorsed
d.
been assertive with
e.
responded nondefensively
ANSWER:
a
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False
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26. All of the following are disconfirming messages except
a.
interrupting the other person.
b.
giving ambiguous responses.
c.
ignoring the other person.
d.
using a problem-oriented approach.
e.
responding with clichés.
ANSWER:
d
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1
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False
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27. All of the following are behavioral descriptions except
a.
“I notice you’re frowning.”
b.
“I saw you walk out of the party.”
c.
“Your behavior tells me you’re angry.”
d.
“You’ve shouted the last three times we’ve discussed money.”
e.
“You haven’t said ‘I love you’ in over a week.”
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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28. A consequence statement can describe
a.
what happens to you, the speaker.
b.
what happens to the person you’re addressing or to others.
c.
why you’re bothered or pleased by another’s behavior.
d.
what happens without moralizing about it.
e.
All of these answers are correct.
ANSWER:
e
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29. The most visible way disconfirming messages reinforce one another, as when one attack leads to another and
another, is termed a(n)
a.
escalatory conflict spiral.
b.
de-escalatory conflict spiral.
c.
cognitive dissonance reaction.
d.
impervious dyad.
e.
pillow-talk incident.
ANSWER:
a
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30. Your instructor tells you how poor your writing ability is and how wrong it is for you not to work harder on
it. That instructor used the Gibb category of
a.
description.
b.
evaluation.
c.
problem orientation.
d.
equality.
e.
provisionalism.
ANSWER:
b
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1
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False
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31. According to research findings about defensiveness, when one person in a dyad acts in a defensive manner
a.
a counterattack is appropriate.
b.
the partner will be supportive.
c.
a defensive spiral usually results.
d.
perceptions are not realistic.
e.
self-disclosure usually takes place.
ANSWER:
c
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32. Another term which describes the Gibb defensive category of neutrality would be
a.
understanding.
b.
aggressive perception.
c.
positive/negative balance.
d.
displaced loyalty.
e.
indifference.
ANSWER:
e
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33. Evaluative language is also described as
a.
“me” language.
b.
“it” language.
c.
“you” language.
d.
“neutral” language.
e.
“supportive” language.
ANSWER:
c
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34. The term that describes the emotional tone of a personal relationship is
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a.
mood.
b.
tone.
c.
climate.
d.
environment.
e.
foundation.
ANSWER:
c
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35. The communication climate in a relationship is determined by the
a.
roles each person has in the relationship.
b.
similarities of the parties.
c.
degree to which each person feels valued.
d.
amount of self-disclosure that occurs.
e.
listening and perceptual skills that each individual brings to the relationship.
ANSWER:
c
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False
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36. A confirming response may
a.
criticize the other.
b.
criticize the other.
c.
reveal deception.
d.
recognize manipulation.
e.
control the other.
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
1
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Multiple Choice
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False
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37. Which of these strategies has been used successfully to protest slavery, secure rights for women, reject war,
oppose racial segregation, and accomplish other great social change in principled and pragmatic ways?
a.
aggressiveness
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b.
nonviolence
c.
neutrality
d.
all of the above
e.
none of the above
ANSWER:
b
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38. People who act in accordance with Gibb’s category of equality communicate that
a.
everyone is equal in every way.
b.
while they may have greater talent in some areas, all have just as much worth as human beings.
c.
all human beings are created with the capacity to be equal in all areas.
d.
All of these answers are correct.
e.
None of the above answers are correct.
ANSWER:
b
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False
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39. Jenna says, “Sophia, I’m really upset about how we divide the cooking chores.” Sophia retorts, “Speaking of
cooking, my secretary brought in great cookies today.” Sophia’s response is an example of a(n)
a.
impervious response.
b.
interrupting response.
c.
irrelevant response.
d.
impersonal response.
e.
tangential response.
ANSWER:
e
POINTS:
1
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Multiple Choice
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False
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40. Lilly calls Cameron to invite her to a party, leaving the message on Cameron’s voicemail. After two days,
Cameron still hasn’t returned Lilly’s call. Lilly might interpret this as what type of response?
a.
impervious.
b.
interrupting.
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c.
irrelevant.
d.
tangential.
e.
impersonal.
ANSWER:
a
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False
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41. “You are such a couch potato” is an example of what Gibb defense-arousing behavior?
a.
evaluation.
b.
control.
c.
strategy.
d.
neutrality.
e.
superiority.
ANSWER:
a
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False
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42. Which of the following statements is the best supportive alternative to the accusation, “You just don’t try
hard enough.”
a.
“You should try harder.”
b.
“You give up too easily.”
c.
“I’m worried you’ll fail with two D’s.”
d.
“You should study two hours every night.”
e.
“It’s time we had a talk about trying.”
ANSWER:
c
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Multiple Choice
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False
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43. Which of the following is a nondefensive response to the criticism, “You’ve really messed up that account
now”?
a.
“Tell me what, in your mind, I did that upset you.”
b.
“Not taking Mr. Kimble to dinner endangers the account?”
c.
“So you’re upset that the account may be lost?”
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d.
“Losing that account might really hurt our department?”
e.
All of these answers are correct to respond nondefensively to that criticism.
ANSWER:
e
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Multiple Choice
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False
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44. If others start criticizing you, one productive way to respond is to
a.
tell them to stop the criticism.
b.
point out that criticism is not productive.
c.
criticize them to show them how it feels.
d.
ask for more specifics about what the criticism involves.
e.
just back off; there’s no effective way to deal with this kind of “no–win” situation.
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
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Multiple Choice
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False
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45. “How many times do you think I’ll have to explain this to you?!”
a.
evaluation
b.
control
c.
neutrality
d.
superiority
e.
certainty
ANSWER:
d
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
1/28/2016 1:55 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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46. “That’s the way of the world. Get used to it.”
a.
evaluation
b.
control
c.
neutrality
d.
superiority
e.
certainty
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ANSWER:
c
POINTS:
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False
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47. “You’re a slob!”
a.
evaluation
b.
control
c.
neutrality
d.
superiority
e.
certainty
ANSWER:
a
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1
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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48. “It’s my way or the highway!”
a.
evaluation
b.
control
c.
neutrality
d.
superiority
e.
certainty
ANSWER:
b
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
1/28/2016 2:01 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
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49. “I don’t really need your input. I’ve already made my decision.”
a.
evaluation
b.
control
c.
neutrality
d.
superiority
e.
certainty
ANSWER:
e
POINTS:
1
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Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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Objective Short Answer
50. How do defensive behaviors work in the sphere of work relationships? Given your knowledge of Gibb’s
categories, what advice would you give to a manager?
ANSWER:
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Objective Short Answer
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False
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51. Describe a recent incident when you were defensive. Explain which part of your self-concept you were
protecting, and describe the consequences of your defensiveness.
ANSWER:
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False
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52. Imagine the following scene: Your instructor (we’ll call him Dr. Roberts) angrily thrusts your research paper
back at you saying, “This paper is not only late, it is full of errors.” Write a response to Dr. Roberts that
demonstrates three different ways to respond using Chapter Ten’s strategies for handling criticism
nondefensively.
ANSWER:
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Objective Short Answer
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False
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53. Use the Assertive Message Format to respond to one of two situations described below, labeling each of the five parts
of the message.
A friend is in the habit of borrowing your belongings and not returning them to you without you having to ask for them back
several times. Now your friend is returning a sweater of yours and there’s a stain on it. One of your friends has been
especially supportive lately, has called often, spent time getting you out socially and even prepared dinner for you to help
you get through a difficult time.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
1
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QUESTION TYPE:
Objective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
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54. Consider this saying, “I can be right or I can be happy.” Discuss this in terms of defensiveness/nondefensive
concepts from the text, as well as any pertinent Gibb climate components.
ANSWER:
POINTS:
1
QUESTION TYPE:
Objective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES:
False
DATE CREATED:
1/28/2016 2:04 PM
DATE MODIFIED:
1/28/2016 2:04 PM