1. A compilation of your experiences as influenced by the social, political, and cultural factors
that frame and mark those experiences describes which of the following terms?
A. Reasonableness
2. The idea that our social reality emerges through our actions and that our world, and the social
rules we life by, are the product of verbal and nonverbal communication describes which of the
following perspectives on identity?
D. Cultural location
3. Ralph’s mother, father, and teachers have all regularly told him that he is a bright and
intelligent student. As a result, Ralph sees himself as a bright and intelligent person who likes
school. Which of the following perspectives on identity construction best explain Ralph’s story?
4. Ricardo was invited to his cousin’s wedding and he knew that he would see many of his
family members there. He wanted to show his best self to his family so to prepare for the
wedding Ricardo got his suit pressed, had his hair cut, and thought about stories that would
entertain them. Which of the following perspectives on identity construction best explain
Ricardo’s story?
5. Where we stand in relation to various categories or elements of difference—such as race,
economic background, or ability—describes which of the terms?
A. Impressions
6. Rachel’s brothers never let her play football with them in the backyard. They tell her that,
because she is a woman, she is not capable of playing with men. Rachel’s gender is keeping her
from being included in the game. Which of the following theories would be most useful in
uncovering and interrupting the systems of power the keep Rachel out of the game?
7. Repeated patterns of human action, enacted in verbal and nonverbal communication, are often
described by which of the following terms?
A. Impressions
8. How one sees the world, as influenced by the social, political, and cultural experiences that
frame and mark her/him refers to which of the following terms?
A. Rituals
9. The illusion that people who occupy positions of power represent what is appropriate and
typical is described by poet Audre Lord in which of the following ways?
10. The notion that who we are is the result of repeated, patterned human actions describes which
of the following perspectives on identity formation?
11. Someone’s perspective or point of view is also known as his/her
A. Positionality
12. The _____ is the answer to the question, “who am I?”
A. Perception
13. Our social reality emerges through our actions and that our world, and the social roles we
live by, are the produce of our communication. This is known as
14. In US culture, being Male, white, Christian, non-disabled, young, thin/athletic, heterosexual,
and upper/middle class is known as mainstream or the
A. Hegemonic group
15. Understanding your _____________ helps you to understand how power and privilege are at
play in a given situation.
A. Symbolism
16. A feminist communication theory that originally examined gender, questioning and
challenging women’s subservient relationship to men is known as the
A. Positionality Theory
17. _________ is the risk of slipping from “your position in this system influences who you are
and how you see the world” into “your position in this system determines who you are and how
you see the world.”
18. Assuming that people are fundamentally their positionalities is also known as the
A. Stereotypical perception
19. We use _______ to form shape and define our identities.
A. Symbols
20. Philosopher ___________, argues “there is no gender identity behind the expression of
gender.”
A. Martin Buber
21. The differing expectations for men and women (for instance. in ___________that are
stereotypically gendered in the workplace is an example of performance.
22. Our identities are always in a process of becoming. In other words,
23. ________ guide which behaviors get repeated and which behaviors do not.
A. Rituals
24. We build an image of ourselves for ourselves and others. This is also known as
A. Essentialist perspective
25. How we perform certain norms for vocal and verbal communication also help to reinforce
A. Social norms
26. Stereotypes are inaccurate generalizations about groups.
27. Women and men have different standpoints.
28. Our communication is important to the perceptual process.
29. We are acutely aware of the ways our experiences influence our perceptions.
30. Performance studies scholars argue that our identities are fixed or static actions.
31. Engaging in critical compassionate analysis is only important for you, not your audience.
32. Audience analysis helps speakers and writers in every aspect of message preparation.
33. The relationship between identity/perception and communication is called a co-curricular
relationship that both produce and shape each other.
Type: E
34. Begin this essay by defining rituals and the role rituals play in our identity and perceptions.
Next, give two specific examples of rituals which have marked and shaped your sense of self.
Type: E
35. In this essay, explain the Standpoint Theory. Once you have provided a solid explanation of
the theory and its important components, provide an explanation of why this theory is important
to understand for those engaged in both interpersonal relationships and public advocacy.