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c. Incorrect. The internal conversation we have with ourselves in our thoughts is also
called intrapersonal communication. See 2-3: Self-Perception and Communication
d. Incorrect. The internal conversation we have with ourselves in our thoughts is also
called intrapersonal communication. See 2-3: Self-Perception and Communication
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Self-Perception and Communication
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.02.03 – Identify how self-perception influences
communication.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Intrapersonal communication
Communication skills
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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20. The term _____ refers to attributing behavior to a cause that is beyond someone’s control.
a.
situational attribution
b.
dispositional attribution
c.
internal attribution
d.
selective attribution
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. The term situational attribution refers to attributing behavior to a cause that
is beyond someone’s control. See 2-4: Perception of Others
b. Incorrect. Attributions are the reasons we give for our own and others’ behavior. See
2-4: Perception of Others
c. Incorrect. Attributions are the reasons we give for our own and others’ behavior. See
2-4: Perception of Others
d. Incorrect. Attributions are the reasons we give for our own and others’ behavior. See
2-4: Perception of Others
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Perception of Others
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.02.04 – Describe three ways we form perceptions of
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22. Which of the following statements is true of making attributions?
a.
Dispositional attribution improves understanding between individuals.
b.
Situational attribution increases animosity between individuals.
c.
Making attributions decreases uncertainty between individuals.
d.
Attributions are solely based on a person’s physical appearance.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Attributions are the reasons we give for our own and other’s behavior. See
2-4: Perception of Others
b. Incorrect. Attributions are the reasons we give for our own and other’s behavior. See
2-4: Perception of Others
c. Correct. When we see someone acting in a certain way, we try to figure out why.
Our attribution reduces our uncertainty by answering our question. See 2-4: Perception
of Others
d. Incorrect. Attributions are the reasons we give for our own and other’s behavior. See
2-4: Perception of Others
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
Perception of Others
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.02.04 – Describe three ways we form perceptions of
others.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM3 – Analytic
TOPICS:
Perceptual accuracy
Perception of messages
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
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23. Dawson and Emily go to the same high school. Emily is very attractive and outgoing. On seeing her, Dawson assumes
that she is also smart and popular. In this scenario, Dawson’s assumption is an example of _____.
a.
a self-fulfilling prophecy
b.
implicit personality theory
c.
selective perception
d.
a situational attribution
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. We form impressions based on assumptions we make about another’s
personality. See 2-4: Perception of Others
b. Correct. In this scenario, Dawson’s assumption is an example of implicit personality
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ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis: A subconscious approach that draws on previous experience to make sense
of what we are encountering is defined as automatic processing. We use heuristics,
which are short-cut rules of thumb for understanding how to perceive something based
on past experience with similar stimuli. See 2-1: The Perception Process
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
The Perception Process
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.02.01 – Describe the fundamental principles of the
perception process.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Interpretation of stimuli
Organization of stimuli
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
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2/20/2020 9:53 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/20/2020 9:56 AM
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35. _________ is the overall view we have of ourselves, which includes both self-concept and self-esteem.
a.
Selective perception
b.
Self-perception
c.
Situational attribution
d.
Self-disposition
ANSWER:
b
RATIONALE:
Analysis: Self-perception is the overall view we have of ourselves, which includes
both self-concept and self-esteem. Self-concept is the perception we have of our skills,
abilities, knowledge, competencies, and personality traits. See 2-2: Perception of Self
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
Perception of Self
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.02.02 – Explain how self-perception is formed and
maintained.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM3 – Analytic
TOPICS:
Self-perception
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED:
2/20/2020 9:57 AM
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