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1. In the context of perception, we are likely to miss stimuli that:
a.
require us to use heuristics.
b.
necessitate conscious processing of information.
c.
reinforce our self-perceptions.
d.
violate our expectations.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Although we are constantly exposed to a barrage of sensory stimuli, we
focus our attention on relatively little of it. See 2-1: The Perception Process
b. Incorrect. Although we are constantly exposed to a barrage of sensory stimuli, we
focus our attention on relatively little of it. See 2-1: The Perception Process
c. Incorrect. Although we are constantly exposed to a barrage of sensory stimuli, we
focus our attention on relatively little of it. See 2-1: The Perception Process
d. Correct. We cannot focus on everything we see and hear all the time. Hence, we
choose what stimuli to concentrate on based on our needs, interests, and expectations.
We are likely to see what we expect to see and miss what violates our expectations.
See 2-1: The Perception Process
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The Perception Process
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.02.01 – Describe the fundamental principles of the
perception process.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Selection process
Perception process in communication
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
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2. Before interviewing one of the candidates for a position in his company, Ben was informed that the candidate had
performed exceptionally well in her aptitude test for the job. During the interview, Ben saw the candidate in a very
positive light. Although the candidate made a few mistakes, Ben passed them off. In this scenario, Ben’s perception of the
candidate was based on his _____.
a.
patterns
b.
interests
c.
needs
d.
expectations
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
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6. Niku was waiting on the sidewalk to cross a busy road. When she heard a siren indicating that pedestrians could cross
the road, she started walking on the pedestrian crossing. In this scenario, Niku’s action was based on _____.
a.
stereotypes
b.
prejudices
c.
heuristics
d.
prophecies
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Automatic processing is a subconscious approach of making sense of
what we are encountering. See 2-1: The Perception Process
b. Incorrect. Automatic processing is a subconscious approach of making sense of
what we are encountering. See 2-1: The Perception Process
c. Correct. In this scenario, Niku’s action was based on heuristics. Heuristics 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
d. Incorrect. Automatic processing is a subconscious approach of making sense of
what we are encountering. See 2-1: The Perception Process
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Challenging
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:
COMM2 – Reflective Thinking
TOPICS:
Processes of communication
Interpretation of stimuli
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
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7. While still learning to drive, Jane accidentally drove into another car. Although she survived the accident, Jane began to
consider herself a poor driver. As a result, she stopped driving and has not driven since. In this scenario, it can be said that
Jane’s experience has affected her _____.
a.
self-perception
b.
self-monitoring
c.
situational attribution
d.
impression formation
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
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b.
Once self-concept is developed, self-esteem cannot be damaged.
c.
Individuals with low self-esteem tend to form relationships with people who reinforce positive self-perception.
d.
Families are central to the development of positive self-esteem in an individual.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Self-esteem depends not only on what each individual views as
worthwhile but also on the ideas, morals, and values of the cultural group(s) to which
the individual belongs. See 2-2: Perception of Self
b. Incorrect. Self-esteem depends not only on what each individual views as
worthwhile but also on the ideas, morals, and values of the cultural group(s) to which
the individual belongs. See 2-2: Perception of Self
c. Incorrect. Self-esteem depends not only on what each individual views as
worthwhile but also on the ideas, morals, and values of the cultural group(s) to which
the individual belongs. See 2-2: Perception of Self
d. Correct. Families are critically important to developing one’s self-concept, but they
are even more central to developing positive self-esteem. Unfortunately, in some
families, negative messages repeatedly sent can create an inaccurate self-concept and
damage self-esteem. See 2-2: Perception of Self
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
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-concept
Self-esteem
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
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12. Which of the following statements is true of bullying?
a.
Adolescents whose self-concepts are in transition are insusceptible to bullying.
b.
Bullying often leads to more accurate and definitive self-perceptions.
c.
The effects of bullying can have long-lasting effects on self-esteem.
d.
Children who are just forming their self-concepts and self-esteem are immune to bullying messages.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. We decide our skills, abilities, competencies, and personality traits based
on the interpretations we make about our personal experiences and how others react
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c.
It helps us to see others favorably when we have negative opinions of ourselves.
d.
It influences how we have conversations about others to ourselves.
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Self-perception is the overall view we have of ourselves. See 2-3: Self-
Perception and Communication
b. Incorrect. Self-perception is the overall view we have of ourselves. See 2-3: Self-
Perception and Communication
c. Incorrect. Self-perception is the overall view we have of ourselves. See 2-3: Self-
Perception and Communication
d. Correct. Self-perception influences how we talk to ourselves, how we talk about
ourselves with others, how we talk about others to ourselves, the self we present to
others, and our ability to communicate with others. See 2-3: Self-Perception and
Communication
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
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: Understand
DATE CREATED:
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2/20/2020 9:01 AM
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19. _____ is the internal conversation we have with ourselves in our thoughts.
a.
Self-talk
b.
Self-esteem
c.
Self-attribution
d.
Self-disposition
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. Self-talk (or intrapersonal communication) is the internal conversation we
have with ourselves in our thoughts. People who have a positive self-perception are
more likely to engage in positive self-talk, such as “I know I can do it” or “I did a
really good job.” See 2-3: Self-Perception and Communication
b. Incorrect. The internal conversation we have with ourselves in our thoughts is also
called intrapersonal communication. See 2-3: Self-Perception and Communication