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If your partner has trouble focusing on your conversations and seems easily distracted, he or she may be having trouble practicing mental bracketing. Identify and explain the five primary conflict styles or approaches. Answer: Avoidance is ignoring or communicating ambiguously […]

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. The degree to which family members are encouraged to participate in interactions about a wide variety of topics. Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response […]

Back-channel cues are effective for offering negative feedback to a speaker. What is the impact of social networks on relational maintenance? Answer: Romantic relationships are more likely to survive if the partners’ significant others, including friends and family, approve of […]

As with friendships, workplace relationships are based on equality. Explain what a communication plan is and identify its two elements. Answer: Communication plans are mental maps that anticipate how communication encounters will unfold. They consist of plan actions (the “moves” […]

High-context cultures are often also A. individualistic B. low-context C. monochromic D. collectivistic E. polychromic In an I-It relationship, we A. focus upon differences B. emphasize superiority over others C. fail to acknowledge other viewpoints D. view the other person […]

In some collectivistic cultures, Confucian teachings emphasize that listening is A. people-oriented B. content-oriented C. sensitive to others’ feelings D. all of the options are correct E. none of the options are correct Which of the following is NOT a […]

Which of the following is true of people in high-power-distance cultures? A. power is distributed equally among them B. they consider it unfair to emphasize power differences C. they greatly respect people in high-status positions D. they generally do not […]

What is the most frequently used form of deception? A. naming B. misunderstanding C. flaming D. concealment E. none of the options are correct April is your supervisor. Although she is very demanding, you appreciate the fact that she is […]

Families who are low in both conversation and conformity are A. laissez-faire families B. protective families C. pluralistic families D. consensual families E. avoidant families Which of the following sentences best demonstrates empathic concern? A. I”d love to get your […]

In comparing friendship, family, and romantic relationships, which of the following statements is true? A. friendships are more stable than romantic relationships B. friendships are less stable than romantic relationships C. friendships are more difficult to break off than romantic […]

Which of the following is true of people who use collaborative approaches to manage conflict? A. they are likely to see the same conflict resurface B. they experience shorter and fewer disputes C. they experience more mutual resentment D. they […]

Which of the following is considered a mood? A. boredom B. contentment C. grouchiness D. serenity E. all of the options are correct What part of communication competence has to do with the ability to practice repeatable goal-directed behavioral patterns […]

Which of the following is a common practice on social networking and dating sites? A. selective self-presentation B. using a mask C. accentuating positive characteristics D. gender swapping E. all of the options are correct The degree to which families […]

According to the social penetration theory, at which layer is a person’s attitudes, beliefs, and opinions disclosed? A. peripheral layer B. intermediate layer C. central layers D. outer layer E. innermost layer As opposed to denotative meaning, connotative meaning is […]

Which of the following are methods used for reducing uncertainty in our initial interactions with others? A. passive strategies B. active strategies C. interactive strategies D. observing and learning about how someone acts in social settings E. all of the […]

Which of the following is NOT true about moods? A. People in good moods are more accurate at perceiving others. B. People in good moods perceive others more positively. C. People in good moods are more likely to engage in […]

The proverbs “A stitch in time saves nine” and “Time is money” illustrate which cultural influence on communication? A. low-context B. high-context C. individualism D. monochronic time orientation E. polychronic time orientation Which of the following should be done when […]

Which human need in Maslow’s hierarchy has to do with the desire for recognition and admiration? A. self-actualization B. self-esteem C. safety D. physical E. social Your self-concept is shaped by A. culture B. your interactions with others C. your […]

Co-cultures have all of the following features EXCEPT A. they co-exist with the primary culture B. they can assimilate into dominant culture C. they can be learned D. they separate from the dominant culture E. they can accommodate their co-cultural […]

Sexual harassment can include A. sexual advances B. sexual favors C. verbal statements D. physical conduct E. all of the options are correct What conflict approach often results when a collaborative approach to handling conflict fails? A. collaboration B. compromise […]

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. The belief that empathy can be developed or controlled. What is the most commonly used emotion management strategy for dealing with unwanted emotions? A. suppression B. repression C. […]

What is the difference between coercion and persuasion? Describe a recent conflict you had with your roommate, a close friend, a family member, or your significant other. Apply the model of competent communication to this interaction to illustrate the elements […]

Which organizational pattern organizes the main points according to their physical proximity in relation to one another? A) topical B) spatial C) chronological D) proximal In what ways are online relationships similar to and different from face-to-face relationships? Considering what […]

“Sentences that connect different thoughts, points, and details in a way that allows them to flow naturally from one to the next” is most closely associated with which of the following terms? A) signposts B) previews C) subpoints D) transitions […]

The group members’ thoughts, beliefs, and emotions relate to which of the forces that shape a group’s decision making? A) cognitive forces B) psychological forces C) physiological forces D) social forces ____________ is a belief that one’s own culture is […]

It is usually possible to find a mentor and benefit from the mentor-protg relationship even if an organization doesn’t offer a formal mentorship program. A) True B) False Group members may feel less commitment to participate in a larger group […]

The First Amendment prevents the government from regulating television content. A) True B) False When a television journalist sits down to interview a leading political figure, what type of interview is being conducted? A) appraisal interview B) problem-solving interview C) […]

In a democratic nation like the United States, speakers can assume that whatever is the most popular opinion is the most logically sound alternative. A) True B) False Issue and policy speeches are persuasive by nature and should be avoided […]

Masking refers to the intentional concealment of a person’s true emotion by displaying a facial expression that is more appropriate in a given interaction. A) True B) False Every word has both a denotative and connotative meaning. A) True B) […]

Fear of speaking up, or speaking out, can cripple career prospects and is one of the principal reasons why people don’t rise to the executive ranks. A) True B) False Stereotypical beliefs about and attitudes toward others may lead us […]

The act of maintaining a relationship despite disagreements and framing differences as positive is referred to as A) loyalty. B) empathy. C) caring. D) love. Andrew’s informative speech will help his audience understand how to upgrade and replace the hard […]

Effective informative speakers often have to put effort into generating audience interest in their topic by emphasizing how learning the information will benefit them, or they risk losing their audience members’ attention. A) True B) False When Jonah is suddenly […]

An approach to managing organizations that likens organizations to machines, with a focus on maximizing efficiency, is called the A) human resources approach. B) classical management approach. C) human relations approach. D) systems approach. The conflict style that leads to […]

Research cited in your textbook indicates that physical attractiveness is an important factor when it comes to dating but has little impact on other parts of social interaction. A) True B) False Which of the following does not represent the […]

Jen had a tough time getting her sorority sisters to commit to helping her clean up after the homecoming party until she offered to order pizza and treat everyone who helped out to a movie night. What type of power […]

In order to avoid ethnocentrism we must resist the tendency to feel national pride. A) True B) False The objective of an informative speaker is, essentially, to have the audience learn something. A) True B) False Answer: A Although you […]

George is diligent about his studies and always works hard to earn good grades. He’s become increasingly frustrated because he feels like it doesn’t matter how hard he works in his anthropology classhe just cannot earn anything better than a […]

Many groups find it difficult to accomplish their goals because they do not spend enough time identifying the problem they want to resolve. A) True B) False ___________ theory suggests that interaction between members of different social groups generates a […]

Text message interactions are an example of a channel that is usually low in media richness. A) True B) False Vocalizations like “uh huh,” “oh,” and “umm” that encourage others to continue speaking or indicate that we would like to […]

_________ refers to the nervousness we experience when we know we have to communicate publicly to an audience. A) Communication apprehension B) Stage fright C) Public speaking anxiety D) Speech panic response What do we call the general fear or […]

Ethical considerations are of little consequence to informative speakers because they do not intend to influence the audience’s attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors. A) True B) False When comparing men and women who have equal status, men tend to interrupt more […]

All of the following are included in Aristotle’s forms of rhetorical proof except A) logos. B) pathos. C) ethos. D) mythos. Cable television is subject to government regulation because it transmits its content over public cable networks. A) True B) […]

Showing the use of supporting material from experts on a subject helps a persuasive speaker achieve which of Aristotle’s forms of rhetorical proof? A) logos B) pathos C) ethos D) mythos Which of the following theories says that by progressively […]

Groups typically develop along a predictable path from forming to adjourning. A) True B) False The appropriateness of a communication act is largely determined by cultural norms and rules about what is acceptable or unacceptable. A) True B) False Answer: […]

Proximity is a less important element of interpersonal attraction today than it was in the past. A) True B) False The use of politically correct language is unanimously accepted in the discipline of communication as a positive thing because it […]

For each source, the speaker should tell the audience the author, the type of source, the _______, and the date the source was published. In the _______ outline, each section of the speech (introduction, body, and conclusion) should be labeled. […]

Pauses can make a speech less effective than it might otherwise be. A policy recommendation report should begin with recommendations to solve the problem. Answer: FALSE The insider audience has the least amount of knowledge of the given field and […]

The onset of public-speaking anxiety can occur at different times during the speechmaking process. The presentation should to be divided up among members of the team, with different members taking different tasks. Answer: TRUE The request for funding presentation usually […]

Technical disciplines include engineering fields, computer science”oriented fields, and design-oriented fields. In the conclusion, the speaker should not reiterate the topic and speech purpose. Answer: FALSE The goals of a speech of presentation are to communicate the meaning of the […]

Alliteration is the arrangement of words, phrases, or sentences in a similar form. In the sentence, “Adam invited Heather on a date,“the active voice is used. Answer: TRUE The general purpose of a speech is a single phrase stating precisely […]