STM 15951

Type

Quiz

Book Title

Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters 7th Edition

ISBN 13

978-1111346409

July 4, 2017

In Chapter 3 on perception and communication, the author stated that there is no

intrinsic meaning in phenomena but that humans actively construct meanings and attach

values. In Chapter 4, the author argued that language is powerful and that values

inherent in the words we use shape our perceptions and those of others. Do these two

statements contradict one another? Craft your answer in relation to the notions of hate

speech and loaded language. (Be sure to distinguish between these two notions in your

answer and provide concrete examples to support your point).

Compare and contrast the four different styles of attachments and illustrate each style

with an example. In your response, be sure to define attachment styles.

We are less likely to forgive a partner if we attribute his or her transgression to personal

irresponsibility

When we listen literally, we don't make the effort to understand how others feel about

what they say or to endorse them as people.

In the United States, it is common for friends and romantic partners to sample food

from each other's plates, but many Germans consider this extremely rude.

Research shows that we are more likely to recall behaviors that are consistent with our

labels for people than behaviors that are inconsistent.

Research has found that conventional IQ accounts for no more than 25% of success on

the job, whether the job is copier repairperson, CEO, or scientist.

Statistics on violence between intimates are based on reported incidents. Given what

you have learned about feminine and masculine socialization, why might male and

female victims not report violent incidents (hint: be sure to discuss potentially different

reasons for each)

Humans generally do not focus on higher (more abstract) needs until more basic needs

are first met.

What is the Whorf-Sapir View of language?

Americans increasingly accept online romantic relationships as "real"

According to Goleman (1995a, 1995b, 1998; Goleman et al., 2002), people who have

high emotional intelligence quotients (EQs) are more likely than people with lower EQs

to create satisfying relationships, to be comfortable with themselves, and to work

effectively with others.

Discuss each of the four guidelines for effective communication in families. Give an

example of each guideline

Communication researchers report that evaluative communication evokes defensiveness

Emotional intelligence includes more than being in touch with your feelings.

Direct definitions, self-fulfilling prophecies, attachment styles, and identity scripts are

all family influences on self-concept.

Relationship researchers have identified patterns in terms of how relationships tend to

deteriorate. Put the following phases in sequential order and explain characteristics of

each phase. Feel free to use a real or hypothetical example to illustrate these phases:

intrapsychic phase, dyadic breakdown phase, grave dressing, social phase, dyadic

phase, social support

According to the cognitive labeling view of emotions, the mechanism that allows this is

language or symbols. This view claims that our labels for our physiological responses

influence how we interpret those responses.