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Question #1

The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #2

Research shows that when online, communicators express themselves

A more honestly and bluntly, with less caution and self-monitoring.

B more honestly and with more caution

C less honestly and more caution

D less honestly and with more self-monitoring.

Question #3

The only way we learn who we are is through communication.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #4

When you believe that a worthwhile communicator should be able to handle every situation with complete confidence and skill, you are falling for the fallacy of

A causation.

B shoulds.

C perfection.

D overgeneralization.

E approval.

Question #5

When compared with committed and monogamous relationships that began in person, those that started online had ____________.

A slightly lower satisfaction rates and slightly higher incidences of breakups

B slightly higher satisfaction rates and slightly lower incidences of breakups

C slightly lower satisfaction rates and slightly lower incidences of breakups

D slightly higher satisfaction rates and slightly higher incidences of breakups

Question #6

Ironically, when an isolated communicator’s sense of self-efficacy increases due to successful mediated communication, he or she is likely to increase the amount of time spent in mediated communication and become more isolated.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #7

The self-concept is extremely resistant to change.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #8

According to your text, the self-concept influences much of our future behavior.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #9

In the Looking at Diversity Feature “Forging Relationships with Social Media,” Kevin Schomaker says online communication has been beneficial for him because he’s able to make a first impression that doesn’t include his physical disability.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #10

The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is the process of

A reflected appraisal.

B identity management.

C ego-video.

D social ethics.

E manipulation.

Question #11

The person you believe yourself to be in moments of honesty is called the presenting self.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #12

When people communicate, they are often both senders and receivers of messages at the same time.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #13

While culture has a great deal to do with our perception, it is understood that a person’s mood and tolerance to stress do not.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #14

In the Ethical Feature “The Ethics of Online Anonymity,” your text asserts that, in most social media, the veil of anonymity provides cover for ________________.

A participating in controversial political discourse

B supportive comments that they would be otherwise too shy to share

C insensitive and hurtful comments that few people would make if their identity was known

D spontaneous expressions of passionate opinion

Question #15

The kind of person you believe yourself to be is called the

A myth of self.

B perceived self.

C presenting self.

D transient self.

E desired self.

Question #16

People who think highly of themselves are likely to think highly of others too.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #17

As the text points out, your goal should be to become a perfect communicator.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #18

According to your text, the world appears different to each of us.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #19

The only type of self-fulfilling prophecy that can occur is when your own expectations influence your behavior.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #20

A high level of self-esteem guarantees interpersonal success.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #21

Psychologist Abraham Maslow suggests that the most basic human needs

A are generated by others in interpersonal interaction.

B must be satisfied before we concern ourselves with other ones.

C prove the existence of a superior being.

D are invented by other psychologists.

E are proof that animals ascended from lower animal forms.

Question #22

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be

A primarily receiving messages.

B neither sending nor receiving messages.

C primarily sending messages.

D sending and receiving messages at the same time.

E taking turns sending and receiving messages.

Question #23

Research has shown that competent communicators achieve effectiveness by

A using the same types of behavior in a wide variety of situations.

B giving lots of feedback.

C developing large vocabularies.

D adjusting their behaviors to the person and situation.

E apologizing when they offend others.

Question #24

People will always respect and like you more if you go out of your way to please them.

A FALSE

B TRUE

Question #25

A phone message includes which of the cues of a face-to-face conversation:

A facial expression

B eye contact

C posture

D vocal tone

Question #26

People who have low self-esteem

A are likely to approve of others.

B had traumatic childhoods.

C perform well when being watched.

D work harder for critical people.

E expect to be rejected by others.

Question #27

The self-concept is a constantly changing set of perceptions that others have of you.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #28

Identity and communication are related in that we

A are drawn to communicators who test and challenge our identity.

B find others’ identities become our own through communication.

C control communication with our identity.

D gain an idea of who we are from the way others communicate with us.

Question #29

“The right to be forgotten” means you don’t have to worry about content that your contribute to social media.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #30

Your text suggests all of the following are indicators that you are probably spending too much time online except __________________.

A failure in attempts to reduce Internet use

B time of Internet use exceeding the amount anticipated or intended

C decrease in time needed online to achieve satisfaction

D Internet use resulting in failure to fulfill responsibilities at work, home, or school

Question #31

Opinions of family members or teachers early in your life have little impact on the formation of your self-concept.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #32

When Joe hangs his framed medical degrees on his office wall he is managing his identity through

A role.

B manner.

C appearance.

D setting.

E image.

Question #33

Almost all messages have

A a relational dimension.

B no dimensions unless the communicators intend them to.

C both content and relational dimensions.

D a content dimension.

Question #34

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by

A a greater degree of sociability.

B others helping them out

C a conscious focus on communicating effectively.

D exposure to a wide range of communication styles.

E communicating competently without needing to think constantly about how to behave.

Question #35

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn’t embarrass either of you. Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would

A consider a variety of alternatives, choosing the one that you think will be most successful under these circumstances.

B react in the way that first occurred to you.

C follow the approach that you saw another friend use successfully, assuming it would work for you.

D avoid sending any message until you were sure it would be well received.

E try to follow exactly the approach you used successfully with others in the past.

Question #36

Defensiveness can become a problem for someone who is presented with information that contradicts his/her self-perception.

A TRUE

B FALSE

Question #37

It’s simply impossible to be aware of everything, no matter how attentive we may be.

A FALSE

B TRUE

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