HCAC Midterm Exam UPDATED
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Meta-communication involves
a. communicating with yourself
b. communicating with others
c. communicating about communication
d. none of the options is correct - CORRECT ANSWER c. communicating about
communication
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, one must resolve or meet social needs before self-
actualization needs. - CORRECT ANSWER True
A high self-monitor is not likely to change her communication behavior based upon the
context or situation. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Suppose you had been looking forward all month to seeing a show with your
girlfriend/boyfriend; however, they are having a very bad week and want to stay home.
Despite this, you go see the show without them. What goal of effectiveness are you
prioritizing?
a. instrumental
b. social
c. self-presentational
d. relational - CORRECT ANSWER a. instrumental
Text messaging and e-mail often exemplify which type of communication model?
a. transactional
b. interactive
,c. multidimensional
d. linear - CORRECT ANSWER d. linear
The linear communication model conceptualizes communication as a simplistic one-way
form of communication. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Interpersonal communication competence requires:
a. awareness of accepted norms
b. a desire to achieve your goals
c. treating people with respect and honesty
d. all of the options are correct - CORRECT ANSWER d. all of the options are correct
The "dynamic" nature of interpersonal communication suggests that everything you say and
do in a relationship impacts the future of that relationship. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Which of the following communication models is considered to be the most collaborative?
a. transactional communication model
b. action communication model
c. linear communication model
d. interactive communication model - CORRECT ANSWER a. transactional
communication model
Feedback and noise are the two additional components that make up the interactive
communication model. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Your self-concept is based on the beliefs, attitudes, and values your significant other has
about you. - CORRECT ANSWER False
, The self is formed in infancy and remains fairly static over time. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
If Mark has never had a long-term relationship because he reacts negatively to any perceived
problem or bump in the relationship, what type of attachment style is Mark likely to have?
a. secure
b. fearful
c. dismissive
d. preoccupied - CORRECT ANSWER d. preoccupied
Which of the following statements best exemplifies the influence the looking-glass self has
on your self-concept?
a. My mom tells me I am the best kid in the world and I believe her.
b. I am a son/daughter and a student.
c. I think Olivia is the smartest student in the class besides me.
d. I am an extroverted people person. - CORRECT ANSWER a. My mom tells me I am
the best kid in the world and I believe her.
If you and your friend discuss many different topics but do so on a superficial level only, your
self-disclosure has
a. minimal breadth and depth
b. great breadth and depth
c. great breadth but little depth
d. great depth but little breadth - CORRECT ANSWER c. great breadth but little depth
Self-concept can best be characterized as
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Meta-communication involves
a. communicating with yourself
b. communicating with others
c. communicating about communication
d. none of the options is correct - CORRECT ANSWER c. communicating about
communication
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, one must resolve or meet social needs before self-
actualization needs. - CORRECT ANSWER True
A high self-monitor is not likely to change her communication behavior based upon the
context or situation. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Suppose you had been looking forward all month to seeing a show with your
girlfriend/boyfriend; however, they are having a very bad week and want to stay home.
Despite this, you go see the show without them. What goal of effectiveness are you
prioritizing?
a. instrumental
b. social
c. self-presentational
d. relational - CORRECT ANSWER a. instrumental
Text messaging and e-mail often exemplify which type of communication model?
a. transactional
b. interactive
,c. multidimensional
d. linear - CORRECT ANSWER d. linear
The linear communication model conceptualizes communication as a simplistic one-way
form of communication. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Interpersonal communication competence requires:
a. awareness of accepted norms
b. a desire to achieve your goals
c. treating people with respect and honesty
d. all of the options are correct - CORRECT ANSWER d. all of the options are correct
The "dynamic" nature of interpersonal communication suggests that everything you say and
do in a relationship impacts the future of that relationship. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
Which of the following communication models is considered to be the most collaborative?
a. transactional communication model
b. action communication model
c. linear communication model
d. interactive communication model - CORRECT ANSWER a. transactional
communication model
Feedback and noise are the two additional components that make up the interactive
communication model. - CORRECT ANSWER False
Your self-concept is based on the beliefs, attitudes, and values your significant other has
about you. - CORRECT ANSWER False
, The self is formed in infancy and remains fairly static over time. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
If Mark has never had a long-term relationship because he reacts negatively to any perceived
problem or bump in the relationship, what type of attachment style is Mark likely to have?
a. secure
b. fearful
c. dismissive
d. preoccupied - CORRECT ANSWER d. preoccupied
Which of the following statements best exemplifies the influence the looking-glass self has
on your self-concept?
a. My mom tells me I am the best kid in the world and I believe her.
b. I am a son/daughter and a student.
c. I think Olivia is the smartest student in the class besides me.
d. I am an extroverted people person. - CORRECT ANSWER a. My mom tells me I am
the best kid in the world and I believe her.
If you and your friend discuss many different topics but do so on a superficial level only, your
self-disclosure has
a. minimal breadth and depth
b. great breadth and depth
c. great breadth but little depth
d. great depth but little breadth - CORRECT ANSWER c. great breadth but little depth
Self-concept can best be characterized as
