FAM253 Chapter 3 Test Questions
and Answers All Correct
Which factor fosters mutual understanding? - Answer ✔ communication
Communication that differs widely from culture to culture is called - Answer ✔ nonverbal
communication
What does the author of your textbook suggest is responsible for the level of body
dissatisfaction in the US? - Answer ✔ the media
Communication without words (Including making eye contact, head nodding, touching,
and the like) is: - Answer ✔ nonverbal communication
Building trust takes time and is a process of: - Answer ✔ uncertainty reduction
According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?
- Answer ✔ early play experiences are related to later communication styles
Why is it important to summarize what your partner has told you, as accurately as
possible, after he or she is done talking? - Answer ✔ this lets the partner know that we
are listening
According to your textbook, what is one crucial factor that non defensive listening relies
on? - Answer ✔ self restraint
According to your textbook, what is one way self-esteem impacts peoples relationships?
- Answer ✔ the level of acceptance or rejection they expect
What do Maltz and Borker suggest related to head
nodding in conversations between men and women?nutkkhfe - Answer ✔ there are
differences in meaning between women's nods and men's nods during conversation
When we have a message for someone and want to communicate that message, which
of the three goals of communication are we implementing ? - Answer ✔ Getting the job
done
Research has found that couples who communicate with
, each other about sexuality issues are _____________. - Answer ✔ more likely to report
higher levels of relationship satisfaction
According to linguistic researchers, women tend to end
their statements with ________ to prevent
disagreements. - Answer ✔ tag questions
According to Tannen's research, men tend to use more
"report talk" than do women, which _____________. - Answer ✔ imparts knowledge
Which neuropsychiatrist claimed that women used
20,000 words per day, whereas men used only 7,000
words per day? - Answer ✔ Louann Brizendine
Which of the following is an example of using a hedge in a conversation ? - Answer ✔ I
think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind
turning up the heat?
What best describes the three goals of communication
discussed in your chapter? - Answer ✔ The three goals compete with each other
According to your textbook, which of the following is an
example of validating a speaker's comments? - Answer ✔ "I can understand why you
might feel that way."
With which style/type of friend do we tend to prefer to
communicate when we are angry and want to "vent" or
if we need support? - Answer ✔ An affect style
According to your textbook, which of the following best
describes a benefit that good communication can add to
a relationship? - Answer ✔ Increase emotional intimacy
According to communication researcher Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more
___________talk and men use more _________ talk. - Answer ✔ rapport, report
Which of the following best describes the term genderlects? - Answer ✔ The
fundamental differences in the ways men and women communicate
What are the typographic symbols used in online communication to convey emotion? -
Answer ✔ Emoticons
and Answers All Correct
Which factor fosters mutual understanding? - Answer ✔ communication
Communication that differs widely from culture to culture is called - Answer ✔ nonverbal
communication
What does the author of your textbook suggest is responsible for the level of body
dissatisfaction in the US? - Answer ✔ the media
Communication without words (Including making eye contact, head nodding, touching,
and the like) is: - Answer ✔ nonverbal communication
Building trust takes time and is a process of: - Answer ✔ uncertainty reduction
According to Maltz and Borker, what is true of men and women's communication styles?
- Answer ✔ early play experiences are related to later communication styles
Why is it important to summarize what your partner has told you, as accurately as
possible, after he or she is done talking? - Answer ✔ this lets the partner know that we
are listening
According to your textbook, what is one crucial factor that non defensive listening relies
on? - Answer ✔ self restraint
According to your textbook, what is one way self-esteem impacts peoples relationships?
- Answer ✔ the level of acceptance or rejection they expect
What do Maltz and Borker suggest related to head
nodding in conversations between men and women?nutkkhfe - Answer ✔ there are
differences in meaning between women's nods and men's nods during conversation
When we have a message for someone and want to communicate that message, which
of the three goals of communication are we implementing ? - Answer ✔ Getting the job
done
Research has found that couples who communicate with
, each other about sexuality issues are _____________. - Answer ✔ more likely to report
higher levels of relationship satisfaction
According to linguistic researchers, women tend to end
their statements with ________ to prevent
disagreements. - Answer ✔ tag questions
According to Tannen's research, men tend to use more
"report talk" than do women, which _____________. - Answer ✔ imparts knowledge
Which neuropsychiatrist claimed that women used
20,000 words per day, whereas men used only 7,000
words per day? - Answer ✔ Louann Brizendine
Which of the following is an example of using a hedge in a conversation ? - Answer ✔ I
think it is kind of cold in here, would you mind
turning up the heat?
What best describes the three goals of communication
discussed in your chapter? - Answer ✔ The three goals compete with each other
According to your textbook, which of the following is an
example of validating a speaker's comments? - Answer ✔ "I can understand why you
might feel that way."
With which style/type of friend do we tend to prefer to
communicate when we are angry and want to "vent" or
if we need support? - Answer ✔ An affect style
According to your textbook, which of the following best
describes a benefit that good communication can add to
a relationship? - Answer ✔ Increase emotional intimacy
According to communication researcher Deborah Tannen, women tend to use more
___________talk and men use more _________ talk. - Answer ✔ rapport, report
Which of the following best describes the term genderlects? - Answer ✔ The
fundamental differences in the ways men and women communicate
What are the typographic symbols used in online communication to convey emotion? -
Answer ✔ Emoticons
