COM 110 Chapter 2 Test Questions and Answers Solved Correctly Rated A+
After five weeks of dating, Terri concludes she knows next to nothing about her boyfriend, james. Even
though she has shared a wealth of information about herself. At this point in her relationship disclosure
is not _____ - Answersreciprocal
A good friend just bought a new dress for an upcoming wedding. As she models it for you, you've
decided to equivocate in your response. Which of the following statements would constitute
equivocation? - AnswersIts a unique color
A(n) ____________ occurs when a person's expectations of an event, and her or his subsequent
behavior based on those expectations, make the outcome more likely to occur. - Answersself-fulfilling
prophecy
Compared to everyone else in her physics class, Julia thinks she is smart. This is an example of how
___________ can define our ___________. - Answersreference groups/self-concept
____________ is the part of the self-concept that involves evaluations of self-worth. - AnswersSelf-
esteem
Melanie always looks forward to visiting the hair salon. Ramone is a talented stylist, but she also likes
talking to him about her opinions and feelings, discussions in which she typically gains some new insight.
Which benefit of self-disclosure does Melanie enjoy in this situation? - AnswersSelf-clarification
The fourth level of self-disclosure in the social penetration model - Answersfeelings
Which of the following statements is true about impression management? - AnswersImpression
management involves deciding which face to reveal.
"Your self-concept is a reflection of the messages you've received throughout your life -
AnswersReflected appraisal
A form of organization used to identify causes and effects in a series of interactions is called
____________. - Answerspunctuation
A salesperson tells you that you wouldn't possibly be able to afford the sports car you would like to take
for a test drive. You conclude this guy is an arrogant jerk rather than an overworked and underpaid
employee. Your perception is likely due to ____________. - Answersfundamental attribution error
_________ communicators are more likely to regard candid approaches such as perception checking as
potentially embarrassing. - AnswersHigh context
Darren sees his boss, Amanda, as a meddling micromanager. Amanda views herself as an engaged and
supportive boss. Their clashing ___________ often cause(s) problems in their communication. -
Answersnarratives
After five weeks of dating, Terri concludes she knows next to nothing about her boyfriend, james. Even
though she has shared a wealth of information about herself. At this point in her relationship disclosure
is not _____ - Answersreciprocal
A good friend just bought a new dress for an upcoming wedding. As she models it for you, you've
decided to equivocate in your response. Which of the following statements would constitute
equivocation? - AnswersIts a unique color
A(n) ____________ occurs when a person's expectations of an event, and her or his subsequent
behavior based on those expectations, make the outcome more likely to occur. - Answersself-fulfilling
prophecy
Compared to everyone else in her physics class, Julia thinks she is smart. This is an example of how
___________ can define our ___________. - Answersreference groups/self-concept
____________ is the part of the self-concept that involves evaluations of self-worth. - AnswersSelf-
esteem
Melanie always looks forward to visiting the hair salon. Ramone is a talented stylist, but she also likes
talking to him about her opinions and feelings, discussions in which she typically gains some new insight.
Which benefit of self-disclosure does Melanie enjoy in this situation? - AnswersSelf-clarification
The fourth level of self-disclosure in the social penetration model - Answersfeelings
Which of the following statements is true about impression management? - AnswersImpression
management involves deciding which face to reveal.
"Your self-concept is a reflection of the messages you've received throughout your life -
AnswersReflected appraisal
A form of organization used to identify causes and effects in a series of interactions is called
____________. - Answerspunctuation
A salesperson tells you that you wouldn't possibly be able to afford the sports car you would like to take
for a test drive. You conclude this guy is an arrogant jerk rather than an overworked and underpaid
employee. Your perception is likely due to ____________. - Answersfundamental attribution error
_________ communicators are more likely to regard candid approaches such as perception checking as
potentially embarrassing. - AnswersHigh context
Darren sees his boss, Amanda, as a meddling micromanager. Amanda views herself as an engaged and
supportive boss. Their clashing ___________ often cause(s) problems in their communication. -
Answersnarratives
