Meta-communication involves
a. communicating with yourself
b. communicating with others
c. communicating about communication
d. none of the options is correct - ANSWER c. communicating about communication
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, one must resolve or meet social needs
before self-actualization needs. - ANSWER True
A high self-monitor is not likely to change her communication behavior based upon
the context or situation. - 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 - ANSWER a. instrumental
Text messaging and e-mail often exemplify which type of communication model?
a. transactional
b. interactive
c. multidimensional
d. linear - ANSWER d. linear
The linear communication model conceptualizes communication as a simplistic one-
way form of communication. - 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 - 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. - 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 - ANSWER a. transactional communication
model
Feedback and noise are the two additional components that make up the interactive
communication model. - ANSWER False
Your self-concept is based on the beliefs, attitudes, and values your significant other
has about you. - ANSWER False
The self is formed in infancy and remains fairly static over time. - 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 - 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. - 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 - ANSWER c. great breadth but little depth
a. communicating with yourself
b. communicating with others
c. communicating about communication
d. none of the options is correct - ANSWER c. communicating about communication
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, one must resolve or meet social needs
before self-actualization needs. - ANSWER True
A high self-monitor is not likely to change her communication behavior based upon
the context or situation. - 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 - ANSWER a. instrumental
Text messaging and e-mail often exemplify which type of communication model?
a. transactional
b. interactive
c. multidimensional
d. linear - ANSWER d. linear
The linear communication model conceptualizes communication as a simplistic one-
way form of communication. - 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 - 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. - 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 - ANSWER a. transactional communication
model
Feedback and noise are the two additional components that make up the interactive
communication model. - ANSWER False
Your self-concept is based on the beliefs, attitudes, and values your significant other
has about you. - ANSWER False
The self is formed in infancy and remains fairly static over time. - 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 - 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. - 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 - ANSWER c. great breadth but little depth
