Question 1

Martin and his wife, Leane, frequently argue over housework. Leane accuses him of doing less work around the house and increasing her workload. Which of the following responses from Martin involves validation?

Accepted Answer

A)   "How can you say this? I do so much work around the house!"
B)   "I hate housework and I will not do it. I am sorry."
C)   "I understand why you say this. But please understand that I work longer hours than you, and I'm tired by the time I get back."
D)   "I feel very annoyed when you treat this as a big issue. This is a trivial issue and not one worth fighting over."E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is true of instrumentality and expressivity in relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women value expressive communication skills more than men do.
B)   Women value instrumental communication skills more than men do.
C)   Both men and women consider instrumental communication skills as more important than expressive skills in close relationships.
D)   Instrumental communication skills involve the ability to convey affection and feelings in an appropriate manner.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following channels of body language shows consistent patterns across cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gestures
B)   Facial expressions of several emotions
C)   Interpersonal distance
D)   All of the answers are correct.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of these is a drawback of adhering to display rules that dictate which emotions are appropriate in particular situations?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is no societal agreement on these rules.
B)   Facial expressions used to display basic emotions, such as anger or disgust, differ from culture to culture.
C)   Verbal messages are much more powerful than nonverbal sources of information, especially when verbal and nonverbal messages are incongruent.
D)   Microexpressions often give away momentary lapses in the control of our expressions.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

In the context of gazing behavior, our pupils dilate when we are looking at something that:

Accepted Answer

A)   makes us feel sorry.
B)   angers us.
C)   embarrasses us.
D)   interests us.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true of the visual dominance ratio (VDR) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Women have a higher VDR than men.
B)   Children have a higher VDR than adults.
C)   Powerful people have a higher VDR than their less-powerful counterparts.
D)   Unmarried people have a higher VDR than married couples.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

After telling his wife about his upcoming month-long business trip to another city, Peter says, "It looks like the news has irked you. Am I right?" Peter is engaging in:

Accepted Answer

A)   stonewalling
B)   yes-butting.
C)   perception checking.
D)   kitchen-sinking.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

According to the model of interpersonal communication, communication begins with:

Accepted Answer

A)   the sender's intentions.
B)   the decoding of a message by the receiver.
C)   the effect of a message on the receiver.
D)   the coding of a message by the sender.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of facial expressions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fake smiles contract the muscles around the eyes, causing them to crinkle.
B)   Students who display wide smiles in college tend to smile less as adults.
C)   We recognize the expressions of people in our cultural group better than that of people from other cultures.
D)   Acute recognition of others' emotions from their facial expressions takes effort and practice.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above C

Question 10

Which of the following is true of research findings on gestures and body movement?

Accepted Answer

A)   The meaning of gestures is consistent across cultures.
B)   Men who are judged by women as good dancers in studies using 3D motion-capture technology are less agreeable than men who dance badly.
C)   High-status people tend to adopt open, asymmetric postures.
D)   A closed, compact posture indicates self-confidence.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

According to the interpersonal process model of intimacy, which of the following should be a component of an interaction so that it forges greater intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   There should be a high level of instrumentality in the conversation.
B)   Self-disclosure should be met with warmth and responsiveness.
C)   Certain taboo topics should be avoided in the conversation.
D)   One of the partners should have a high level of blirtatiousness.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B) B

Exam 5: Communication

Martin and his wife, Leane, frequently argue over housework. Leane accuses him of doing less work around the house and increasing her workload. Which of the following responses from Martin involves validation?

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Which of the following is true of instrumentality and expressivity in relationships?

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Which of the following channels of body language shows consistent patterns across cultures?

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Which of these is a drawback of adhering to display rules that dictate which emotions are appropriate in particular situations?

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In the context of gazing behavior, our pupils dilate when we are looking at something that:

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Which of the following statements is true of the visual dominance ratio (VDR) ?

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After telling his wife about his upcoming month-long business trip to another city, Peter says, "It looks like the news has irked you. Am I right?" Peter is engaging in:

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According to the model of interpersonal communication, communication begins with:

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Martin and his wife, Leane, frequently argue over housework. Leane accuses him of doing less work around the house and increasing her workload. Which of the following responses from Martin involves validation?

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Which of the following is true of instrumentality and expressivity in relationships?

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Which of the following channels of body language shows consistent patterns across cultures?

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Which of these is a drawback of adhering to display rules that dictate which emotions are appropriate in particular situations?

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In the context of gazing behavior, our pupils dilate when we are looking at something that:

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Which of the following statements is true of the visual dominance ratio (VDR) ?

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After telling his wife about his upcoming month-long business trip to another city, Peter says, "It looks like the news has irked you. Am I right?" Peter is engaging in:

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According to the model of interpersonal communication, communication begins with:

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Which of the following statements is true of facial expressions?

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Which of the following is true of research findings on gestures and body movement?

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According to the interpersonal process model of intimacy, which of the following should be a component of an interaction so that it forges greater intimacy?

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