Interpersonal Communication Exam Review
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What term describes the learned social expectations and behaviors associated with being male or female?

  • Gender identity
  • Gender polarization
  • Doing gender (correct)
  • Gender

Which term refers to the psychological dimension of being male or female?

  • Gender polarization
  • Resources
  • Gender identity (correct)
  • Sex

In the context of communication, what does 'gender polarization' refer to?

  • Psychological identification as male or female
  • Exaggerating the differences between genders (correct)
  • Learning socially constructed gender roles
  • Experiencing the differences between genders

Which term refers to the biological characteristics that define a person as male or female?

<p>Sex (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'communication accommodation' primarily focus on?

<p>Adapting communication styles to match others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the ability to adapt effectively in various cultural environments?

<p>World-Mindedness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the complexity of attributing behavior to multiple factors such as personality, context, and situation?

<p>Attributional Complexity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms represents a social construct based on learned expectations and behaviors?

<p>Roles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three specific goals of communication mentioned in the text?

<p>Self-Presentation, Instrumental, Relationship (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model of communication involves a two-way exchange of messages?

<p>Transactional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to be aware of the concept of self called?

<p>Self-Awareness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory states that we develop an image of ourselves by comparing ourselves to others?

<p>Social Comparison Theory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influences self-concept based on the perception of characteristics deemed desirable by a culture?

<p>Influence of Culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of noise is caused by external factors such as loud music or poor lighting?

<p>Environmental Noise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle that highlights the importance of being clear and direct in interpersonal communication?

<p>Principle of Clarity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the people we choose to compare ourselves to, influencing our self-perception?

<p>Reference Group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of culture values control and tradition?

<p>Uncertainty Avoidance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of culture values material wealth and success as competitive traits?

<p>Masculinity/Femininity Cultures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which culture type values nurturing and support as important traits?

<p>Masculinity/Femininity Cultures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a low Power Distribution culture, how are relationships typically viewed?

<p>As equal between individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural dimension focuses on valuing relationships over direct honesty in communication?

<p>High/Low Context (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A Monochronic culture views time as a resource that is:

<p>Valued and protected (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural dimension emphasizes doing what's best for everyone, not just oneself?

<p>Individualism/Collectivism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural dimension values honesty over indirect communication?

<p>Uncertainty Avoidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the Looking-glass self-Theory, how do we develop an image of ourselves?

<p>From the way we think others view us (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind the Social Penetration Model?

<p>Self-disclosure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Johari Window model, what do the rows represent?

<p>What others know in the relationship (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step is NOT part of the Perception process mentioned in Chapter 3?

<p>Reflection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Schemata in Influences on Interpretation?

<p>To visualize something based on past experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Attribution theory, what does Internal attribution focus on?

<p>Explaining behavior based on personality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Self-serving bias refer to?

<p>Explaining positive events as due to personal qualities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept behind the Uncertainty Reduction Theory?

<p>Reducing ambiguity in initial interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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