What Are Various Interpersonal Communication And The Self-disclosure Quiz

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1. Lane is disclosing his desire to join the military to his best friend Kevin in the hope that Kevin will support his decision. Lane is depending on which benefit of self-disclosure?

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Self-validation in self-disclosure refers to seeking affirmation and validation of one's own thoughts, feelings, and opinions from others. In this scenario, Lane is hoping for Kevin's support to validate his decision to join the military. Emotional release, social influence, and clarification are other potential benefits of self-disclosure, but they are not the primary focus in this particular situation.

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2. Justin thinks it's going to rain today, so she behaves in ways that are consistent with that prediction; eg. she wears her raincoat, she wears her umbrella and in fact, it does rain just as she predicted. Is this an example of a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Explanation

In a self-fulfilling prophecy, the belief or prediction itself directly influences the outcome. In this scenario, Justin's behavior did not cause the rain to occur, but rather her prediction was based on external factors leading to rain.

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3. The view that self-concept can be seen as a product of the messages you receive throughout your life is known as:

Explanation

Reflected Appraisal refers to the theory that individuals develop an image of themselves based on how they believe others view them. This concept emphasizes the importance of feedback and messages received from others in shaping one's self-concept. Self-Realization, Social Comparison, and Cultural Awareness do not specifically focus on the impact of external messages on self-concept formation.

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4. When some professional athletes insist they can be of value to the team when past their prime, they are displaying which characteristic of self-concept?

Explanation

Some professional athletes may have an inflated self-concept, but this particular scenario is about resisting change and not necessarily an inflated sense of self. Low self-esteem and impression management are not directly related to this scenario.

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5. Which of the following is not a distinguishing factor of self-disclosure?

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Time is not a distinguishing factor of self-disclosure because self-disclosure can occur at any point in time, and the timing of disclosure does not necessarily determine its significance.

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6. Shelly notices her co-worker Trina in the grocery store, but Shelly is running late for her daughter's track meet and doesn't have time for conversation. When Trina spots Shelly and excitably comes over to chat after a minute, Shelly says I know you're busy so I'll let you go. Shelly's statement is a/an ___ designed to save Trina from embarrassment.

Explanation

In this scenario, Shelly's statement acknowledges Trina's presence and politely excuses herself, demonstrating social grace by attempting to save Trina from feeling embarrassed or imposing on Shelly's time.

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7. Kirby knows that his usual use of grammar is often incorrect and sloppy. At his boss's party, he carefully monitors himself so he appears educated and intelligent. This is an example of:

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Impression Management refers to the process by which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them. In this scenario, Kirby is consciously presenting himself in a different way to create a favorable impression.

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8. In face-to-face interactions, communicators can manage their front in all of their ways except:

Explanation

In face-to-face interactions, communicators can manage their front using body language, tone of voice, and choice of words. However, mannerisms are not a tool for managing one's front in communication.

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9. Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is true?

Explanation

Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information about oneself that is generally not known by others. It goes beyond gossip or rumors, requires trust between individuals, and can occur in both personal and professional settings.

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10. Since childhood, Jill has heard positive messages of support from her parents which have aided in her high self-esteem. In this scenario, the term ___ is used to describe her parents whose evaluations are especially influential.

Explanation

In this scenario, the term 'Significant Other' is used to describe Jill's parents due to their significant influence on her self-esteem. Role Models, Primary Caregivers, and Family Friends, although important figures in one's life, do not specifically refer to the influential evaluations provided by parents in the context of self-esteem development.

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11. According to the Social Penetration Theory, the ___ dimension concerns the number of topics disclosed; whereas the ___ dimension concerns the level of detail in topics disclosed.

Explanation

The correct terms according to the Social Penetration Theory are Breadth for the number of topics disclosed and Depth for the level of detail in topics disclosed.

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12. In preparation for his interview; Marc dressed to impress, practiced for the interview several times and spent hours learning about the company with hopes of presenting himself as the best candidate for this position. His actions are an example of ___?

Explanation

Facework refers to the actions individuals take to present an acceptable image of themselves to others. In this case, Marc is engaging in facework by preparing extensively for his interview to make a good impression.

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13. John Suler's research indicates several factors that influence the way people manage their identities in cyber space, including all of the following except:

Explanation

John Suler's research suggests that factors such as personality traits, cultural background, and educational level play a role in how individuals manage their identities in cyber space, but economic status does not have the same level of influence.

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14. Brooke became very nervous during her solo and forgot the words several times. When she asked her best friend Sophie how she did, rather than hurting her feelings with the truth; Sophie responded, It was unforgettable. Sophie's statement is an alternative to self-disclosure known as:

Explanation

Sophie's use of the phrase 'It was unforgettable' instead of giving direct feedback reflects equivocation, where the speaker avoids being completely honest in order to spare the other person's feelings.

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15. Even though James is almost six feet tall, he describes himself as a shrimp when he is with his friends; who are Sinclair Community College basketball players and are all over six feet tall. James is using ___ .

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James is comparing himself to his friends who are taller, leading to feelings of inadequacy or inferiority in terms of height.

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16. Jonathan didn't like spending time alone; in fact, Jonathan always made plans with people he was close to just to avoid being by himself. We can say that Jonathan has a strong:

Explanation

Jonathan's behavior of always making plans with others to avoid being alone points to his need for social inclusion and connection with others.

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17. ___ involves deciding which face - which part of yourself - to reveal.

Explanation

Impression management refers to the process individuals use to control the image others form of them. Authenticity is related to being genuine and true to oneself. Self-disclosure is about revealing personal information about oneself. Identity development is the process of forming a sense of self and identity.

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18. When asked to give an impromptu speech about his life; Alex describes himself as a son, a student, a vegetarian, a guitar player and a member of student government. Alex's description of himself exemplifies the idea that self-concept is ___ .

Explanation

Self-concept is the way an individual perceives oneself, and can include multiple dimensions such as various roles, characteristics, beliefs, and identities. The correct answer 'Multi-Faceted' reflects the diverse aspects of Alex's self-description, showing that self-concept is not a singular or one-dimensional concept.

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19. Zoe always thought of herself as ugly because she didn't look like the models and actresses in popular magazines. Zoe primarily relied on ___ to shape her identity.

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Zoe's perception of herself as ugly was influenced by comparing herself to the idealized images in magazines, which is a form of social comparison. Body positivity and self-acceptance focus on self-perception rather than external comparisons. While media influence played a role in shaping Zoe's standards of beauty, her reliance on comparison is more central to her identity struggles.

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20. What benefit of self-disclosure provides an opportunity to disclose information in an effort to get it off your chest?

Explanation

Catharsis is the term used to describe the emotional release or purging that occurs when one discloses information in an effort to relieve emotional tension or stress.

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21. ___ refers to the idea or mental image that we have about our skills, talents, personality; while ___ is our overall evaluation of our competence and worthiness.

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Self-Concept refers to the combination of self-image and self-esteem, where self-image is the mental image we have about our skills, talents, personality, and self-esteem is the overall evaluation of our competence and worthiness.

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22. Nicole was clueless to the fact that she often interrupted Anya, when Anya was talking. This characteristic of Nicole's was something Anya was very aware of. This tendency to interrupt appears in which quadrant of Nicole's Johari Window?

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In the Johari Window model, the Blind quadrant represents the aspects of oneself that others see but the individual is unaware of. This fits the scenario where Nicole is unaware of her tendency to interrupt Anya.

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23. Jason tries out for the baseball team during his freshmen year of high school. Even though he didn't make the team, he kept practicing and tried out again the following year. We can say that Jason's repeated attempts at making the team is a sign of:

Explanation

Jason's persistence and determination to keep trying despite initial failure demonstrates his belief in his abilities and value, thus indicating high self-esteem.

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24. When we use items such as cars, we are managing impressions by using:

Explanation

In social psychology, setting refers to the context or environment in which a person is being observed. It includes aspects such as physical surroundings, social surroundings, and other environmental factors that can influence how a person is perceived.

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25. Chris is an engineering major. Lately, he has doubts whether he is engineering material since his classmates seem to excel in math and science courses while he struggles; Chris is using ___ to determine who he is:

Explanation

In the scenario described, Chris is comparing himself to his classmates as a way to determine his own identity and abilities. This process is known as social comparison, where individuals evaluate themselves by comparing themselves to others.

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26. Your subjective evaluation of yourself is known as:

Explanation

Self-esteem refers to a person's overall sense of self-worth or personal value, while confidence, self-awareness, and self-reflection are related concepts but not the same as self-esteem.

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27. A spouse who asks their partner if they did the right thing in disciplining their child by giving the child a time-out, in the hopes of getting their partner's approval; is demonstrating what benefit of self-disclosure?

Explanation

Self-Validation in self-disclosure refers to seeking confirmation or approval from others to validate one's own thoughts or actions. In this scenario, the spouse is looking for validation from their partner regarding their disciplinary actions towards their child.

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28. What is the term used to describe the relatively stable set of perceptions you hold about yourself?

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Self-Concept refers to how we see ourselves in different situations and roles. It includes our beliefs, attitudes, and values about ourselves. Self-Esteem, on the other hand, refers to how much we value ourselves and our self-worth. Personality refers to the characteristics and traits that make up an individual's unique self. Identity is the sense of who we are as individuals, including our values, beliefs, and roles in society.

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29. Ben knows that he has difficulty telling the truth. He doesn't disclose this trait to his girlfriend. This information falls into the ___ quadrant of Ben's Johari Window.

Explanation

In the Johari Window model, self-awareness is divided into four quadrants: Open, Hidden, Blind, and Unknown. Hidden quadrant represents information about oneself that is known to oneself but not disclosed to others.

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30. Which of the following is an equivocation reaction to this question: How do you like the dress I just bought?

Explanation

The correct answer provides a vague response without directly answering the question, allowing for interpretation by the asker.

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Lane is disclosing his desire to join the military to his best friend...
Justin thinks it's going to rain today, so she behaves in ways that...
The view that self-concept can be seen as a product of the messages...
When some professional athletes insist they can be of value to the...
Which of the following is not a distinguishing factor of...
Shelly notices her co-worker Trina in the grocery store, but Shelly is...
Kirby knows that his usual use of grammar is often incorrect and...
In face-to-face interactions, communicators can manage their front in...
Regarding self-disclosure, which of the following statements is true?
Since childhood, Jill has heard positive messages of support from her...
According to the Social Penetration Theory, the ___ dimension concerns...
In preparation for his interview; Marc dressed to impress, practiced...
John Suler's research indicates several factors that influence the way...
Brooke became very nervous during her solo and forgot the words...
Even though James is almost six feet tall, he describes himself as a...
Jonathan didn't like spending time alone; in fact, Jonathan always...
___ involves deciding which face - which part of yourself - to reveal.
When asked to give an impromptu speech about his life; Alex describes...
Zoe always thought of herself as ugly because she didn't look like the...
What benefit of self-disclosure provides an opportunity to disclose...
___ refers to the idea or mental image that we have about our skills,...
Nicole was clueless to the fact that she often interrupted Anya, when...
Jason tries out for the baseball team during his freshmen year of high...
When we use items such as cars, we are managing impressions by using:
Chris is an engineering major. Lately, he has doubts whether he is...
Your subjective evaluation of yourself is known as:
A spouse who asks their partner if they did the right thing in...
What is the term used to describe the relatively stable set of...
Ben knows that he has difficulty telling the truth. He doesn't...
Which of the following is an equivocation reaction to this question:...
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