Studied by 15 people
When we perceive people as out-groupers, we are more likely toL
form negative impressions of them
Salience plays an important role in which step of the perception process?
selection
Which statement about schemata is TRUE?
They are our mental definitions of various concepts
In interpreting information, we form attributions, which are defined as:
explanations for others' behaviors and comments
When we perceive and judge others, we commonly:
overestimate internal causes for behavior
According to the Uncertainty Reduction Theory, what is a primary goal of an initial interaction with another person?
predict behavior
Which of these is an example of a passive strategy to reduce uncertainty in one's initial interactions with others?
reviewing the person's Instagram account
Which of these is an active strategy for reducing uncertainty regarding a person's behavior?
questioning someone else who knows the person
When deciding whether someone is an in-grouper or an out=grouper, people tend to focus on:
whether the person has cultural beliefs, attitudes, and values similar to our own
Which of these conclusions can be made about gender differences in communication?
Women and men are essentially similar and communicate similarly
Compared with how they judge and perceive others, individuals tend to judge and perceive themselves:
more positively
When one categorizes people as a group while ignoring individual differences, what perceptual process is illustrated?
stereotyping
Chris's friend Beth experienced a death in the family, so he rushes over to her apartment to offer her comfort and consolation. Chris is displaying:
empathy
Which situation describes emotional contagion?
Evan is excited about a new job, and his partner gets excited too
Which of these is considered a mood?
grouchiness
Which of these has a measurable influence of one's happiness?
rigorous physical exercise
The primary emotion of joy is associated with what high-intensity counterpart?
ecstasy
The primary emotion of fear is associated with what high-intensity counterpart?
terror
Jealousy is considered what type of emotion?
blended
Which of these traits is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?
passion
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to:
accurately perceive and interpret emotions
Which emotion management strategy is commonly used for dealing with unwanted emotions after they occur?
suppression
After Charlie goes through a painful breakup with Tara, he finds himself trying to avoid Tara. Charlie no longer goes to the same bars, restaurants, or gyms they frequented when they were together. What emotion management strategy is Charlie demonstrating.
encounter avoidance
According to research, when a person engages in venting, their anger:
increases
In which situation is the emotion passion MOST likely to be elicited?
when the other party communications in an unexpected way
