COMM Quiz #2

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