COMM Quiz #2

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When we perceive people as out-groupers, we are more likely toL

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form negative impressions of them

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Salience plays an important role in which step of the perception process?

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When we perceive people as out-groupers, we are more likely toL

form negative impressions of them

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Salience plays an important role in which step of the perception process?

selection

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Which statement about schemata is TRUE?

They are our mental definitions of various concepts

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In interpreting information, we form attributions, which are defined as:

explanations for others' behaviors and comments

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When we perceive and judge others, we commonly:

overestimate internal causes for behavior

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According to the Uncertainty Reduction Theory, what is a primary goal of an initial interaction with another person?

predict behavior

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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

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Which of these is an active strategy for reducing uncertainty regarding a person's behavior?

questioning someone else who knows the person

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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

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Which of these conclusions can be made about gender differences in communication?

Women and men are essentially similar and communicate similarly

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Compared with how they judge and perceive others, individuals tend to judge and perceive themselves:

more positively

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When one categorizes people as a group while ignoring individual differences, what perceptual process is illustrated?

stereotyping

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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

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Which situation describes emotional contagion?

Evan is excited about a new job, and his partner gets excited too

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Which of these is considered a mood?

grouchiness

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Which of these has a measurable influence of one's happiness?

rigorous physical exercise

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The primary emotion of joy is associated with what high-intensity counterpart?

ecstasy

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The primary emotion of fear is associated with what high-intensity counterpart?

terror

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Jealousy is considered what type of emotion?

blended

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Which of these traits is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

passion

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Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to:

accurately perceive and interpret emotions

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Which emotion management strategy is commonly used for dealing with unwanted emotions after they occur?

suppression

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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

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According to research, when a person engages in venting, their anger:

increases

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In which situation is the emotion passion MOST likely to be elicited?

when the other party communications in an unexpected way