Question 1

Research described in your text about mediated communication suggests that​

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A)  ​it may be an advantage for creating a desired impression.
B)  ​it permits a responder to ignore a message rather than be unpleasant.
C)  ​it can lack the "richness" of many nonverbal channels.
D)  ​all of the above are supported by research.
E)  ​none of the above are supported by research.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 2

The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

All communication behavior is aimed at making impressions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The only type of self-fulfilling prophecy that can occur is when your own expectations influence your behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

DO NOT USE In the example of schoolchildren taken from the book Pygmalion in the Classroom,​

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A)  ​the less intelligent children performed better than expected.
B)  ​the more intelligent children performed better than expected.
C)  ​the children teachers predicted would do better, did so.
D)  ​all the children performed the same because they had similar self-concepts.
E)  ​teachers improved their self-concepts by working with good children.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The ability to manage identities in different settings and cultures is a feature of

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A)  ​high self-esteem.
B)  ​too much self-disclosure.
C)  ​social exchange theory.
D)  ​communication competence.
E)  ​equivocation.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Popular TV shows featuring makeovers suggest to us that our appearance must be improved, which can lead us to feel worse about ourselves.This idea best relates to

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A)  ​reflected appraisal.
B)  ​social comparison.
C)  ​self-fulfilling prophecy.
D)  ​identity management.
E)  ​presenting self.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Process of judging ourselves by the evaluations of others.

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A)  ​reflected appraisal
B)  ​significant other
C)  ​cognitive conservatism
D)  ​presenting self
E)  ​perceived selfF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is the process of​

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A)  ​ego-video.
B)  ​reflected appraisal.
C)  ​manipulation.
D)  ​social ethics.
E)  ​identity management.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

The tendency to cling to an existing self-concept.

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A)  ​reflected appraisal
B)  ​significant other
C)  ​cognitive conservatism
D)  ​presenting self
E)  ​perceived selfF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 11

A person whose opinion we especially value.

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A)  ​reflected appraisal
B)  ​significant other
C)  ​cognitive conservatism
D)  ​presenting self
E)  ​perceived selfF) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

The private self you honestly believe you are.

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A)  ​reflected appraisal
B)  ​significant other
C)  ​cognitive conservatism
D)  ​presenting self
E)  ​perceived selfF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 13

According to your text, telling ourselves we "can't" change our self-concept could​

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A)  ​let others share control in the relationship.
B)  help us accept our limitations.
C)  ​create a self-fulfilling prophecy.
D)  ​express equality through our humanity.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Managing your identity can be useful when you are meeting someone at a party for the first time.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Compared with face-to-face interaction, online communication tends to limit the control we have over managing impressions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A high level of self-esteem guarantees interpersonal success.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The term "self-concept" refers to

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A)  ​the sum of one's physiological, social, and psychological attributes as perceived by an impartial observer.
B)  ​the way an individual believes others perceive her/him.
C)  ​the total of an individual's own beliefs about his/her physical characteristics, intelligence, aptitudes, and social skills.
D)  ​the sum of one's psychological, social, and physical attributes as perceived by a significant other.
E)  ​none of the above.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

When Joe hangs his framed medical degrees on his office wall he is managing his identity through

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A)  ​appearance.
B)  ​manner.
C)  ​setting.
D)  ​image.
E)  ​role.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Research indicates that mediated communication offers advantages for identity management.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

To say that identity management is collaborative means that

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A)  ​both people communicating agree with each other.
B)  ​each person creates an identity in response to the other's behavior.
C)  ​each person creates a similar identity.
D)  ​both people decide on their identities together.
E)  ​none of the above.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Exam 3: Communication and Identity

When Joe hangs his framed medical degrees on his office wall he is managing his identity through

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Compared with face-to-face interaction, online communication tends to limit the control we have over managing impressions.

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The term "self-concept" refers to

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The private self you honestly believe you are.

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The ability to manage identities in different settings and cultures is a feature of

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The tendency to cling to an existing self-concept.

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Research indicates that mediated communication offers advantages for identity management.

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The communication strategies people use to influence how others view them is the process of​

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To say that identity management is collaborative means that

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DO NOT USE In the example of schoolchildren taken from the book Pygmalion in the Classroom,​

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The self-concept is a relatively stable set of perceptions you hold of yourself.

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A person whose opinion we especially value.

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A high level of self-esteem guarantees interpersonal success.

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Managing your identity can be useful when you are meeting someone at a party for the first time.

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The only type of self-fulfilling prophecy that can occur is when your own expectations influence your behavior.

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Popular TV shows featuring makeovers suggest to us that our appearance must be improved, which can lead us to feel worse about ourselves.This idea best relates to

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All communication behavior is aimed at making impressions.

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Process of judging ourselves by the evaluations of others.

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Research described in your text about mediated communication suggests that​

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According to your text, telling ourselves we "can't" change our self-concept could​

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