Which of the following is NOT a type of listening?
empathic, informational, critical, persuasive
Persuasive
Some people in ________ relationships report that they appreciate the closeness and intimacy they share with multiple partners, whereas others indicate feelings of jealousy and resentment that lead to increased conflict.
polygamous
Which term refers to the desire to stay in a relationship no matter what happens?
Commitment
If Rebecca chooses not to share her history of childhood abuse with friends, in which area of Rebecca's Johari window would that information be located?
Hidden
Andy is asked to give a speech in his political science class on a current issue in the criminal justice system. He decides to discuss the death penalty. As his thesis, Andy states, "The death penalty should be made illegal in the United States." Andy has
decided to base his presentation on a proposition of
Policy
Which word best describes romantic partners who talk about their disagreements openly and cooperatively?
Validating
A logical ________ is a line of reasoning that, even if it makes sense, doesn't genuinely support a speaker's point
Fallacy
Lissa hates math. She knows that she will not do well in her math class. As her first math exam approaches, Lissa doesn't really study for it because she believes that she won't do well on it anyway. When she receives a "D" on the exam, Lissa tells her
father, "See? I told you I wasn't good at this!" Which phenomenon is Lissa likely experiencing?
Self-fulfilling prophecy
After many years, it is not uncommon for relationships to come into which stage, when partners feel as if they are "going through the motions" and the relationship stops
growing?
Stagnating
A common but illogical way to counter arguments is to criticize the people who make them. This type of fallacy is called _____ ?
ad hominem
In a Gallup survey of over a thousand people, the second-most commonly cited fear was what?
Public speaking
What are the 3 rhetorical proofs?
Ethos, pathos, logos
Which term refers to the tendency to attribute other people's behaviors to internal rather than external causes?
Fundamental attribution error
Name John Gottman's four horses of destructive communication
Contempt, stonewalling, criticism, defensiveness
Leah and Matt find out that they are expecting a baby. Matt wants to tell their family and friends right away, but Leah wants to wait three months before sharing the information. According to ________ theory, Leah and Matt jointly own the information
about Leah's pregnancy and must both decide when and how to share it.
Communication privacy management theory
Which proof refers to a speaker's respectability, trustworthiness, and moral character?
Ethos
Which term describes conflicts between two important but opposing needs or desires in relationships?
Dialectical tensions
Someone who is a(n)________ pays attention to how others are reacting to his or her behaviors and adjusts communication as needed
High self monitor
Wendy decides that Dale, the new guy at work, must be romantically interested in her because Dale brings her coffee every morning. By assigning meaning to Dale's behavior, Wendy is in which stage of perception?
Interpretation
Partners who have been together for ten years should not only appreciate the orderliness and certainty of the relationship but also make sure to incorporate different activities to provide change and newness. By balancing these two needs, a couple can successfully navigate which dialectical tension?
Predictability VS Novelty
The most difficult audience to persuade is a ________ audience?
Hostile
In class, you notice a classmate smiling at you. In which stage of the perceptual process are you engaged?
Sociologist Erving Goffman coined the term ________ to describe the behaviors we use to project our desired public image to others.
facework
If your best friend gets a job in another city, you would most likely not sell your home 9) and follow him or her. However, if your spouse or partner got a job in another city, you would seriously consider the possibility of moving. Your different reactions to the same situation, but in relation to different people, correspond to ________?
Interdependence
When giving a speech, you must offer strong opening and closing statements because of what influence on perception?
primacy and recency