Abstract language is often Conceptualized as a ________, with highly abstract language at the top and increasingly more specific language on the lower levels.
What is ladder
100
One single nonverbal cue cannot be reliably interpreted to mean the same thing across situations.
What is True
100
Language that implies a situation or person is always the same is also known as
What is static language
100
“You didn’t take the trash out today” is an example of ________ description, an element of the I-statement.
What is behavioral
100
Sometimes our nonverbal behaviors are not consistent with our verbal communication. When this happens we say our nonverbal communications:
What is are incongruent.
200
Within abstract language, these terms are interpreted in different ways by different people, based on each person’s own experiences and preferences.
What is relative
200
Describing the relation between an individual’s behavior and the consequence helps a person understand why you’re bringing up the issue.
What is True
200
One type of abstract language, which involves words or phrases that gain their meaning by comparison.
What is relative language
200
An effective I-statement includes three basic elements: a behavioral description, an emotional description, and a(n)
What is consequence
200
This type of communication relies more on attention to contextual details and less on explicit language to transmit its message.
What is High-context
300
This type of communication is clear and specific in that it states the facts and no more.
What is Exacting
300
The third component of an effective I-statement is to state the feeling or impact the behavior has on you.
What is False (consequence)
300
A more understated language that says very little and relies on the listener to understand the unspoken meaning is also known as
What is succinct communication
300
After his dog used the carpet for a restroom, Jake screamed, “You make me so mad!” This is an example of the _________.
What is fallacy of causation
300
According to Sumeko Iwao, greater value is placed on _______ understanding between individuals in Japan.
What is intuitive
400
This occurs when we blame someone else for our own feelings.
What is Fallacy of causation
400
Collectivist cultures prefer neutral context communication because of the value placed on group harmony.
What is False (high)
400
Andrea is always late! This statement is an example of ________ language.
What is static
400
Within an I-statement a(n) ________ description is a clear, specific, and Factual description of a person’s behavior.
What is behavioral
400
A third cultural difference in communication involves whether the goal of communication is task oriented or ________ oriented.
What is person
500
These types of patterns involve behaviors that occur repeatedly in a relationship.
What is Ongoing patterns
500
High-context communication is the preferred style of individualistic cultures because it reinforces the closeness of speakers.
What is False (collectivist)
500
Max wanted to stop by a friend’s house on the way home from work. When his wife asked how long he would be, he replied, “Just a little while.” Three hours later he came home to an angry woman. The misunderstanding created here was a function of _______ language.
What is relative
500
Language that takes responsibility for the impact the other person’s behavior has on you rather than scolding or placing blame is called
What is, I language
500
A world view that focuses on “getting ahead” will rely on _________ communication whereas a world view focusing on equality will rely on ______ communication.