Chapter 2 Quiz
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1. People often view the world through their own set of experiences
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2. People can control a greater amount of what they share about themselves in technologically mediated settings than in face-to-face interactions
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3. Selective perception is the process of giving a piece of information greater credibility than it warrants
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4. High self-esteem can lead to higher self-efficacy in a given situation
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5. Active information seeking is a barrier to accurate perceptions
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6. Internal attributions occur when we attribute someone’s behavior to circumstances outside of their control
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7. Schemas help us understand and anticipate how things should work
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8. Perceptions based on attributions are often the most accurate
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Multiple Choice
1. _____________ refers to focusing on one communication task at a time, aiding in communication competence.
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2. Which term is defined as how we view ourselves in general, influenced by our thoughts, actions, values, abilities, and goals?
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3. The personal characteristics that we use to explain other people's behavior are known as _______.
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4. Janet is transferring from a community college to a university in the fall. She's considering applying to the university that her favorite professor attended even though she knows very little about the school or its programs. Which of the following appears to be challenging her perception?
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5. ___________ refers to failing to consider other cultural perspectives because of a belief that one's own culture is the most appropriate and relevant to all people in all situations.
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6. The ability to predict actual success from self-concept and self-esteem is called _______.
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7. Which of the following is the best definition for stereotyping?
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8. John believes he is not good at giving presentations. Due to his self-perception, he puts off preparing for his end-of-semester presentation until the last minute, giving him little time to prepare or practice. John's low opinion of his speaking ability led to ____________.
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9. Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for improving perceptions?
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10. ________ watch other peoples' nonverbal behavior, what their interests are, and how they respond to certain situations to modify their behavior to create a positive impression.
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