Question 1

Barry is driving Suzie home from a party.Barry notices that Suzie has her arms crossed and she is looking out the window of the car and making no attempt to communicate with him.Based on Suzie's nonverbal behavior,Barry infers that she is upset with him.Barry's inference about Suzie's behavior illustrates which stage of the perceptual process?

Accepted Answer

Barry is interpreting Suzie's behavior as a sign that she is upset with him. This stage of the perceptual process involves giving meaning to the selected stimuli, which is what Barry is doing in this scenario.

Question 2

Robin suspected that her roommate,Julie,wanted to break up with her boyfriend.Rather than asking her specifically,Robin paid close attention to how Julie complained about him,avoided his phone calls,and was late getting ready for dates with him.What method was Robin using to check her perception of Julie's feelings?

Accepted Answer

Robin is using indirect perception checking, which involves observing someone's behavior to infer their thoughts and feelings rather than directly asking them about it.

Question 3

Pat is watching TV,and his roommate walks in and tells Pat that he wishes to talk to him.Pat turns off the TV in order to focus on the conversation with the roommate.Pat's decision to focus on the roommate rather than the television illustrates what stage of the perceptual process?

Accepted Answer

Attention and selection is the stage of the perceptual process where one chooses to focus on a particular stimulus while ignoring others. In this scenario, Pat chooses to focus on his roommate and listens to him, which shows his attention and selection towards the conversation rather than the TV.

Question 4

Larry grew up in a family in which his mother and father were constantly fighting and insulting each other.Their divorce was especially messy and mean.The poor quality of their relationship caused Larry to avoid commitment in a loving relationship for many years.Larry finally decides that he can no longer allow his feelings about love and marriage to be colored by his parents' failures.Which technique for improving self-esteem did Larry use?

Accepted Answer

Larry used the technique of "losing your baggage" by recognizing and letting go of the negative impact of his parents' unhealthy relationship on his own attitudes towards love and commitment.

Question 5

The stage of perception in which we put information into patterns is called _____.

Accepted Answer

Organization is the stage of perception where we put information into patterns by categorizing, grouping, and organizing it in a meaningful and understandable way. This helps us make sense of the vast amount of information we receive from the environment, and allows us to retrieve and use the information when needed.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most accurate concerning stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

Stereotyping is a natural human tendency that helps us make sense of the world around us by simplifying and categorizing information. However, stereotypes can be negative or positive, and they may or may not be based on truth. People may use stereotypes unknowingly or unintentionally, and getting rid of harmful stereotypes can be a difficult and ongoing process.

Question 7

People can become stressed out because their self-expectations are

Accepted Answer

When people have unrealistic self-expectations, they may put undue pressure on themselves to achieve certain goals or meet certain standards. This can result in stress if they feel like they are constantly falling short or not measuring up to their own expectations.

Question 8

The term for the psychological and emotional characteristics of individuals that cause them to be masculine,feminine,or androgynous is

Accepted Answer

The term for the psychological and emotional characteristics of individuals that cause them to be masculine, feminine, or androgynous is gender. Sex refers to biological differences between males and females, ethnicity refers to cultural or racial identity, and culture refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a group.

Question 9

Aaron was asked to give a speech to the incoming freshmen about the advantages of serving in student government.He had never given a speech before and was very nervous.A speech professor suggested that in addition to practicing,he could picture himself delivering the speech successfully,and receiving favorable feedback from his audience.Which method did the professor recommend to help Aaron manage his communication apprehension?

Accepted Answer

The speech professor recommended visualization to help Aaron manage his communication apprehension. By picturing himself delivering the speech successfully and receiving favorable feedback from the audience, Aaron can build his confidence and reduce his anxiety. This technique is a type of mental rehearsal that can help individuals prepare for challenging or stressful situations, such as public speaking.

Question 10

Chris and Bryan are having a conversation.After a while,Chris stands up to leave,puts on his coat,and moves toward the door.Bryan sees him moving toward the door but continues talking with no signs of wrapping up the conversation.What problem is Bryan having with his perception of the situation?

Accepted Answer

Bryan is having a problem with interpretation as he fails to understand the non-verbal cue of Chris putting on his coat and moving toward the door, which indicates that Chris wants to end the conversation.

Question 11

The statement,"I'm not intelligent because my roommate makes better grades than I do," illustrates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The statement shows social comparison, as the person is making a comparison with their roommate. It is not a self-fulfilling prophecy as there is no mention of the person's behavior or beliefs influencing their own outcome. It is also not about self-expectations or social expectations.

Question 12

Assuming a person belongs to a particular group because of his or her clothing is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of closure, which is the tendency to fill in missing information or jump to conclusions based on incomplete information. Assuming someone belongs to a particular group based solely on their clothing is an example of making assumptions without all the necessary information.

Question 13

Andrew had plans to be married by the age of 25;however,he turned 30 and was still unmarried.He concluded that he was incapable of maintaining a healthy relationship.Andrew's self-esteem was impacted by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Andrew's self-esteem was impacted by his own self-expectations of being married by the age of 25, which he did not meet.

Question 14

Paul and Patty are able to talk to one another candidly about one another's faults and strengths.Their self-esteem is improved because of which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

Paul and Patty's improved self-esteem is due to the fact that they have developed an honest relationship where they can talk about each other's faults and strengths candidly. This honest communication allows them to accept themselves more fully, leading to improved self-esteem.

Question 15

Perception involves _____.

Accepted Answer

Perception involves the initial process of receiving and interpreting information through our senses, such as sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

Answer: D 
 While perception is often shaped by our past experiences and preconceived notions, it is possible to change and reshape our perceptions by looking at things from a different perspective. The other answer choices (B and C) do not accurately describe the process of perception.

Question 16

Christa experienced extreme anxiety about the thought of giving a presentation to her classmates.On the day of the presentation,she repeated in her mind statements such as,"You are well-prepared." and "You have valuable information to share with your audience." What technique was Christa using to boost her self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Christa was using positive self-talk to boost her self-esteem. Positive self-talk involves repeating positive statements to oneself in order to enhance one's confidence and self-belief.

Question 17

Lakesha received a lower grade than she expected on her first history paper.At first she was upset but then she realized that the paper was only 10% of her total grade for that class.Which method did she use in enhancing her self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

Lakesha used reframing, which is the process of changing one's perspective on a situation to reduce negative emotions and enhance self-esteem. Rather than focusing solely on the lower grade, she recognized that it was only a small part of her overall grade and shifted her focus to other areas where she could excel in the class.

Question 18

Edgar wants to develop s healthy self-esteem,so he engages in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Surrounding oneself with positive people can help build a healthy self-esteem by providing support and encouragement. Comparing oneself to others (A) can lead to feelings of inferiority, while placing labels on oneself (B) can be limiting and lead to a fixed mindset. Mentally rehearsing all possible scenarios (C) can be helpful in preparing for different outcomes but should not be the sole strategy for building self-esteem.

Question 19

The idea that what we believe will occur in the future is likely to come true because we believe it will come true is called_____.

Accepted Answer

The concept described in the question is the self-fulfilling prophecy, where our beliefs about a future outcome can influence our actions and behaviors in a way that makes that outcome more likely to occur. Our beliefs become a self-fulfilling prophecy because our actions and behaviors, based on those beliefs, directly contribute to creating the outcome we expect to happen.

Question 20

Cindi has lost a good deal of self-esteem because she does not see herself to be as pretty as the girls on television.This may be largely due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The images in the media often portray unrealistic and narrow standards of beauty, which can negatively affect individuals' self-esteem and body image. In this case, Cindi's perception of herself as less attractive may be influenced by the beauty standards she sees on TV or in other media.

Quiz 2: Self Awareness and Communication