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Violence, conflict, and tension between differing cultural groups in constant contact illustrate the _____ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
a. economic
b. self-awareness
c. peace
d. demographic
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Ethnic conflicts in Bosnia and the Soviet Union as well as ethnic tensions in other multicultural nations illustrate the _____ imperative for studying intercultural communication.
a. economic
b. ethical
c. peace
d. demographic
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Explain the difference between omission and equivocation, and give concrete examples of each.
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Explain the principle behind the motivation impairment effect. Provide a detailed example of motivation impairment.
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Is it easier to detect deception from friends or strangers? Make an argument for each possible outcome and then describe what research has found.
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How do the principles of interpersonal deception theory factor into the process of deception?
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Explain the difference between interactive and noninteractive contexts. Indicate which one advantages deceivers when they are lying to strangers, and explain why.
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Imagine that a truth serum existed that, when administered, would make everyone tell the pure, unedited truth in all situations. In a brief essay, discuss the pros and cons of such a product. Finish your essay with a conclusion in which you either support or condemn the truth serum. Support your decision.
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Deceiving others online is a fairly common practice, especially when it comes to online dating services. Given what youve learned in this chapter and examples from the popular media, discuss some of the dangers inherent in online communication. Next, consider this question: Can people ever know for sure that someone is being honest with them online? How can we detect deception in cyberspace?
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One lesson that research has taught us is that many of the average persons beliefs about deception are wrong (e.g., lack of eye contact is a good clue to deception; most people are good at spotting deception; it is harder to lie to a suspicious person than an unsuspicious one). Offer reasoned speculation as to why peoples beliefs about interpersonal deception are, on average, so inaccurate. Consider the potential roles played by emotion, religion, the media, and the mind or psyche.
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One of the most common ways people discover theyve been lied to is from third-party information.
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Pupil dilation usually decreases when people are being deceptive.
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Vocal characteristics are usually poor indicators of deception.
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When lying to a stranger, one will usually be more successful doing so in a face-to-face conversation than in an e-mail message.
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According to research, how do most people discover that they have been lied to?
a. The liar confesses.
b. A third party reveals the truth.
c. Circumstantial evidence incriminates the liar.
d. They investigate the evidence for themselves.
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According to deception research, which of the following behavioral changes is a reliable cue to deception?
a. increased smiling
b. reduced vocal pitch
c. decreased eye contact
d. decreased gesturing
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Research shows that men are more likely than women to lie about which characteristic in an online dating ad?
a. physical attractiveness
b. education level
c. age
d. ethnicity
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According to research, an increase in which of the following nonverbal behaviors is indicative of deception?
a. forward leans
b. genuine smiles
c. vocal fluency
d. blinking
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Which of the following would tend to increase your chances of detecting deception?
a. being lied to by a friend instead of a stranger
b. being lied to by a highly motivated liar
c. being very suspicious
d. being lied to by a very expressive liar
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How have researchers typically studied deceptive behaviors in cross-cultural environments?
a. They focus their research on the speakers vocal cues.
b. They focus their research on the speakers truthfulness quotient.
c. They focus their research on the speakers nonverbal cues.
d. They focus their research on the speakers eye movement specifically.
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Which of the following statements could be an example of the Othello error? a. A listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone elses truthful statement. b. People tend to look for deception in bad news more than in good news. c. People tend to look for deception in good news more than in bad news. d. A listener is so trusting of another that he or she does not evaluate the truthfulness of the persons statements.
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Many forms of politeness and discretion involve being deceptive.
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It is possible to be deceptive without ever saying a word.
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Deception done for the right reasons is not really deception.
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Most people are quite good at detecting deception.
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Our truth bias is usually stronger for friends than for strangers.
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Research indicates that the average person can detect deception approximately what percentage of the time?
a. 25%
b. 40%
c. 55%
d. 73%
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Which of the following contributes to peoples inability to detect deception accurately?
a. truth bias
b. focusing on the wrong nonverbal signals
c. the fact that questioning everything we hear takes too much energy
d. All of these contribute.
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Which of the following statements about power is FALSE?
a. Power is known as a single-dimension concept.
b. Power is always present.
c. Power can be positive or negative.
d. Power is context-specific.
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A relationship between a person of higher power and a person of lesser power is known as a ________ relationship.
a. symmetrical
b. deficit
c. contemporary
d. complementary
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Which form of power derives from the ability to punish?
a. legitimate power
b. expert power
c. referent power
d. coercive power
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Deception has several basic elements. Which of the following is NOT among them?
a. The sender must believe the information is false.
b. The receiver must believe the information is true.
c. The information must be transmitted knowingly.
d. The sender must intend to create a false belief in the receiver.
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Misrepresenting facts for the purpose of material gain is known as
a. forgery.
b. impersonation.
c. fraud.
d. deception.
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When Tonyas boss asked her what time their meeting with the new client was, she replied that it was set for that afternoon at 3:30. She was so certain that she did not bother to check her calendar first. When Tonya and her boss arrived at the clients office, the client was very upset because she had been waiting for 30 minutes for their 3:00 meeting. Tonya then checked her calendar, and sure enough, the meeting had been scheduled for 3:00. Which of the following is true of this scenario?
a. Tonya lied to her boss, in order to avoid potential harm.
b. Tonya did not lie to her boss, because she didnt mean for her boss to believe her.
c. Tonya lied to her boss, because she failed to check facts before making a statement.
d. Tonya did not lie to her boss, because she believed her statement was true.
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What is meant by the statement, Deception can serve as a social lubricant?
a. People commonly engage in deception to get what they want from other people.
b. People commonly engage in deception to avoid hurting others feelings.
c. People commonly engage in deception in order to impress others.
d. People commonly engage in deception in order to increase their number of friends.
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According to your text, which of the following is NOT a common reason for deception?
a. Some lies take advantage of others ignorance.
b. Some lies make you look better.
c. Some lies benefit the hearer.
d. Some lies amuse you.
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Lying under oath is known as
a. fraud.
b. perjury.
c. omission.
d. dissimulation.
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Which of the following forms of deception is an act of dissimulation?
a. exaggeration
b. falsification
c. sarcasm
d. equivocation
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In her diary study, communication scientist Sandra Metts found that almost half of peoples deception attempts involved which form of deception?
a. falsification
b. hyperbole
c. omission
d. exaggeration
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When his girlfriend asks if he really loves her, Ramon gives her a vague, ambiguous response. Which form of deception is he attempting?
a. fibbing
b. equivocation
c. exaggeration
d. falsification
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Franks grandfather loved to fish. Every time he came back from the lake, he described catching and releasing a bigger and bigger fish. We can infer from this story that Franks grandfather likely engaged in
a. commission.
b. equivocation.
c. falsification.
d. exaggeration.
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When Ronaldo shopped for his new flat-screen television, he was surprised at the cost differences between some of the models. When he asked the salesperson for help, the salesperson assured him that the lower-end models could display the same high-definition channels as the more expensive ones. Because he was on a tight budget, Ronaldo took the salespersons advice and bought a cheaper model. Only when he got his TV home did Ronaldo realize that he needed to purchase an expensive converter box to actually receive HD channels. Which of the following statements is true about this scenario?
a. The salesperson engaged in deception by lying.
b. The salesperson engaged in deception by falsification.
c. The salesperson engaged in deception by omission.
d. The salesperson engaged in deception by misleading.
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________ is the ability to manipulate, influence, or control other people or events.
a. Conflict
b. Fear
c. Power
d. Coercion
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Imagine you were a counselor assigned to help Marc and his teenage daughter Amber (described in the Interpersonal Conflict chapter) work through their conflict regarding Amber having stolen Marcs credit cards from his wallet. Using the concepts youve learned in the chapter, explain the nature of their conflict to them (specifically identifying its content and relational dimensions), and then explain what options they have for managing their conflict in a productive way. Include relevant issues of power in your answer. Address your answer directly to Marc and Amber.
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Which of the following is true with respect to interpersonal conflict?
a. It involves independent parties.
b. It involves perceived scarce resources.
c. It occurs within oneself.
d. It is synonymous with disagreement.
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Felix had been angry with his roommate Hector for some time. Hector was always playing his music so loudly that Felix couldnt concentrate, much less have a conversation on the telephone. Despite his anger, he hadnt expressed his feelings to Hector. Which of the following is true of this situation?
a. Hector and Felix are engaged in conflict, because Felixs anger is sufficient to produce conflict.
b. Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict, because the source of their conflict is not interpersonal.
c. Hector and Felix are engaged in conflict, because conflict can exist under the surface for some time.
d. Hector and Felix are not engaged in conflict, because conflict must be expressed.
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Frank and Samantha just received a large inheritance when Samanthas grandmother passed away. Samantha said she wanted to use the money to build an addition onto their house. Frank said he wanted to buy a more fuel-efficient car. Which of the following is true about this situation?
a. This is an example of conflict, because it involves an expressed struggle.
b. This is an example of conflict, because it involves scarce resources.
c. This is an example of conflict, because it involves incompatible goals.
d. All of these are true.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the common conflict metaphors identified in your textbook?
a. Conflict is a war.
b. Conflict is a dance.
c. Conflict is a hammer.
d. Conflict is a game.
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the idea of reframing a conflict?
a. thinking of conflict as a game when you traditionally think of it as a battle
b. engaging in a cooling-off period before you have a conflict discussion
c. trying to see a conflict from someone elses point of view
d. minimizing your responsibility for a conflict
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The content dimension of a conflict relates to what?
a. the implications of the conflict for the relationship
b. the strategies people use to manage the conflict
c. the acceptability of the outcome of the conflict
d. the specific point of contention giving rise to the conflict
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Jon recently stopped a conflict with his girlfriend, Ana, and said to her, You dont know how to have a disagreement without losing your temper and swearing! Ana replied, Well at least I want to confront the issues instead of avoiding them! Jon and Anas exchange is an example of
a. the content dimension of conflict.
b. the relational dimension of conflict.
c. metaconflict.
d. pseudoconflict.
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Which of the following is NOT one of the health detriments associated with conflict described in your text?
a. hardening of the arteries
b. calcium deposits in the kidneys
c. reduction in the bodys natural killer cells
d. delayed wound healing
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Research shows that three issues top the list as sources of conflict in romantic relationships. Which of the following is NOT among them?
a. household chores
b. relationships with in-laws
c. personal criticisms
d. finances
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Which of the following statements about sex and conflict is FALSE?
a. Women are always taught to be submissive to the demands of men.
b. Men are generally taught to engage in conflict directly and competitively.
c. Men are generally taught not to hurt women.
d. Women might feel the need to fight to obtain necessary resources.
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Which of the following is an example of passive aggression, as it is defined in the text?
a. Tara is hurt when her brother forgets her birthday, so she deliberately forgets his.
b. Parker is angry with his mother so he ignores her calls and e-mail messages.
c. Bonnie doesnt want to go to her neighbors party, so she takes so long to get ready for it that the party is over by the time shes done.
d. All the answers are correct.
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When spouses engage in the demand-withdraw pattern, who is most likely to demand and who is more likely to withdraw?
a. Men are most likely to demand; women are most likely to withdraw.
b. Women are most likely to demand; men are most likely to withdraw.
c. Women are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw.
d. Men are most likely to demand and most likely to withdraw.
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How do expectations of sex and gender contribute to conflict? Identify and discuss at least three ways that men and women tend to differ in their approach to conflict. What role does relationship type or satisfaction play in these differences? Finally, do you agree that popular culture exaggerates these tendencies? Why or why not? Make sure to justify your reasoning as fully as possible.
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Which of the following statements about collectivistic cultures is true?
a. In conflict, group priorities are more important than individual priorities.
b. Individuals are more likely to avoid conflict altogether.
c. Parties involved in a conflict are likely to enlist a mediator to help reach an agreement.
d. All the answers are correct.
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In recent years, employers have been reprimanding and even firing employees for comments made online in blogs, Twitter, or Facebook. Using what you learned about the concepts of power in this chapter, construct an argument either for or against that practice.
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Which of the following tips is NOT useful for managing an online conflict?
a. Avoid responding right away.
b. Always respond using the same communication medium.
c. Clarify comments or statements that arent clear.
d. Use emoticons to express your emotional state.
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Identify, define, and provide an example of each of the five conflict strategies identified by Blake and Mouton. If it helps, you can draw the diagram that represents the five styles. Next, identify which conflict style fits you. Which features of your personality led you to select that style and not the others?
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Traditional gender socialization encourages men to use accommodating conflict management strategies.
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The disinhibition effect suggests that online conflicts are more likely to involve inequitable distributions of power than face-to-face conflicts.
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Referent power derives from ones admiration for, and attraction to, another.
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As an approach to structuring families and communities, patriarchy is virtually universal.
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Stonewalling involves seeing yourself as a victim and denying responsibility for your own behaviors.
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The goal of collaboration is to identify a win-win solution to a conflict.
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Using concrete examples, identify the three most common topics of conflict in romantic relationships, according to Erberts research.
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Identify and discuss two cultural dimensions that influence how people manage conflict.
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Define and provide examples of the three types of power-based messages identified by Ericson and Rogers.
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Define and give examples of French and Ravens five forms of power.
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Explain and provide a hypothetical example of the principle of least interest.
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Discuss the prevalence of, and the problems associated with, violence in intimate relationships. What (if anything) should be done to limit the occurrence of intimate violence? Based on what you learned in this chapter, generate at least four ideas that might help people minimize the occurrence of violence in their relationships. Support your ideas as fully as possible.
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As the chapter pointed out, conflict can be harmful to people, but it can also be beneficial. In a short essay, explain the potential harms and the potential benefits of conflict, and identify the ways in which how conflict is managed influences whether the outcomes are positive or negative.
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Think about your parents relationship for a moment. Following Fitzpatricks couple types, identify which marital schemata represents your parents communication pattern. Give specific examples that illustrate and justify your classification.
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Your textbook identified two important patterns of emotional expression that distinguish happy from unhappy couples. Describe the two patterns of emotional exchange in detail. Of the two, which do you feel is more damaging to a couple? Justify your choice by drawing from other information you have learned in the chapter about satisfying and dissatisfying intimate relationships.
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Explain the basic principles behind Petronios communication privacy management theory. How do couples/families decide the process of sharing information? How are these rules communicated to others? What advantages are there to sharing information freely with outsiders? What are the advantages of keeping information private?
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In no more than three sentences, write a definition of family. Be sure your definition is clear about what counts and does not count as a family relationship. For the rest of your answer, defend your definition, making reference to alternative ways of defining the family and justifying why you defined it the way you did.
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Create a guide for managing successful relationships in the workplace. Generate at least two reasoned and well-articulated pieces of advice that you think will help people maintain successful relationships with co-workers, bosses, and customers (six ideas total). Write your responses as if youre actually going to present them to a companys employees. Make sure to include examples to illustrate your ideas.
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Feminist scholars highlight the fact that, worldwide, women earn only about ________ as much as men for the same job as a blatant example of gender inequality.
a. 15%
b. 40%
c. 70%
d. 90%