ASSIGNMENT

1 of 50

Interpersonal relationships are more likely to succeed when there is satisfaction and commitment.

	True
	False

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2 of 50

Becoming more skilled in interpersonal communication means becoming more skilled in intercultural communication, in addition to other core areas like verbal and nonverbal communication.

	True
	False

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3 of 50

The Bonding stage of relational interaction includes a public ritual that communicates a formal commitment.

	True
	False

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4 of 50

Self-disclosure enhances the meaningfulness of relationships.

	True
	False

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5 of 50

With interpersonal relationships, communication is only conducted formally.

	True
	False

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6 of 50

Social exchange theory is an equivalent accounting of costs and rewards by both people in the interpersonal relationship.

	True
	False

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7 of 50

Using the Avoiding conflict management style does not mean that there is no communication taking place because “you cannot not communicate.”

	True
	False

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8 of 50

In written and online communication, WRITING IN ALL CAPS IS PERCEIVED AS SHOUTING.

	True
	False

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9 of 50

Some factors that affect emotional expression both positively or negatively include: personality, culture, and gender.

	True
	False

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10 of 50

Friendships will only experience each relationship stage one time.

	True
	False

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11 of 50

Debilitative emotions are harmful and difficult emotions that detract from effective functions.

	True
	False

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12 of 50

Personal relationships are close, intimate, and independent.

	True
	False

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13 of 50

Critical listening includes listening equally to those with shared opinions or beliefs or those with differing or opposing beliefs and opinions.

	True
	False

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14 of 50

A person using an aggressive speaking style may decide to use a high amount of coercive power.

	True
	False

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15 of 50

One decision you will need to make for Step 2 in DECIDE needs to be based on evaluating the technology context that exists in the interpersonal communication situation.

	True
	False

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16 of 50

One way to be an effective communicator is to plan for your communication by using the DECIDE model.

	True
	False

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17 of 50

It is appropriate to be assertive in all interpersonal communication situations.

	True
	False

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18 of 50

In the Stagnating stage of relational interaction, outward communication may be avoided, but internal communication may be frequent.

	True
	False

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19 of 50

Understanding when to use (and when not to use) cultural identifiers helps avoid sexism, racism, and ageism in language.

	True
	False

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20 of 50

In step 2 in DECIDE you will make decisions that include evaluating the context to determine if the situation is a technology context, such as email or texting, that cannot be changed for the specific interpersonal communication situation.

	True
	False

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21 of 50

There should be a high level of information exchange in the Exploration stage of the negotiation process.

	True
	False

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22 of 50

The assertive speaking style is the ability to express positive and negative ideas and feelings in an open, honest, and direct way.

	True
	False

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23 of 50

Experimenting does not continue in established relationships.

	True
	False

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24 of 50

A high-context culture is also considered a collectivist style culture.

	True
	False

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25 of 50

Senders make decisions for the type of power they want to use in a communication interaction based on their decisions for the communication goal, their evaluation of the context, the other person and the level of power each person may have, and their relationship with the other person.

	True
	False

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26 of 50

Interpersonal communication allows us to test and be tested by our potential and current relational partners.

	True
	False

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27 of 50

Culture is defined as only including the art and language of a certain social group.

	True
	False

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28 of 50

Culture refers to the finer elements of your lifestyle: art, music, drama, and dance.

	True
	False

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29 of 50

The fallacy of helplessness is when one does not confess to their mistake or say, “I don’t know”, giving the illusion they are perfect.

	True
	False

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30 of 50

Technology is a significant variable in step 2 in the DECIDE process but not in any other steps of the DECIDE process.

	True
	False

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31 of 50

Relational partners always go through the stages of relational interaction sequentially and experience all the stages.

	True
	False

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32 of 50

The ability to monitor your own emotions, and other’s, to guide your actions and thinking is called emotional intelligence.

	True
	False

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33 of 50

The five stages of listening do NOT overlap, which means you perform each of them at a different time.

	True
	False

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34 of 50

Using the assertive speaking style can reduce anxiety.

	True
	False

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35 of 50

The goal of interpersonal communication is to get the other person to agree with your viewpoints.

	True
	False

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36 of 50

The assertive speaking style cannot be used to express negative ideas and feelings.

	True
	False

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37 of 50

Making decisions for Step 4 in DECIDE means you will decide if a technology communication channel or another channel, such as visual / auditory, is the best decision for your communication interaction, based on decisions you have already made for steps 1, 2, and 3.

	True
	False

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38 of 50

Acculturation is the process through which a person modifies their culture through contact with others.

	True
	False

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39 of 50

In the Stagnating stage of relational interaction, outward communication may be avoided, but internal communication may be frequent.

	True
	False

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40 of 50

Using the Collaborating conflict management style leads to a win/win situation in which neither party has to make concessions.

	True
	False

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41 of 50

Workplace relationships include the benefit of possible mentoring opportunities.

	True
	False

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42 of 50

Indirect aggression may include the speaker being bossy, arrogant, bulldozing, and overbearing.

	True
	False

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43 of 50

Certain emotional scripts that we follow are socially, culturally, and historically situated.

	True
	False

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44 of 50

People typically follow typical social scripts for interaction at the Initiating stage of relational interaction.

	True
	False

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45 of 50

Workplace romances rarely have issues that affect job performance.

	True
	False

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46 of 50

Relationships almost always move in one direction through the five stages.

	True
	False

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47 of 50

Verbal and nonverbal messages that occur during the Integrating stage of relational interaction show evidence of two people’s identities and personalities merging and interdependence developing.

	True
	False

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48 of 50

Conflict is inevitable and it is inherently negative.

	True
	False

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49 of 50

Fallacies are often beneficial channels of thinking.

	True
	False

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50 of 50

Intercultural communication is the transmission of culture from one generation to another.

	True
	False