1. My boss, Josie, is a great supervisor because she listens to each employee’s concerns and ideas. Josie is an example of a: (Points : 1)
*a) Social schema
b) Stereotype
c) Person Schema
d) Prototype
2. Beth believes that she does a good job of presenting herself as a logical and reason-based individual. She is confident that others see her the same way. Jill and Brennan often talk after their departmental meetings of how emotional Beth gets about the slightest disagreement expressed by any of the department members. Beth’s inability to see herself as emotional is an example of which area of the Johari Window? (Points : 1)
a) Open
b) Hidden
*c) Blind
d) Unknown
3. The area of the Johari Window which represents information that neither you or others know about you is called the ________ area. (Points : 1)
a) Open
b) Hidden
c) Blind
*d) Unknown
4. Lack of reciprocity in self-disclosure is: (Points : 1)
a) a sign that one person is considerably more shy than the other.
b) not necessary in order to form a relationship.
*c) a sign that conflict may result if the relationship is ongoing.
d) a sign that emotional blackmail is occurring.
5. I In order to obtain the most satisfying and positive outcomes in our significant relationships, we should: (Points : 1)
a) Let our relationships develop organically; thinking about them too much usually leads to dissolution.
b) Be most concerned about being caught in a contradiction by the other person in our relationships.
*c) Be committed and obtain the commitment of the other person in our relationship to work toward improving our communication with each other.
d) Focus most of our relationship energy on those relationships we have had the longest.
6. We know that relationships develop in stages. How does movement through the stages of a relationship work? (Points : 1)
a) There is only forward progression through the stages. You don't move back and forth through the stages.
b) If a relationship does not keep moving through the stages, it will die.
*c) Only at the dissolution stage can there be an exit to the relationship.
d) Individuals can exit or end the relationship at any stages.
7. All of the following are indications of relationship dissolution EXCEPT: (Points : 1)
a) The death of one of the partners.
b) Interests of the partners have continued to diverge over time.
c) Even though resolved, conflicts are routinely experienced.
*d) Breaches of relational norms such as betrayal have occurred.
8. Fred and Susan have been discussing the purchase of a new car. Fred wants a small, economical vehicle while Susan prefers a roomy car that will comfortably accommodate their growing family. They seem to be at a stand-still. Susan has simply stopped responding to Fred when he mentions various makes and models of vehicles, hoping he will “come to his senses” and see their family need for a larger vehicle. Their communication with each other is an example of:(Points : 1)
a) Susan displaying typical female communication patterns.
*b) Susan using silence as a device of power and a way to control Fred.
c) Fred attempting to placate Susan.
d) Susan failing to identify her feelings appropriately.
9. Dale, a minister, and his wife, Jan, had plans for a “date night.” An emergency arose with a congregational member. Dale calls Jan saying, “I know how much we were both looking forward to our time alone tonight. I just heard from Bill that his wife is expected to pass away before morning and he has asked that I be with him and Lois. I hate to disappoint you--could we move our date night to Friday?” Dale’s response is an example of: (Points : 1)
a) a poorly-stated empathetic assertion.
b) a poorly-stated assertion with consequences.
*c) a well-stated empathetic assertion.
d) a well-stated discrepancy assertion.
10. Communicating assertively requires a person to do all of the following EXCEPT: (Points : 1)
a) Engage others directly, using direct eye contact and appropriate facial expressions.
b) Communicate spontaneously, adjusting "in the moment" to ideas and situations presented.
c) State succinctly, clearly, and openly how the problem affects you.
*d) Be persuasively forceful so that the other person understands you.
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