Question 1

In one study, participants\' physiological responses were much stronger when hearing actual swear words than euphemisms for those words. Researchers say this is an example of

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linguistic relativity.

Question 2

Highly abstract language can lead to which of the following problems?  A.stereotyping  B.misunderstandings  C. blanket judgments confusion  D. all of the above

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D. all of the above

Question 3

Research shows that linguistic differences are more often a function of gender roles than they are of biological sex.

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True

Question 4

Affiliation can be seen in online communities by increased use of \"we.\"

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True

Question 5

If you take an \"easy\" class your friend recommended and find it \"hard,\" you have had semantic problems due to

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relative words.

Question 6

In cultures that stress formality in language,

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language use defines social position.

Question 7

Syntactic rules of language govern

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the grammar of a language.

Question 8

Misunderstandings that revolve around equivocal and relative language can all be clarified by

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replacing abstract terms with concrete ones.

Question 9

An example of divergence is when people feel more connected on the job because their swearing patterns match those of their bosses.

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False

Question 10

Studies show that people tend to negatively judge other people who have unusual names or unusual spellings of common names.

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True

Question 11

Equivocal words are words that can be interpreted in more than one way.

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True

Question 12

There are never times when equivocal language can be useful.

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False

Question 13

A speaker\'s willingness to take responsibility for his/her thoughts or feelings can be indicated by the use of

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\"I\" language.

Question 14

\"People from the East Coast are rude.\" Which of the following abstraction problems is illustrated by this statement?

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stereotyping

Question 15

When a speaker uses powerful speech pattern he/she

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may undermine relational goals to accomplish short term goals.

Question 16

Using a similar language style while instant messaging increases the chances of a couple\'s relationship continuing by 50%.

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True

Question 17

Communication scholars use the term \"cooperation\" to describe the way conversation operates when everyone involved uses the same set of pragmatic rules.

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False

Question 18

Low-level abstract language can lead to blanket judgments and stereotyping.

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False

Question 19

The Star Wars character, Yoda, is following a different set of __________ rules when he says things like \"the dark side are they.\"

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syntactic

Question 20

Equivocal words

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have more than one commonly accepted definition.

Question 21

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis is the best known declaration of

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linguistic relativism.

Question 22

Succinctness in language is most extreme in cultures where

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silence is valued

Question 23

Which of the following statements is most concrete and measurable?

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\"It\'s a 9 on a scale of 1-10.\"

Question 24

Expressions of disapproval are likely to be received more positively if they include a disclaimer such as \"I don\'t mean to sound judgmental but...\"

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False

Question 25

Communication scholars use the term \"cooperation\" to describe the way conversation operates when everyone involved uses the same set of pragmatic rules.

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False

Question 26

Swearing has no useful role in the workplace

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False

Question 27

Men discuss with other men the same conversation topics that women discuss with other women.

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False

Question 28

A behavioral description should include A. who is involved.  B. in what circumstances the behavior occurs.  C. the specific behaviors.  D. all of these choices are correct.  E. None of these choices are correct.

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D. all of these choices are correct.

Question 29

There are some occasions when less powerful forms of speech can enhance a speaker\'s effectiveness

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True

Question 30

Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?

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completion of the requirements listed on page 24 of the college catalog with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher

Question 31

Relative words gain their meaning from comparison.

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True

Question 32

The chapter reading titled \"Finding the Words to Talk About Disability\" noted that  A. parents of children with disabilities are better equipped to talk to their children about disabilities.   B. words used to describe disabilities matter. Words become reality.   C. the words we use to discuss disabilities can enable us to see beyond the disability.   D.both b and c above.   E. all of the above are true.

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both b and c above.

Question 33

\"No\" is so clear and short that it is one of the few words that is never misinterpreted in any intercultural exchange.

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False

Question 34

High-level abstractions can be useful as verbal shorthand between two people who know each other well.

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True

Question 35

According to research, a tentative and accommodating speech style has few, if any, advantages.

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False

Question 36

The process of static evaluation implies that people or things are unchanging

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True

Question 37

Syntactic misunderstandings arise when people assign different meanings to the same words.

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False

Question 38

Problems can arise when we label our opinions as facts.

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True

Question 39

One way in which language styles vary across cultures is whether they are elaborate or succinct.

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True

Question 40

The U.S. is a high-context language culture.

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False

Question 41

Researchers have found that \"I/we\" combinations have a good chance of being received favorably

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True

Question 42

\"Frank is lazy\" is an example of which semantic problem?

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static evaluation

Question 43

If I say \"here the drink bring,\" I have violated a(n) __________ rule of our language.

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syntactic

Question 44

You think Angelique\'s behavior is \"arrogant.\" Your friend describes the same behavior as \"self-confidence.\" An argument over who is right would revolve around

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emotive language

Question 45

In the \"Looking at Diversity\" reading in Chapter 5, Pilar Bernal de Pheils encourages health care workers to \"speak the patient\'s language.\" What she means by this is that

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thinking we understand the patient can be just as dangerous as not understanding

Question 46

All human languages are symbolic in nature.

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True

Question 47

American Sign Language is considered a literal system of communication rather than symbolic.

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False

Question 48

Speech can build and demonstrate solidarity with others.

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True

Question 49

Statements that contain the word \"is\" (\"Luis is an active guy\") may lead to the assumption that people are unchanging.

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True

Question 50

Speakers of expressive and elaborate languages, such as Arabic, probably do not value silence as much as speakers with a more succinct style.

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True

Question 51

\"We\" language  A. may accomplish the goals of \"I\" language and sound less egotistical.   B. should be avoided when expressing personal feelings and thoughts.   C. can signal closeness and cohesiveness with others.   D. can offend another person in some circumstances.   E. All of these choices are correct.

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E. all of these choices are correct

Question 52

To avoid fact-inference confusion, the authors advise you to use the skill of

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perception checking

Question 53

Statements that basically cancel the thought that precedes them are

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\"but\" statements

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