Arizona State University: COM 312. Exam 2. Questions & Answers. A+ Graded.

Which of the following is measured by the extent to which one depends on others, how much others can affect one's goal achievement, and how many resources others have that one needs to accomplish their own goals? ● trust ● groupthink ● defensiveness ● face ● power Alicia is afraid to tell her boyfriend she isn’t happy about the way he talks about her when they’re with friends. She feels put down and insulted. She also doesn’t like how he behaves when he comes home after drinking with friends. She doesn’t say anything, though, because she’s afraid he might react in a way that hurts her emotionally or physically. This is an example of: ● differentiation ● culture of violence theory ● the chilling effect ● the general aggression model ● ethnography Kat's boss said, "I know you're not scheduled to work this weekend, but if you come in, you'll get paid extra. If you don't show up, don't expect to pick up as many hours in the near future." This statement from Kat's boss is most closely an example of what? ● groupthink ● a threat ● a thromise ● supportive behavior ● neutral speech All of the following statements are examples of what? -"I haven't thought much about this..." -"I don't know. What do you think is best?" -"I'm not sure, but it could be that..." ● groupthink ● powerful speech ● neutral speech ● powerless speech ● avoidance style If a boss wears casual clothes, leaves her corner office and walks around the cubicles, engages employees in discussion, and leaves her office door open at all times, she is making power resources accessible to employees and giving up power resources and status symbols that often accompany her position as a boss. These are ways that she can