HDFS 3133 Final Review Exam Questions
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Impulse to receive stimulation
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Sometimes we
seek encounters purely for excitement, variety, or change of pace.
Impulse to express experiences
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-We like to find
companions to share commonalities with.
Impulse to assert oneself
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Helps us clarify
who we are.
Impulse to enhance enjoyment of certain activities
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,(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Some things are
more fun with someone else.
Selective perception
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-What you think
matters more than reality.
We only see what we want to see.
"Love is blind."
Implicit personality theory
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Assume
everything falls in line with one characteristic.
Think: first impressions
Self-serving bias
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, (Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-"Learned
helplessness"
Attribute success to stable, internal causes.
Attribute failure to unstable, external causes.
Pollyana principle - Correct answer-"Positivity bias"
The tendency to remember pleasant items more accurately than unpleasant items.
What is the difference between a communication rule and a communication norm?
(Interaction rituals) - Correct answer-A communication rule is a preferred pattern
of behavior, and a communication norm is when that rule is followed normally.
Hedging
(Interaction rituals) - Correct answer-"I'm no expert, but..."
What follow is tentative and I'm willing to accept other views.
Credentialing
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and Answers Graded A+
Impulse to receive stimulation
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Sometimes we
seek encounters purely for excitement, variety, or change of pace.
Impulse to express experiences
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-We like to find
companions to share commonalities with.
Impulse to assert oneself
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Helps us clarify
who we are.
Impulse to enhance enjoyment of certain activities
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,(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Some things are
more fun with someone else.
Selective perception
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-What you think
matters more than reality.
We only see what we want to see.
"Love is blind."
Implicit personality theory
(Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-Assume
everything falls in line with one characteristic.
Think: first impressions
Self-serving bias
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, (Genesis and Foundations of Dialogue - Ch. 5) - Correct answer-"Learned
helplessness"
Attribute success to stable, internal causes.
Attribute failure to unstable, external causes.
Pollyana principle - Correct answer-"Positivity bias"
The tendency to remember pleasant items more accurately than unpleasant items.
What is the difference between a communication rule and a communication norm?
(Interaction rituals) - Correct answer-A communication rule is a preferred pattern
of behavior, and a communication norm is when that rule is followed normally.
Hedging
(Interaction rituals) - Correct answer-"I'm no expert, but..."
What follow is tentative and I'm willing to accept other views.
Credentialing
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