Study Guide for Test 1 Comm 218 Interplay

Chapter 3 Self- Concept Self-Esteem

You should understand Know the difference between self concept and self esteem Know the differences between perceived self and presenting self What is meant by self fulfilling ? What are the four steps to changing self concept? What are some of the reasons (Benefits of) self disclosure and the guidelines we follow for that disclosure? What is the Johari-Window What is the social penetration theory and how does it operate in our relationships.

Key terms: Face Johari-Window Identity management Social Penetration Theory Significant other Self monitors Social comparison Reflected appraisal

Sample questions

People who are high self monitors a) are much more aware of their The self-concept impression management behavior a) causes all of our than others behavior b) express what they are feeling b) prevents low self-esteem without paying much attention to c) is partially shaped by significant the impression their behavior others from our creates d) is the significant way that others will c) are usually bad actors view us in the d) are easier to “read” than low self e) all of the above monitors

Chapter 4 Perception

You should understand How perception checking can be used to clarify your understanding of another persons point of view. What are the three elements needed for successful perception checking? When should you use this tool?

Key Terms Interpretation Attribution Self-serving bias Empathy Confirmation bias Perceptual Schema Standpoint Theory

Burdon-218 Looking Out/ In Study Guide 1 Organization Selection Perception checking Stereotyping Punctuation

Sample Questions How could you improve this perception- All of the following would be included in a checking statement? When you gave good definition of empathy except me an F on my essay, I figured you a) it helps rid communication of an hated me Right? indifferent quality a) describe behavior b) in minimizes threat to the self- b) give another interpretation concept c) request clarification c) it includes nonverbal behavior d) say less d) it is likely to reduce defensiveness e) it is a great perception checking e) it involves agreeing with the others statement just the way it is. position

Chapter 6 Nonverbal Communication

You should understand Know the five functions of nonverbal communication Know the five differences between verbal and nonverbal communication What are Halls Zone of ? In what ways does clothing communicate nonverbally?

Key Terms Hall’s zones of proxemics Emblems Regulating Gestures Haptics Nonverbal communication Chronemics Paralanguage Territory Kinesics

Vocal intonation patterns, audible breaths, eye Sample Questions contact patterns, and pauses in a conversation Hall’s distance zones are are nonverbal behaviors that illustrate the a) personal, impersonal, social, public nonverbal function of b) intimate, personal, social, public a)substituting c) intimate, nonintimate, social, b) regulating public, c)accenting d) open, blind, hidden, unknown d) repeating e) none of the above e) complementing

Burdon-218 Interplay Study Guide 1