- Sahil struggles a bit with making friends and feels awkward in social conversations. He spends time thinking about whether his negative self-image is impacting how he behaves in those conversations and how others react to him. Which of the following technique is he employing to improve his self- concept? Surround yourself with egg boosters Have the will to change Set realistic expectations Engage in honest self-reflection
- Carrie loves school but is often teased by her friends for studying hard or speaking up in class She begins hanging out with different friends who are more focused on academic achievement.Which strategy is she employing to improve her self -concept? Developing more realistic expectations Ignoring her biology Joining a higher-context culture Changing her reference group
- You make a comment to your instructor, and they agree. Later, you realize they completely misinterpreted what you had intended to convey to them . Which two statements best explain how this happened? Select two responses that apply. More communication is always better. Qualitative interpersonal relations are unique. D Communication can be intentional or unintentional! Meanings are in people not words.
- A study of 1000 cell phone users found that 4% had used their phones to end a relationship (typically by text). Which communication mistake are they likely making by doing this? Excess physiological noise Lack of cognitive complexity Inappropriate communication channel Lack of self-monitoring
- Amir enjoys meeting and interacting with people from other cultures. He finds it entertaining when he does something "wrong"because the gesture norm. or behavior tends to mean something very different than it does in his culture. Which factor of intercultural communication competence does this example best demonstrate? motivation tolerance for ambiguity knowledge and skill open-mindedness
