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Moss' 306 Final
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1Uncertainty is related to liking in that
- Aas uncertainty decreases, liking increases
- Bas uncertainty increases, liking increases
- Cas uncertainty increases, liking decreases
- Dboth answers with negative correlation
2If Adam wants to learn information about Nina and talks to Brittany who also knows Nina, Adam is using
- Apassive strategy
- Bactive strategy
- Cinteractive strategy
- Dthe correct answer is not listed
3Who is the father of Uncertainty Reduction Theory?
- AGeorge Mead
- BWalt Disney
- CCharles Berger
- DAristotle
4What is the interactive strategy?
- Aobserving others from a distance
- Basking a third party about an individual
- Ctalking to the person directly
- Dsending them a text message
5What does CMC stand for?
- AComputer Mass Communication
- BComputer Mediated Communication
- CCommunication Media Comprehension
- DComputer Mediated Commerce
6How can the Uncertainty Reduction Theory be tested?
- ASurvey
- Bface to face interview
- Ccomputer mediated communication
- DAll answers are correct
7What are the 3 areas of relational uncertainty?
- ASelf Uncertainty
- BPartner Uncertainty
- CRelationship Uncertainty
- DAll of these
8“People will seek information to reduce uncertainty only when they perceive positive outcomes.” What theory’s definition?
- ADialectics theory
- BAxiomatic theory
- CPredicted outcome value theory
- DSocial exchange theory
9In URT, what are the 3 strategies to seek information?
- APassive, Active, Observing
- BPassive, Active, Interactive
- CInteractive, Observing, Asking Questions
- DActive, Interactive, Asking Questions
10In which strategy does the communicator talk directly to the other person, ask questions, and participate in reciprocal self disclosure (especially in CMC)?
- AObserving
- BPassive
- CInteractive
- DActive
11In which strategy does the communicator observe the other person from a distant, watching nonverbals?
- APassive
- BActive
- CInteractive
- DSelf-disclosure
12In which strategy does the communicator ask a third party to seek information about the person?
- AInteractive
- BActive
- CWingman
- DPassive
13What is the difference between report and rapport talk?
- AMen are emotional and women are aggressive
- BThere is no difference men and women speak with the same qualities
- CMen speak to assert their authority and women speak to establish connection
- DNone of these are correct
14Both men and women are likely to engage in conflict because of their direct style of communication.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
15Supportive interruption often is meant to show agreement and solidarity with the speaker.
- ATag Question
- BReport talk
- CRapport talk
- DCooperative overlap
16Title IX was a piece of legislation that required schools that received federal funds to provide girls and women with equal opportunity to compete in sports. It also prohibited discrimination on the basis of sex.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
17What is gender-role conflict theory?
- Aa psychological state in which socialized gender roles have negative consequences on the person or others
- Ba conflict one feels about other genders
- Cone who dislikes gender
- Dnone of these are correct
18According to Gerbner, a heavy viewer can be described as someone who watched ____ hours of television a day.
- A4
- B7
- C12
- D2
19What is Mean World Syndrome?
- AThe difference in the percent giving the “television answer” within comparable groups of light and heavy viewers.
- BThe systematic tracking of changes in television content and how these changes affect viewers’ perception of the world
- CThe cynical mind-set of general mistrust of others subscribed to by heavy television viewers.
- DThe process by which congruence of symbolic violence on television and real-life experience of violence amplifies the fear of a mean and scary world.
20The two propositions that guided Gerbner’s thinking about cultivation were
- AMainstreaming and Resonance
- BViolence and Aggression
- CExposure and Influence
- DMarketing and Gender Roles
21The two propositions that guided Gerbner’s thinking about cultivation were
- AMainstreaming and Resonance
- BViolence and Aggression
- CExposure and Influence
- DMarketing and Gender Roles
22Violent Video game
- AInfluence children to commit violent acts
- BInfluence children to think more aggressively
- CBoth effects
- DHave no effect on children
23Cultivation Theory shows us that violence in video games has shown an increase of violence in children.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
24Which of the following attributes was NOT described by men to be an important attribute of being a man?
- ABeing physically attractive
- Bhaving good health
- Cbeing a respectful
- Dspending time with family
25Which of the following attributes was NOT described by men to be an important attribute of being a man?
- ABeing physically attractive
- Bhaving good health
- Cbeing a respectful
- Dspending time with family
26The Common belief about Masculinity and Femininity is that they are “Self-reinforcing”?
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
27What is Cultivation Theory often referred to as?
- AMean World Syndrome
- BReality Show Theory
- CStalagmite Theory
- DTelevision Violence Theory
28According to cultivation theory ____________ shapes the way we think.
- Amedia
- Bpolitics
- Cculture
- Dcognitive dissonance
29The primary proposition of cultivation theory states that the more time people spend "living" in the television world, the more likely they are_______________.
- Ato believe social reality portrayed on television.
- Bto engage in violent behavior.
- Cto participate in risky activities.
- Dto be religious.
30The primary proposition of cultivation theory states that the more time people spend "living" in the television world, the more likely they are_______________.
- Ato believe social reality portrayed on television.
- Bto engage in violent behavior.
- Cto participate in risky activities.
- Dto be religious.
31Cultivation theory was developed by,___________.
- AGeorge Gerbner
- BKenneth Burke
- CAustin Powers
- DStella Ting Toomey
32Cultivation theory was developed by,___________.
- AGeorge Gerbner
- BKenneth Burke
- CAustin Powers
- DStella Ting Toomey
33According to Framing Theory:
- APeople always strive to make the best choices possible.
- BRational beings will always make the same decision if given the same data.
- CThe Media doesn't tell us what to think, but rather, it tells us what to think about.
- DAll of these are correct.
34Women athletes are framed within a male dominated discourse.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
35People from a collectivistic culture are more likely to use a(n)
- Adominating conflict management style.
- Bavoiding conflict management style.
- Cpeaceful conflict management style.
- DTing-Toomey conflict management style.
- ENone of these are correct.
36People from a collectivistic culture are more likely to use a(n)
- Adominating conflict management style.
- Bavoiding conflict management style.
- Cpeaceful conflict management style.
- DTing-Toomey conflict management style.
- ENone of these are correct.
37The integrating conflict management style only allows the one who did not cause the conflict to state their concerns.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
38All of the following are possible outcomes when using a dominating conflict management style, EXCEPT:
- Apeaceful resolution.
- Bunresolved conflict.
- Cfurther conflict.
- Done party feeling attacked.
39The Face Negotiation Theory describes how different cultures handle conflict.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
40Those concerned with saving self face are more likely to
- Apay no attention to how others perceive them.
- Bpay no attention to how they perceive themselves.
- Cpay attention to how they appear to others.
- DBoth "pay no attention..." answers are correct.
41The Face Negotiation theory was developed from which of these theories?
- ACultivation Theory
- BUncertainty Reduction Theory
- CPoliteness Theory
- DSymbolic Interaction
42Face is the public self image we try to protect.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
43Face is the public self image we try to protect.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
44According to Ting-Toomey who developed the Face Negotiation theory, America is considered:
- Aindividualistic
- Bcollectivistic
- Cintegrating
- Davoiding
45Fighting through your Cognitive Dissonance to justify your actions and or beliefs with valid reasoning is better than excusing your unsettling thoughts regarding your previous actions and or beliefs with excuses.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
46What are the three mental mechanisms used to help reduce Cognitive Dissonance?
- AParticular Exposure, Dissonance Gallor, Slight-Work Justification
- BSelective Exposure, Post decision Dissonance, and Minimal Justification
- CExposure Select, Decision Dissonance, No Justification
- DExposure, Post decision, Minimal
47You just bought an expensive item and now you have feelings of slight regret, rather than fret you decide to look up information to support your recent purchase. This is an example of...
- AAversive Drive
- BMinimal Dissonance
- CFear of Purchase
- DSelective Exposure
48Hot Pants Sally and Air Force One’s Timmy embarked upon a one night stand last night. This morning they are both experiencing the need of reassurance upon their decision to knock boots the night before. This is an example of...
- AMinimal dissonance
- Bpost decision dissonance
- Cdistance dissonance
- Dminimal justification
49Bias in social perception that people see their own behavioral choices and judgments as common and appropriate while viewing alternative responses as uncommon, deviant, or inappropriate
- AFalse-consensus effect
- BPluralistic ignorance
- CCognitive saliency
- DSelective exposure
50When people change their behavior toward the group standard
- ACognitive dissonance
- BSocial perception
- CSocial exposure
- DSocial conformity
51According to the cognitive dissonance theory, people feel less dissonance when abusing legal medications because they view it as less harmful than illegal drugs.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
52When a person feels cognitive dissonance between their beliefs and actions, they are most likely to change their beliefs rather than their actions.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
53What is the motivation that causes a person to change their behavior/belief to avoid the distressing feeling of Cognitive Dissonance?
- AFlash Drive
- BAssertion
- CAversive Drive
- DWill Power
54What is the distressing mental state caused by inconsistency between a person’s two beliefs or a belief and an action?
- ACognitive Dissonance
- BMigraines
- CAversive Drive
- DPost Decision Dissonance
55Cognitive Dissonance initially creates emotional distress:
- AInterpersonally
- BIntrapersonally
- CWithin a small group
- DWithin a large group
56Dana has just bought an iPhone. She finds that her best friend has just bought the newer model of the same phone. Dana is now wondering if she made the right choice. Dana is experiencing:
- APost-Purchase Dissonance
- BMinimal Justification
- CUncertainty Reduction Theory
- DCultivation Theory
57Veronica sees an ad of a woman with lots of tattoos, piercings, and holding a beer. The advertisement is promoting a new jewelry company. Veronica is very against tattoos and drinking. According to the theory of Cognitive Dissonance, why is Veronica unlikely to buy jewelry from this company?
- AShe feels the image does not do a good job of portraying the product
- BVeronica does not want to spend money
- CThe image is not congruent with her self-image
- DShe does not want to give in to advertising
58According to Cognitive Dissonance theory, when one refuses to read an article on a topic they disagree with, they are engaging in the process of:
- AAvoiding conflict style
- BSaving face
- CPost-Purchase Dissonance
- DSelective Exposure
59Which of the processes associated with meeting one another features information seeking based on demographic characteristics?
- APersonal
- BEntry
- CExit
- DPassive
60As relational uncertainty decreases, intimacy:
- AIncreases
- BStays the same
- CDecreases
- DAll answers are correct
61As amount of verbal communication increases between strangers, the level of uncertainty:
- AWill decrease
- BWill increase
- CWill remain the same
- DNone of the above
62As uncertainty is reduced, the amount of verbal communication between strangers will:
- ADecreases over time
- BIncrease over time
- CVary over time
- DNone of these are correct
63High levels of uncertainty produce:
- AHigh rates of reciprocity
- BLow rates of reciprocity
- CDiscomfort
- DAll answers are correct
64In reference to the video in the presentation, when Adam asked Whitney to eat dinner, her uncertainty was reduced in the second situation when he gave more details as to where, when, and the time they would go out.
- AVerdadero
- BFalso
65In reference to the presentation, in which job interview was Nina’s uncertainty reduced and did she feel most comfortable applying for?
- AWhen the managers ignored her and told her to leave her resume.
- BWhen the manager called her sweetie and talked to her like a child and gave her multiple links to send the company her resume.
- CWhen the manager explained that she had to upload her resume online and that there was also a virtual tour she could take to see how the business is run.
- DWhen the manager told her she could upload her resume to their website and then walked away.
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- Test sobre Moss' 306 Final, creado por hellotallgirl el 13/05/2014.
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