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Subject: Communications / General Communications Question
Week 1 discussion

Unit 1.1 DB:Interpersonal Communication

Synchronous forms of communication, such as face-to-face communication, allow you to communicate in real time. Asynchronous forms, such as responding to messages left on Facebook, do not take place in real time.

Discuss how interpersonal communication has changed since the digital age. For example, imagine having a friend tell you (in person) that she/he wants to end the friendship. Now imagine having the same message communicated to you in form of a text message, email, or Facebook post.

Using resources in this unit, explain how interpersonal messages are influenced by the medium in which the message is communicated.

Unit 1.2 DB: Negative Interpersonal Exchange

Please describe (using terms from this unit) a time in your life when a negative interpersonal exchange occurred via an asynchronous form of communication. How did you resolve the interpersonal issue? Did you respond via email, text, Facebook message? Did you make a phone call, confront the person face to face or write a letter? Protect the identity of the person involved in this negative interpersonal exchange by not using their name in your discussion.

Week 2 discussion

Unit 2.1 DB: Johari Window

Select one interpersonal relationship presently in your life.

Please construct a Johari window for that specific relationship. Describe the four parts of the window in your discussion board response.

Discuss a time when your self-awareness grew in this relationship?

How has your self-disclosure window morphed?

Describe how a window drastically changed?

Please cite sources using APA format while constructing your response

Unit 2.2 DB: Impression Formation Processes

First, in your own words, define and explain each theory associate with Impression Formation Processes in your readings this week.

Second, describe a situation when your initial impression of friend/co-worker/partner changed.

Which process (as previously discussed in the first part of this question) was most significant in making the change of perception?

Week 3 discussion

Unit 3.1 DB: Listening and Hearing

First, please list the main differences between hearing and listening?

Second, list the 5 stages of listening and cite resources from the readings this week.

Third, describe a conflict from a past interpersonal relationship. Critique your listening skills during that conflict and explain if the conflict may have been avoided if you, your partner, friend, or supervisor had listened better.

Unit 3.2 DB: Gender Based Miscommunication

After viewing the videos on gender differences and verbal communication, gender and language rituals, and reading the resources on verbal messages, please provide a personal example of perceived gender based miscommunication.

Explain if you agree with or disagree with the “cooperative” and “competitive” language in reference to the video on language rituals.

Remember to cite resources from this unit to support your discussion using APA format!

Week 4 discussion

Unit 4.1 DB: Nonverbal Behavior

Nonverbal communication is a large part of how humans communicate.

Please discuss a time when your verbal message contradicted your nonverbal message.

Be very specific with your example. Provide the type of relationship, and describe the situation in 3-5 sentences.

Refer to the types of nonverbal communication discussed in the readings this week, and discuss what type of nonverbal behavior (ie. eye contact, haptics, facial, proxemics) contradicted your verbal message.

Unit 4.2 DB: Emoticons

How do you replace your emotions when texting, emailing, or posting a social media message with a friend/intimate partner?

Do you add emoticons when using social media or texting?

Citing resources from the readings this week, explain why you use or do not use emoticon

Week 5 discussion

Unit 5.1 DB: Interpersonal Relationships

Say Anything, Endless Love, & The Notebook are films that exemplify the complexity of many types of interpersonal relationships (parent/child, boyfriend/girlfriend, friendships).

Please select one of your favorite or most memorable films and discuss at least 2 of the relationships depicted in the film.

Please discuss formation, deterioration, and repair of the interpersonal relationships.

Finally, how would social media have changed the outcome of these relationships?

Please cite course readings and other applicable sources using APA format when responding to this question.

Week 6 discussion

Unit 6.1 DB: Intimate Relationships

After reading and viewing the resources for this unit please, explain how the development of an online relationship is different than the development of a face-to-face relationship.

Explain how intimate relationships, friendships, and family relationships may differ when most or all of the interpersonal interactions occur online.

Make sure to cite your sources using APA format.

You may also reference material from Unit 5.

Unit 6.2 DB: Relationship Jealousy

How does social media contribute to relationship jealousy?

Refer to the Unit resources on the “Dark Side of Interpersonal Relationships” when explaining your answer.

Please cite your sources using APA format.

Week 7 discussion

Unit 7.1 DB: Conflict

Think about one of the most important interpersonal relationships in your life.

How do you manage conflict in this relationship?

What conflict style do you usually use?

In this relationship, does gender and culture also influence your conflict style?

Please cite the textbook in your response.

Week 8 discussion

Unit 8.1 DB: Sexual Harassment

Describe the two categories of sexual harassment and provide your feedback (in 2-3 sentences) about each type.

Examine table 12.2. and describe a time when you were a victim of harassment that was not sexual?

In 2-3 sentences please provide your opinion on at least 2 of the non-sexual types of harassment described in table 12.2.

Unit 8.2 DB: Course Reflection

Reflect on the course and share your answers to the following questions:

What was the most interesting or useful thing you learned during the course?

What suggestions can you offer that might improve the quality of the course?

If you could give one piece of advice to incoming students about this course, what would that be? Your responses may be shared anonymously with future classes!

Your post to this thread is due by 11:59 pm on Saturday. You are not required to respond to your classmate posts.

Unit 1 quiz

Question 1

Using jargon or complex terms can contribute to _____________________ noise.

Answers:

Semantic

Psychological

Physiological

Physical

Question 2

_____________________is the verbal and nonverbal communication that takes place between two interdependent people.

Answers:

Intrapersonal

Punctuation

Interpersonal communication

Self-disclosure

Question 3

Which of the following examples of communication falls on the most impersonal side of the continuum?

Answers:

a cashier and customer talking

a supervisor and employee talking

a mother and daughter talking

two neighbors talking

Question 4

____________________ refers to the act of producing messages, whereas _____________________ is the act of understanding them.

Answers:

Person-focused, message-focused

Source, receiver

Feedfoward, feedback

Encoding, decoding

Question 5

In a _____________________ relationship, the two individuals mirror each other.

Answers:

Dyadic

Symmetrical

Convergent

Complementary

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of feedback?

Answers:

Trying to understand a nonverbal gesture

Yawning when an instructor is lecturing

Being confused by an unfamiliar word in a lecture

Deciding how to phrase a question

Question 7

All of the following are true about the transactional process of interpersonal communication EXCEPT:

Answers:

The elements are interdependent.

It’s always changing.

It’s a linear process.

Each person acts as a speaker and a listener.

Question 8

The principle of _____________________ states that messages often have more than one meaning.

Answers:

Irreversibility

Unrepeatability

Punctuation

Ambiguity

Question 9 “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” exemplifies the principle of

Answers:

Inevitability

Unrepeatability

Irreversibility

Ambiguity

Question 10

Sally Ann had a bad cell phone connection and couldn’t understand the directions her friend was trying to tell her. This is an example of __________ noise.

Answers:

Physical

Semantic

Physiological

Psychological

Unit 2 quiz

Question 1______________________ is the relatively specialized lifestyle of a group of people.

Answers:

Culture

Race

Religion

Nationality

Question 2

All of the following exemplify an individualistic culture EXCEPT

Answers:

the lone ranger, riding into the sunset.

“looking out for number one.”

“there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.”

the “me generation.”

Question 3

0 out of 10 points

In a ______________________ culture, such as ______________________, both men and women are encouraged to be modest and oriented to maintaining quality of life.

Answers:

masculine, Japan

feminine, Norway

feminine, the United States

masculine, the United States

Question 4

In a(n) ______________________ culture, members are responsible for the entire group.

Answers:

high-power-distance

masculine

individualistic

collectivist

Question 5

According to ______________________, speakers make their communication styles similar to listeners’ to gain their approval and achieve greater efficiency.

Answers:

the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis

communication accommodation theory

cultural sensitivity

the principle of adjustment

Question 6

A commitment to the ways and beliefs of your culture is termed

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culture

cultural sensitivity

enculturation

ethnic identity

Question 7

Seeing your own culture as inherently better than other cultures is termed

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ethnocentrism

acculturation

enculturation

stereotyping

Question 8

C. H. Cooley’s concept of the looking-glass self says that

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your self-concept develops through looking at the image of yourself that others reveal to you.

significant others learn their self-concepts from your verbal and nonverbal messages.

you compare yourself to persons in groups you are with and see how you measure up.

you interpret and evaluate your own behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an influence on the self-concept?

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others’ image of you

your own interpretations and evaluations

social comparisons

your genetic make-up

Question 10

The extent to which you know yourself accurately is referred to as (the)

Answers:

self-awareness.

self-concept.

self-esteem.

self.

Question 11

Which one of the four selves represents truths about yourself that neither you nor others know?

Answers:

blind self

open self

unknown self

hidden self

Question 12

Which one of the four selves represents information you know about yourself but others do not.

Answers:

blind self

open self

hidden self

unknown self

Question 13

Taylor is very open about his political views and discusses them with anyone who will listen. This is an example of information in his ______________________ self.

Answers:

assertive

open

hidden

blind

Question 14

0 out of 10 points

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to self-esteem?

Answers:

When you feel good about yourself you will perform better.

Seeking out nourishing people will enhance your self-esteem

Selecting projects that will result in success will boost your self-esteem.

Setting high standards in all areas will enhance your self-esteem.

Question 15

If you believe you’re going to score an “A” on a test, you may start studying more, which in turn may lead to that high grade. This would exemplify the _____________________

Answers:

self-fulfilling prophecy.

pygmalion effect.

implicit personality theory.

pollyanna effect.

Unit 3 quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a technique of active listening?

Answers:

using “solution messages,” which help the speaker by giving advice

asking questions

expressing understanding of the speaker’s feelings

paraphrasing the speaker’s meaning

Question 2

In the sentence, “I might be mistaken, but I think you are putting that together ly”, “I might be mistaken” is an example of a(n)

Answers:

hedging.

appeal for the suspense of judgment.

credentialing.

sin license.

Question 3

To _____________________, is to state in your own words what you think the speaker means and feels.

Answers:

empathize

give feedback

back-channel

paraphrase

Question 4

Ron told Kaye, “As a teacher, I have a unique perspective on this issue.” In referring to his special qualifications to speak on a topic, Ron was using ____________.

Answers:

a testimonial.

credentialing.

hedging.

a cognitive disclaimer.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about listening?

Answers:

Speaking is more important than listening.

Effective listeners are more likely to emerge as leaders in their field.

The medical establishment has introduced the practice of “narrative medicine” to reduce malpractice claims.

Listening can communicate power.

Question 6

In the listening process, in which stage do you recall and retain what’s been said?

Answers:

remembering

receiving

evaluating

understanding

Question 7

Based on research, men display the following behaviors EXCEPT:

Answers:

using less eye contact than women.

playing up expertise while talking.

giving more listening cues than women.

being argumentative while listening.

Question 8

The objective description of a word, on which most people would agree, is known as a word’s _____________________.

Answers:

definition

connotation

denotation

dictionary entry

Question 9

A communication pattern in which you ignore a person’s presence and his or her communication is _____________________

Answers:

rejection.

disconfirmation.

indiscrimination.

confirmation.

Question 10

“Policeman” and “fireman” are words that demonstrate

Answers:

polarization.

allness.

ethnocentrism.

sexist language.

Question 11

The _____________________ of a word is its subjective or emotional meaning.

Answers:

formation

identification

denotation

connotation

Question 12

Which of the following messages is most direct?

Answers:

I’m so bored; I have nothing to do tonight.

I’d like to go to the movies. Do you want to go?

You wouldn’t want to go bowling, would you?

Do you feel like eating pizza tonight?

Question 13

All of the following are rules of netiquette EXCEPT

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avoid flaming, or personally attacking other users.

calling friends while sending an email.

keep from spamming, or sending unsolicited advertisements.

avoid shouting, or TYPING IN ALL CAPS.

Question 14

Saying, “That is a very interesting haircut” instead of saying you don’t like it is an example of what kind of lie?

Answers:

substitution

omission

exaggeration

equivocation

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of ageism?

Answers:

a. using words such as “old fogey” and “little old lady”

b. oversimplying your language when talking to an older person

c. all of the above are examples

d. avoiding direct eye contact with older people

Unit 4 quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of a regulator?

Answers:

raising a hand to speak in class

playing with a pen when anxious

pointing to show where your car is

the “peace sign”

Question 2

Scratching your arm too relieve an itch is an example of what type of body movement?

Answers:

emblem

illustrator

regulator

adaptor

Question 3

_____________________ are substitutes for words.

Answers:

Chronemics

Kinesics

Emblems

Olfactics

Question 4

_____________________ is the study of spatial communication.

Answers:

Chronemics

Kinesics

Haptics

Proxemics

Question 5

Touch may communicate many different meanings including

Answers:

control.

all of the above.

playfulness.

positive emotions.

Question 6

The inability to engage in emotional communication is called

Selected Answer:

Ina.

dysphasia.

Answers:

dysphasia.

shyness.

dyssemia.

reticence.

Question 7

Although Arianna has a lot of coworkers and acquaintances, she doesn’t have anyone she can relate to on an intimate level. Arianna is experiencing

Answers:

disconfirmation.

emotional isolation.

emotional contagion.

static evaluation.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of an emotional appeal?

Answers:

enthusiasm

guilt

pity

all of the above are examples

Question 9

Another term for “emotional intelligence” is

Answers:

emotive competence.

empathy.

interpersonal competence.

social intelligence.

Question 10

According to a study on emotions in the workplace, which of the following is TRUE?

Answers:

Women tend to feel better after crying while men feel worse.

Men were more disapproving of those who cry on the job.

Women and men reported crying on the job in approximately equal amounts.

Women were more disapproving of those who cry on the job.

Question 11

In regard to expressing emotions, “owning feelings” means

Answers:

knowing you can’t influence the emotions of others.

taking control of your negative emotions.

finding the root cause of your emotions.

taking responsibility for your feelings.

Question 12

Kim gets annoyed because her friend Courntey forwards to her every chain e-mail that lands in her inbox. Kim needs to tell Courtney to stop violating the maxim of

Answers:

manner.

quality.

quantity.

relation.

Question 13

“A relatively informal interaction in which the roles of the speaker and hearer are exchanged in a nonautomatic fashion under the collaborative management of all parties” is called

Answers:

maxim of manner.

monologue.

phatic communication.

conversation.

Question 14

When Lacey told her instructor, “I need you to give me a makeup test” she was violating the maxim of

Answers:

tact.

agreement.

generosity.

approbation.

Question 15

According to _______________ theory, you can develop close relationships in both face-to-face and online contexts.

Answers:

social presence

social feedback

social exchange

social information processing

unit 5 quiz

Question 1

Brad doesn’t stop by to see Angelina for a couple of days to see how she will respond. This most likely took place in the _______________ stage of the relationship.

Answers:

contact

bonding

involvement

intimacy

Question 2

According to research, how long does it take us to decide if we want to pursue a relationship?

Answers:

4 days

10 minutes

1 day

4 minutes

Question 3

Justin and Jessica announced their engagement at a party on a Friday night. They are in the ______________ stage of the relationship.

Answers:

intimacy—interpersonal commitment

involvement—intensification

intensifying—testing

intimacy—social bonding

Question 4

The degree of personalness to which you pursue topics is known as

Answers:

relational dialectics theory.

depth.

breadth.

social penetration theory.

Question 5

Sari is a huge fan of comedian and actor Chris Rock. She follows him on Twitter and Facebook, watches all his movies and has even written him letters. Sari has a(n) ______________ relationship with him.

Answers:

friendship

parasocial

acquaintance

pseudo-intimate

Question 6

When a relationship deteriorates, the breadth and depth often reverse themselves, a process known as _____________________

Answers:

relationship deterioration.

depenetration.

dissolution.

intrapersonal dissatisfaction.

Question 7

Barbie and Ken have been acting awkwardly around each other lately. They’ve both noticed a lot more conflict and they haven’t been spending as much time together like they used to. Barbie and Ken are in the ______________ stage.

Answers:

deterioration

disintegration

dissolution

avoidance

Question 8

In the ____________ stage of relationships, you begin to share each other’s social networks.

Answers:

involvement

intimacy

contact

repair

Question 9

The number of topics about which individuals communicate is

Answers:

social penetration.

width.

breadth.

depth.

Question 10

The first stage of deterioration is

Answers:

interpersonal dissatisfaction.

intrapersonal dissatisfaction.

communication depenetration.

interpersonal deterioration.

Question 11

A theory concerned with relationship development from the superficial to the intimate levels and from few to many areas of interpersonal interaction is

Answers:

social penetration.

relational bonding maxim.

relational dialectics theory.

interpersonal bonding.

Question 12

In ____________ stage, ex-partners begin to look upon themselves as individuals rather than halves of the pair.

Answers:

interpersonal dissatisfaction

dissolution

deterioration

testing

Question 13

An analysis of the costs and rewards in a relationship take place in the _________________ theory of relationships.

Answers:

attraction

rules

social exchange

social penetration

Question 14

____________ theory claims that you develop and maintain relationships in which the ratio of your rewards relative to the costs is approximately equal to your partner’s.

Answers:

Social exchange

Attraction

Social penetration

Equity

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cost in a relationship?

Answers:

paying for dinner

listening to a typoe of music which you strongly dislike

giving up time with friends

all of the above could be considered costs

unit 6 quiz

Question 1

An interpersonal relationship between two interdependent people that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard is a

Answers:

mentoring relationship.

workplace romance.

romantic relationship.

friendship.

Question 2

In the friendship of _____________________, the relationship is transitory—the kind we have with classmates and neighbors—cordial but not intense.

Answers:

association

acquaintance

reciprocity

receptivity

Question 3

In their relationship, Pat and Kris eat their meals together, present themselves to others as a unified couple, and seldom if ever have sex-role conflicts with regard to their relationship. They exemplify

Answers:

interdependents.

independents.

traditionals.

separates.

Question 4

This type of love is compassionate and selfless.

Answers:

pragma

agape

ludus

storge

Question 5

A relationship where an experienced individual helps train a less experienced person is a ______________ relationship.

Answers:

pragmatic

reciprocal

networking

mentoring

Question 6

Will and Jada are very compatible. They each have qualities that fit each other’s needs. Their love can best be defined as

Answers:

pragma.

eros.

storge.

agape.

Question 7

Sam is crazy about Scarlet. He cannot live without her. He spends all his time with her, and when she isn’t around, he gets very depressed. Sam is experiencing

Answers:

mania.

storge.

eros.

agape.

Question 8

Jake thinks Taylor is gorgeous. He can’t focus on anything else but her beauty and sexuality. Jake is experiencing

Answers:

agape.

eros.

storge.

pragma.

Question 9

This type of love is seen as a game and focuses on entertainment and excitement.

Answers:

ludus

eros

storage

agape

Question 10

Zara’s family members usually go their separate ways, don’t eat meals together, and rarely disclose personal information to one another. They are an example of a ____________ family.

Answers:

consensual

laissez-faire

protective

pluralistic

Question 11

Which type of friendship is considered to be ideal?

Answers:

friendship of receptivity

friendship of necessity

friendship of association

friendship of reciprocity

Question 12

Which lovers’ relationships rarely deteriorate?

Answers:

pragma

agape

eros

storage

Question 13

____________________ refers to how online friends begin to share their networks of other communicators.

Answers:

Networking

Assimilation

Network convergence

Network symmetry

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true in relation to online relationships?

Answers:

Online relationships can be empowering for persons with disabilities.

Online relationships rely less on trust, honesty, and commitment.

Online relationships stress the inner individual over appearance at first.

You can reach more people online than face-to-face encounters.

Question 15

Ava and Mica have been classmates since the third grade. However, they do not have trust or loyalty in their relationship. Their friendship can be best classified as

Answers:

collaboration.

association.

reciprocity.

receptivity.

Unit 7 quiz

Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about conflict?

Answers:

It is not so much the conflict that creates the problem as the way in which you approach and deal with the conflict.

If two people engage in relationship conflict, it means their relationship is unhealthy.

Conflict hurts an interpersonal relationship.

Conflict is bad because it reveals our negative selves.

Question 2

_____________________ conflict centers on facts—objects, events, and persons in the world usually external to the people involved in the conflict.

Answers:

Inferential

Factual

Content

Relationship

Question 3

Which is the ideal style of conflict?

Answers:

collaborating

accommodating

avoiding

competing

Question 4

This style of conflict management represents great concern for your own needs and desires and little concern for the needs and desires of others.

Answers:

competing

collaborating

accommodating

avoiding

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to online conflict?

Answers:

Online conflict is usually more positive than face-to-face conflict.

The same conflicts that arise in face-to-face conflict can happen in online conflict.

It can range from posting irrelevant messages to trolling.

Online conflict often centers on the violation of Internet courtesy.

Question 6

When Leonardo and Kate argue, Kate’s all-too-frequent strategy is to bring up all of Leonardo’s previous failures and indiscretions. Kate’s behavior is best described as

Answers:

blame.

silencers.

gunnysacking.

face-detracting.

Question 7

Anna is willing to speak up when she feels like she has a point to make and is defending a cause she believes in. Anna will score high on

Answers:

aggressiveness.

extroversion.

assertiveness.

argumentativeness.

Question 8

Whenever, he engages in conflict, Tommy starts yelling, which prevent his partner from constructively responding. This is an example of the use of (a)

Answers:

gunnysacking.

silencer.

beltlining.

catastrophizing.

Question 9

Physical flight, falling asleep, or just mentally withdrawing are all examples of

Answers:

gunnysacking.

avoidance.

redefinition.

empathy.

Question 10

_____________________ hat asks that you look at the upside.

Answers:

Positive benefits

Negative

Feeling

Fact

Question 11

The most common type of verbal aggressiveness is

Answers:

cursing.

character attack.

threatening.

teasing.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a way to communicate equality when dealing with conflict?

Answers:

stress your own opinions first

avoid interrupting

recognize cultural differences

make requests and avoid demands

Question 13

John really didn’t want to take on another shift Saturday, but he didn’t want to make waves with his supervisor, so he said yes. This is an example of the ____________ conflict style.

Answers:

avoiding

collaborating

compromising

accommodating

Question 14

Ryley and Tyler were trying to decide which movie to go to—the comedy film or the new romance film. They decide to go to the comedy film tonight and see the romance film next week. This is an example of

Answers:

compromising.

competing.

avoiding.

accommodating

Question 15

_______________________ techniques involve helping the other person to maintain a positive image.

Answers:

Face-enhancing

Avoidance

Gunnysacking

Face-detracting

Unit 8 quiz

Question 1The ability of one person to influence what another person thinks or does is called

Answers:

aggressiveness.

empathy.

power.

coercion.

Question 2

Behavior from others that is unwanted and offensive, such as unconsented touching or requests for sexual favors, is

Answers:

illegal.

unfair use of power.

all of the above.

sexual harassment.

Question 3

Of the following, to whom would we most likely grant legitimate power?

Answers:

another student

friend

sales clerk

teacher

Question 4

Jayla is seen as very dynamic and personable. This is an example of

Answers:

character.

expert power.

competence.

charisma.

Question 5

_______________ refers to the techniques and strategies by which you regulate and carry on interpersonal interactions.

Answers:

Feedforward

Interaction management

Impression management

Backchanneling

Question 6

“I am very, very glad to meet you” lacks power because it contains

Answers:

a tag question.

a disqualifier.

intensifiers.

hesitations.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a way to speak powerfully?

Answers:

avoiding self-critical statements

using slang and vulgar expressions

limiting disqualifiers

selectively using intensifiers

Question 8

Patterns of behavior that are used to take unfair advantage of another person are called

Answers:

power bases.

power plays.

silencers.

emotional appeals.

Question 9

Lanie argues with Keanu and tells him “You can’t be serious. You can’t mean that.” She is using which power play?

Answers:

“I got you now”

“you’ve got to be kidding”

“you owe me”

“nobody upstairs”

Question 10

Kacey’s co-worker asks Kacey for her notes. Kacey tells her co-worker, “No, I don’t lend my notes out.” Kacey is using what type of compliance-resisting strategy?

Answers:

negotiation

nonnegotiation

identity management

justification

Question 11

__________________ harassment refers to mistreatment of those with less power in organizations.

Answers:

Employee

Status

Affectional orientation

Subordinate

Question 12

Bradely’s coworkers believe he is honest, trustworthy, and sincere. This dimension of credibility is known as

Answers:

charisma.

character.

competence.

coherence.

Question 13

Which of the following does NOT communicate power?

Answers:

using a firm grip when you shake hands

avoiding vocalized pauses

using self-critical statements

maintaining eye contact with the other person

Question 14

All of the following are ways to empower others EXCEPT

Answers:

Be open, empathic, and positive.

Relinquish your personal power.

Raise the person’s self-esteem.

Share skills and decision making.

Question 15

You are now an Interpersonal Communication course graduate! SmileSmile

True

False

Unit 8: Final Project Oral Presentation

Final Project Assignment COM 208 Celebrity Relationship Profile

30% of final grade, 300 Points (100 points = project stages; 100 points = paper, 100 points= oral presentation)

Select a popular culture interpersonal relationship that is often talked about in the media. For example, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the Kardashian Sisters, Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, and Beyoncé and Jay Z. Using the rubric below as your guide and the chapter on Interpersonal Relationship Stages, discuss how their relationship has developed, deteriorated and when applicable, dissolved. Explain how their relationship has moved through the stages. Has social media influenced the outcome of their present relationship?

What can you note about their nonverbal and verbal behavior that is displayed in popular media (i.e. magazine covers, Twitter feeds, talk shows) 1- Academic Sources. Cite 3 scholarly articles pertaining to relationships, celebrity relationships, or Hollywood’s influence on celebrity relationships. Please use the library tab on Blackboard and use the Mass Media and Complete Database to begin your search. 2- Popular Culture Artifacts. These artifacts include but aren’t limited to: Magazine covers, magazine articles, website pictures, Twitter feeds, reality shows, talk shows, music videos. Explore how each artifact presents the couple’s relationship.

The paper must contain the following components:

Intro Begin with an attention gaining statement and then introduce your celebrity relationship. Give the background of the relationship and preview your main points.

Body In the body, please address the following: ? How their relationship has developed, deteriorated and when applicable, dissolved. ? Explain how their relationship has moved through the stages of interpersonal relationships. ? What “love style” defines their love? ? Has social media influenced the outcome of their present relationship? ? Discuss the journal articles and their relevance to your couple. ? Discuss the popular culture artifacts.

Conclusion ? Begin with a summary of your project. Restate your main points. ? Offer suggestions for future research. ? End with a concluding statement of impact.

Stages of Project: ? Unit 3: Celebrity Relationship and Annotated Bibliography ? Unit 4: Popular Culture Artifacts Analysis ? Unit 5: Final Project Paper Outline ? Unit 6: Oral Presentation Outline ? Unit 7: Final Project Paper ? Unit 8: Final Project Oral Presentation (4-5 min and use visual aids)

See separate rubrics for Final Project Paper and Final Project Oral Presentation below.

Final Project Paper Rubric

Criteria Exceptional Acceptable Not Acceptable

Introduction & Background : Celebrity Relationship

9 to 10 points 6 to 8 points 0 to 5 points Descriptive, clear and well- organized introduction, purpose and project goal. Attention gainer Introduction and study purpose adequate, but may lack clarity or organization. Missing introduction, study purpose, and/or project goal.

Body: Development of Relationship stages, love style, social media influence, academic research, popular culture artifacts.

25 to 30 points 18 to 24 points 0 to 17 points Carefully answered all questions asked for body. Cited supporting material from the textbook (used course content) and at least 3 other sources. Cited popular culture artifacts. Does not provide enough detail for body questions and does not provide enough scholarly support. Statements are not connected to course material. Insufficient references to text, research, or any course material. Incomplete or incoherent presentation.

Conclusion

9 to 10 points 6 to 8 points 0 to 5 points Clear, comprehensive conclusion summarizing main points and making a final recommendation statement based on results of research. Summarization of main points is present but weak. Final recommendation statement is lacking clarity and conciseness. Summary statement in unclear or missing. Final recommendation is not inadequate or not present.

References & Appendices

9 to 10 points 6 to 8 points 0 to 5 points Uses in-text citations; all references cited on reference page; strong research sources. Missing some in-text citations; some references omitted on reference page; mediocre research sources (e.g. websites instead of published articles). Multiple problems with citations and references and/or multiple missing. Writing Style 9 to 10 points 6 to 8 points 0 to 5 points

Uses own words for clear description; concise style; sentence structure, word choice and professional tone/style are used consistently. Transitions used between paragraphs and sections.

Style is inconsistent, relies too much on quotes and/or lacks clarity; uses colloquial language; word choice and style not professional.

Does not achieve a coherent, professional style; uses too much colloquial language; too wordy and/or unclear

Mechanics

9 to 10 points 6 to 8 points 0 to 5 points Grammar, spelling, punctuation and organization are flawless, appropriate use of quotations. Minor ions in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and/or typographical errors; minor syntax or quotation flaws. Multiple errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, quoting and/or syntax.

Format/Layout

9 to 10 points 6 to 8 points 0 to 5 points Headings logical and well labeled; double spacing & paragraphs appropriate; running head, page numbering accurate; uses Times New Roman 12-point font; includes title page. Minor lapses in format of the paper, including spacing, paragraph use, page number and font; includes title page Significant problems with headings, spacing, paragraphs pagination or font; missing title page

APA style

8 to 10 points 4 to 7 points 0 to 3 points APA (6th edition) format (using the OWL as a standard) is consistent and throughout entire paper, including title page and running head. A few errors in APA format and/or citation style. Significant errors in APA format, or inconsistent application of APA format

Final Project Oral Presentation Rubric

Introduction: Attention gainer, credibility revealed, main points previewed

13 to 15 points 7 to 12 points 0 to 6 points Introduction is fully detailed with clear attention gaining statement and organized preview of body points. Introduction is fairly clear, complete, and aligned with the body of the presentation. Introduction components (attention gainer, preview of points) are missing and/or has no relation to the body of the presentation

Body of Presentation: Summarize body questions asked for paper

18 to 20 points 12 to 17 points 0 to 11 points Points well developed, points clear and obvious, transitions between each point, supporting evidence stated for each point Points are stated, but not well developed. Difficult to decipher where one body point ends and begins. Evidence for each point is not clearly stated. Points are not stated or body points are lacking structure. Minimal or no evidence stated to support body points.

Conclusion of 13 to 15 points 7 to 12 points 0 to 6 points

Presentation Concluding statement is clear, flow from the body of the presentation and the audience is prepared for the ending. Body points are restated and closing remarks relate back to intro attention gainer.

Concluding statement is generally clear, flows from the body of the presentation, and the audience is generally prepared for the ending or Concluding statement is either unclear, or loosely related to the body of the presentation, the audience is left dangling at the end

Concluding statement is missing or has no relation to the body of the presentation

Organization of Presentation

13 to 15 points 7 to 12 points 0 to 6 points The presentation demonstrates a purposeful and effective arrangement of events, ideas and/or details The presentation demonstrates an effective arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details Or The presentation demonstrates a discernible, but weak and inconsistent arrangement of events, ideas, and/or details The presentation lacks purpose and flow because ideas, details, or events are presented in random order.

Body Language

4 to 5 points 2 to 3 points 0 to 1 points Body language reflects confidence and ease when presenting to or interacting with the audience Body language reflects comfort when presenting to or interacting with the audience Or Body language reflects some discomfort when presenting to or interacting with the audience Body language reflects a reluctance to present to or interact with the audience

Eye Contact

4 to 5 points 2 to 3 points 0 to 1 points Speaker consistently maintains eye contact Speaker maintains eye contact with the audience most of the time/ Speaker occasionally makes eye contact with the audience Speaker makes no eye contact with the audience. I.E. speaker looks down, reads notes, looks at floor/ceiling

Oral Delivery

4 to 5 points 2 to 3 points 0 to 1 points Speech is consistently audible, clear, with pronunciation without distracting gap fillers leading to clear audience understanding Speech is somewhat clear, audible, with pronunciation, some use of gap fillers leading to general audience understanding Speech is consistently inaudible or mumbling; mispronounced words or excessive use of gap fillers lead to difficulty in audience understanding

Pace

4 to 5 points 2 to 3 points 0 to 1 points Pace deliberately is used as an effective mechanism to enhance audience engagement and/or understanding Pace of the presentation is neither too fast nor too slow to maintain general audience engagement and/or understanding Pace of the presentation is too rapid or too slow to maintain audience engagement and/or understanding

Mannerisms

4 to 5 points 2 to 3 points 0 to 1 points Planned posture and mannerisms are effectively used to maintain audience interest and engagement Occasionally inappropriate posture and mannerisms detract from the speech. Pace of the presentation is often too rapid or too slow resulting in frequent loss of audience engagement and/or understanding Inappropriate posture and mannerisms severely detract from the speech

Use of Notecards

4 to 5 points 2 to 3 points 0 to 1 points Notecards used ly: One sided, few words on each card, spoke extemporaneously Notecards somewhat over or under used. Too much or too little eye contact on notes. Memorized speech, did not use notecards, or read from script.

Visual presentation of popular culture artifacts

4 to 5 points 2 to 3 points 0 to 1 points Text was grammatically , engaging written message, content was clear, appropriate links, carefully chosen graphics, attention gaining pictures Text/picture messages were adequate, content was somewhat clear, links, graphics, pictures were acceptable, but not outstanding. Visual Presentation lacks effectiveness, or was missing. Lacking or missing links, graphics, or pictures.

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