Communication : Videos & Practice Problems

You are likely to listen BEST when a friend is telling a personal story if:

Sofia wants to build intimacy with her girlfriend by sharing her family history and personal challenges. To get over her reluctance, Sofia can do all of the following EXCEPT:

Sara and Miguel see each other in the hallway and exchange a quick smile and wave. This action is an example of

Priya has decided to end a relationship. Which of these is the most responsible step to take immediately after the breakup?

In relationships, the regular strategies partners use to keep their connection satisfying and stable are called:

Identify the situation that demonstrates appropriate self-disclosure in a personal relationship.

Why is personal self-disclosure often described as a "double-edged sword" in interpersonal communication?

College roommates Priya and Jonah regularly talk about their anxieties, comfort one another, and feel emotionally close to each other. This situation illustrates:

Your partner is upset, and you intentionally silence your phone, avoid interrupting, and reflect back their feelings—these actions are examples of which listening style?

After forgetting Sam's party, Priya told Sam that she was very sorry. Sam said, "It's fine," but looked away and sighed. What would Priya most likely infer based on Sam's actions?

Which term best describes the urge to keep checking your phone for texts, likes, or status updates throughout the day?

Which of the following is the most likely reason people act more rudely in anonymous chat rooms than in live, in-person conversations?

Which of the following statements about conflict is TRUE?

When trying to resolve a disagreement, which of the following approaches is most helpful?

Marcus and Elena live together and keep arguing about who should take out the trash. Marcus keeps accusing Elena of being lazy, and Elena says she feels attacked. Which of the following approaches is most likely to help them resolve their conflict?

True or False: Intimacy typically emerges without reciprocal self-disclosure between partners.

True or False: Making a public breakup announcement on your social media profile is perfectly acceptable etiquette for ending a relationship.

True or False: A meta-message can directly contradict the literal meaning of the words spoken.

True or False: David believes vaccines are harmful. When a public health student presented robust safety data, David immediately argued against the presenter and dismissed the evidence. David was engaging in passive listening.

True or False: Carrying out the agreed actions (implementation) is the final step in conflict resolution.

Which of the statements is true about social media use and mental health?

Primarily, most hiring managers look at candidates' online posts to:

During group discussions, Maria repeats what others say to confirm she understood and asks clarifying questions when unclear. Which mode of listening is she using?

When Marcus avoids talking about his feelings and shuts down during serious conversations, his partner wonders why he acts this way. His behavior is most likely explained by:

When comparing typical nonverbal styles, many men tend to display which of the following body language patterns during conversation?

Which statement most accurately describes the social media idea of the "cost of caring"?

True or False: A conflict exists when one person's behavior interferes with another person's goals, needs, or actions.