Question

The interpretation of visual cues, including illustrations and signs, is known as

(1pts)

A. Nonverbal communication

B. Visual communication

C. Verbal communication

D. Symbolic interaction

2)

When two family members communicate openly and encourage feedback from one another, they engage in the

(1pts)

A. Relinquishing communication style

B. Controlling communication style

C. Egalitarian communication style

D. Dynamic communication style

3)

Studies of family communication have expanded recently to include:

(1pts)

A. Nuclear families, including two biological parents

B. Non-family participants, including employers and close friends

C. Cross-gender communication channels

D. Relationships between parents and adult children, adult siblings, stepfamilies, etc…

4)

Which of the following did the feminist movement contribute to our understanding of the gendered nature of communication?

(1pts)

A. It taught us that men are aggressive and dominant in their communication style, while women are passive and nurturing

B. It showed how men use “communication privilege” to maintain their power

C. It helped us move beyond stereotyped views of communication, and showed that differences in communication style are more due to interpersonal orientations

D. It helped make traditionally male spaces, like bars and boardrooms, more nurturing

5)

A family which encourages open exchange of ideas on a variety of subjects has a high:

(1pts)

A. Idea orientation

B. Conversation orientation

C. Affectionate communication

D. Communication pattern

6)

Because much of the power that occurs in families is based on a belief that it is rightfully delegated to particular people, it is usually

(1pts)

A. Legitimate power

B. Coercive power

C. Expert power

D. Informational power

7)

What is one major difference between the ways that guy and guy or girl or girl couples make decisions compared to heterosexual couples?

(1pts)

A. They tend to appeal to authority and status more often?

B. They follow established rules of decision making

C. The make decisions by default

D. They strive for equality of power between the spouses

8)

Which of the following is true about family conflict

(1pts)

A. Family conflict usually leads to declines in marital quality and satisfaction

B. Those couples who work through conflict have higher levels of marital adjustment over time

C. Couples who have frequent conflicts report higher satisfaction over time

D. Conflict is concentrated in a small percentage of marriages

9)

Overall, men and women tend to management conflict

(1pts)

A. Differently

B. In the same ways

C. Similarly, especially after 10 years of marriage

D. Ineffectively

10)

Research studies have shown that family conflict appears to have particularly negative consequences among

(1pts)

A. Husbands

B. Pets

C. Neighbors

D. Children

Answer 1

1. B. Visual communication is the correct answer

Visual communication relies on message which rely on the medium of eyesight ranging from signs, graphic drawing, advertisement etc,

2. D.

Dynamic communication involves supportive exchange of ideas where the communication is a two way process

3. D.

Studies on family communication have recently expanded to include the communication between siblings, stepfamilies, adult children and siblings in influencing decision making in the family, etc.

4. A.

The feminist movement increased awareness about the gender differences in the communication styles where men and women conform to the social norms by adopting dominant-aggressive and passive- submissive styles in communication respectively.