Chapter 8 Self-Quiz

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Please note that this exercise is for self-study, and your instructor will not be able to see your responses.

. Interaction between people who are part of a close and irreplaceable relationship where they treat each other as unique individuals is known as _____________ communication.

. Which of the following suggests we often seek out people who can give us rewards that are greater than or equal to the costs we encounter in dealing with them?

. If you say to your partner, "We need to talk about our communication," this is known as:

. The level of engagement, or degree that the communicator is interested and involved with you, is known as _______________.

. If you give your friend a hug goodbye and sincerely say, "I was so glad to see you today," this is an example of:

. The stage of Knapp's relationship modelwhere truly interpersonal relationships begin to develop is ____________.

. One of the characteristics of Knapp's experimenting stage is ____________.

. Conflicts that arise when two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously are known as ____________.

. A _____________ message explicitly on the subject being discussed.

. The blind area of the Johari Window includes which aspects of yourself?

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