Alexi is from the Netherlands and has made every attempt to “fit in” with her new American friends. While they may not be consciously aware of it, those friends have also been trying to adapt to Alexi’s communication behaviors. This example demonstrates __________.

What seeks to explain how societies are bound or linked together through their use of symbols?

Your friend approaches you and says, “Try your best not to picture a fat panda bear.” This, of course, causes you to imagine a fat panda bear. Which power of words does this demonstrate?

When we are __________, our brains are storing important information for us to access later.

The theory that suggests that all people adapt their behavior to others to some extent is __________.

When Marcelle explains to Archie how he feels isolated and lonely, Archie wants to respond appropriately. He decides to use compassionate listening in order to __________.

Magda is trying to talk to Michael about her day, but begins to realize that Michael is tired and distracted. He has spent a long day at work and is now trying to balance his checkbook, and then must get ready for a test tomorrow morning. Magda decides to wait to initiate a conversation. She has just become aware of which barrier Michael is experiencing?

Which component is included in social psychologist, Michael Argyle’s five cues to identify social class distinctions?

Angelique was involved in a small car accident a few days ago. When the police officer arrived at the scene of the accident, he withheld judgment about who was at fault until he spoke with Angelique, the other driver, and an eyewitness. Which listening style did the police officer primarily use?

People who have a high sense of self-worth are more likely to be __________.