Research has found that listening style is impacted by gender. For example, those with a masculine listening style tend to have the goal of __________ through listening.

Tomas isn’t having much success in meeting women. He asks his friend, Tanya, to help identify what he is doing that might be turning off the women he meets. Since Tanya has known him since they were in kindergarten, she tactfully but honestly tells him what she thinks. Tomas’ reliance on his relationship with Tanya reflects which strategy for improving one’s self-esteem?

Mary goes to the gym to exercise after work because she says her husband, John, comes home late every night. John stays at work late because he says Mary works out every night anyway. Which principle of organizing and imposing structure is involved?

Monica is being punished by her teacher because the teacher didn’t care for the way Monica said, “Yes, Ma’am.” Her nasal rendition of “yes” and the long drawn out “Ma’am” suggested a lack of respect that the teacher considered unacceptable. The teacher’s dissatisfaction with Monica’s statement demonstrates which characteristic of interpersonal relationships?

Maria is studying in the library before an exam. All of a sudden, the smell of cologne causes her to look up from her textbook. Which process of perception is most likely responsible for Maria’s response to the smell?

Jorge is an active member of his high school debate team, but lately he has noticed that his peers are more articulate and score better at tournaments than he does. Feeling that he no longer is valuable, Jorge decides to quit the team. Through which process did Jorge make his decision?

Which is a true statement about negative feedback?

Sammy and Jobeth are considering moving in together. Sammy is unsure, so she sits down to make a mental list of the pros and cons of cohabitating with Jobeth. Sammy is demonstrating which form of communication?

A(n) __________ is a connection established when you communicate with another person.

A confirmation class from the local Methodist church visited a nearby synagogue to experience worship from a different perspective. The synagogue provided the group with a guide. The guide explained what would happen during the service, showed them where to sit, how to respond at different times during the service, and was available afterwards to answer any questions. The participants here demonstrated their commitment to which strategy for improving intercultural communication?