Question 1

Americans rely more on friends than do Russians, Koreans, or Turks.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The strongest level of confirmation is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   endorsement
B)   acknowledgment
C)   recognition
D)   evaluation
E)   descriptionF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 3

"I really know a lot more about this than you do, so you should listen to me." This comment is an example of communication that:

Accepted Answer

A)   describes the situation.
B)   claims superiority of the speaker.
C)   expresses a tentative conclusion.
D)   demonstrates empathy.
E)   focuses on problem solving.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Communication researchers report that evaluative communication evokes defensiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Of the many influences, four are particularly critical for building and sustaining satisfying personal relationships: investment, commitment, trust, and comfort with relational dialectics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

"I really know a lot more about this than you do, so you should listen to me." This comment is an example of communication that:

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The strongest level of confirmation is ____.

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Americans rely more on friends than do Russians, Koreans, or Turks.

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Of the many influences, four are particularly critical for building and sustaining satisfying personal relationships: investment, commitment, trust, and comfort with relational dialectics.

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Communication researchers report that evaluative communication evokes defensiveness.

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Exam 8: Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

"I really know a lot more about this than you do, so you should listen to me." This comment is an example of communication that:

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The strongest level of confirmation is ____.

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Americans rely more on friends than do Russians, Koreans, or Turks.

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Of the many influences, four are particularly critical for building and sustaining satisfying personal relationships: investment, commitment, trust, and comfort with relational dialectics.

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Communication researchers report that evaluative communication evokes defensiveness.

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