Question 1

To each person who knows you, you reveal different information.

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This is because everyone has different levels of comfort and trust with different people, and therefore, may choose to reveal different things about themselves to different individuals.

Question 2

Everybody will perceive your apprehension to be as noticeable as you do.

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This statement is false. People may not always pick up on someone's apprehension, especially if they are good at hiding it.

Question 3

Appropriate self-disclosures include past behaviours that another does not have the right to know.

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Appropriate self-disclosures are those that are relevant to the current situation and necessary for building trust and understanding in a relationship. Past behaviors that do not impact the current relationship and are not necessary for the other person to know may not be appropriate to disclose.

Question 4

Generally, women disclose themselves less than men do.

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Research has shown that women tend to disclose more about themselves than men, especially in personal and intimate contexts. This is often attributed to social and cultural norms that encourage emotional expressiveness in women more than in men.

Question 5

Give some specific suggestions for managing communication apprehension.

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Question 6

Outing is a form of self-disclosure which occurs when someone takes information from someone else's hidden self and makes it public.

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Outing involves revealing someone else's private or hidden information without their consent, which is a breach of their privacy and can have serious consequences for their personal and professional life. It is a violation of trust and can cause harm, especially to vulnerable or marginalized individuals.

Question 7

Explain how the four quadrants of the Johari window relate to each other and give an example from your own life for each.

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Question 8

To tell someone something about yourself that he or she already knows would not be self-disclosure.

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Self-disclosure refers to revealing something about yourself that the other person does not yet know. If someone already knows the information being shared, it cannot be considered self-disclosure.

Question 9

Putting communication apprehension in perspective means
A) other people can't perceive your apprehension as sharply as you do.
B) the world will end if you don't succeed.
C) people are just waiting for you to fail.
D) you are the only one who feels the way you do.

Accepted Answer

Communication apprehension can be an isolating experience, but in reality, others rarely notice your apprehension as much as you do. Others may feel more empathy than criticism towards you if you show any signs of nervousness.

Question 10

Contrast the rewards and dangers of self disclosure.

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Question 11

The more you perceive a situation as one which others will evaluate you, the greater your apprehension will be.

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This statement is backed by social anxiety research, which shows that when we believe others are evaluating us, we are more likely to experience anxiety and apprehension. This can cause us to worry excessively about how we come across, and may even lead to avoidance of certain social situations altogether.

Question 12

Discuss the guidelines for self-disclosure and for responding to the self-disclosure of others.

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Question 13

The Johari window has four quadrants: open self, blind self, hidden self, undisclosed self.

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The Johari window has four quadrants: open self, blind self, hidden self, and unknown self, not undisclosed self.

Question 14

The more unpredictable the situation,
A) the less time to get apprehensive.
B) the more conspicuous one is.
C) the greater one's apprehension.
D) the more we are evaluated.

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The more unpredictable a situation is, the greater one's apprehension or anxiety tends to be. This is because unpredictability often leads to uncertainty, which can cause people to feel nervous or apprehensive.

Question 15

How can you increase your self-awareness?

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Question 16

Self-disclosure enhances the meaningfulness of relationships.

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Self-disclosure, which refers to revealing personal information about oneself to another person, is considered an important aspect of building and maintaining relationships. By sharing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences, individuals can develop a deeper and more meaningful connection with others. Research has shown that self-disclosure helps to increase trust, reduce conflict, and enhance intimacy in relationships. Therefore, it is true that self-disclosure enhances the meaningfulness of relationships.

Question 17

The more we can predict what is going to happen in a situation, the more likely we are to feel apprehensive.

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The statement is not accurate. The more we can predict what is going to happen in a situation, the more likely we are to feel comfortable and in control. It is uncertainty and unpredictability that can lead to feelings of apprehension or anxiety.

Question 18

Communication apprehension is probably the most common handicap suffered by people in contemporary American society.

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Communication apprehension, which refers to the fear or anxiety associated with communicating with others, is a common problem among many individuals in the United States. It is estimated that up to 20% of the population experiences some level of communication apprehension, which can cause significant problems in personal and professional settings. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 19

Which of the following can be used to manage communication apprehension?
A) recalling past failures to avoid making the same mistakes again
B) increasing unpredictability
C) remembering that other people will know you are apprehensive
D) acquiring the skills you need the most

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Acquiring the skills you need the most can help in managing communication apprehension. By improving one's communication skills, individuals can become more confident and less apprehensive when communicating with others. Recalling past failures may increase anxiety and make the apprehension worse. Increasing unpredictability and remembering that others will know you are apprehensive are not effective ways to manage communication apprehension.

Question 20

Focusing on your self-destructive statements is necessary to improve self-esteem.

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Focusing on self-destructive statements can help identify negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to low self-esteem. By acknowledging and challenging these patterns, individuals can begin to replace them with more positive and self-affirming ones, leading to improved self-esteem.

Quiz 3: The Self in Interpersonal Communication