1. My boss, Josie, is a great supervisor because she listens to each employee’s concerns and ideas. Josie is an example of a: (Points : 1)

*a) Social schema
b) Stereotype
c) Person Schema
d) Prototype

2. Beth believes that she does a good job of presenting herself as a logical and reason-based individual. She is confident that others see her the same way. Jill and Brennan often talk after their departmental meetings of how emotional Beth gets about the slightest disagreement expressed by any of the department members. Beth’s inability to see herself as emotional is an example of which area of the Johari Window? (Points : 1)
a) Open
b) Hidden
*c) Blind
d) Unknown

3. The area of the Johari Window which represents information that neither you or others know about you is called the ________ area. (Points : 1)
a) Open
b) Hidden
c) Blind
*d) Unknown

4. Lack of reciprocity in self-disclosure is: (Points : 1)
a) a sign that one person is considerably more shy than the other.
b) not necessary in order to form a relationship.
*c) a sign that conflict may result if the relationship is ongoing.
d) a sign that emotional blackmail is occurring.

5. I In order to obtain the most satisfying and positive outcomes in our significant relationships, we should: (Points : 1)
a) Let our relationships develop organically; thinking about them too much usually leads to dissolution.
b) Be most concerned about being caught in a contradiction by the other person in our relationships.
*c) Be committed and obtain the commitment of the other person in our relationship to work toward improving our communication with each other.
d) Focus most of our relationship energy on those relationships we have had the longest.

6. We know that relationships develop in stages. How does movement through the stages of a relationship work? (Points : 1)
a) There is only forward progression through the stages. You don't move back and forth through the stages.
b) If a relationship does not keep moving through the stages, it will die.
*c) Only at the dissolution stage can there be an exit to the relationship.
d) Individuals can exit or end the relationship at any stages.

7. All of the following are indications of relationship dissolution EXCEPT: (Points : 1)
a) The death of one of the partners.
b) Interests of the partners have continued to diverge over time.
c) Even though resolved, conflicts are routinely experienced.
*d) Breaches of relational norms such as betrayal have occurred.

8. Fred and Susan have been discussing the purchase of a new car. Fred wants a small, economical vehicle while Susan prefers a roomy car that will comfortably accommodate their growing family. They seem to be at a stand-still. Susan has simply stopped responding to Fred when he mentions various makes and models of vehicles, hoping he will “come to his senses” and see their family need for a larger vehicle. Their communication with each other is an example of:(Points : 1)
a) Susan displaying typical female communication patterns.
*b) Susan using silence as a device of power and a way to control Fred.
c) Fred attempting to placate Susan.
d) Susan failing to identify her feelings appropriately.

9. Dale, a minister, and his wife, Jan, had plans for a “date night.” An emergency arose with a congregational member. Dale calls Jan saying, “I know how much we were both looking forward to our time alone tonight. I just heard from Bill that his wife is expected to pass away before morning and he has asked that I be with him and Lois. I hate to disappoint you--could we move our date night to Friday?” Dale’s response is an example of: (Points : 1)
a) a poorly-stated empathetic assertion.
b) a poorly-stated assertion with consequences.
*c) a well-stated empathetic assertion.
d) a well-stated discrepancy assertion.

10. Communicating assertively requires a person to do all of the following EXCEPT: (Points : 1)
a) Engage others directly, using direct eye contact and appropriate facial expressions.
b) Communicate spontaneously, adjusting "in the moment" to ideas and situations presented.
c) State succinctly, clearly, and openly how the problem affects you.
*d) Be persuasively forceful so that the other person understands you.

I am checking to see if my answers are correct. If you see any that are wrong please let me know.

HELLO!?!? ANYBODY THERE!?!?!?

1. The correct answer is d) Prototype. To get to this answer, we can break down the options:

a) Social schema: This refers to the mental representation of groups of people and their characteristics. It is not relevant to the given scenario.
b) Stereotype: This refers to a generalization about a group of people. It is not relevant to the given scenario.
c) Person schema: This refers to the mental representation of an individual person. It is not relevant to the given scenario.
d) Prototype: This refers to a mental representation of a typical example or ideal of a concept. In this case, Josie is being presented as an example of a great supervisor, indicating that she represents the ideal or typical characteristics of a great supervisor.

2. The correct answer is c) Blind. To get to this answer, we can break down the options:
a) Open: This refers to information about oneself that is known to both oneself and others. It is not relevant to the given scenario.
b) Hidden: This refers to information about oneself that is known to oneself but not to others. It is not relevant to the given scenario.
c) Blind: This refers to information about oneself that is not known to oneself but is known to others. In this case, Beth is unaware of her emotional reactions and others are aware of it.
d) Unknown: This refers to information about oneself that is neither known to oneself nor to others. It is not relevant to the given scenario.

3. The correct answer is d) Unknown. This is stated directly in the question.

4. The correct answer is c) a sign that conflict may result if the relationship is ongoing. To get to this answer, we can examine the options:
a) This option is not relevant to the given scenario.
b) This option is not relevant to the given scenario.
c) This option suggests that lack of reciprocity in self-disclosure can lead to conflict in ongoing relationships.
d) This option is not relevant to the given scenario.

5. The correct answer is c) Be committed and obtain the commitment of the other person in our relationship to work toward improving our communication with each other. To get to this answer, we can examine the options:
a) This option suggests that we should let our relationships develop naturally without thinking too much about them.
b) This option suggests that we should be concerned about being caught in contradictions in our relationships.
c) This option suggests that we should be committed to improving communication in our relationships.
d) This option suggests that we should focus our energy on long-term relationships.

6. The correct answer is b) If a relationship does not keep moving through the stages, it will die. To get to this answer, we can examine the options:
a) This option suggests that relationships only progress forward and do not move back and forth between stages.
b) This option suggests that relationships need to keep moving through the stages to prevent them from ending.
c) This option suggests that there can only be an exit to the relationship at the dissolution stage.
d) This option suggests that individuals can end the relationship at any stage.

7. The correct answer is c) Even though resolved, conflicts are routinely experienced. To get to this answer, we can examine the options:
a) This option suggests that the death of one partner can lead to relationship dissolution.
b) This option suggests that diverging interests over time can lead to relationship dissolution.
c) This option suggests that routine conflicts do not indicate relationship dissolution.
d) This option is not relevant to the given scenario.

8. The correct answer is b) Susan using silence as a device of power and a way to control Fred. To get to this answer, we can examine the options:
a) This option makes a generalization about female communication patterns, which is not relevant to the given scenario.
b) This option suggests that Susan is using silence to exert power and control over Fred.
c) This option suggests that Fred is trying to appease Susan.
d) This option suggests that Susan is not appropriately identifying her feelings.

9. The correct answer is c) a well-stated empathetic assertion. To get to this answer, we can examine the options:
a) This option suggests that the assertion is empathetic but poorly stated.
b) This option suggests that the assertion has consequences but is poorly stated.
c) This option suggests that the assertion is empathetic and well-stated.
d) This option suggests that the assertion is a discrepancy but does not specify if it is well-stated.

10. The correct answer is d) Be persuasively forceful so that the other person understands you. To get to this answer, we can examine the options:
a) This option suggests the importance of engaging others directly and using appropriate nonverbal communication.
b) This option suggests the importance of adapting and adjusting to the situation.
c) This option suggests the importance of stating the problem clearly.
d) This option suggests that being persuasively forceful is not necessary for effective assertive communication.