Chapter 3: Sexual Communication
1: If misunderstanding results from missed meanings while communicating this is called |
feedback. |
bypassing. |
decoding. |
body language. |
encoding. |
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2: The three most important forms of nonverbal communication are |
proximity, eye contact, and posture |
posture, proximity, and hand gestures |
proximity, eye contact, and touching |
hand gestures, posture, and eye contact |
eye contact, touching, and tone |
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3: A technique for learning to use and become comfortable with sexual language is called |
flooding |
planning |
assertiveness |
encoding |
none of the above |
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4: A placater |
gets sidetracked while assessing the messenger |
quickly belittles or discounts what she just heard |
spend her listening time planning what to say next |
agrees with everything she hears to be nice |
changes the subject too quickly. |
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5: The five steps of the basic communication model fall in the following order |
idea, encoding, message travels over a channel, decoding, and feedback |
idea, decoding, message travels over a channel, bypassing, and encoding |
idea, bypassing, decoding, message travels over a channel, feedback, and encoding |
idea, feedback, encoding, message travels over a channel, and decoding |
message travels over a channel, decoding, feedback, bypassing, and idea |
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6: When receiving criticism from a partner do all of the above except |
Separate your partner's suggestions and recommendations from your self-worth |
Thank your partner for being honest enough to bring the concern to you |
Assume a non-defensive attitude |
Be prepared with criticisms of your partner for when it is your turn |
Ask for specific suggestions to help you make the recommended change |
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7: The key to active listening is to |
be constantly thinking of the next thing you should say |
paraphrase the words of the speaker to indicate that you comprehend the meaning of the speaker's message |
stay as involved as possible in any other activity you are currently performing |
look the speaker in the eye |
give up your basic rights so that the speaker can achieve his or hers |
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8: If you are famous for hearing only what you want to hear you are probably a |
dreamer |
rehearser |
filterer |
sparrer |
identifier |
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9: The DESC formula created by Bower and Bower was created to help people |
learn how to criticize their partners |
understand the communication model |
express nonverbal messages |
understand the barriers to effective communication |
organize assertive verbal responses |
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10: If your partner is using nonverbal communication alone to communicate with you it is up to you to ask verbally if you are getting the right message. |
TRUE |
FALSE |
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11: It is uncommon for parents to protect their young children from any and all references to sexuality. |
TRUE |
FALSE |
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12: It is important to your relationship to be able to give and receive criticism. |
TRUE |
FALSE |
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13: It is best to have serious conversations just after a sexual encounter. |
TRUE |
FALSE |
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14: Before one can openly discuss sexuality issues with one's partner, you should allot enough time to talk and be wary of interruptions. |
TRUE |
FALSE |
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