The Interpersonal Communication Book 14th Edition DeVito Test Bank
Chapter 03: Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication
Multiple Choice
TB_Q3.1
C.H. Cooley's concept of the looking glass self says that _______.
a. you compare yourself to persons in groups you are with and see how you measure up
b. significant others learn their self-concepts from your verbal and nonverbal messages
c. you interpret and evaluate your own behavior
d. your self-concept develops through looking at the image of yourself that others reveal to you
Answer: d
Learning Objective: 3.1 Define self-concept, self-awareness, and self-esteem and identify the
suggestions for increasing awareness and esteem.
Topic: The Self in Interpersonal Communication
Level: Easy
Skill: Remember the Facts
TB_Q3.2
The four contributors to self-concept are others’ images of you, social comparisons, selfevaluations,
and
_______.
a.
your
genetic
make-up
b.
regional
characteristics
c.
your
schooling
d.
cultural
teachings
Answer:
d
Learning
Objective:
3.1
Define
self-concept,
self-awareness,
and
self-esteem
and
identify
the
suggestions
for
increasing
awareness
and
esteem.
Topic:
The
Self
in
Interpersonal
Communication
Level:
Easy
Skill:
Remember
the
Facts
TB_Q3.3
The extent to which you know yourself accurately is referred to as (the) _______.
a. self
b. self-concept
c. self-awareness
d. self-esteem
Answer: c
Learning Objective: 3.1 Define self-concept, self-awareness, and self-esteem and identify the
suggestions for increasing awareness and esteem.
Topic: The Self in Interpersonal Communication
Level: Easy
Skill: Remember the Facts
TB_Q3.4