31.Cox and Demmitt believe that negative thoughts should be communicated:
a.with sarcasm.
b.silently.
c.in positive ways.
d.forcefully.
32.The content dimension of communication focuses on:
a.actions.
b.feelings.
c.words.
d.beliefs.
33.Which of the following statements illustrates the content dimension of communication?
a."My son is very tall."
b."I am the oldest son."
c."Wash the dishes."
d."The remote control is broken."
34.The statement "I am your parent and I have authority over you" illustrates the:
a.relational dimension of communication.
b.principle of positive reassurance.
c.content dimension of communication.
d.instrumental component of communication.
35.The expressive dimension of communication focuses on:
a.facts.
b.skills.
c.feelings.
d.values.
36.Which of the following statements illustrates the expressive dimension of communication?
a."Most Americans marry for love."
b."Bob knows how to bake cakes."
c."My wife makes me feel like a million dollars."
d."Adultery is grounds for divorce."
37.Good communication can be used:
a.only for positive effects.
b.as a tool for the oppressed.
c.in common cultural comparisons.
d.to manipulate and mislead people.
38.Propaganda is used to:
a.identify problem ownership.
b.decode complex messages.
c.hide or distort reality.
d.praise and reassure others.
39.The three foundation blocks of successful communication are:
a.pseudomutuality, negotiation, and richness.
b.content, decoding, and nonaversive communication.
c.commitment, growth orientation, and noncoercive atmosphere.
d.self-assertion, problem solving, and empathic listening.
40.Based on the principle of _______, the individual who cares the least controls the relationship.
a.trust
b.affirmation
c.least interest
d.intimacy