What is a way in which humor does NOT enhance our communication and associations with others?
A. It can undermine feelings of intimacy.
B. It can bring us closer to people.
C. It can defuse stress.
D. It can make social interaction more pleasant and enjoyable.
Answer: A
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Chapter 8 describes three human needs that can be fulfilled by group membership. These
are __________. a. inclusion, affection, and control b. love, belonging, and submission c. order, power, and security d. psychological, physiological, and sociological. e. exclusion, affirmation, and control
Writing down your main ideas, subpoints, and supporting material, then using geometric shapes and arrows to indicate logical relationships is a technique known as
a. brainstorming. b. laddering. c. mapping. d. graphing.
In this third function of functional group decision making, brainstorming should take place.
A. problem analysis B. goal setting C. identify alternatives D. evaluate and select
When your best friend does you an unexpected favor, you interpret it as a sincere sign of friendship, but if a coworker does you the same favor, you are more likely to wonder whether he or she has an ulterior motive. This difference in interpretation is due to what influencing factor on interpretation?
A. Personal experience B. Knowledge of the individual C. Interaction construct D. Closeness of the relationship