Shawna and Darrel have been assigned to figure out the best date to schedule their annual class dance and party. Shawna wants to establish an ongoing positive communication relationship with Darrel, but it seems as though he is only interested in arriving at a solution to the question at hand. This is probably because Darrel employs which type of listening style?

Alexi is from the Netherlands and has made every attempt to “fit in” with her new American friends. While they may not be consciously aware of it, those friends have also been trying to adapt to Alexi’s communication behaviors. This example demonstrates __________.

Which term best describes a person’s visible physiological attributes?

The theory that suggests that all people adapt their behavior to others to some extent is __________.

Racial and ethnic discrimination and conflict call for us to use __________ skills to empathize compassionately with people who are different from us in pursuit of justice and equality.

You see your friend Hernando sitting quietly, leaning forward with his head in his hands. Wondering what is wrong, you continue to observe him from a distance. After seeing him yawn and rub his eyes, you determine that Hernando must be tired. Through which process of perception checking did you reach this conclusion?

A role that is considered both masculine and feminine is called a(n) __________ role.

Which barrier to effective listening is displayed when Hilde listens to Sven very carefully until he says something she can use against him, and then she interrupts?

Which phrase demonstrates the most effective use of extended I language?

Jonathan has just been fired from his job and turns to you to talk about it. According to communication researchers, what would be an inappropriate response to show social support?