Atira has just returned from spring break and is telling her friend Nida all about her great time. Nida has been very responsive to Atira’s story-laughing and nodding-but now has increased her eye contact, raised a finger, and shifted her posture. Nida’s nonverbal cues probably indicate that she __________.

Most everyone will be sorry to see Professor Carmichael retire at the end of this academic year. Abel, on the other hand, has told people “It’s about time that crusty old geezer retires. He’s way too old to still be in the classroom.” This is an example of __________.

You are sitting in Professor Rashad’s class listening to a lecture, when you hear the student behind you talking to her friend about the party to be held this Friday. As you sit there taking in details about the party, you are drawn back to Professor Rashad when you hear, “And that is what will be on the test Friday.” Which stage of the listening process is reflected at the point where you return to hearing what the professor is saying?

How would a culture that values support from others and expects loyalty from the community probably be classified, according to the seven dimensions of culture?

What culture type emphasizes achievement, assertiveness, heroism, and material wealth?

The __________ indicates that people make guesses about the personalities and behaviors of others using their own ideas, expectations, and often unconscious biases.

When we perceive elements of our environment simply because our senses are operating, we are engaged in __________ perception.

Joe tells anybody who will listen to him the most intimate details of his personal life. According to the Johari window, he probably has a relatively large __________ area.

When Lori got an A on her music history paper, she concluded that she was indeed smart. However, when she failed her biology test the next week, she blamed the professor’s “confusing” questions for her poor result. Which barrier is hindering the accuracy of Lori’s perceptions?

A __________ is an example of a disconfirming response.