#1
Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?
Gesturing
ExplanationUsing body language to convey messages without words.
#2
What is one way to show active listening in a conversation?
Nodding and paraphrasing
ExplanationDemonstrating understanding by nodding and restating what was said.
#3
Which of the following is an example of a conflict resolution strategy?
Avoidance
ExplanationDealing with conflict by ignoring or sidestepping it.
#4
What does the term 'personal space' refer to in social interactions?
Space surrounding an individual
ExplanationThe physical or emotional space individuals maintain between themselves and others.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing interpersonal attraction?
Introversion
ExplanationPersonality trait unrelated to attraction between individuals.
#6
What is the bystander effect?
The tendency for individuals to be less likely to help when others are present
ExplanationThe phenomenon where individuals are less likely to intervene in an emergency when others are present.
#7
In the context of group dynamics, what does the term 'groupthink' refer to?
A tendency for group members to conform and suppress dissent
ExplanationThe inclination for group members to prioritize harmony and conformity over critical thinking, often leading to poor decision-making.
#8
What is the difference between sympathy and empathy?
Sympathy involves sharing the same feelings, while empathy involves understanding and sharing the feelings of another
ExplanationSympathy relates to feeling compassion for someone's situation, while empathy involves understanding their emotions by putting oneself in their shoes.
#9
What is the concept of 'emotional intelligence' primarily concerned with?
Self-awareness and social skills
ExplanationUnderstanding and managing one's emotions and navigating social interactions effectively.
#10
What is the concept of 'social loafing'?
The tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group task when working collectively than when working individually
ExplanationReduced individual effort exerted in group tasks due to diffusion of responsibility.
#11
What is the concept of 'proxemics'?
The study of the use of space in communication
ExplanationExamining how people use and perceive personal space in different social contexts.
#12
What is the term for the process of adapting one's speech style to match that of others?
Accommodation
ExplanationAdjusting one's language or communication style to align with those of others in a conversation.
#13
What is the term for the tendency to overestimate the number of people who agree with us?
False consensus effect
ExplanationAssuming others share our beliefs or behaviors more than they actually do.