Interpersonal Perception and Assumptions Quiz

Test your knowledge on interpersonal perception with these questions covering key concepts, theories, and factors influencing perception.

#1

Which of the following best defines interpersonal perception?

It refers to understanding oneself.
It involves understanding others and their behaviors.
It is the ability to communicate effectively.
It refers to one's ability to solve conflicts.
#2

What is the term used to describe the mental images we form about others based on their behavior?

Perceptual accuracy
Interpersonal sensitivity
Social perception
Stereotypes
#3

Which of the following is NOT a type of nonverbal communication?

Gestures
Facial expressions
Paralanguage
Vocalization
#4

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences interpersonal perception?

Cultural background
Physical appearance
Social media presence
Nonverbal communication
#5

What term describes the tendency to attribute our successes to internal factors and our failures to external factors?

Self-serving bias
Fundamental attribution error
Stereotyping
Confirmation bias
#6

What is the term for assuming that others think, feel, and perceive the world the same way we do?

Projection
Empathy
Assimilation
Stereotyping
#7

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Johari Window model?

Open area
Hidden area
Blind area
Enclosed area
#8

What is the term for the process of interpreting and making sense of another person's nonverbal cues?

Encoding
Decoding
Paralinguistics
Chronemics
#9

Which of the following is NOT a stage of perception according to the perception process model?

Selection
Organization
Interpretation
Reflection
#10

Which theory suggests that individuals use observations of others' behaviors to develop their own understanding and explanations?

Attribution theory
Social learning theory
Social exchange theory
Social comparison theory
#11

What term describes the tendency to favor information that confirms our preexisting beliefs or hypotheses?

Confirmation bias
Cognitive dissonance
Hindsight bias
Availability heuristic
#12

According to the self-disclosure model, which of the following is NOT a dimension of self-disclosure?

Depth
Frequency
Duration
Valence
#13

Which of the following factors influences the accuracy of our perceptions?

Attribution errors
Cognitive complexity
Social roles
Group polarization
#14

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to accurate interpersonal perception?

Selective attention
Halo effect
Self-disclosure
Prejudice
#15

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to seek acceptance and avoid rejection, leading them to adapt their behaviors to fit in with the group?

Social exchange theory
Social comparison theory
Social identity theory
Social learning theory

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