Trust is:

A) easy to build.
B) without a level of risk.
C) dependent on self-disclosure.
D) not situation-dependent.

Cherise and her neighbors wear designer clothing,drive luxury vehicles,and send their children to private schools.These visible symbols are used to communicate the groups' __________.

A) social class
B) inclusivity
C) generation
D) ethnicity

Generally in meetings,Arnold subconsciously taps his fingers on the table.In western industrialized countries,this habit of tapping one's fingers could be interpreted as a sign of ____.

A) anger
B) superiority
C) impatience
D) defensive

Dionne believes she is an aggressive communicator and asks you to help her become more assertive.Which suggestion would be best to offer her?

A) Become more other-oriented.
B) Evaluate others while communicating.
C) Be sure to avoid moments of silence.
D) Become more self-oriented.

Which is a common principle of friendship?

A) We usually form friendships with people of different ages and social backgrounds.
B) We are happiest when we are with our friends,in comparison to all other social interactions.
C) We tend to expect equality and equity in our friendships,but not our family relationships.
D) We typically have fifteen to twenty close friends.

Which actions best describe decoding?

A) putting thoughts,ideas,and feelings into words or nonverbal cues
B) filtering messages through past experiences
C) minimizing external and psychological noise
D) interpreting ideas,feelings,and thoughts that have been translated into a code