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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 __________.

When Marcelle explains to Archie how he feels isolated and lonely, Archie wants to respond appropriately. He decides to use compassionate listening in order to __________.

When you pursue your own interests without denying the rights of others, you are being __________.

Which component is included in social psychologist, Michael Argyle’s five cues to identify social class distinctions?

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?

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

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?

Magda is trying to talk to Michael about her day, but begins to realize that Michael is tired and distracted. He has spent a long day at work and is now trying to balance his checkbook, and then must get ready for a test tomorrow morning. Magda decides to wait to initiate a conversation. She has just become aware of which barrier Michael is experiencing?

Mohinder noticed that Bill came to class late one day. When he met Bill later at a party, he turned to a friend and remarked, “Yeah, Bill’s the guy I told you about who comes to class late all the time.” The perceptual barrier Mohinder is exhibiting is __________.

People who have a high sense of self-worth are more likely to be __________.