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1

Face-Negotiation Theory is based upon the research of Irving Goffman, who believed that:
A)face is something permanent and unchangeable
B)face is a metaphor describing people's boundaries
C)face requires an acknowledgement of one's weaknesses
D)face is essentially a chance to redeem oneself in conversations
2

When there is a desire to be liked and admired by others, an individual is said to be demonstrating:
A)positive face
B)negative face
C)redeeming face
D)legitimate face
3

When you ask whether or not you want attention drawn to yourself or toward another person, you are said to have:
A)face concern
B)face need
C)facework
D)face legitimacy
4

Respecting one's autonomy is called:
A)tact facework
B)solidarity facework
C)approbation facework
D)independent facework
5

If your professor notes that you are an excellent writer and critical thinker, he or she is employing which type of facework?
A)tact facework
B)solidarity facework
C)approbation facework
D)independent facework
6

Making excuses or justifications in a conversation is called:
A)face legitimacy
B)face nuance
C)face restoration
D)face explanation
7

The United States is an example of a(n) _____________ culture.
A)individualistic
B)collectivistic
C)indigenous
D)monocratic
8

The _____________ style of conflict involves satisfying the other's needs.
A)avoiding
B)compromising
C)dominating
D)obliging
9

"I'll give up the first week of my vacation; you give up one week of yours," is an example of which conflict style?
A)avoiding
B)compromising
C)dominating
D)obliging
10

The management of conflict is mediated by _____________ and _____________.
A)face; culture
B)individualism; collectivism
C)personality; timing
D)education; timing







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