Question 1

Ian is scowling as he does his reading for Interpersonal Communications.Which communication principle is his scowling an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's impossible not to communicate. 
B)  Communication is irreversible. 
C)  Communication has a content and relational dimension. 
D)  Communication is unrepeatable. 
A)  It's impossible not to communicate. 
B)  Communication is irreversible. 
C)  Communication has a content and relational dimension. 
D)  Communication is unrepeatable.

Question 2

What is a channel for communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  walking 
B)  gesturing 
C)  self-talk 
D)  self-awareness 
A)  walking 
B)  gesturing 
C)  self-talk 
D)  self-awareness

Question 3

Your goal should be to become a perfect communicator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Just as judges instruct juries to disregard some statements made in court,we can reverse or erase the effects of communication interactions in everyday life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A telephone conversation is an example of linear communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Describe an interpersonal communication incident from your experience,identifying at least five elements of the transactional model of communication shown in LOOK.

Accepted Answer

Sure, I can provide an example of an int

Question 7

All two-person interactions qualify as interpersonal communication when a qualitative definition of interpersonal communication is used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the three types of noise that can hinder communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  internal, external, and transactional 
B)  linear, interactional, and transactional 
C)  external, physiological, and psychological 
D)  sociological, physiological, and psychological 
A)  internal, external, and transactional 
B)  linear, interactional, and transactional 
C)  external, physiological, and psychological 
D)  sociological, physiological, and psychological

Question 9

Metacommunication is made up of messages that people exchange,verbally or nonverbally,about their relationship.It is communication about communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Day after day,Jeff and Simon argue about where they will go for the Christmas holidays.It seems that the more they try to resolve the problem,the more irritable and distant they become.What communication misconception does this scenario illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meanings are not in words. 
B)  It is impossible not to communicate. 
C)  More communication is always better. 
D)  Communication can be intentional or unintentional. 
A)  Meanings are not in words. 
B)  It is impossible not to communicate. 
C)  More communication is always better. 
D)  Communication can be intentional or unintentional.

Question 11

Using the characteristics of an effective communicator discussed in Chapter 1,evaluate your communication competence in the context of one interpersonal relationship in which you are currently involved.Provide specific examples of your behaviour and the behaviour of the other person.

Accepted Answer

In evaluating my communication competenc

Question 12

Using a recent interaction you had with another person,identify the content dimension and the relational dimension of a message sent and explain the difference between the two.

Accepted Answer

Recently, I had a conversation with a co

Question 13

Socially isolated people compensate effectively for their lack of communication so that their longevity rates are about the same as those of people with strong social ties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Why does social media enhance interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  The messages are leaner, allowing people who are busy to communicate effectively. 
B)  Technology is becoming more affordable, providing more people with access. 
C)  Social media eliminates the distractions of nonverbal responses. 
D)  The asynchronous nature of email allows people to communicate across widespread time zones. 
A)  The messages are leaner, allowing people who are busy to communicate effectively. 
B)  Technology is becoming more affordable, providing more people with access. 
C)  Social media eliminates the distractions of nonverbal responses. 
D)  The asynchronous nature of email allows people to communicate across widespread time zones.

Ian is scowling as he does his reading for Interpersonal Communications.Which communication principle is his scowling an example of?

What is a channel for communication?

Your goal should be to become a perfect communicator.

Just as judges instruct juries to disregard some statements made in court,we can reverse or erase the effects of communication interactions in everyday life.

A telephone conversation is an example of linear communication.

Describe an interpersonal communication incident from your experience,identifying at least five elements of the transactional model of communication shown in LOOK.

All two-person interactions qualify as interpersonal communication when a qualitative definition of interpersonal communication is used.

What are the three types of noise that can hinder communication?

Metacommunication is made up of messages that people exchange,verbally or nonverbally,about their relationship.It is communication about communication.

Day after day,Jeff and Simon argue about where they will go for the Christmas holidays.It seems that the more they try to resolve the problem,the more irritable and distant they become.What communication misconception does this scenario illustrate?

Using the characteristics of an effective communicator discussed in Chapter 1,evaluate your communication competence in the context of one interpersonal relationship in which you are currently involved.Provide specific examples of your behaviour and the behaviour of the other person.

Using a recent interaction you had with another person,identify the content dimension and the relational dimension of a message sent and explain the difference between the two.

Socially isolated people compensate effectively for their lack of communication so that their longevity rates are about the same as those of people with strong social ties.

Why does social media enhance interpersonal communication?

Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

Perception: What You See Is What You Get

Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

Language: Barrier and Bridge

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Listening: More Than Meets the Ear

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communications

Ian is scowling as he does his reading for Interpersonal Communications.Which communication principle is his scowling an example of?

What is a channel for communication?

Your goal should be to become a perfect communicator.

Just as judges instruct juries to disregard some statements made in court,we can reverse or erase the effects of communication interactions in everyday life.

A telephone conversation is an example of linear communication.

Describe an interpersonal communication incident from your experience,identifying at least five elements of the transactional model of communication shown in LOOK.

All two-person interactions qualify as interpersonal communication when a qualitative definition of interpersonal communication is used.

What are the three types of noise that can hinder communication?

Metacommunication is made up of messages that people exchange,verbally or nonverbally,about their relationship.It is communication about communication.

Day after day,Jeff and Simon argue about where they will go for the Christmas holidays.It seems that the more they try to resolve the problem,the more irritable and distant they become.What communication misconception does this scenario illustrate?

Using the characteristics of an effective communicator discussed in Chapter 1,evaluate your communication competence in the context of one interpersonal relationship in which you are currently involved.Provide specific examples of your behaviour and the behaviour of the other person.

Using a recent interaction you had with another person,identify the content dimension and the relational dimension of a message sent and explain the difference between the two.

Socially isolated people compensate effectively for their lack of communication so that their longevity rates are about the same as those of people with strong social ties.

Why does social media enhance interpersonal communication?

Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

Perception: What You See Is What You Get

Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

Language: Barrier and Bridge

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Listening: More Than Meets the Ear

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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