Question 1

Which of the following messages would the text consider to contain the most ambiguity?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I'll see you later." 
B)  "Let's just be friends." 
C)  "The restaurant is not expensive." 
D)  "I would rather get sushi than pasta." 
A)  "I'll see you later." 
B)  "Let's just be friends." 
C)  "The restaurant is not expensive." 
D)  "I would rather get sushi than pasta."

Question 2

Terrell responded to an email message that was sent to him the day before. This is an example of ________ communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  convergent 
B)  synchronous 
C)  asynchronous 
D)  automatic 
A)  convergent 
B)  synchronous 
C)  asynchronous 
D)  automatic

Question 3

You can "take back" a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Feedforward tells the speaker what effect she or he is having on listeners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The study of interpersonal communication can benefit a person in social and professional areas. Discuss 3 specific benefits you hope to gain from this class, based on the information presented in Chapter 1.

Accepted Answer

Answers can refer to how interpersonal c

Question 6

Madison had a bad cell phone connection and couldn't understand the directions her friend was trying to tell her. This is an example of ________ noise.

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological 
B)  physical 
C)  physiological 
D)  semantic 
A)  psychological 
B)  physical 
C)  physiological 
D)  semantic

Question 7

In computer-mediated communication, it is always your turn and you cannot be interrupted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Research shows that men tend to focus on the relationship dimension of a message, whereas women tend to focus on the content dimension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Some degree of ambiguity exists in all interpersonal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of psychological noise while in class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Someone coughing next to you. 
B)  Worrying about your grade on a test. 
C)  Having hearing loss. 
D)  Being confused by the meaning of a word. 
A)  Someone coughing next to you. 
B)  Worrying about your grade on a test. 
C)  Having hearing loss. 
D)  Being confused by the meaning of a word.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking notes during lecture 
B)  deciding how to phrase a question 
C)  smiling and nodding your head at the speaker 
D)  being confused by an unfamiliar word in a lecture 
A)  taking notes during lecture 
B)  deciding how to phrase a question 
C)  smiling and nodding your head at the speaker 
D)  being confused by an unfamiliar word in a lecture

Question 12

The_______ holds that satisfying relationships may be characterized by exchanging messages that are positive, person-focused, immediate, low in monitoring, and supportive.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory of feedforward messages 
B)  feedback theory of relationships 
C)  ambiguity theory 
D)  metamessage theory 
A)  theory of feedforward messages 
B)  feedback theory of relationships 
C)  ambiguity theory 
D)  metamessage theory

Question 13

________ can occur when a message can be interpreted as having more than one meaning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Punctuation 
B)  Ambiguity 
C)  Unrepeatability 
D)  Irreversibility 
A)  Punctuation 
B)  Ambiguity 
C)  Unrepeatability 
D)  Irreversibility

Question 14

The_______ holds that satisfying relationships may be characterized by exchanging messages that are positive, person-focused, immediate, low in monitoring, and supportive.

Accepted Answer

A)  theory of feedforward messages 
B)  feedback theory of relationships 
C)  ambiguity theory 
D)  metamessage theory 
A)  theory of feedforward messages 
B)  feedback theory of relationships 
C)  ambiguity theory 
D)  metamessage theory

Question 15

Which of the following is TRUE of transactional communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's always changing. 
B)  One person is the speaker and the other, the listener. 
C)  The elements are independent. 
D)  It's a linear process. 
A)  It's always changing. 
B)  One person is the speaker and the other, the listener. 
C)  The elements are independent. 
D)  It's a linear process.

Question 16

Interpersonal communication exists along a continuum that ranges from impersonal to highly personal. Using your own contrasting examples, explain the three characteristics that distinguish an impersonal relationship from an interpersonal one.

Accepted Answer

The answers should reflect the three cha

Question 17

One study showed that more people felt like a lack of effective communication was more responsible for marriage failure than money and in-law interference.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is impossible not to communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Interpersonal communication can take place in small, intimate groups such as families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A state of mental awareness in which you're conscious of your reasons for thinking or communicating in a particular way is called _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  mindlessness 
B)  competence 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  feedforward 
A)  mindlessness 
B)  competence 
C)  mindfulness 
D)  feedforward

Which of the following messages would the text consider to contain the most ambiguity?

Terrell responded to an email message that was sent to him the day before. This is an example of ________ communication.

You can "take back" a message.

Feedforward tells the speaker what effect she or he is having on listeners.

The study of interpersonal communication can benefit a person in social and professional areas. Discuss 3 specific benefits you hope to gain from this class, based on the information presented in Chapter 1.

Madison had a bad cell phone connection and couldn't understand the directions her friend was trying to tell her. This is an example of ________ noise.

In computer-mediated communication, it is always your turn and you cannot be interrupted.

Research shows that men tend to focus on the relationship dimension of a message, whereas women tend to focus on the content dimension.

Some degree of ambiguity exists in all interpersonal communication.

Which of the following is an example of psychological noise while in class?

Which of the following is an example of feedback?

The_______ holds that satisfying relationships may be characterized by exchanging messages that are positive, person-focused, immediate, low in monitoring, and supportive.

________ can occur when a message can be interpreted as having more than one meaning.

The_______ holds that satisfying relationships may be characterized by exchanging messages that are positive, person-focused, immediate, low in monitoring, and supportive.

Which of the following is TRUE of transactional communication?

Interpersonal communication exists along a continuum that ranges from impersonal to highly personal. Using your own contrasting examples, explain the three characteristics that distinguish an impersonal relationship from an interpersonal one.

One study showed that more people felt like a lack of effective communication was more responsible for marriage failure than money and in-law interference.

It is impossible not to communicate.

Interpersonal communication can take place in small, intimate groups such as families.

A state of mental awareness in which you're conscious of your reasons for thinking or communicating in a particular way is called _______.

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

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Exam 1: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Which of the following messages would the text consider to contain the most ambiguity?

Terrell responded to an email message that was sent to him the day before. This is an example of ________ communication.

You can "take back" a message.

Feedforward tells the speaker what effect she or he is having on listeners.

The study of interpersonal communication can benefit a person in social and professional areas. Discuss 3 specific benefits you hope to gain from this class, based on the information presented in Chapter 1.

Madison had a bad cell phone connection and couldn't understand the directions her friend was trying to tell her. This is an example of ________ noise.

In computer-mediated communication, it is always your turn and you cannot be interrupted.

Research shows that men tend to focus on the relationship dimension of a message, whereas women tend to focus on the content dimension.

Some degree of ambiguity exists in all interpersonal communication.

Which of the following is an example of psychological noise while in class?

Which of the following is an example of feedback?

The_______ holds that satisfying relationships may be characterized by exchanging messages that are positive, person-focused, immediate, low in monitoring, and supportive.

________ can occur when a message can be interpreted as having more than one meaning.

The_______ holds that satisfying relationships may be characterized by exchanging messages that are positive, person-focused, immediate, low in monitoring, and supportive.

Which of the following is TRUE of transactional communication?

Interpersonal communication exists along a continuum that ranges from impersonal to highly personal. Using your own contrasting examples, explain the three characteristics that distinguish an impersonal relationship from an interpersonal one.

One study showed that more people felt like a lack of effective communication was more responsible for marriage failure than money and in-law interference.

It is impossible not to communicate.

Interpersonal communication can take place in small, intimate groups such as families.

A state of mental awareness in which you're conscious of your reasons for thinking or communicating in a particular way is called _______.

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

Filters