Question 1

The transactional model of communication is considered a more accurate model than previous ones because

Accepted Answer

A) people send and receive messages simultaneously. 
B) we cannot isolate a single "act" of communication from the event that came before and after it. 
C) the communication created results from the way partners interact. 
D) none of the above. 
E) all of the above. 
A) people send and receive messages simultaneously. 
B) we cannot isolate a single "act" of communication from the event that came before and after it. 
C) the communication created results from the way partners interact. 
D) none of the above. 
E) all of the above.

Question 2

When people communicate, they are often both senders and receivers of messages at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

As the text points out, your goal should be to become a perfect communicator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Judging others because of cultural differences may negatively effect our communication with them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Effective communicators have been found to

Accepted Answer

A) have a consistent set of five behaviors they can call up at will. 
B) have a wide range of behaviors from which to choose. 
C) exhibit behaviors that are predictable by their partners. 
D) exhibit unique behaviors more often than less effective communicators. 
E) frequently rehearse about 20 behaviors until they get them right for any interaction. 
A) have a consistent set of five behaviors they can call up at will. 
B) have a wide range of behaviors from which to choose. 
C) exhibit behaviors that are predictable by their partners. 
D) exhibit unique behaviors more often than less effective communicators. 
E) frequently rehearse about 20 behaviors until they get them right for any interaction.

Question 6

According to Chapter One, all of the following are attributes needed to communicate successfully with people from different cultures except

Accepted Answer

A) motivation 
B) tolerance for ambiguity 
C) friendliness 
D) open-mindedness 
E) knowledge and skill 
A) motivation 
B) tolerance for ambiguity 
C) friendliness 
D) open-mindedness 
E) knowledge and skill

Question 7

Communication competence seeks to be either effective or appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Almost all messages have

Accepted Answer

A) a content dimension. 
B) a relational dimension. 
C) both content and relational dimensions. 
D) no dimensions unless the communicators intend them to. 
A) a content dimension. 
B) a relational dimension. 
C) both content and relational dimensions. 
D) no dimensions unless the communicators intend them to.

Question 9

It is impossible to repeat the same communication event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Too much communication can have negative outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The textbook authors suggest that communication through social media can be hard to accurately interpret because

Accepted Answer

A) it lacks important nonverbal cues that convey additional meaning. 
B) in online messages people tend to speak before they think. 
C) it is more expressive than face to face communication. 
D) it is more permanent than face to face communication. 
E) all of the above are true. 
A) it lacks important nonverbal cues that convey additional meaning. 
B) in online messages people tend to speak before they think. 
C) it is more expressive than face to face communication. 
D) it is more permanent than face to face communication. 
E) all of the above are true.

Question 12

Of the communication models described in your text, the linear model most accurately describes the interpersonal communication process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The three types of noise that can block communication are

Accepted Answer

A) loud, moderate, and soft. 
B) mass communicational, personal, and transactional. 
C) external, physiological, and psychological. 
D) sociological, psychological, and communicational. 
E) linear, interactional, and transactional. 
A) loud, moderate, and soft. 
B) mass communicational, personal, and transactional. 
C) external, physiological, and psychological. 
D) sociological, psychological, and communicational. 
E) linear, interactional, and transactional.

Question 14

Interpersonal relationships

Accepted Answer

A) develop unique rules and roles. 
B) are mostly alike. 
C) follow the same basic rules about how control is distributed between communicators. 
D) have more relational talk than content talk. 
E) are none of the above. 
A) develop unique rules and roles. 
B) are mostly alike. 
C) follow the same basic rules about how control is distributed between communicators. 
D) have more relational talk than content talk. 
E) are none of the above.

Question 15

According to your text, your goal should be to have as many interpersonal communication experiences as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

According to your text, impersonal communication should always be avoided.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The transactional model of communication suggests that communicators usually send and receive messages simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn't embarrass either of you.Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would

Accepted Answer

A) follow the approach that you saw another friend use successfully, assuming it would work for you. 
B) avoid sending any message until you were sure it would be well received. 
C) try to follow exactly the approach you used successfully with others in the past. 
D) react in the way that first occurred to you. 
E) consider a variety of alternatives, choosing the one that you think will be most successful under these circumstances. 
A) follow the approach that you saw another friend use successfully, assuming it would work for you. 
B) avoid sending any message until you were sure it would be well received. 
C) try to follow exactly the approach you used successfully with others in the past. 
D) react in the way that first occurred to you. 
E) consider a variety of alternatives, choosing the one that you think will be most successful under these circumstances.

Question 19

Which is an example of "noise" as the term is defined in your text?

Accepted Answer

A) someone tapping a pencil while you're trying to talk 
B) a headache that interferes with you listening 
C) feelings of anger directed toward a partner 
D) preoccupation with another topic during a lecture 
E) all of the above 
A) someone tapping a pencil while you're trying to talk 
B) a headache that interferes with you listening 
C) feelings of anger directed toward a partner 
D) preoccupation with another topic during a lecture 
E) all of the above

Question 20

The major difference between impersonal communication and interpersonal communication is the number of people involved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The transactional model of communication is considered a more accurate model than previous ones because

When people communicate, they are often both senders and receivers of messages at the same time.

As the text points out, your goal should be to become a perfect communicator.

Judging others because of cultural differences may negatively effect our communication with them.

Effective communicators have been found to

According to Chapter One, all of the following are attributes needed to communicate successfully with people from different cultures except

Communication competence seeks to be either effective or appropriate.

Almost all messages have

It is impossible to repeat the same communication event.

Too much communication can have negative outcomes.

The textbook authors suggest that communication through social media can be hard to accurately interpret because

Of the communication models described in your text, the linear model most accurately describes the interpersonal communication process.

The three types of noise that can block communication are

Interpersonal relationships

According to your text, your goal should be to have as many interpersonal communication experiences as possible.

According to your text, impersonal communication should always be avoided.

The transactional model of communication suggests that communicators usually send and receive messages simultaneously.

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn't embarrass either of you.Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would

Which is an example of "noise" as the term is defined in your text?

The major difference between impersonal communication and interpersonal communication is the number of people involved.

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

The transactional model of communication is considered a more accurate model than previous ones because

When people communicate, they are often both senders and receivers of messages at the same time.

As the text points out, your goal should be to become a perfect communicator.

Judging others because of cultural differences may negatively effect our communication with them.

Effective communicators have been found to

According to Chapter One, all of the following are attributes needed to communicate successfully with people from different cultures except

Communication competence seeks to be either effective or appropriate.

Almost all messages have

It is impossible to repeat the same communication event.

Too much communication can have negative outcomes.

The textbook authors suggest that communication through social media can be hard to accurately interpret because

Of the communication models described in your text, the linear model most accurately describes the interpersonal communication process.

The three types of noise that can block communication are

Interpersonal relationships

According to your text, your goal should be to have as many interpersonal communication experiences as possible.

According to your text, impersonal communication should always be avoided.

The transactional model of communication suggests that communicators usually send and receive messages simultaneously.

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn't embarrass either of you.Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would

Which is an example of "noise" as the term is defined in your text?

The major difference between impersonal communication and interpersonal communication is the number of people involved.

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters