Question 1

Seeing a situation from multiple points of view is called self-monitoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Strategies you can use to develop a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication include

Accepted Answer

A) reading. 
B) passive observation. 
C) self-disclosure. 
D) talking to experts. 
E) all of the above. 
A) reading. 
B) passive observation. 
C) self-disclosure. 
D) talking to experts. 
E) all of the above.

Question 3

In impersonal communication we treat others as unique individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the Looking at Diversity reading in Chapter One, Igor Ristic says that effective intercultural communication

Accepted Answer

A) means understanding which customs are "right" and "wrong." 
B) is only achieved if one is able to visit at least a dozen different countries. 
C) is achieved through judging others' behavior by our own cultural standards. 
D) means making sure to maintain a large space bubble when seated with another person. 
E) involves being aware of various cultural norms and adapting our communication. 
A) means understanding which customs are "right" and "wrong." 
B) is only achieved if one is able to visit at least a dozen different countries. 
C) is achieved through judging others' behavior by our own cultural standards. 
D) means making sure to maintain a large space bubble when seated with another person. 
E) involves being aware of various cultural norms and adapting our communication.

Question 5

What health threats can result from a lack of close relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) more likely to experience a higher rate of accidents 
B) more susceptible to the common cold 
C) more likely to die prematurely 
D) b and c 
E) all of the above 
A) more likely to experience a higher rate of accidents 
B) more susceptible to the common cold 
C) more likely to die prematurely 
D) b and c 
E) all of the above

Question 6

Your text defines communication competence as effective communication where one's goals are achieved in a way that, ideally and in most cases, maintains or enhances the relationship in which it occurs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are involved in learning to perform communication skills effectively except

Accepted Answer

A) awareness. 
B) prowess. 
C) awkwardness. 
D) skillfulness. 
E) integration. 
A) awareness. 
B) prowess. 
C) awkwardness. 
D) skillfulness. 
E) integration.

Question 8

The transactional model represents communication as static-more like a gallery of still photographs than a motion picture film.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A growing body of research is decidedly proving that social media is a growing threat to the quality of interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A competent communicator will choose the same way of responding to others, no matter what the situation, if the response was successful in the past.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) a conscious focus on communicating effectively. 
B) a greater degree of sociability. 
C) communicating competently without needing to think constantly about how to behave. 
D) exposure to a wide range of communication styles. 
E) others helping them out. 
A) a conscious focus on communicating effectively. 
B) a greater degree of sociability. 
C) communicating competently without needing to think constantly about how to behave. 
D) exposure to a wide range of communication styles. 
E) others helping them out.

Question 12

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be

Accepted Answer

A) taking turns sending and receiving messages. 
B) primarily sending messages. 
C) primarily receiving messages. 
D) sending and receiving messages at the same time. 
E) neither sending nor receiving messages. 
A) taking turns sending and receiving messages. 
B) primarily sending messages. 
C) primarily receiving messages. 
D) sending and receiving messages at the same time. 
E) neither sending nor receiving messages.

Question 13

All you need to develop good communication skills is common sense.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is important to the study of interpersonal communication because

Accepted Answer

A) we all have needs. 
B) we can't understand our needs without communication. 
C) communication is usually necessary to meet each level of need. 
D) communication was Maslow's greatest need. 
E) the need for communication is the sixth "hidden" need. 
A) we all have needs. 
B) we can't understand our needs without communication. 
C) communication is usually necessary to meet each level of need. 
D) communication was Maslow's greatest need. 
E) the need for communication is the sixth "hidden" need.

Question 15

Communication via social media can increase the quantity but not the quality of our relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

An environment refers only to the physical location where someone is when communicating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The environments that communicators occupy are

Accepted Answer

A) fields of experience that affect how they understand others' behavior. 
B) gaps that make common understanding impossible. 
C) the places where they stand or sit when they communicate. 
D) the attitudes they have about nature. 
E) the space that they require to communicate effectively. 
A) fields of experience that affect how they understand others' behavior. 
B) gaps that make common understanding impossible. 
C) the places where they stand or sit when they communicate. 
D) the attitudes they have about nature. 
E) the space that they require to communicate effectively.

Question 19

A message is probably "leaner" if it

Accepted Answer

A) is not accompanied by facial expressions or vocal cues. 
B) is sent via social media. 
C) contains only words. 
D) lacks nonverbal information. 
E) all of the above are true. 
A) is not accompanied by facial expressions or vocal cues. 
B) is sent via social media. 
C) contains only words. 
D) lacks nonverbal information. 
E) all of the above are true.

Question 20

Communication, as the term is used in your text, consists only of messages that a sender deliberately conveys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Seeing a situation from multiple points of view is called self-monitoring.

Strategies you can use to develop a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication include

In impersonal communication we treat others as unique individuals.

In the Looking at Diversity reading in Chapter One, Igor Ristic says that effective intercultural communication

What health threats can result from a lack of close relationships?

Your text defines communication competence as effective communication where one's goals are achieved in a way that, ideally and in most cases, maintains or enhances the relationship in which it occurs.

All of the following are involved in learning to perform communication skills effectively except

The transactional model represents communication as static-more like a gallery of still photographs than a motion picture film.

A growing body of research is decidedly proving that social media is a growing threat to the quality of interpersonal relationships.

A competent communicator will choose the same way of responding to others, no matter what the situation, if the response was successful in the past.

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be

All you need to develop good communication skills is common sense.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is important to the study of interpersonal communication because

Communication via social media can increase the quantity but not the quality of our relationships.

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.

An environment refers only to the physical location where someone is when communicating.

The environments that communicators occupy are

A message is probably "leaner" if it

Communication, as the term is used in your text, consists only of messages that a sender deliberately conveys.

Communication and Identity

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Language

Nonverbal Communication

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Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Seeing a situation from multiple points of view is called self-monitoring.

Strategies you can use to develop a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication include

In impersonal communication we treat others as unique individuals.

In the Looking at Diversity reading in Chapter One, Igor Ristic says that effective intercultural communication

What health threats can result from a lack of close relationships?

Your text defines communication competence as effective communication where one's goals are achieved in a way that, ideally and in most cases, maintains or enhances the relationship in which it occurs.

All of the following are involved in learning to perform communication skills effectively except

The transactional model represents communication as static-more like a gallery of still photographs than a motion picture film.

A growing body of research is decidedly proving that social media is a growing threat to the quality of interpersonal relationships.

A competent communicator will choose the same way of responding to others, no matter what the situation, if the response was successful in the past.

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be

All you need to develop good communication skills is common sense.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is important to the study of interpersonal communication because

Communication via social media can increase the quantity but not the quality of our relationships.

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.

An environment refers only to the physical location where someone is when communicating.

The environments that communicators occupy are

A message is probably "leaner" if it

Communication, as the term is used in your text, consists only of messages that a sender deliberately conveys.

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters