Question 1

How could you increase the power of the statement "I, uh, think I'd be a little happier if you could make it on time.Okay?"?

Accepted Answer

A) Revise the sequential placement. 
B) Use perception checking. 
C) Use more disclaimers. 
D) Add a tag question. 
E) None of the above increases the power of the statement. 
A) Revise the sequential placement. 
B) Use perception checking. 
C) Use more disclaimers. 
D) Add a tag question. 
E) None of the above increases the power of the statement. E

Question 2

The process of static evaluation implies that people or things are unchanging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The U.S.is a high-context language culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

In a low-context language culture, you will notice

Accepted Answer

A) indirect expression of opinions. 
B) use of silence admired. 
C) less reliance on explicit verbal messages. 
D) self-expression valued. 
E) ambiguity admired. 
A) indirect expression of opinions. 
B) use of silence admired. 
C) less reliance on explicit verbal messages. 
D) self-expression valued. 
E) ambiguity admired.

Question 5

The grammar of a language is governed by

Accepted Answer

A) semantic rules. 
B) pragmatic rules. 
C) syntactic rules. 
D) relative rules. 
E) none of these choices. 
A) semantic rules. 
B) pragmatic rules. 
C) syntactic rules. 
D) relative rules. 
E) none of these choices.

Question 6

There are never times when equivocal language can be useful.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Communicators who want to show affiliation with one another adapt their speech through

Accepted Answer

A) rate of talking. 
B) choice of vocabulary. 
C) number of pauses. 
D) level of politeness. 
E) all of the above. 
A) rate of talking. 
B) choice of vocabulary. 
C) number of pauses. 
D) level of politeness. 
E) all of the above.

Question 8

A perfectly worded "I" message delivered with total sincerity will ensure that the other person will not get defensive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

An example of divergence is when people feel more connected on the job because their swearing patterns match those of their bosses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Men and women report using language for different purposes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference.
-You are trying to hurt me.

Accepted Answer

A) inference 
B) fact 
A) inference 
B) fact

Question 12

A behavioral description should include

Accepted Answer

A) who is involved. 
B) in what circumstances the behavior occurs. 
C) the specific behaviors. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct. 
A) who is involved. 
B) in what circumstances the behavior occurs. 
C) the specific behaviors. 
D) All of these choices are correct. 
E) None of these choices are correct.

Question 13

"I" language offers a more accurate and less provocative way to express a complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?

Accepted Answer

A) a better understanding of Western civilization 
B) completion of the requirements listed on page 24 of the college catalog with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher 
C) the ability to express oneself clearly, understand principles of the arts and sciences, and have some expertise in a chosen field of study 
D) both intellectual and social adjustment 
E) the ability to contribute to society 
A) a better understanding of Western civilization 
B) completion of the requirements listed on page 24 of the college catalog with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher 
C) the ability to express oneself clearly, understand principles of the arts and sciences, and have some expertise in a chosen field of study 
D) both intellectual and social adjustment 
E) the ability to contribute to society

Question 15

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference.
-Jim wrote me a letter to help me get that job.

Accepted Answer

A) inference 
B) fact 
A) inference 
B) fact

Question 16

Of the following statements, which is not characteristic of powerful speech?

Accepted Answer

A) It can help candidates in job interviews. 
B) It often results in a favorable impression. 
C) It is always preferred over less powerful forms of speech. 
D) It gets different results in different cultures. 
E) All of these choices are characteristic of powerful speech. 
A) It can help candidates in job interviews. 
B) It often results in a favorable impression. 
C) It is always preferred over less powerful forms of speech. 
D) It gets different results in different cultures. 
E) All of these choices are characteristic of powerful speech.

Question 17

Communication researchers call the process of adapting one's speech style to match that of others

Accepted Answer

A) identity. 
B) convergence. 
C) divergence. 
D) semanticism. 
E) agreement. 
A) identity. 
B) convergence. 
C) divergence. 
D) semanticism. 
E) agreement.

Question 18

One way in which language styles vary across cultures is whether they are elaborate or succinct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Research shows that linguistic differences are more often a function of gender roles than they are of biological sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You think Angelique's behavior is "arrogant." Your friend describes the same behavior as "self-confidence." An argument over who is right would revolve around

Accepted Answer

A) syntactic rules. 
B) the language of responsibility. 
C) emotive language. 
D) sequential placement. 
E) linguistic determinism. 
A) syntactic rules. 
B) the language of responsibility. 
C) emotive language. 
D) sequential placement. 
E) linguistic determinism.

How could you increase the power of the statement "I, uh, think I'd be a little happier if you could make it on time.Okay?"?

The process of static evaluation implies that people or things are unchanging.

The U.S.is a high-context language culture.

In a low-context language culture, you will notice

The grammar of a language is governed by

There are never times when equivocal language can be useful.

Communicators who want to show affiliation with one another adapt their speech through

A perfectly worded "I" message delivered with total sincerity will ensure that the other person will not get defensive.

An example of divergence is when people feel more connected on the job because their swearing patterns match those of their bosses.

Men and women report using language for different purposes.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -You are trying to hurt me.

A behavioral description should include

"I" language offers a more accurate and less provocative way to express a complaint.

Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -Jim wrote me a letter to help me get that job.

Of the following statements, which is not characteristic of powerful speech?

Communication researchers call the process of adapting one's speech style to match that of others

One way in which language styles vary across cultures is whether they are elaborate or succinct.

Research shows that linguistic differences are more often a function of gender roles than they are of biological sex.

You think Angelique's behavior is "arrogant." Your friend describes the same behavior as "self-confidence." An argument over who is right would revolve around

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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Exam 5: Language

How could you increase the power of the statement "I, uh, think I'd be a little happier if you could make it on time.Okay?"?

The process of static evaluation implies that people or things are unchanging.

The U.S.is a high-context language culture.

In a low-context language culture, you will notice

The grammar of a language is governed by

There are never times when equivocal language can be useful.

Communicators who want to show affiliation with one another adapt their speech through

A perfectly worded "I" message delivered with total sincerity will ensure that the other person will not get defensive.

An example of divergence is when people feel more connected on the job because their swearing patterns match those of their bosses.

Men and women report using language for different purposes.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -You are trying to hurt me.

A behavioral description should include

"I" language offers a more accurate and less provocative way to express a complaint.

Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 91-99: Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. -Jim wrote me a letter to help me get that job.

Of the following statements, which is not characteristic of powerful speech?

Communication researchers call the process of adapting one's speech style to match that of others

One way in which language styles vary across cultures is whether they are elaborate or succinct.

Research shows that linguistic differences are more often a function of gender roles than they are of biological sex.

You think Angelique's behavior is "arrogant." Your friend describes the same behavior as "self-confidence." An argument over who is right would revolve around

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters