Exam 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Using an example,briefly explain the difference between the content and the relationship dimensions of interpersonal communication.

During the communication process,whose role is it to decode the message?

Rashid went to dinner with his good friend Megan.They stayed at the restaurant for hours simply because they were enjoying each other's conversation.According to Martin Buber,their relationship is best described as __________.

What are some disadvantages of using electronically mediated communication in a particular relationship?

Gary is going to break up with Hortensia and has decided to break the news at an expensive restaurant in hopes of avoiding an unpleasant scene.Even though this might not work,Gary's decision reflects his understanding of the importance of which component of communication?

Margarita is having an important conversation with her father through text messaging.According to social information-processing theory,how is Margarita's ability to communicate relational and emotional messages impacted in since electronic communication lacks nonverbal cues?

Define ethics and discuss the behaviors of an ethical communicator.

Currently,about __________ of all marriages end in divorce within twenty years of the wedding.

Beth sends Julian an e-mail asking him to meet her at the bank at 2:30 p.m.She is on time,but Julian doesn't arrive until 3:15 p.m.When she asks him why he is late,he replies,"I came as soon as I got your message." The problem they are encountering may stem from the fact that a message sent by e-mail is __________.

Monica is being punished by her teacher because the teacher didn't care for the way Monica said,"Yes,Ma'am." Her nasal rendition of "yes" and the long drawn out "Ma'am" suggested a lack of respect that the teacher considered unacceptable.The teacher's dissatisfaction with Monica's statement demonstrates which characteristic of interpersonal relationships?