Exam 1: Introduction to Communication Theory

Provide two examples to explain why there must be a balance between effectiveness and appropriateness in order to be a competent communicator.

A model is defined as ______.

Although they often help guide our decision making,______ can be problematic because they aren't grounded in research.

The notion of ______,whether internal or external,is concerned with the logic of the theory.

One way of evaluating theory is to determine whether the theory makes a complex situation clearer.

Ron and Harry have told Hermione that the theory she has told them about is not applicable to the practice of their profession of sorcery because it provides more thorough,accurate,and abstract explanations for communication than do some other types of theory.About which of the following would be the type of theory Hermione has told Ron and Harry?

______ are more systematic than commonsense theories because they represent agreed-on ways of doing things for a particular profession.

Explain what Lewin (1951)meant when stating that,"There is nothing so practical as a good theory."

______ theory has undergone systematic research and is the focus of this course.

Harry has been asked to give a presentation at Hogwarts School.During the talk,he sees his friend Ron scratching his head,and Harry takes that to mean Ron is sending him a nonverbal message.Even though Ron meant nothing by the gesture,this scenario is an example of the notion that ______.

A ______ refers to an agreed-upon aspect of reality.

Communication theories provide abstract understanding of the communication process.

Adler and Proctor suggest that which one of the following might be considered a "wow" factor in the evaluation of theory?

A working theory is comprised of generalizations made in particular professions about the best techniques for doing something.

Some definitions of communication suggest that only messages sent consciously and purposely count as communication.

Acuity refers to the ability of a theory to be easily understood.

The belief that "the more competent you are in your job,the more work they're going to give you" is an example of ______.