Question 1

Communication is effective to the extent

Accepted Answer

A)  The receivers interpret the message the same way the sender meant it 
B)  The receivers are willing to follow the sender's request 
C)  The sender and the receivers are in agreement about the topic in question 
D)  The receiver has good listening skills 
A)  The receivers interpret the message the same way the sender meant it 
B)  The receivers are willing to follow the sender's request 
C)  The sender and the receivers are in agreement about the topic in question 
D)  The receiver has good listening skills

Question 2

Sharpening is when someone retains some points of the information as high points, while most of the message is forgotten.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In effective group communication, there is always a clearly defined sequence of sending and receiving messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The more formal the seating arrangement of a meeting, the more anxious group members are likely to feel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss three of the physical factors that affect communication within a group

Accepted Answer

Three physical factors that can affect c

Question 6

The morale of a group tends to be higher if the communication network is

Accepted Answer

A)  A chain 
B)  Circle or open 
C)  Y-shaped or wheel-shaped 
D)  Formal 
A)  A chain 
B)  Circle or open 
C)  Y-shaped or wheel-shaped 
D)  Formal

Question 7

A principle barrier to effective communication is the human tendency to judge and evaluate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Negotiating for the meaning of the message means that the

Accepted Answer

A)  Sender paraphrases the message in at least three ways to make sure the
Receiver understands it accurately 
B)  Receiver tries to persuade the sender to communicate more clearly 
C)  Sender and the receiver argue about the meaning of the words used in the
Message 
D)  Receiver and sender keep paraphrasing the message till they agree on
Its meaning 
A)  Sender paraphrases the message in at least three ways to make sure the
Receiver understands it accurately 
B)  Receiver tries to persuade the sender to communicate more clearly 
C)  Sender and the receiver argue about the meaning of the words used in the
Message 
D)  Receiver and sender keep paraphrasing the message till they agree on
Its meaning

Question 9

An effect of authority hierarchy on two-way communication is that low-authority members tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  Communicate a lot with each other but not with higher-ups 
B)  Speak inconsequentially 
C)  Do most of the talking 
D)  Be very open and frank in their remarks 
A)  Communicate a lot with each other but not with higher-ups 
B)  Speak inconsequentially 
C)  Do most of the talking 
D)  Be very open and frank in their remarks

Question 10

Low-authority group members tend to address their messages to high authority figures, and not to other low-authority group members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Encoding means that

Accepted Answer

A)  The sender translates her ideas, feelings into a message comprehensible
For the receiver 
B)  The receiver tries to get at the true meaning of the message the sender sent
As part of his communicative intent 
C)  There are elements in the channel that make the message difficult to
Comprehend 
D)  The sender decides to express her ideas and feelings 
A)  The sender translates her ideas, feelings into a message comprehensible
For the receiver 
B)  The receiver tries to get at the true meaning of the message the sender sent
As part of his communicative intent 
C)  There are elements in the channel that make the message difficult to
Comprehend 
D)  The sender decides to express her ideas and feelings

Question 12

Which of the following is not an example for noise?

Accepted Answer

A)  The guest lecturer's heavy accent 
B)  The difference in the sender's and the receiver's background knowledge 
C)  Loud music played at a concert 
D)  A mother using complicated language with her 4-year-old 
A)  The guest lecturer's heavy accent 
B)  The difference in the sender's and the receiver's background knowledge 
C)  Loud music played at a concert 
D)  A mother using complicated language with her 4-year-old

Question 13

Information and technological gatekeepers are

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinicians 
B)  Moderators 
C)  Pollsters 
D)  Opinion leaders 
A)  Clinicians 
B)  Moderators 
C)  Pollsters 
D)  Opinion leaders

Question 14

Discuss the relevance of gatekeepers in one-way communication

Accepted Answer

Gatekeepers play a crucial role in one-w

Question 15

The 6-year old Calvin really likes Susie but as he is shy and embarrassed, he just throws snowballs at her so as to express his feelings. Susie is really upset by the snowball attack. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Channel 
B)  Decoding 
C)  Encoding 
D)  Noise 
A)  Channel 
B)  Decoding 
C)  Encoding 
D)  Noise

Question 16

Group ecology is generated by the

Accepted Answer

A)  Temperature of the meeting place 
B)  Self-disparaging humor used by group leaders 
C)  Seating arrangement 
D)  Various sources of stress such as noise 
A)  Temperature of the meeting place 
B)  Self-disparaging humor used by group leaders 
C)  Seating arrangement 
D)  Various sources of stress such as noise

Question 17

On campus, Joan walks by Paul and greets him with a smile and a "How are you?" Paul starts to describe his health, only to see that Joan is already a block away. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Channel 
B)  Decoding 
C)  Encoding 
D)  Sender's intentions 
A)  Channel 
B)  Decoding 
C)  Encoding 
D)  Sender's intentions

Question 18

If there is no direct communication between persons, the following three processes will affect the message

Accepted Answer

A)  Leveling, integration and assimilation 
B)  Sharpening, integration, assimilation 
C)  Leveling, sharpening, assimilation 
D)  Leveling, sharpening, integration 
A)  Leveling, integration and assimilation 
B)  Sharpening, integration, assimilation 
C)  Leveling, sharpening, assimilation 
D)  Leveling, sharpening, integration

Question 19

List and briefly discuss five guidelines discussed in your book for sending messages effectively

Accepted Answer

Sure, here are five guidelines for sendi

Question 20

Discuss the difference between centralized and decentralized communication networks, and their effects on group efficiency

Accepted Answer

Centralized communication networks are t

Communication is effective to the extent

Sharpening is when someone retains some points of the information as high points, while most of the message is forgotten.

In effective group communication, there is always a clearly defined sequence of sending and receiving messages.

The more formal the seating arrangement of a meeting, the more anxious group members are likely to feel.

Discuss three of the physical factors that affect communication within a group

The morale of a group tends to be higher if the communication network is

A principle barrier to effective communication is the human tendency to judge and evaluate.

Negotiating for the meaning of the message means that the

An effect of authority hierarchy on two-way communication is that low-authority members tend to

Low-authority group members tend to address their messages to high authority figures, and not to other low-authority group members.

Encoding means that

Which of the following is not an example for noise?

Information and technological gatekeepers are

Discuss the relevance of gatekeepers in one-way communication

The 6-year old Calvin really likes Susie but as he is shy and embarrassed, he just throws snowballs at her so as to express his feelings. Susie is really upset by the snowball attack. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

Group ecology is generated by the

On campus, Joan walks by Paul and greets him with a smile and a "How are you?" Paul starts to describe his health, only to see that Joan is already a block away. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

If there is no direct communication between persons, the following three processes will affect the message

List and briefly discuss five guidelines discussed in your book for sending messages effectively

Discuss the difference between centralized and decentralized communication networks, and their effects on group efficiency

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

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Exam 4: Communication Within Groups

Communication is effective to the extent

Sharpening is when someone retains some points of the information as high points, while most of the message is forgotten.

In effective group communication, there is always a clearly defined sequence of sending and receiving messages.

The more formal the seating arrangement of a meeting, the more anxious group members are likely to feel.

Discuss three of the physical factors that affect communication within a group

The morale of a group tends to be higher if the communication network is

A principle barrier to effective communication is the human tendency to judge and evaluate.

Negotiating for the meaning of the message means that the

An effect of authority hierarchy on two-way communication is that low-authority members tend to

Low-authority group members tend to address their messages to high authority figures, and not to other low-authority group members.

Encoding means that

Which of the following is not an example for noise?

Information and technological gatekeepers are

Discuss the relevance of gatekeepers in one-way communication

The 6-year old Calvin really likes Susie but as he is shy and embarrassed, he just throws snowballs at her so as to express his feelings. Susie is really upset by the snowball attack. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

Group ecology is generated by the

On campus, Joan walks by Paul and greets him with a smile and a "How are you?" Paul starts to describe his health, only to see that Joan is already a block away. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

If there is no direct communication between persons, the following three processes will affect the message

List and briefly discuss five guidelines discussed in your book for sending messages effectively

Discuss the difference between centralized and decentralized communication networks, and their effects on group efficiency

Group Dynamics

Experiential Learning

Group Goals, Social Interdependence,and Trust

Leadership

Using Power

Decision Making

Controversy and Creativity

Managing Conflicts of Interest

Valuing Diversity

Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

Leading Growth and Counseling Groups

Team Development, Team Training

Filters