Exam 1: Connecting Process and Principles in the 21st Century

Universally, the study of changes in population trends and characteristics is called demography. Recent demographic trends indicate that the world in general, and the United States in particular, is experiencing rapid demographic changes. What are some of these demographic trends and how will they affect communication in the future?

In his job interview, Dave was surprised to be asked if he could explain ideas clearly and give direction to others. In other words, Dave is being asked about his __________ skills.

Which statement accurately reflects the process of becoming a competent communicator?

Although the topic was the same, the presentation that Jon gave during the staff meeting was much more technical than the presentation he gave later that day to a client. The difference between these two presentations was likely due to which communication factor?

Aristotle, a Greek rhetorician, argued that communication was most powerful when a speaker's character, or __________, was engaged in presenting truth.

Dr. Halliday is presenting a lecture to an audience of over 100 students. She asks, "Can you hear me?" and Courtney, who is sitting in the back row, nods. What component of the communication process does Courtney's response illustrate?

How can the communication system be compared to the human body system?

Individuals who are high in communication competence will most likely have __________ of communication behaviors.

What is a hallmark of communication via social media?

Discuss how social media use has supported the communication myth that quantity means quality.

What term refers to the delivery systems, such as the Internet and telephone lines, used for mass and mediated communication?

The greatest communication competence is demonstrated by which individual?

The statement, "Communication is a process" implies that __________.

Explain why communication is a process.

Describe a scenario in which the communication that occurs is both intentional and unintentional. Explain the difference between these types of messages.

April sees the same political commercial so many times that she tunes out its message. This refutes which communication misconception?

Bailey notices that her typically soft-spoken supervisor has been yelling at her and several of her coworkers. She speculates that problems at home may be impacting her supervisor's work relationships. This speculation best illustrates the principle that communication is __________.

Discuss communication as a transaction, and provide a specific example that demonstrates this concept.

When the professor looks around the room, she sees that many students look puzzled and decides to rephrase the concept she just presented. This scenario demonstrates which fundamental principle of communication?

What type of communication takes place any time we evaluate or attempt to understand the interaction occurring within us?