Question 1

Qualities of symbols include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitrariness 
B)  ambiguity 
C)  abstraction 
D)  attribution 
E)  both arbitrariness and abstraction 
A)  arbitrariness 
B)  ambiguity 
C)  abstraction 
D)  attribution 
E)  both arbitrariness and abstraction

Question 2

____ language is more honest.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a constitutive rule of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  not turning off a cell phone before class starts is rude 
B)  using ALL CAPS in e-mails comes across as "shouting" 
C)  business email must be answered within 24 hours 
D)  speaking on a cell phone during a movie is inconsiderate 
E)  wearing a suit is essential to demonstrating professionalism 
A)  not turning off a cell phone before class starts is rude 
B)  using ALL CAPS in e-mails comes across as "shouting" 
C)  business email must be answered within 24 hours 
D)  speaking on a cell phone during a movie is inconsiderate 
E)  wearing a suit is essential to demonstrating professionalism

Question 4

The French word "rue" and the American word "road" mean the same thing in their respective cultures. These different symbols used for the same thing remind us that language is:

Accepted Answer

A)  abstract. 
B)  ambiguous. 
C)  arbitrary. 
D)  inherent. 
E)  objective. 
A)  abstract. 
B)  ambiguous. 
C)  arbitrary. 
D)  inherent. 
E)  objective.

Question 5

Couple counselor Aaron Beck (1988) reports that overly general language distorts how partners think about a relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

"One day, I won't have to worry about being single. One day, I'll be married." These statements illustrate how symbols allow for:

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitrary thought. 
B)  loaded language. 
C)  hypothetical thought. 
D)  symbolic organization. 
E)  symbolic evaluation. 
A)  arbitrary thought. 
B)  loaded language. 
C)  hypothetical thought. 
D)  symbolic organization. 
E)  symbolic evaluation.

Question 7

These rules specify when, how, where, and with whom to talk about certain things.

Accepted Answer

A)  intuitive 
B)  constitutive 
C)  comparative 
D)  regulative 
E)  constructive 
A)  intuitive 
B)  constitutive 
C)  comparative 
D)  regulative 
E)  constructive

Question 8

According to Judi Miller (1993), children begin to understand and follow communication rules as early as 1 to 2 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Saying, "I've had a similar experience," is a way to respect others' experiences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Define static evaluation and explain what Chapter 4 suggested as a method of avoiding static evaluation in our thinking. Provide a concrete example of the method in a real-life situation.

Accepted Answer

Static evaluation is making assessments

Question 11

Which is the most abstract term in the following examples?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters 
B)  textbook 
C)  reading matter 
D)  literature 
E)  book 
A)  Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters 
B)  textbook 
C)  reading matter 
D)  literature 
E)  book

Question 12

Research shows that we are more likely to recall behaviors that are consistent with our labels for people than behaviors that are inconsistent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Communication rules tell us.

Accepted Answer

A)  what to say 
B)  when to speak 
C)  how to interpret others' communication 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these 
A)  what to say 
B)  when to speak 
C)  how to interpret others' communication 
D)  all of these 
E)  none of these

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a regulative rule of interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  You should not speak when others are speaking. 
B)  Don't speak with your mouth full. 
C)  Only speak when called upon. 
D)  Speaking is a way to show you care about issues. 
E)  When the other person pauses, it's your turn to speak. 
A)  You should not speak when others are speaking. 
B)  Don't speak with your mouth full. 
C)  Only speak when called upon. 
D)  Speaking is a way to show you care about issues. 
E)  When the other person pauses, it's your turn to speak.

Question 15

Give an example of punctuation and explain how punctuation shapes meaning.

Accepted Answer

To determine what communication means, w

Question 16

Communication does not reflect cultural values and perspectives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Interaction punctuation can be objectively defined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

____ language tends to be accusatory and abstract.

Accepted Answer

A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me 
A)  I 
B)  You 
C)  We 
D)  They 
E)  Me

Question 19

Constitutive rules specify how to interpret different kinds of communication. We learn what counts as respect (paying attention), friendliness (smiles or smiley emoticons in online communication), affection (kisses, hugs), and professionalism (punctuality, competence).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The author of your text argues that language is arbitrary, ambiguous, and abstract. Explain each of these terms and their implications for our communication with others.

Accepted Answer

Because language is arbitrary, there is

Qualities of symbols include all of the following except:

____ language is more honest.

Which of the following is NOT a constitutive rule of communication?

The French word "rue" and the American word "road" mean the same thing in their respective cultures. These different symbols used for the same thing remind us that language is:

Couple counselor Aaron Beck (1988) reports that overly general language distorts how partners think about a relationship.

"One day, I won't have to worry about being single. One day, I'll be married." These statements illustrate how symbols allow for:

These rules specify when, how, where, and with whom to talk about certain things.

According to Judi Miller (1993), children begin to understand and follow communication rules as early as 1 to 2 years of age.

Saying, "I've had a similar experience," is a way to respect others' experiences.

Define static evaluation and explain what Chapter 4 suggested as a method of avoiding static evaluation in our thinking. Provide a concrete example of the method in a real-life situation.

Which is the most abstract term in the following examples?

Research shows that we are more likely to recall behaviors that are consistent with our labels for people than behaviors that are inconsistent.

Communication rules tell us.

Which of the following is NOT a regulative rule of interpersonal communication?

Give an example of punctuation and explain how punctuation shapes meaning.

Communication does not reflect cultural values and perspectives.

Interaction punctuation can be objectively defined.

____ language tends to be accusatory and abstract.

Constitutive rules specify how to interpret different kinds of communication. We learn what counts as respect (paying attention), friendliness (smiles or smiley emoticons in online communication), affection (kisses, hugs), and professionalism (punctuality, competence).

The author of your text argues that language is arbitrary, ambiguous, and abstract. Explain each of these terms and their implications for our communication with others.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Perception and Communication

The World Beyond Words

Mindful Listening

Emotions and Communication

Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

Managing Conflict in Relationships

Friendships in Our Lives

Committed Romantic Relationships

Communication in Families

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Exam 4: The World of Words

Qualities of symbols include all of the following except:

____ language is more honest.

Which of the following is NOT a constitutive rule of communication?

The French word "rue" and the American word "road" mean the same thing in their respective cultures. These different symbols used for the same thing remind us that language is:

Couple counselor Aaron Beck (1988) reports that overly general language distorts how partners think about a relationship.

"One day, I won't have to worry about being single. One day, I'll be married." These statements illustrate how symbols allow for:

These rules specify when, how, where, and with whom to talk about certain things.

According to Judi Miller (1993), children begin to understand and follow communication rules as early as 1 to 2 years of age.

Saying, "I've had a similar experience," is a way to respect others' experiences.

Define static evaluation and explain what Chapter 4 suggested as a method of avoiding static evaluation in our thinking. Provide a concrete example of the method in a real-life situation.

Which is the most abstract term in the following examples?

Research shows that we are more likely to recall behaviors that are consistent with our labels for people than behaviors that are inconsistent.

Communication rules tell us.

Which of the following is NOT a regulative rule of interpersonal communication?

Give an example of punctuation and explain how punctuation shapes meaning.

Communication does not reflect cultural values and perspectives.

Interaction punctuation can be objectively defined.

____ language tends to be accusatory and abstract.

Constitutive rules specify how to interpret different kinds of communication. We learn what counts as respect (paying attention), friendliness (smiles or smiley emoticons in online communication), affection (kisses, hugs), and professionalism (punctuality, competence).

The author of your text argues that language is arbitrary, ambiguous, and abstract. Explain each of these terms and their implications for our communication with others.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Perception and Communication

The World Beyond Words

Mindful Listening

Emotions and Communication

Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

Managing Conflict in Relationships

Friendships in Our Lives

Committed Romantic Relationships

Communication in Families

Filters