Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Shay-Nay talks with a different accent and most people can not understand her. This is an example of what kind of noise?

Miguel tries to concentrate during a class lecture, but he can't get his mind off a personal problem. His preoccupation with his personal problem is an example of ____ noise.

William Schutz (1966) developed the interpersonal needs theory.

Maya Angelou has expressed the idea that:

Describe the four kinds of noise and give examples of each kind of noise.

Symbols such as ;-) or :-( are called ____ and are used to convey inflection and nonverbal features of communication.

The likelihood of meeting the needs Maslow discussed depends on our ability to participate effectively in a very diverse social world.

Nonverbal metacommunication often reinforces verbal communication.

At the deepest level, interpersonal communication involves engaging others as individuals who are unlike anyone else.

Briefly describe the seven principles of communication.

Zach says to his friend, "I meant that as a sarcastic remark, not as a comment on you at all." Zach's statement is an example of:

According to research discussed in Chapter 1, for intimates, talking about a vision of a shared future

Interpersonal communication competence

The author of your text argues that:

____ models of communication view communication as flowing only in one direction, from sender to receiver.

Identify the following: -Dual perspective

Briefly describe each of the three models of communication discussed in the text and identify the strengths and limitations of each model.

The interpersonal needs theory, which asserts that our tendency to create and sustain relationships depends on how well they meet three basic needs, which are affection, inclusion, and pleasure.

Sharpay notices that she is the only person who has not spoken in a group conversation. She reminds herself to be involved and to show she's interested in the group's talk, so she speaks up. Sharpay's noticing and changing her communication to be more effective in the situation is an example of:

This psychologist first described a hierarchy of human needs.