Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Humans generally do not focus on higher (more abstract) needs until more basic needs are first met.

Egocentric people cannot take the perspectives of others.

What are some guidelines for interpersonal communication competence?

An example of psychological noise is

The majority of our interactions involve I-It communication.

The author of your textbook states that interpersonal communication involves ethical choices. Define ethics and explain why interpersonal communication involves ethical choices, especially in relation to other interpersonal communication principles.

Physical noise is interference in our environments, such as noises made by others, overly dim or bright lights, spam and pop-up ads, extreme temperatures, and crowded conditions.

Define the relational level of meaning in interpersonal communication. Describe and provide an example of each dimension of relational-level meanings.

Jenema is walking in a mall and a homeless person approaches her and asks for money. Jenema keeps walking without speaking to or looking at the person. The relationship between Jenema and the homeless person is

Physiological noise is distraction caused by hunger, fatigue, headaches, medications, and other factors that affect how we feel and think.

Sam sees Sally. Sam thinks Sally is so hot. Sam says, "Hey! Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see!" According to the model of communication, Sam is trying to ____ a message to Sally.

Love would be placed in which of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Write out the textbook definition of interpersonal communication. Using a personal example, explain the various parts of the definition.

Abraham Maslow identified five human needs. The author of your textbook added a sixth need. Identify this sixth need and explain why this need is important to life in a diverse society.

All of our communication involves personal interaction.

Jen and Mark are happily married. Recently, Mark had an affair. He tried to tell Jen about his infidelity. She is completely hurt by his actions. It doesn't matter what Mark says to her, she is very upset and can not get over his betrayal. This is indicative of how interpersonal:

Compare and contrast what happens in one of your I-You relationships with what happens in one of your I-Thou relationships.

Psychological noise refers to qualities in us that affect how we communicate and how we interpret others.

Most of us take socialization for granted.

In I-It communication, we do not acknowledge the humanity of other people; we may not even affirm their existence.