Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Maya Angelou has expressed the idea that:

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

What are some guidelines for interpersonal communication competence?

Linnea's parents praise her for earning high marks in her first year in college. Linnea's parents are addressing her ____ needs.

Identify the following: -I-Thou relationships

Nonverbal metacommunication often reinforces verbal communication.

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.

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.

The transactional model recognizes that noise is absent throughout interpersonal communication.

Identify the following: -Feedback

Identify the following: -Models of interpersonal communication

Identify the following: -Dual perspective

Identify the following: -Model

Identify the following: -Symbols

A 2010 national survey of employers reported that 89% of employers consider that college students should focus on learning to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, in order to be successful professionally.

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

Monica and Chandler have an argument over whose turn it is to do clean their house. In the heat of the argument, Chandler calls Monica a "slob". Then, Monica calls Chandler a "self-centered moron". Later, after they have made up, Chandler tries to apologize to Monica. However, Monica is still hurt and complains that no matter what Chandler says now he must have meant what he said. According to the communication principles, Chandler doesn't realize that:

The author of your text argues that:

Identify the following: -Semantic noise

Most of us take socialization for granted.