Question 1

Theories should be posed if there is a clear or widely accepted explanation of a given phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

How are both senders and receivers incorporated in Griffin's definition of communication?

Accepted Answer

Em Griffin's definition of communication, as presented in his book "A First Look at Communication Theory," emphasizes the interactive nature of communication, incorporating both senders and receivers as integral components of the communication process. According to Griffin, communication is a process in which participants create and share messages within a particular context, channel, and set of circumstances to negotiate meanings and achieve understanding.

In this definition, senders are the individuals or entities that initiate the communication by creating and transmitting messages. They are responsible for encoding their thoughts, ideas, or information into a message that can be shared with others. This encoding process involves selecting appropriate symbols, such as words, gestures, or images, that will convey the sender's intended meaning.

Receivers, on the other hand, are the individuals or entities that interpret or decode the messages sent by the senders. They engage in the process of interpreting the symbols and signs within the message to understand the sender's intent. Receivers also provide feedback to the sender, which can be verbal or nonverbal, indicating whether they have understood the message and how they have interpreted it.

Griffin's definition acknowledges that communication is not a one-way transmission of information from sender to receiver but rather a dynamic and reciprocal process. Both senders and receivers are actively involved in constructing meaning through their interactions. They influence each other and adjust their messages and interpretations based on the feedback they receive, which can lead to a more refined and mutual understanding.

In summary, Griffin's definition of communication incorporates both senders and receivers by highlighting their roles in the creation, transmission, interpretation, and response to messages within a communicative exchange. This interactive process is essential for achieving effective communication and shared understanding between participants.

Question 3

Hunches that communication theories are based upon should be:

Accepted Answer

A)  informed. 
B)  plural. 
C)  systematic. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  informed. 
B)  plural. 
C)  systematic. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. D

Question 4

Burgoon believes that a theory is an inspired thought or an isolated idea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ is the relational process of creating and interpreting messages that elicit a response.

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication 
B)  Message exchange 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Theory-building 
A)  Communication 
B)  Message exchange 
C)  Symbolic interaction 
D)  Theory-building

Question 6

Griffin's working definition of communication, "the relational process of creating and interpreting messages that elicit a response," involves five features of communication. Which of these features is the most central to the concept of communication?

Accepted Answer

Griffin's working definition of communic

Question 7

Identify a key feature of theory as suggested by Judee Burgoon.

Accepted Answer

A)  Theory consists of a set of hunches. 
B)  Theory is unlikely to involve an element of speculation, or conjecture. 
C)  Theory is unlikely to fall in the hunch category when floated initially. 
D)  Theory is based on an isolated idea. 
A)  Theory consists of a set of hunches. 
B)  Theory is unlikely to involve an element of speculation, or conjecture. 
C)  Theory is unlikely to fall in the hunch category when floated initially. 
D)  Theory is based on an isolated idea.

Question 8

If you were developing a definition of theory, what components would be the most central in your answer?

Accepted Answer

In developing a definition of theory, th

Question 9

________ is used as "an umbrella term for all careful, systematic, and self-conscious discussion and analysis of communication phenomena."

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication 
B)  Inquiry 
C)  Informed hunch 
D)  Theory 
A)  Communication 
B)  Inquiry 
C)  Informed hunch 
D)  Theory

Question 10

Communication theorists use the word "text" as a synonym for a message that can be studied, regardless of the medium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the context of the interpretation of messages, the term ________ refers to a quality of symbols and means they are open to multiple interpretations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the context of the interpretation of...

Question 12

Which of the following has NOT been posed as a metaphor for theories?

Accepted Answer

A)  lenses 
B)  mirrors 
C)  maps 
D)  nets 
A)  lenses 
B)  mirrors 
C)  maps 
D)  nets

Question 13

Change or edit the following statement to better reflect the definition presented in Chapter 1: "A theory is a hunch about the way things work."

Accepted Answer

A theory, as defined in Chapter 1, is no

Question 14

Which of the following nontechnical terms does Judee Burgoon use in reference to communication theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  hints 
B)  hunches 
C)  inklings 
D)  instincts 
A)  hints 
B)  hunches 
C)  inklings 
D)  instincts

Question 15

In the context of the interpretation of messages, many communication scholars believe that:

Accepted Answer

A)  anyone can step into the same river twice. 
B)  "communication is irreversible." 
C)  the only "failure in communicating" is not communicating. 
D)  "words don't mean things, people mean things." 
A)  anyone can step into the same river twice. 
B)  "communication is irreversible." 
C)  the only "failure in communicating" is not communicating. 
D)  "words don't mean things, people mean things."

Question 16

Theories:

Accepted Answer

A)  alter what we already believe in. 
B)  go beyond accepted wisdom. 
C)  should reflect commonly held beliefs. 
D)  usually violate or contradict accepted wisdom. 
A)  alter what we already believe in. 
B)  go beyond accepted wisdom. 
C)  should reflect commonly held beliefs. 
D)  usually violate or contradict accepted wisdom.

Question 17

Communication theorists differ in how they define communication. Do you think this term needs to be universally understood or interpreted?

Accepted Answer

Communication theorists do indeed differ

Question 18

Before developing a theory, theorists should be familiar with alternative explanations and interpretations of the types of phenomena they are studying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When describing communication theory, explain what Burgoon means by the term "hunches."

Accepted Answer

In communication theory, Burgoon uses th

Question 20

Communication is the relational process of creating and interpreting messages that ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication is the relational process of creating...

Exam 1: Launching Your Study of Communication Theory

Theories should be posed if there is a clear or widely accepted explanation of a given phenomenon.

How are both senders and receivers incorporated in Griffin's definition of communication?

Hunches that communication theories are based upon should be:

Burgoon believes that a theory is an inspired thought or an isolated idea.

________ is the relational process of creating and interpreting messages that elicit a response.

Griffin's working definition of communication, "the relational process of creating and interpreting messages that elicit a response," involves five features of communication. Which of these features is the most central to the concept of communication?

Identify a key feature of theory as suggested by Judee Burgoon.

If you were developing a definition of theory, what components would be the most central in your answer?

________ is used as "an umbrella term for all careful, systematic, and self-conscious discussion and analysis of communication phenomena."

Communication theorists use the word "text" as a synonym for a message that can be studied, regardless of the medium.

In the context of the interpretation of messages, the term ________ refers to a quality of symbols and means they are open to multiple interpretations.

Which of the following has NOT been posed as a metaphor for theories?

Change or edit the following statement to better reflect the definition presented in Chapter 1: "A theory is a hunch about the way things work."

Which of the following nontechnical terms does Judee Burgoon use in reference to communication theory?

In the context of the interpretation of messages, many communication scholars believe that:

Theories:

Communication theorists differ in how they define communication. Do you think this term needs to be universally understood or interpreted?

Before developing a theory, theorists should be familiar with alternative explanations and interpretations of the types of phenomena they are studying.

When describing communication theory, explain what Burgoon means by the term "hunches."

Communication is the relational process of creating and interpreting messages that ________.

Talk About Theory

Weighing the Words

Mapping the Territory Seven Traditions in the Field of Communication Theory

Symbolic Interactionism

Coordinated Management of Meaning Cmm

Expectancy Violations Theory

Social Penetration Theory

Uncertainty Reduction Theory

Social Information Processing Theory

Relational Dialectics Theory

Communication Privacy Management Theory

Media Multiplexity Theory

Social Judgment Theory

Elaboration Likelihood Model

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Functional Perspective on Group Decision Making

Symbolic Convergence Theory

Cultural Approach to Organizations

Communicative Constitution of Organizations

Critical Theory of Communication in Organizations

The Rhetoric

Dramatism

Narrative Paradigm

Media Ecology

Semiotics

Cultural Studies

Uses and Gratifications

Cultivation Theory

Agenda-Setting Theory

Genderlect Styles

Standpoint Theory

Muted Group Theory

Communication Accommodation Theory

Face-Negotiation Theory

CC-Cultural Theory

Common Threads in Comm Theories

Filters