Exam 1: Interpersonal Process

Insurance ads that employ irrelevant humor rather than explain the advantages of buying their product illustrate which principle of communication?

Which series ranks Maslow's needs in the order in which they must be satisfied?

The "Wild Boy of Aveyron" and Dani's Story are case studies that illustrate the role of communication in shaping __________.

Studies of social isolation and solitary confinement discussed in the textbook demonstrate the importance of which activity?

You can readily imagine a number of different reasons for why people do the things they do, and your friends appreciate your empathy, which is related to __________.

Your brother rarely filters his observations and often makes insensitive comments that offend others. What skill does he need to work on?

Each of us enters the world with a strong sense of identity.

The first communication models characterized communication as a __________ process.

Define the three types of noise, and provide an example of each.

A qualitative approach defines interpersonal communication by the number of communicators.

Self-monitoring is an asset for communicators.

Tweets sent from mobile devices, compared to those sent from desktop computers, tend to be more negative in their wording and content.

You received no reply to the email you sent your English professor at the end of semester, a nonresponse which you interpreted to mean that she was very busy. Which principle of communication does this illustrate?

You had an argument with your boss that left you feeling upset and anxious. What should you do to improve your mental and physical health?

Explaining to an Amazon customer service representative why you should be refunded for the coffee table you bought online addresses which type of needs?

Why is it best to have a large repertoire of skills as a communicator?

Which activities do scholars recommend to combat loneliness?

Loneliness primarily affects older people.

Describe how communication satisfies practical needs.

Your math professor is concerned about the visible confusion on student faces as she attempts to explain a difficult statistical problem. This situation illustrates how it's often difficult to distinguish the sender from the receiver of a message, making __________ a better term for these roles.