Question 1

Our ability to both create and participate in social realities reflects ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  the making and doing functions the ancient Greeks referred to as poiesis and praxis 
B)  the inspiration for communication metaphors 
C)  how communication allows us to entertain, persuade, and inform one another 
D)  an interpretation of communication as an instrument that helps us accomplish things 
A)  the making and doing functions the ancient Greeks referred to as poiesis and praxis 
B)  the inspiration for communication metaphors 
C)  how communication allows us to entertain, persuade, and inform one another 
D)  an interpretation of communication as an instrument that helps us accomplish things

Question 2

Communication has the ability to shape and create new social realities, but only for
those individuals who are persuasive speakers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Codes of conduct that tell us what is right or wrong in any communication context is(are) called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethics 
B)  values 
C)  principles 
D)  scripts 
A)  ethics 
B)  values 
C)  principles 
D)  scripts

Question 4

The first model of communication described communication as one-way transfer of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe, through an example, how each of the following forms of communication might be practiced in your college experience: interpersonal, small group, public, mass, and masspersonal.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal may include conversations,

Question 6

Which type of communication historically has tended to be the most impersonal in nature and why?

Accepted Answer

Mass communication is the most impersona

Question 7

______ refers to the notion that communication requires the involvement of others.

Accepted Answer

A)  "Communication involves messages" 
B)  "Communication is collaborative" 
C)  "Communication is participatory" 
D)  "Communication is a process" 
A)  "Communication involves messages" 
B)  "Communication is collaborative" 
C)  "Communication is participatory" 
D)  "Communication is a process"

Question 8

Communication in which individuals are physically or bodily present during interactions is known as ______ communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  mass 
B)  mediated 
C)  face-to-face 
D)  personal 
A)  mass 
B)  mediated 
C)  face-to-face 
D)  personal

Question 9

Three students are studying together for an upcoming examination. Which communication context best describes this group?

Accepted Answer

A)  small group 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  public 
D)  mass 
A)  small group 
B)  interpersonal 
C)  public 
D)  mass

Question 10

When an individual feels his or her right to make choices has been taken away, he or she no longer has ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility 
B)  interaction 
C)  connection 
D)  autonomy 
A)  responsibility 
B)  interaction 
C)  connection 
D)  autonomy

Question 11

Using a system of symbols, signs, and gestures to share meaning with others reflects which aspect of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication is creative. 
B)  Communication is collaborative. 
C)  Communication is a process. 
D)  Communication involves messages. 
A)  Communication is creative. 
B)  Communication is collaborative. 
C)  Communication is a process. 
D)  Communication involves messages.

Question 12

Explain how social realities are formed through communication.

Accepted Answer

When people interact (communicate) with

Question 13

You and your sister have started your own company called "Yummy Dog Treats." Your local newspaper publishes an article about it. Which type of communication is this?

Accepted Answer

A)  mass 
B)  masspersonal 
C)  public 
D)  mediated 
A)  mass 
B)  masspersonal 
C)  public 
D)  mediated

Question 14

Maria just purchased a new cell phone and is struggling to understand how to download apps. Juan, Maria's son, has been downloading apps for years and teaches his mother how to do so. According to the text, Juan can be considered a ______, while Maria can be considered a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  tech savant; novice 
B)  digital instructor; digital learner 
C)  digital native; digital immigrant 
D)  digital immigrant; digital native 
A)  tech savant; novice 
B)  digital instructor; digital learner 
C)  digital native; digital immigrant 
D)  digital immigrant; digital native

Question 15

Explain why the study of communication ethics is important. What are the benefits of studying and understanding communication ethics?

Accepted Answer

The topic of communication ethics is imp

Question 16

______ communication involves transmission of messages through various media to a distant audience with limited interaction between the producer of a message and his or her audience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mediated 
B)  Masspersonal 
C)  Mass 
D)  Public 
A)  Mediated 
B)  Masspersonal 
C)  Mass 
D)  Public

Question 17

Explain how studying communication benefits you outside of your immediate relationship.

Accepted Answer

Studying communication helps you become

Question 18

Our social realities emerge through ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  our unique identities 
B)  our interactions with others 
C)  our past histories 
D)  our educational experiences 
A)  our unique identities 
B)  our interactions with others 
C)  our past histories 
D)  our educational experiences

Question 19

A pair or dyad is considered a small group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Masspersonal communication is best reflected in which example?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Obama campaign using text messages to announce campaign decisions 
B)  the number of Facebook posts you had in one day 
C)  the nightly news on a television channel you flipped to 
D)  an engagement announcement at your parents' house 
A)  the Obama campaign using text messages to announce campaign decisions 
B)  the number of Facebook posts you had in one day 
C)  the nightly news on a television channel you flipped to 
D)  an engagement announcement at your parents' house

Our ability to both create and participate in social realities reflects ______.

Communication has the ability to shape and create new social realities, but only for those individuals who are persuasive speakers.

Codes of conduct that tell us what is right or wrong in any communication context is(are) called ______.

The first model of communication described communication as one-way transfer of information.

Describe, through an example, how each of the following forms of communication might be practiced in your college experience: interpersonal, small group, public, mass, and masspersonal.

Which type of communication historically has tended to be the most impersonal in nature and why?

______ refers to the notion that communication requires the involvement of others.

Communication in which individuals are physically or bodily present during interactions is known as ______ communication.

Three students are studying together for an upcoming examination. Which communication context best describes this group?

When an individual feels his or her right to make choices has been taken away, he or she no longer has ______.

Using a system of symbols, signs, and gestures to share meaning with others reflects which aspect of communication?

Explain how social realities are formed through communication.

You and your sister have started your own company called "Yummy Dog Treats." Your local newspaper publishes an article about it. Which type of communication is this?

Maria just purchased a new cell phone and is struggling to understand how to download apps. Juan, Maria's son, has been downloading apps for years and teaches his mother how to do so. According to the text, Juan can be considered a , while Maria can be considered a .

Explain why the study of communication ethics is important. What are the benefits of studying and understanding communication ethics?

______ communication involves transmission of messages through various media to a distant audience with limited interaction between the producer of a message and his or her audience.

Explain how studying communication benefits you outside of your immediate relationship.

Our social realities emerge through ______.

A pair or dyad is considered a small group.

Masspersonal communication is best reflected in which example?

Perception, Self, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication, Culture, and Diversity

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group and Team Communication

Workplace and Organizational Communication

Communication and New Media

Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentations

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

The Art of Interviews: Understanding the Process, Types of Questions, and Importance of First Impressions

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Exam 1: Communication in the 21st Century

Our ability to both create and participate in social realities reflects ______.

Communication has the ability to shape and create new social realities, but only for those individuals who are persuasive speakers.

Codes of conduct that tell us what is right or wrong in any communication context is(are) called ______.

The first model of communication described communication as one-way transfer of information.

Describe, through an example, how each of the following forms of communication might be practiced in your college experience: interpersonal, small group, public, mass, and masspersonal.

Which type of communication historically has tended to be the most impersonal in nature and why?

______ refers to the notion that communication requires the involvement of others.

Communication in which individuals are physically or bodily present during interactions is known as ______ communication.

Three students are studying together for an upcoming examination. Which communication context best describes this group?

When an individual feels his or her right to make choices has been taken away, he or she no longer has ______.

Using a system of symbols, signs, and gestures to share meaning with others reflects which aspect of communication?

Explain how social realities are formed through communication.

You and your sister have started your own company called "Yummy Dog Treats." Your local newspaper publishes an article about it. Which type of communication is this?

Maria just purchased a new cell phone and is struggling to understand how to download apps. Juan, Maria's son, has been downloading apps for years and teaches his mother how to do so. According to the text, Juan can be considered a ______, while Maria can be considered a ______.

Explain why the study of communication ethics is important. What are the benefits of studying and understanding communication ethics?

______ communication involves transmission of messages through various media to a distant audience with limited interaction between the producer of a message and his or her audience.

Explain how studying communication benefits you outside of your immediate relationship.

Our social realities emerge through ______.

A pair or dyad is considered a small group.

Masspersonal communication is best reflected in which example?

Perception, Self, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication, Culture, and Diversity

Interpersonal Communication

Small Group and Team Communication

Workplace and Organizational Communication

Communication and New Media

Selecting Your Topic and Knowing Your Audience

Organizing Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentations

Informative Presentations

Persuasive Presentations

The Art of Interviews: Understanding the Process, Types of Questions, and Importance of First Impressions

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Maria just purchased a new cell phone and is struggling to understand how to download apps. Juan, Maria's son, has been downloading apps for years and teaches his mother how to do so. According to the text, Juan can be considered a , while Maria can be considered a .