Exam 1: Communication in the 21st Century

What is communication competence? Give an example of how you can become a more competent communicator in the university classroom.

According to Habermas, manipulation propaganda, and extreme censorship are unethical because they rob people of their ______.

Distractions or other things that interfere with our attempts to communicate are known as ______.

A group of four students in Marco's English class decide to get together after class to brainstorm topics for their final papers. In what type of communication are Marco and his classmates engaging?

Being labeled a loser may alter a person's perceptions and reinforce self-destructive behaviors, taking part in and shaping his or her social reality. This best demonstrates that communication ______.

Communication interactions that take place through some type of technology such as a telephone, e-mail, or text message are known as ______ communication.

The ability to access information and people "on demand" helps us avoid social problems.

Mediated communication can include writing a letter, calling someone on the phone, and text messaging.

The transmission metaphor expands the role of communicators beyond sender-receivers to joint creators of our larger shared social worlds.

What ethical standards must be upheld when viewing communication through the transmission metaphor?

Which example best reflects interpersonal communication?

Bridget carefully considers her word choices when communicating with a coworker who is 10 years younger than she. She wants to make sure that her coworker does not see her as condescending or inappropriate in her language. Bridget's ethical consideration of her word choices best reflects which communication metaphor?

What is the difference between a digital native and a digital immigrant?

Ethical communication requires that we be held accountable for the welfare of others and for the consequences of our own actions. This is known as ______.

The social realities we construct can constrain or limit our abilities to perceive others and frame events.

Feedback can be defined as ______.

The interaction model of communication treats senders and receivers as separate and disconnected.

Interpersonal communication can best be defined as ______.

Explain the Communication as Social Construction metaphor. Provide an example of the power of communication as seen through this metaphorical lens.

Multitasking allows us to be free from distractions and the feeling that we are spread too thin.