Question 1

Describe how the use of emotional language and name calling can affect the thinking of receivers of a communication.

Accepted Answer

The use of emotional language and name-calling can have a significant impact on the thinking of receivers of a communication. When emotional language is used, it can evoke strong feelings and reactions in the listener, which can cloud their judgment and reasoning. This can lead to a biased or irrational response to the message being conveyed.

Similarly, name-calling can be detrimental to the thinking of the receiver as it can trigger a defensive or hostile reaction. When individuals are called derogatory names, it can lead to feelings of anger, hurt, or resentment, which can hinder their ability to process the information being communicated in a rational and objective manner.

Overall, the use of emotional language and name-calling can negatively influence the thinking of receivers by triggering strong emotional responses and clouding their ability to think critically and objectively. It can also damage the credibility of the communicator and undermine the effectiveness of the message being conveyed. Therefore, it is important to use respectful and neutral language in communication to ensure that the receiver can engage with the message in a rational and open-minded manner.

Question 2

A communication is "successful" when

Accepted Answer

A)  the underlying representation constructed by the receiver matches the underlying representation of the sender. 
B)  the surface structure of the receiver is the same as that of the sender. 
C)  the thoughts of the receiver are changed. 
D)  underlying representation is modified by the receiver. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  the underlying representation constructed by the receiver matches the underlying representation of the sender. 
B)  the surface structure of the receiver is the same as that of the sender. 
C)  the thoughts of the receiver are changed. 
D)  underlying representation is modified by the receiver. 
E)  None of the above A

Question 3

Graphic organizers aid comprehension because they force the learner to attend to and identify the relationships among concepts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

"Bake the cake in a hot oven." The main problem with this communication is

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic slanting. 
B)  it is vague. 
C)  it is ambiguous. 
D)  it equivocates. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  semantic slanting. 
B)  it is vague. 
C)  it is ambiguous. 
D)  it equivocates. 
E)  None of the above

Question 5

The use of prototypes in thinking is usually a deliberate and conscious strategy to help us think creatively.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Students who were identified as "at risk" of failing could only improve in their comprehension and memory by reading the material that was to be learned several times.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

__________ occurs when something abstract is given a name and then treated as though it were a concrete object

Accepted Answer

A)  Semantic slanting 
B)  Equivocation 
C)  Reification 
D)  Jargon 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Semantic slanting 
B)  Equivocation 
C)  Reification 
D)  Jargon 
E)  None of the above

Question 8

List and describe the rules for clear communication.

Accepted Answer

Clear communication is essential for eff

Question 9

Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic relativity, including examples.

Accepted Answer

The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, also known a

Question 10

Describe how analogies are used to persuade, including examples.

Accepted Answer

Analogies are often used in persuasion t

Question 11

When language is __________, surface structure can have more than one meaning or underlying representation.

Accepted Answer

A)  vague 
B)  polymorphous 
C)  ambiguous 
D)  reified 
E)  None of the above 
A)  vague 
B)  polymorphous 
C)  ambiguous 
D)  reified 
E)  None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following involves restating ideas in your own words?

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphrasing 
B)  euphemism 
C)  reification 
D)  re-representation 
E)  None of the above 
A)  paraphrasing 
B)  euphemism 
C)  reification 
D)  re-representation 
E)  None of the above

Question 13

The hypothesis that the language we use affects how we think is called

Accepted Answer

A)  the language hypothesis. 
B)  semantic slanting. 
C)  the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis of Linguistic Relativity 
D)  the Halpern Hypothesis of Language Thought. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  the language hypothesis. 
B)  semantic slanting. 
C)  the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis of Linguistic Relativity 
D)  the Halpern Hypothesis of Language Thought. 
E)  None of the above

Question 14

Re-representation is the deliberate use of

Accepted Answer

A)  jargon to confuse listeners. 
B)  paraphrasing to change ideas. 
C)  euphemism to make people feel more positively. 
D)  multiple ways to represent information to enhance comprehension. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  jargon to confuse listeners. 
B)  paraphrasing to change ideas. 
C)  euphemism to make people feel more positively. 
D)  multiple ways to represent information to enhance comprehension. 
E)  None of the above

Question 15

The best or most typical examples of categories are called

Accepted Answer

A)  surface structures. 
B)  analogies. 
C)  prototypes. 
D)  jargon types. 
E)  None of the above 
A)  surface structures. 
B)  analogies. 
C)  prototypes. 
D)  jargon types. 
E)  None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following statements is NOT true of framing?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs when a question is asked in a way that suggests what the correct response should be 
B)  A listener is "led" into assuming a particular perspective 
C)  If options make a potential loss prominent, people will reject that alternative 
D)  It gives judgments a frame of references which affects options that are chosen 
E)  All of the above are true of framing 
A)  It occurs when a question is asked in a way that suggests what the correct response should be 
B)  A listener is "led" into assuming a particular perspective 
C)  If options make a potential loss prominent, people will reject that alternative 
D)  It gives judgments a frame of references which affects options that are chosen 
E)  All of the above are true of framing

Question 17

__________ involves having learners pose thoughtful questions to each other that they take turns answering

Accepted Answer

A)  Reciprocal peer questioning 
B)  Paraphrasing 
C)  Re-representing 
D)  Generic questions 
E)  None of the above 
A)  Reciprocal peer questioning 
B)  Paraphrasing 
C)  Re-representing 
D)  Generic questions 
E)  None of the above

Question 18

To communicate clearly, you need to have some knowledge about your audience, for instance, their background knowledge and reason for the communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which is private, in the mind of the sender?

Accepted Answer

A)  surface structure 
B)  underlying representation 
C)  speech 
D)  written language 
E)  None of the above 
A)  surface structure 
B)  underlying representation 
C)  speech 
D)  written language 
E)  None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a rule for clear communication presented in the chapter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use complex, technical language 
B)  Tell the truth 
C)  Use a simple straightforward style 
D)  Don't tell listeners what they already know 
E)  All of the above are rules for clear communication presented in the chapter 
A)  Use complex, technical language 
B)  Tell the truth 
C)  Use a simple straightforward style 
D)  Don't tell listeners what they already know 
E)  All of the above are rules for clear communication presented in the chapter

Describe how the use of emotional language and name calling can affect the thinking of receivers of a communication.

A communication is "successful" when

Graphic organizers aid comprehension because they force the learner to attend to and identify the relationships among concepts.

"Bake the cake in a hot oven." The main problem with this communication is

The use of prototypes in thinking is usually a deliberate and conscious strategy to help us think creatively.

Students who were identified as "at risk" of failing could only improve in their comprehension and memory by reading the material that was to be learned several times.

__________ occurs when something abstract is given a name and then treated as though it were a concrete object

List and describe the rules for clear communication.

Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic relativity, including examples.

Describe how analogies are used to persuade, including examples.

When language is __________, surface structure can have more than one meaning or underlying representation.

Which of the following involves restating ideas in your own words?

The hypothesis that the language we use affects how we think is called

Re-representation is the deliberate use of

The best or most typical examples of categories are called

Which of the following statements is NOT true of framing?

__________ involves having learners pose thoughtful questions to each other that they take turns answering

To communicate clearly, you need to have some knowledge about your audience, for instance, their background knowledge and reason for the communication.

Which is private, in the mind of the sender?

Which of the following is NOT a rule for clear communication presented in the chapter?

Thinking: An Introduction

Thinking Starts Here: Memory As the Mediator of Cognitive Processes

Reasoning: Drawing Deductively Valid Conclusions

Analyzing Arguments

Thinking As Hypothesis Testing

Likelihood and Uncertainty: Understanding Probabilities

Decision Making: It Is a Matter of Choice

Development of Problem Solving Skills

Creative Thinking

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Exam 3: The Relationship Between Thought and Language

Describe how the use of emotional language and name calling can affect the thinking of receivers of a communication.

A communication is "successful" when

Graphic organizers aid comprehension because they force the learner to attend to and identify the relationships among concepts.

"Bake the cake in a hot oven." The main problem with this communication is

The use of prototypes in thinking is usually a deliberate and conscious strategy to help us think creatively.

Students who were identified as "at risk" of failing could only improve in their comprehension and memory by reading the material that was to be learned several times.

__________ occurs when something abstract is given a name and then treated as though it were a concrete object

List and describe the rules for clear communication.

Explain the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis of linguistic relativity, including examples.

Describe how analogies are used to persuade, including examples.

When language is __________, surface structure can have more than one meaning or underlying representation.

Which of the following involves restating ideas in your own words?

The hypothesis that the language we use affects how we think is called

Re-representation is the deliberate use of

The best or most typical examples of categories are called

Which of the following statements is NOT true of framing?

__________ involves having learners pose thoughtful questions to each other that they take turns answering

To communicate clearly, you need to have some knowledge about your audience, for instance, their background knowledge and reason for the communication.

Which is private, in the mind of the sender?

Which of the following is NOT a rule for clear communication presented in the chapter?

Thinking: An Introduction

Thinking Starts Here: Memory As the Mediator of Cognitive Processes

Reasoning: Drawing Deductively Valid Conclusions

Analyzing Arguments

Thinking As Hypothesis Testing

Likelihood and Uncertainty: Understanding Probabilities

Decision Making: It Is a Matter of Choice

Development of Problem Solving Skills

Creative Thinking

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