Question 1

When we interact with others, each manner of delivery suggests a different kind of relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the differences between these three models of communication: linear, transactional, and interaction. Which do you think would be most helpful to you as you improve your own communication skills?

Accepted Answer

The linear model of communication is a o

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phone conversation 
B)  Nodding your head 
C)  Responding to a text 
D)  Slumping in your chair 
A)  Phone conversation 
B)  Nodding your head 
C)  Responding to a text 
D)  Slumping in your chair

Question 4

Whenever cultural variability influences the nature and outcomes of interpersonal communication, _____________ is having an effect.

Accepted Answer

A)  Family 
B)  Knowledge 
C)  Environment 
D)  Culture 
A)  Family 
B)  Knowledge 
C)  Environment 
D)  Culture

Question 5

The ability to communicate effectively is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal communication 
B)  Intrapersonal communication 
C)  Interpersonal competence 
D)  Having a conversation. 
A)  Interpersonal communication 
B)  Intrapersonal communication 
C)  Interpersonal competence 
D)  Having a conversation.

Question 6

Explain how interpersonal communication enhances our lives. List three functions this kind of communication serves, and explain two in detail.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal communication enhances our

Question 7

In a(n) ________________ culture, you are responsible for yourself and maybe your immediate family.

Accepted Answer

A)  High context 
B)  Individual 
C)  Low context 
D)  Collective 
A)  High context 
B)  Individual 
C)  Low context 
D)  Collective

Question 8

During interpersonal contacts as we share information, we reduce the amount of uncertainty in our lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Individualist cultures promote _____________, collectivist ones stress _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooperation, competition 
B)  Solidarity, uniformity 
C)  Loners, group membership 
D)  Competition, cooperation 
E)  Individuality, collectivism 
A)  Cooperation, competition 
B)  Solidarity, uniformity 
C)  Loners, group membership 
D)  Competition, cooperation 
E)  Individuality, collectivism

Question 10

Intrapersonal communication occurs when you think or talk to yourself; it requires only a single communicator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Interpersonal communication is helpful to us because it does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fulfills our need to be friended and to friend 
B)  Alleviates our feelings of isolation 
C)  Fulfills our desire to feel needed, loved, wanted, and capable 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Fulfills our need to be friended and to friend 
B)  Alleviates our feelings of isolation 
C)  Fulfills our desire to feel needed, loved, wanted, and capable 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Interpersonal communication fulfills psychological functions by enhancing __________ ___________________.

Accepted Answer

Self-other

Question 13

How can cultural differences interfere with the ability to communicate effectively?

Accepted Answer

Cultural differences can interfere with

Question 14

True or False A textbook cover, preface, or introduction serves as an example of a kind of feedback called "feedforward."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

To be an effective communicator, it is important to notice the impact our words and actions have on others, and react or change our behavior accordingly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Choose one axiom of communication, and explain it in your own words.

Accepted Answer

One axiom of communication is the princi

Question 17

Everything we do when interacting with another person has potential message value even if the other person is not observant and does not give meaning to our behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What fraction of young adults sends more than 100 texts each day?

Accepted Answer

A)  1/2 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/10 
D)  None. 
A)  1/2 
B)  1/3 
C)  1/10 
D)  None.

Question 19

This kind of feedback enhances behavior in progress and serves as a reinforcing function, causing us to continue our behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Internal 
D)  External 
A)  Negative 
B)  Positive 
C)  Internal 
D)  External

Question 20

Axioms are locally accepted principles that enable us to more fully understand interpersonal interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When we interact with others, each manner of delivery suggests a different kind of relationship.

Explain the differences between these three models of communication: linear, transactional, and interaction. Which do you think would be most helpful to you as you improve your own communication skills?

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

Whenever cultural variability influences the nature and outcomes of interpersonal communication, _____________ is having an effect.

The ability to communicate effectively is known as

Explain how interpersonal communication enhances our lives. List three functions this kind of communication serves, and explain two in detail.

In a(n) ________________ culture, you are responsible for yourself and maybe your immediate family.

During interpersonal contacts as we share information, we reduce the amount of uncertainty in our lives.

Individualist cultures promote _, collectivist ones stress _.

Intrapersonal communication occurs when you think or talk to yourself; it requires only a single communicator.

Interpersonal communication is helpful to us because it does which of the following?

Interpersonal communication fulfills psychological functions by enhancing _________.

How can cultural differences interfere with the ability to communicate effectively?

True or False A textbook cover, preface, or introduction serves as an example of a kind of feedback called "feedforward."

To be an effective communicator, it is important to notice the impact our words and actions have on others, and react or change our behavior accordingly.

Choose one axiom of communication, and explain it in your own words.

Everything we do when interacting with another person has potential message value even if the other person is not observant and does not give meaning to our behavior.

What fraction of young adults sends more than 100 texts each day?

This kind of feedback enhances behavior in progress and serves as a reinforcing function, causing us to continue our behavior.

Axioms are locally accepted principles that enable us to more fully understand interpersonal interactions.

The Impact of Self-Concept

Perception

Listening

Communicating with Words

Nonverbal Communication

Conversations

Emotions

Trust and Deception

Power and Influence

Conflict

Relationship Dynamics

Intimacy and Distance in Relationships

Relationships in Our Lives: Family, Work, and Health-Related Contexts

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Exam 1: Interpersonal Communication: A First Look

When we interact with others, each manner of delivery suggests a different kind of relationship.

Explain the differences between these three models of communication: linear, transactional, and interaction. Which do you think would be most helpful to you as you improve your own communication skills?

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

Whenever cultural variability influences the nature and outcomes of interpersonal communication, _____________ is having an effect.

The ability to communicate effectively is known as

Explain how interpersonal communication enhances our lives. List three functions this kind of communication serves, and explain two in detail.

In a(n) ________________ culture, you are responsible for yourself and maybe your immediate family.

During interpersonal contacts as we share information, we reduce the amount of uncertainty in our lives.

Individualist cultures promote _____________, collectivist ones stress _____________.

Intrapersonal communication occurs when you think or talk to yourself; it requires only a single communicator.

Interpersonal communication is helpful to us because it does which of the following?

Interpersonal communication fulfills psychological functions by enhancing __________ ___________________.

How can cultural differences interfere with the ability to communicate effectively?

True or False A textbook cover, preface, or introduction serves as an example of a kind of feedback called "feedforward."

To be an effective communicator, it is important to notice the impact our words and actions have on others, and react or change our behavior accordingly.

Choose one axiom of communication, and explain it in your own words.

Everything we do when interacting with another person has potential message value even if the other person is not observant and does not give meaning to our behavior.

What fraction of young adults sends more than 100 texts each day?

This kind of feedback enhances behavior in progress and serves as a reinforcing function, causing us to continue our behavior.

Axioms are locally accepted principles that enable us to more fully understand interpersonal interactions.

The Impact of Self-Concept

Perception

Listening

Communicating with Words

Nonverbal Communication

Conversations

Emotions

Trust and Deception

Power and Influence

Conflict

Relationship Dynamics

Intimacy and Distance in Relationships

Relationships in Our Lives: Family, Work, and Health-Related Contexts

Filters

Individualist cultures promote _, collectivist ones stress _.

Interpersonal communication fulfills psychological functions by enhancing _________.