Exam 2: Communication Processes

Your small group communication instructor wants you to teach the class some practical tips for communicating effectively by developing an acronym. Identify four rules that form an acronym. Explain what each letter stands for.

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Question 41

According to Donnellon's (1996) book, the defining characteristic of teams is ____________________.

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Question 42

Inferences are the miscommunication patterns which occur when the sender and receive miss each other with their meanings.

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Question 43

According to research, the more uncomfortable a speaker is, the more disfluencies she/he uses when talking.

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Question 44

The philosopher ____________ encouraged people to take moderation in all things.

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Question 45

The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is called the semantic differential.

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Question 46

The philosopher who encouraged moderation in all things was:

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Question 47

Which of the following is a maintenance role?

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Question 48

Using inclusive pronouns such as "we," "our," and "us" are examples of which of the following dimensions of team talk?

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Question 49

An explicit rejection is seen as a disconfirming communication pattern whereas an implicit rejection is seen as confirming.

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Question 50

Phrases such as "Would you be so kind as to...?" and addressing a person by his/her formal title, such as "Mrs. Kincade" are examples of which of the following dimensions of team talk?

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Question 51

An average speaking rate is 150-200 words per minute.

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Question 52

Recent research in zero-history groups shows that factors such as agreeableness and openness correlated positively with the rate at which they generated supportive communication.

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Question 53

Roles that help the interpersonal functioning in the group are called _____________________ roles.

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Question 54

When someone acts like a "know-it-all" he/she is displaying characteristics of the defensive climate called superiority.

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Question 55

The round, soft, fat body shape is called the:

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Question 56

Which of the following is used to describe self-managing groups?

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Question 57

The ability to receive, interpret, analyze, and respond to messages is regulated by a person's emotional intelligence.

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Question 58

O'Hair, Friedrich, and Shaver (1995) identify six components of effective communication skills. List the six components and discuss why they are important to small group communication.

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Question 59

The average speaking rate is between and words per minute.

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Your small group communication instructor wants you to teach the class some practical tips for communicating effectively by developing an acronym. Identify four rules that form an acronym. Explain what each letter stands for.

According to Donnellon's (1996) book, the defining characteristic of teams is ____________________.

Inferences are the miscommunication patterns which occur when the sender and receive miss each other with their meanings.

According to research, the more uncomfortable a speaker is, the more disfluencies she/he uses when talking.

The philosopher ____________ encouraged people to take moderation in all things.

The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is called the semantic differential.

The philosopher who encouraged moderation in all things was:

Which of the following is a maintenance role?

Using inclusive pronouns such as "we," "our," and "us" are examples of which of the following dimensions of team talk?

An explicit rejection is seen as a disconfirming communication pattern whereas an implicit rejection is seen as confirming.

Phrases such as "Would you be so kind as to...?" and addressing a person by his/her formal title, such as "Mrs. Kincade" are examples of which of the following dimensions of team talk?

An average speaking rate is 150-200 words per minute.

Recent research in zero-history groups shows that factors such as agreeableness and openness correlated positively with the rate at which they generated supportive communication.

Roles that help the interpersonal functioning in the group are called _____________________ roles.

When someone acts like a "know-it-all" he/she is displaying characteristics of the defensive climate called superiority.

The round, soft, fat body shape is called the:

Which of the following is used to describe self-managing groups?

The ability to receive, interpret, analyze, and respond to messages is regulated by a person's emotional intelligence.

O'Hair, Friedrich, and Shaver (1995) identify six components of effective communication skills. List the six components and discuss why they are important to small group communication.

The average speaking rate is between and words per minute.

What Is Small Group Interaction

Relevant Background Factors

Group Circumstances and Structure

Leadership and Social Influence Processes

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict Management

Consequences

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Exam 2: Communication Processes

Your small group communication instructor wants you to teach the class some practical tips for communicating effectively by developing an acronym. Identify four rules that form an acronym. Explain what each letter stands for.

According to Donnellon's (1996) book, the defining characteristic of teams is ____________________.

Inferences are the miscommunication patterns which occur when the sender and receive miss each other with their meanings.

According to research, the more uncomfortable a speaker is, the more disfluencies she/he uses when talking.

The philosopher ____________ encouraged people to take moderation in all things.

The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is called the semantic differential.

The philosopher who encouraged moderation in all things was:

Which of the following is a maintenance role?

Using inclusive pronouns such as "we," "our," and "us" are examples of which of the following dimensions of team talk?

An explicit rejection is seen as a disconfirming communication pattern whereas an implicit rejection is seen as confirming.

Phrases such as "Would you be so kind as to...?" and addressing a person by his/her formal title, such as "Mrs. Kincade" are examples of which of the following dimensions of team talk?

An average speaking rate is 150-200 words per minute.

Recent research in zero-history groups shows that factors such as agreeableness and openness correlated positively with the rate at which they generated supportive communication.

Roles that help the interpersonal functioning in the group are called _____________________ roles.

When someone acts like a "know-it-all" he/she is displaying characteristics of the defensive climate called superiority.

The round, soft, fat body shape is called the:

Which of the following is used to describe self-managing groups?

The ability to receive, interpret, analyze, and respond to messages is regulated by a person's emotional intelligence.

O'Hair, Friedrich, and Shaver (1995) identify six components of effective communication skills. List the six components and discuss why they are important to small group communication.

The average speaking rate is between __________ and __________ words per minute.

What Is Small Group Interaction

Relevant Background Factors

Group Circumstances and Structure

Leadership and Social Influence Processes

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict Management

Consequences

Filters

The average speaking rate is between and words per minute.