Question 1

We use _____, words and/or nonverbal behaviors to convey the thoughts, feelings, and intentions of the speaker.

Accepted Answer

A)  messages 
B)  contexts 
C)  channels 
D)  encoding 
A)  messages 
B)  contexts 
C)  channels 
D)  encoding A

Question 2

Jon often uses profanities when he is out with his friends, but he is always polite when he visits his grandmother. This example illustrates which principle of interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal communication is continuous. 
B)  Interpersonal communication is indexical. 
C)  Interpersonal communication is situated. 
D)  Interpersonal communication is transactional. 
A)  Interpersonal communication is continuous. 
B)  Interpersonal communication is indexical. 
C)  Interpersonal communication is situated. 
D)  Interpersonal communication is transactional. C

Question 3

Communication that occurs in real time is called

Accepted Answer

A)  asynchronous communication 
B)  synchronous communication 
C)  continual communication 
D)  psychological communication 
A)  asynchronous communication 
B)  synchronous communication 
C)  continual communication 
D)  psychological communication B

Question 4

Bonita and Kayla are having a lively discussion about their plans for Spring Break. Each time Bonita gestures excitedly and raises her voice, Kayla mirrors her actions and tone. Kayla is exhibiting

Accepted Answer

A)  interaction coordination 
B)  message interpretation 
C)  message production 
D)  assuming similarity 
A)  interaction coordination 
B)  message interpretation 
C)  message production 
D)  assuming similarity

Question 5

Our textbook introduces you to systematic and research-based explanations of how communication works, otherwise known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication theories 
B)  communication skills 
C)  message interpretation 
D)  behavioral flexibility 
A)  communication theories 
B)  communication skills 
C)  message interpretation 
D)  behavioral flexibility

Question 6

Behavioral flexibility allows us to analyze a communication situation and adapt our skills to that situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When you are able to analyze a situation and adopt your communication skills to fit that situation, you are employing

Accepted Answer

A)  message formation skills 
B)  behavioral flexibility 
C)  diversity 
D)  none of the above 
A)  message formation skills 
B)  behavioral flexibility 
C)  diversity 
D)  none of the above

Question 8

The specific communication setting does not affect how messages are produced, interpreted, or coordinated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If Maryam accepts your invitation to dinner, what communication purpose was proven?

Accepted Answer

A)  we communicate to meet social goals 
B)  we communicate to share meaning 
C)  we communicate to manage our personal identity 
D)  we communicate to conduct relationships 
A)  we communicate to meet social goals 
B)  we communicate to share meaning 
C)  we communicate to manage our personal identity 
D)  we communicate to conduct relationships

Question 10

As Jones tells about his trip to the Grand Canyon, he notices Janet and Mark yawning. The information Jones is receiving is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding 
B)  decoding 
C)  feedback 
D)  channels 
A)  encoding 
B)  decoding 
C)  feedback 
D)  channels

Question 11

Diversity, the variations between and among people, affects nearly every aspect of the interpersonal communication process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is never appropriate to send dark-side messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following are ethical standards to keep in mind when communicating, but _____ means being impartial and not biased.

Accepted Answer

A)  respect 
B)  fairness 
C)  integrity 
D)  responsibility 
A)  respect 
B)  fairness 
C)  integrity 
D)  responsibility

Question 14

The process through which people produce, interpret, and coordinate messages to create shared meanings, achieve social goals, manage their personal identities, and carry out their relationships is called

Accepted Answer

A)  circular encoding 
B)  message decoding 
C)  effective communication 
D)  interpersonal communication 
A)  circular encoding 
B)  message decoding 
C)  effective communication 
D)  interpersonal communication

Question 15

While working at a clothing store, Rachel was asked by a customer if they had any "fresh" clothes. Rachel remarked that this store only carried petite sizes. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic noise 
B)  external noise 
C)  internal noise 
D)  psychological noise 
A)  semantic noise 
B)  external noise 
C)  internal noise 
D)  psychological noise

Question 16

_____ is the set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that define the specific culture that participants belong to.

Accepted Answer

A)  Contextual communication 
B)  Cultural context 
C)  Historical context 
D)  Emotional intelligence 
A)  Contextual communication 
B)  Cultural context 
C)  Historical context 
D)  Emotional intelligence

Question 17

Daydreaming is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  channeling 
B)  semantic noise 
C)  internal noise 
D)  psychological context 
A)  channeling 
B)  semantic noise 
C)  internal noise 
D)  psychological context

Question 18

Ethical communicators act with ____, which means maintaining consistency between what we say we believe and what we do.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility 
B)  fairness 
C)  respect 
D)  integrity 
A)  responsibility 
B)  fairness 
C)  respect 
D)  integrity

Question 19

Why is it important to understand both the traits of social media technology and the human factors impacting technology?

Accepted Answer

It is important to understand both the t

Question 20

Which of the following is not a process that occurs during a conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  message interpretation 
B)  message production 
C)  interaction coordination 
D)  internal significance 
A)  message interpretation 
B)  message production 
C)  interaction coordination 
D)  internal significance

We use _____, words and/or nonverbal behaviors to convey the thoughts, feelings, and intentions of the speaker.

Jon often uses profanities when he is out with his friends, but he is always polite when he visits his grandmother. This example illustrates which principle of interpersonal communication?

Communication that occurs in real time is called

Bonita and Kayla are having a lively discussion about their plans for Spring Break. Each time Bonita gestures excitedly and raises her voice, Kayla mirrors her actions and tone. Kayla is exhibiting

Our textbook introduces you to systematic and research-based explanations of how communication works, otherwise known as _________.

Behavioral flexibility allows us to analyze a communication situation and adapt our skills to that situation.

When you are able to analyze a situation and adopt your communication skills to fit that situation, you are employing

The specific communication setting does not affect how messages are produced, interpreted, or coordinated.

If Maryam accepts your invitation to dinner, what communication purpose was proven?

As Jones tells about his trip to the Grand Canyon, he notices Janet and Mark yawning. The information Jones is receiving is known as

Diversity, the variations between and among people, affects nearly every aspect of the interpersonal communication process.

It is never appropriate to send dark-side messages.

All of the following are ethical standards to keep in mind when communicating, but _____ means being impartial and not biased.

The process through which people produce, interpret, and coordinate messages to create shared meanings, achieve social goals, manage their personal identities, and carry out their relationships is called

While working at a clothing store, Rachel was asked by a customer if they had any "fresh" clothes. Rachel remarked that this store only carried petite sizes. This is an example of

_____ is the set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that define the specific culture that participants belong to.

Daydreaming is an example of

Ethical communicators act with ____, which means maintaining consistency between what we say we believe and what we do.

Why is it important to understand both the traits of social media technology and the human factors impacting technology?

Which of the following is not a process that occurs during a conversation?

Social Cognition: Understanding Others and Ourselves

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Communication in the Life Cycle of Relationships

Listening Effectively

Holding Effective Conversations

Supporting Others

Using Interpersonal Influence

Managing Conflict

Communicating in Intimate Relationships: Long-Term Romantic Relationships, Family, and Friends

Communicating in Workplace Relationships

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Exam 1: An Orientation to Interpersonal Communication

We use _____, words and/or nonverbal behaviors to convey the thoughts, feelings, and intentions of the speaker.

Jon often uses profanities when he is out with his friends, but he is always polite when he visits his grandmother. This example illustrates which principle of interpersonal communication?

Communication that occurs in real time is called

Bonita and Kayla are having a lively discussion about their plans for Spring Break. Each time Bonita gestures excitedly and raises her voice, Kayla mirrors her actions and tone. Kayla is exhibiting

Our textbook introduces you to systematic and research-based explanations of how communication works, otherwise known as _________.

Behavioral flexibility allows us to analyze a communication situation and adapt our skills to that situation.

When you are able to analyze a situation and adopt your communication skills to fit that situation, you are employing

The specific communication setting does not affect how messages are produced, interpreted, or coordinated.

If Maryam accepts your invitation to dinner, what communication purpose was proven?

As Jones tells about his trip to the Grand Canyon, he notices Janet and Mark yawning. The information Jones is receiving is known as

Diversity, the variations between and among people, affects nearly every aspect of the interpersonal communication process.

It is never appropriate to send dark-side messages.

All of the following are ethical standards to keep in mind when communicating, but _____ means being impartial and not biased.

The process through which people produce, interpret, and coordinate messages to create shared meanings, achieve social goals, manage their personal identities, and carry out their relationships is called

While working at a clothing store, Rachel was asked by a customer if they had any "fresh" clothes. Rachel remarked that this store only carried petite sizes. This is an example of

_____ is the set of beliefs, values, and attitudes that define the specific culture that participants belong to.

Daydreaming is an example of

Ethical communicators act with ____, which means maintaining consistency between what we say we believe and what we do.

Why is it important to understand both the traits of social media technology and the human factors impacting technology?

Which of the following is not a process that occurs during a conversation?

Social Cognition: Understanding Others and Ourselves

Intercultural Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Communication in the Life Cycle of Relationships

Listening Effectively

Holding Effective Conversations

Supporting Others

Using Interpersonal Influence

Managing Conflict

Communicating in Intimate Relationships: Long-Term Romantic Relationships, Family, and Friends

Communicating in Workplace Relationships

Filters