Question 1

_____ is the receiver's response to the sender's message and provides information about the way the message is being interpreted.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the receiver's response to the...

Question 2

Attaching meaning to or interpreting another person's message is called

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding. 
B)  decoding. 
C)  symbolizing. 
D)  channeling. 
A)  encoding. 
B)  decoding. 
C)  symbolizing. 
D)  channeling.

Question 3

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Feedback

Accepted Answer

A)  Receiver's response to the sender's message 
B)  Vehicle by which the message is communicated from the source to the receiver 
C)  Allows us to create and interpret messages 
D)  Conditions surrounding communication 
E)  Our unique view of the world
F) Process of interpreting or attaching meaning to another's message
G) The person who creates and sends a message
H) The person to whom the message is sent
I) Thought, feeling, or action sent from the source to the receiver
J) Process of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into symbols that another person can understand
K) Unintended stimulus that draws attention away from message 
A)  Receiver's response to the sender's message 
B)  Vehicle by which the message is communicated from the source to the receiver 
C)  Allows us to create and interpret messages 
D)  Conditions surrounding communication 
E)  Our unique view of the world
F) Process of interpreting or attaching meaning to another's message
G) The person who creates and sends a message
H) The person to whom the message is sent
I) Thought, feeling, or action sent from the source to the receiver
J) Process of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into symbols that another person can understand
K) Unintended stimulus that draws attention away from message

Question 4

Our frame of reference allows us to create and interpret messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List questions that you as a communicator can reflect upon as components of your frame of reference.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List questions that you as a communicator...

Question 6

Four years ago, Ilene had a bad experience at a job interview. As a result, each time she is interviewed, Ilene is wracked with anxiety. Bringing her negative feelings about being interviewed with her to each encounter makes the ________ tense.

Accepted Answer

A)  physical context 
B)  psychological climate 
C)  philosophical anxiety 
D)  interview process 
A)  physical context 
B)  psychological climate 
C)  philosophical anxiety 
D)  interview process

Question 7

With the advent of new technological advances, communication has become easier, but it has also created new communication problems like "bad manners" in email communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mike and LeeAnn were having an argument, LeeAnn told Mike that he needed to start helping out more with the household chores. Mike rolled his eyes at her and walked out of the room. What is the term used to describe the acts of eye rolling and walking out of the room?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discourteous behavior 
B)  Noise 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Message interpretation 
A)  Discourteous behavior 
B)  Noise 
C)  Feedback 
D)  Message interpretation

Question 9

Jeannette gets nervous when she has to meet Carrie, her supervisor in her office. However, she feels quite comfortable eating lunch with Carrie in the company's cafeteria. What condition in the communication model is affecting Jeannette?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frame of reference 
B)  Physical setting 
C)  Psychological climate 
D)  Internal noise 
A)  Frame of reference 
B)  Physical setting 
C)  Psychological climate 
D)  Internal noise

Question 10

Familiar types of mass media such as: television, radio, movies, newspapers, magazines, Internet chat rooms, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  channels. 
B)  external noise. 
C)  message distractions. 
D)  encoders. 
A)  channels. 
B)  external noise. 
C)  message distractions. 
D)  encoders.

Question 11

Online gamers often feel bonded with fellow gamers they have never physically met. They share an interest in the same game, and even the same gaming language. What function of communication does this scenario satisfy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication helps us create communities 
B)  Communication conveys and creates information 
C)  Communication forms and strengthens relationships 
D)  Communication creates and maintains our sense of self 
A)  Communication helps us create communities 
B)  Communication conveys and creates information 
C)  Communication forms and strengthens relationships 
D)  Communication creates and maintains our sense of self

Question 12

The Nakamura home is a bustle of activity in the morning. The radio is tuned in so Melanie can hear the traffic report, three of her children are talking together at the breakfast table, and Paul reads aloud the family's car pool schedule. This is all possible because communication is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  ongoing, dynamic process. 
B)  linear process. 
C)  chaotic process. 
D)  rigid process. 
A)  ongoing, dynamic process. 
B)  linear process. 
C)  chaotic process. 
D)  rigid process.

Question 13

Match the word or phrase with its definition.
-Channel

Accepted Answer

A)  Receiver's response to the sender's message 
B)  Vehicle by which the message is communicated from the source to the receiver 
C)  Allows us to create and interpret messages 
D)  Conditions surrounding communication 
E)  Our unique view of the world
F) Process of interpreting or attaching meaning to another's message
G) The person who creates and sends a message
H) The person to whom the message is sent
I) Thought, feeling, or action sent from the source to the receiver
J) Process of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into symbols that another person can understand
K) Unintended stimulus that draws attention away from message 
A)  Receiver's response to the sender's message 
B)  Vehicle by which the message is communicated from the source to the receiver 
C)  Allows us to create and interpret messages 
D)  Conditions surrounding communication 
E)  Our unique view of the world
F) Process of interpreting or attaching meaning to another's message
G) The person who creates and sends a message
H) The person to whom the message is sent
I) Thought, feeling, or action sent from the source to the receiver
J) Process of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into symbols that another person can understand
K) Unintended stimulus that draws attention away from message

Question 14

Tracey has not spoken to Pete in three days because he forgot their wedding anniversary. Her actions do not count as communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the baby section of a clothing store, Patty notices that clothing made for baby girls are pink with patterns of cute animals and sleeping babies. On the other hand, she notices that clothing made for boys are blue, and patterned with activities such as racing cars and sports equipment. What function of communication is exemplified in these gender stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication helps us create communities. 
B)  Communication creates and maintains our sense of self or our identity. 
C)  Communication forms and strengthens relationships. 
D)  Communication provides an opportunity to influence the other person in our relationships. 
A)  Communication helps us create communities. 
B)  Communication creates and maintains our sense of self or our identity. 
C)  Communication forms and strengthens relationships. 
D)  Communication provides an opportunity to influence the other person in our relationships.

Question 16

Kelly is a son, brother, musician, friend, votes Democratic, is Japanese American, and loves dogs. Andrea is a single mother, has no siblings, is bi-racial, attends church regularly, has one parent, is a project manager, and loves cats. They view the world very differently because of their

Accepted Answer

A)  message. 
B)  context. 
C)  frames of reference. 
D)  physical setting. 
A)  message. 
B)  context. 
C)  frames of reference. 
D)  physical setting.

Question 17

Julie and Ed are watching a political debate on television. Julie, a Democrat, is appalled at the lack of civility the challenger is showing his opponent. She perceives him as rude and arrogant. Ed, who normally votes Republican, is elated that his choice is self-assured and communicating confidence. Why would Julie and Ed interpret the same behavior so differently?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ed and Julie are having difficulty with the psychological climate 
B)  Julie and Ed are using different channels of communication 
C)  Ed is bothered by external noise 
D)  Julie and Ed share different frames of reference 
A)  Ed and Julie are having difficulty with the psychological climate 
B)  Julie and Ed are using different channels of communication 
C)  Ed is bothered by external noise 
D)  Julie and Ed share different frames of reference

Question 18

Decoding is the process of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into meaningful symbols that another person can understand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ is the receiver's response to the sender's message and provides information about the way the message is being interpreted.

Attaching meaning to or interpreting another person's message is called

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Feedback

Our frame of reference allows us to create and interpret messages.

List questions that you as a communicator can reflect upon as components of your frame of reference.

Four years ago, Ilene had a bad experience at a job interview. As a result, each time she is interviewed, Ilene is wracked with anxiety. Bringing her negative feelings about being interviewed with her to each encounter makes the ________ tense.

With the advent of new technological advances, communication has become easier, but it has also created new communication problems like "bad manners" in email communication.

Mike and LeeAnn were having an argument, LeeAnn told Mike that he needed to start helping out more with the household chores. Mike rolled his eyes at her and walked out of the room. What is the term used to describe the acts of eye rolling and walking out of the room?

Jeannette gets nervous when she has to meet Carrie, her supervisor in her office. However, she feels quite comfortable eating lunch with Carrie in the company's cafeteria. What condition in the communication model is affecting Jeannette?

Familiar types of mass media such as: television, radio, movies, newspapers, magazines, Internet chat rooms, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are examples of

Online gamers often feel bonded with fellow gamers they have never physically met. They share an interest in the same game, and even the same gaming language. What function of communication does this scenario satisfy?

The Nakamura home is a bustle of activity in the morning. The radio is tuned in so Melanie can hear the traffic report, three of her children are talking together at the breakfast table, and Paul reads aloud the family's car pool schedule. This is all possible because communication is a(n)

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Channel

Tracey has not spoken to Pete in three days because he forgot their wedding anniversary. Her actions do not count as communication.

Kelly is a son, brother, musician, friend, votes Democratic, is Japanese American, and loves dogs. Andrea is a single mother, has no siblings, is bi-racial, attends church regularly, has one parent, is a project manager, and loves cats. They view the world very differently because of their

Decoding is the process of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into meaningful symbols that another person can understand.

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Exam 1: An Overview of Communication

_____ is the receiver's response to the sender's message and provides information about the way the message is being interpreted.

Attaching meaning to or interpreting another person's message is called

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Feedback

Our frame of reference allows us to create and interpret messages.

List questions that you as a communicator can reflect upon as components of your frame of reference.

Four years ago, Ilene had a bad experience at a job interview. As a result, each time she is interviewed, Ilene is wracked with anxiety. Bringing her negative feelings about being interviewed with her to each encounter makes the ________ tense.

With the advent of new technological advances, communication has become easier, but it has also created new communication problems like "bad manners" in email communication.

Mike and LeeAnn were having an argument, LeeAnn told Mike that he needed to start helping out more with the household chores. Mike rolled his eyes at her and walked out of the room. What is the term used to describe the acts of eye rolling and walking out of the room?

Jeannette gets nervous when she has to meet Carrie, her supervisor in her office. However, she feels quite comfortable eating lunch with Carrie in the company's cafeteria. What condition in the communication model is affecting Jeannette?

Familiar types of mass media such as: television, radio, movies, newspapers, magazines, Internet chat rooms, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter are examples of

Online gamers often feel bonded with fellow gamers they have never physically met. They share an interest in the same game, and even the same gaming language. What function of communication does this scenario satisfy?

The Nakamura home is a bustle of activity in the morning. The radio is tuned in so Melanie can hear the traffic report, three of her children are talking together at the breakfast table, and Paul reads aloud the family's car pool schedule. This is all possible because communication is a(n)

Match the word or phrase with its definition. -Channel

Tracey has not spoken to Pete in three days because he forgot their wedding anniversary. Her actions do not count as communication.

Kelly is a son, brother, musician, friend, votes Democratic, is Japanese American, and loves dogs. Andrea is a single mother, has no siblings, is bi-racial, attends church regularly, has one parent, is a project manager, and loves cats. They view the world very differently because of their

Decoding is the process of putting thoughts, ideas, or feelings into meaningful symbols that another person can understand.

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Ourselves and Others

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters