Question 1

When a single speaker gives an oral presentation to an audience, the context is __________communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  mass 
B)  public 
C)  group 
D)  interpersonal 
A)  mass 
B)  public 
C)  group 
D)  interpersonal B

Question 2

A system of moral principles governing people's behavior as they relate to others is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

ethics

Question 3

Watching a movie at the theater, Kayla realizes she is cold. She thinks, "It's freezing in here," and she prepares to whisper this in her classmate's ear. Kayla is the

Accepted Answer

A)  sender encoding a message. 
B)  receiver decoding a message. 
C)  sender decoding a message. 
D)  receiver providing feedback. 
A)  sender encoding a message. 
B)  receiver decoding a message. 
C)  sender decoding a message. 
D)  receiver providing feedback. A

Question 4

Define communication context, considering both the narrow and broad perspectives. To explain the role of context in communication, define rules and norms and discuss how each can affect communication. Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define communication context, considering both the narrow...

Question 5

__________ is the process the sender uses in selecting verbal and nonverbal symbols to create a message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the process the sender uses...

Question 6

When we talk to people and observe their behavior, which of the following are visible to us?

Accepted Answer

A)  universal human needs 
B)  verbal and nonverbal symbols 
C)  cultural rules 
D)  cultural norms 
A)  universal human needs 
B)  verbal and nonverbal symbols 
C)  cultural rules 
D)  cultural norms

Question 7

An example of a rich medium channel is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of a rich medium channel...

Question 8

Which of the following are examples of verbal symbols to communicate the fact that you are tired?

Accepted Answer

A)  The statement, "I am very tired" 
B)  A loud yawn 
C)  Closing your eyes 
D)  Putting your head down on the desk 
A)  The statement, "I am very tired" 
B)  A loud yawn 
C)  Closing your eyes 
D)  Putting your head down on the desk

Question 9

Briefly describe an experience you had when a cultural difference led to a communication problem. Why do you think this problem occurred? Briefly discuss the role of the following: semantic noise; rules, norms, attitudes, beliefs and values; high vs. low context; and ethnocentrism.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe an experience you had when...

Question 10

What is the main difference between Schramm's interaction model of communication and the action model that came before it?

Accepted Answer

A)  The interaction model views communication as a circular process involving feedback. 
B)  The interaction model emphasizes the role of context. 
C)  The interaction model recognizes that feedback is often simultaneous. 
D)  The interaction model does not include the element of noise. 
A)  The interaction model views communication as a circular process involving feedback. 
B)  The interaction model emphasizes the role of context. 
C)  The interaction model recognizes that feedback is often simultaneous. 
D)  The interaction model does not include the element of noise.

Question 11

When people communicate because they enjoy the interaction, they are __________communicators.

Accepted Answer

A)  instrumental 
B)  androgynous 
C)  homogenous 
D)  expressive 
A)  instrumental 
B)  androgynous 
C)  homogenous 
D)  expressive

Question 12

The ___________ model of communication introduced the idea of feedback.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ___________ model of communication introduced the...

Question 13

Communication models that view all communicators as responsible for sharing meaning are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional. 
B)  ethnocentric. 
C)  individualistic. 
D)  expressive. 
A)  transactional. 
B)  ethnocentric. 
C)  individualistic. 
D)  expressive.

Question 14

Distractions that interfere with communication are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding. 
B)  decoding. 
C)  channels. 
D)  noise. 
A)  encoding. 
B)  decoding. 
C)  channels. 
D)  noise.

Question 15

A symbol communicated via the spoken word is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A symbol communicated via the spoken word...

Question 16

__________ are groups of people bound by shared values, beliefs, attitudes, rules, and norms that interact with those of the larger culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ are groups of people bound by...

Question 17

Which of the following is not listed in your book as a skill of competent communicators?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning to speak a foreign language 
B)  communicating ethically 
C)  listening effectively 
D)  maintaining successful relationships 
A)  learning to speak a foreign language 
B)  communicating ethically 
C)  listening effectively 
D)  maintaining successful relationships

Question 18

A culture in which people's understanding of messages is based less on the words spoken and more on the communication context is a __________ - context culture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A culture in which people's understanding of...

Question 19

When Rosa has to ask her boss a question, she would rather send a text-message than ask the question face-to-face. This illustrates the principle that

Accepted Answer

A)  communication contexts produce different levels of anxiety for different people. 
B)  if we are confident in one communication situation, that confidence will carry over to other types of situations. 
C)  oral communication always produces more anxiety than does written communication. 
D)  verbal communication always produces more anxiety than does nonverbal communication. 
A)  communication contexts produce different levels of anxiety for different people. 
B)  if we are confident in one communication situation, that confidence will carry over to other types of situations. 
C)  oral communication always produces more anxiety than does written communication. 
D)  verbal communication always produces more anxiety than does nonverbal communication.

Question 20

When Kate asks Michael a question, he replies in a sarcastic tone. This sound of his voice is

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal code. 
B)  nonverbal code. 
C)  an olfactory channel. 
D)  a gustatory channel. 
A)  verbal code. 
B)  nonverbal code. 
C)  an olfactory channel. 
D)  a gustatory channel.

When a single speaker gives an oral presentation to an audience, the context is __________communication.

A system of moral principles governing people's behavior as they relate to others is known as __________.

Watching a movie at the theater, Kayla realizes she is cold. She thinks, "It's freezing in here," and she prepares to whisper this in her classmate's ear. Kayla is the

Define communication context, considering both the narrow and broad perspectives. To explain the role of context in communication, define rules and norms and discuss how each can affect communication. Provide examples.

__________ is the process the sender uses in selecting verbal and nonverbal symbols to create a message.

When we talk to people and observe their behavior, which of the following are visible to us?

An example of a rich medium channel is __________.

Which of the following are examples of verbal symbols to communicate the fact that you are tired?

Briefly describe an experience you had when a cultural difference led to a communication problem. Why do you think this problem occurred? Briefly discuss the role of the following: semantic noise; rules, norms, attitudes, beliefs and values; high vs. low context; and ethnocentrism.

What is the main difference between Schramm's interaction model of communication and the action model that came before it?

When people communicate because they enjoy the interaction, they are __________communicators.

The ___________ model of communication introduced the idea of feedback.

Communication models that view all communicators as responsible for sharing meaning are known as

Distractions that interfere with communication are referred to as

A symbol communicated via the spoken word is __________.

__________ are groups of people bound by shared values, beliefs, attitudes, rules, and norms that interact with those of the larger culture.

Which of the following is not listed in your book as a skill of competent communicators?

A culture in which people's understanding of messages is based less on the words spoken and more on the communication context is a __________ - context culture.

When Rosa has to ask her boss a question, she would rather send a text-message than ask the question face-to-face. This illustrates the principle that

When Kate asks Michael a question, he replies in a sarcastic tone. This sound of his voice is

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Public Speaking: Getting Started

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 1: Getting Started in Communication

When a single speaker gives an oral presentation to an audience, the context is __________communication.

A system of moral principles governing people's behavior as they relate to others is known as __________.

Watching a movie at the theater, Kayla realizes she is cold. She thinks, "It's freezing in here," and she prepares to whisper this in her classmate's ear. Kayla is the

Define communication context, considering both the narrow and broad perspectives. To explain the role of context in communication, define rules and norms and discuss how each can affect communication. Provide examples.

__________ is the process the sender uses in selecting verbal and nonverbal symbols to create a message.

When we talk to people and observe their behavior, which of the following are visible to us?

An example of a rich medium channel is __________.

Which of the following are examples of verbal symbols to communicate the fact that you are tired?

Briefly describe an experience you had when a cultural difference led to a communication problem. Why do you think this problem occurred? Briefly discuss the role of the following: semantic noise; rules, norms, attitudes, beliefs and values; high vs. low context; and ethnocentrism.

What is the main difference between Schramm's interaction model of communication and the action model that came before it?

When people communicate because they enjoy the interaction, they are __________communicators.

The ___________ model of communication introduced the idea of feedback.

Communication models that view all communicators as responsible for sharing meaning are known as

Distractions that interfere with communication are referred to as

A symbol communicated via the spoken word is __________.

__________ are groups of people bound by shared values, beliefs, attitudes, rules, and norms that interact with those of the larger culture.

Which of the following is not listed in your book as a skill of competent communicators?

A culture in which people's understanding of messages is based less on the words spoken and more on the communication context is a __________ - context culture.

When Rosa has to ask her boss a question, she would rather send a text-message than ask the question face-to-face. This illustrates the principle that

When Kate asks Michael a question, he replies in a sarcastic tone. This sound of his voice is

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Public Speaking: Getting Started

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

Filters