Question 1

"Communication is personal" means that

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A)  group members mostly talk about themselves. 
B)  there are no neutral words. 
C)  communication can only occur among people, not with inanimate objects or less complex organisms than humans. 
D)  words used during a discussion have some degree of different meanings for each group member. 
E)  each person has a unique style of speaking and writing. 
A)  group members mostly talk about themselves. 
B)  there are no neutral words. 
C)  communication can only occur among people, not with inanimate objects or less complex organisms than humans. 
D)  words used during a discussion have some degree of different meanings for each group member. 
E)  each person has a unique style of speaking and writing. D

Question 2

_____ takes many forms, like e-mail, chat room discussions, texting, and tweeting to name a few.

Accepted Answer

Computer-mediated communication

Question 3

Describe how your group has used technology to communicate. Explain the type of technology and how your group has used the technology. Then identify two ways in which that technology has helped communication and two ways you think you could improve when using that technology.

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Our group has used technology to communicate in various ways. We primarily use messaging apps such as Slack and WhatsApp to stay in touch and share information. We also utilize video conferencing platforms like Zoom for virtual meetings and discussions.

The use of technology has helped our communication in two significant ways. Firstly, it has allowed us to stay connected regardless of physical distance, enabling us to work together effectively even when we are not in the same location. Secondly, technology has facilitated quick and efficient sharing of information, documents, and updates, making it easier for everyone to stay informed and on the same page.

However, there are also areas where we could improve when using technology for communication. One way is to ensure that everyone in the group is proficient in using the technology we have chosen, as this can sometimes be a barrier to effective communication. Additionally, we could work on setting clear guidelines and expectations for communication within the group, to avoid any misunderstandings or miscommunication that may arise from relying solely on technology.

Question 4

Action-oriented listeners are most concerned with time management in a group.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When you interpret a speaker's behavior using your own cultural rules you are _____.

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The answer of When you interpret a speaker's behavior using...

Question 6

A time-oriented listener values _____ and is focused on efficient discussion.

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The answer of A time-oriented listener values _____ and is...

Question 7

A person who pretends to be listening while thinking about something else is engaged in

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A)  assuming meaning. 
B)  silent arguing. 
C)  sidetracking. 
D)  focusing on irrelevancies. 
E)  pseudolistening. 
A)  assuming meaning. 
B)  silent arguing. 
C)  sidetracking. 
D)  focusing on irrelevancies. 
E)  pseudolistening.

Question 8

When engaging in controversial group discussions, Deandre restates what the speaker said in his own words. This active listening practice is called

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A)  analyzing. 
B)  paraphrasing. 
C)  restating. 
D)  functioning. 
E)  proselytizing. 
A)  analyzing. 
B)  paraphrasing. 
C)  restating. 
D)  functioning. 
E)  proselytizing.

Question 9

A listener who prefers information from perceived credible sources and is drawn to analyzing the information she or he hears is called a(n)

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A)  people-oriented listener. 
B)  action-oriented listener. 
C)  content-oriented listener. 
D)  time-oriented listener. 
E)  focused listener. 
A)  people-oriented listener. 
B)  action-oriented listener. 
C)  content-oriented listener. 
D)  time-oriented listener. 
E)  focused listener.

Question 10

Listeners in a group who often give feedback about group goals and ways to achieve those goals are

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A)  focused listeners. 
B)  people-oriented listeners. 
C)  content-oriented listeners. 
D)  action-oriented listeners. 
E)  time-oriented listeners. 
A)  focused listeners. 
B)  people-oriented listeners. 
C)  content-oriented listeners. 
D)  action-oriented listeners. 
E)  time-oriented listeners.

Question 11

_____ is a four-step process that begins with perceiving a message, then interpreting it, deciding what it means, and finally responding to it.

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The answer of _____ is a four-step process that begins...

Question 12

We use communication to refer to the transactional process in which people simultaneously create, interpret, and negotiate shared meaning through their interaction. Name the five major characteristic and give an example of how each may occur in a small group.

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The five major characteristics of commun

Question 13

The instructor explained that the students did not perform well on the exam, but he did so in a very condescending tone, this refers to the _____ dimension of the message.

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A)  content 
B)  personal 
C)  relational 
D)  expressive 
E)  tonality 
A)  content 
B)  personal 
C)  relational 
D)  expressive 
E)  tonality

Question 14

Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of each of the listening preferences.

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One advantage of active listening is tha

Question 15

Which was NOT one of the communication characteristics discussed in Chapter 3?

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A)  Shared meaning is the responsibility of all members. 
B)  Communication involves content and relationship dimensions. 
C)  Communication is personal. 
D)  Achieving understanding is primarily the responsibility of a speaker. 
E)  Communication is a transactional process among the persons involved. 
A)  Shared meaning is the responsibility of all members. 
B)  Communication involves content and relationship dimensions. 
C)  Communication is personal. 
D)  Achieving understanding is primarily the responsibility of a speaker. 
E)  Communication is a transactional process among the persons involved.

Question 16

_____ listeners enjoy analyzing the things they hear.

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The answer of _____ listeners enjoy analyzing the things they...

Question 17

Explain the difference between hearing and listening. Why is it important to listen to fellow members of a small group?

Accepted Answer

Hearing and listening are often used int

Question 18

Give one example of something said or done by a group member recently in a group you belong to. Identify the content dimension of the behavior and the relationship dimension of the same behavior.

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One example of something said by a group

Question 19

All words are symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sterling tells Molly that her hair looks "bad," meaning it as a compliment, but Molly interprets this as a put-down. This is one of the disadvantages of

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A)  words being symbols, thus carrying different, arbitrary meanings for different people. 
B)  meanings being shared exactly the same by everyone. 
C)  small group conflict. 
D)  trying to give out compliments. 
E)  face-to-face communication. 
A)  words being symbols, thus carrying different, arbitrary meanings for different people. 
B)  meanings being shared exactly the same by everyone. 
C)  small group conflict. 
D)  trying to give out compliments. 
E)  face-to-face communication.

"Communication is personal" means that

_____ takes many forms, like e-mail, chat room discussions, texting, and tweeting to name a few.

Describe how your group has used technology to communicate. Explain the type of technology and how your group has used the technology. Then identify two ways in which that technology has helped communication and two ways you think you could improve when using that technology.

Action-oriented listeners are most concerned with time management in a group.

When you interpret a speaker's behavior using your own cultural rules you are _____.

A time-oriented listener values _____ and is focused on efficient discussion.

A person who pretends to be listening while thinking about something else is engaged in

When engaging in controversial group discussions, Deandre restates what the speaker said in his own words. This active listening practice is called

A listener who prefers information from perceived credible sources and is drawn to analyzing the information she or he hears is called a(n)

Listeners in a group who often give feedback about group goals and ways to achieve those goals are

_____ is a four-step process that begins with perceiving a message, then interpreting it, deciding what it means, and finally responding to it.

We use communication to refer to the transactional process in which people simultaneously create, interpret, and negotiate shared meaning through their interaction. Name the five major characteristic and give an example of how each may occur in a small group.

The instructor explained that the students did not perform well on the exam, but he did so in a very condescending tone, this refers to the _____ dimension of the message.

Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of each of the listening preferences.

Which was NOT one of the communication characteristics discussed in Chapter 3?

_____ listeners enjoy analyzing the things they hear.

Explain the difference between hearing and listening. Why is it important to listen to fellow members of a small group?

Give one example of something said or done by a group member recently in a group you belong to. Identify the content dimension of the behavior and the relationship dimension of the same behavior.

All words are symbols.

Sterling tells Molly that her hair looks "bad," meaning it as a compliment, but Molly interprets this as a put-down. This is one of the disadvantages of

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Exam 3: Communication Principles for Group Members

"Communication is personal" means that

_____ takes many forms, like e-mail, chat room discussions, texting, and tweeting to name a few.

Describe how your group has used technology to communicate. Explain the type of technology and how your group has used the technology. Then identify two ways in which that technology has helped communication and two ways you think you could improve when using that technology.

Action-oriented listeners are most concerned with time management in a group.

When you interpret a speaker's behavior using your own cultural rules you are _____.

A time-oriented listener values _____ and is focused on efficient discussion.

A person who pretends to be listening while thinking about something else is engaged in

When engaging in controversial group discussions, Deandre restates what the speaker said in his own words. This active listening practice is called

A listener who prefers information from perceived credible sources and is drawn to analyzing the information she or he hears is called a(n)

Listeners in a group who often give feedback about group goals and ways to achieve those goals are

_____ is a four-step process that begins with perceiving a message, then interpreting it, deciding what it means, and finally responding to it.

We use communication to refer to the transactional process in which people simultaneously create, interpret, and negotiate shared meaning through their interaction. Name the five major characteristic and give an example of how each may occur in a small group.

The instructor explained that the students did not perform well on the exam, but he did so in a very condescending tone, this refers to the _____ dimension of the message.

Identify one advantage and one disadvantage of each of the listening preferences.

Which was NOT one of the communication characteristics discussed in Chapter 3?

_____ listeners enjoy analyzing the things they hear.

Explain the difference between hearing and listening. Why is it important to listen to fellow members of a small group?

Give one example of something said or done by a group member recently in a group you belong to. Identify the content dimension of the behavior and the relationship dimension of the same behavior.

All words are symbols.

Sterling tells Molly that her hair looks "bad," meaning it as a compliment, but Molly interprets this as a put-down. This is one of the disadvantages of

Small Groups As the Heart of Society

Groups As Open Systems

Using Verbal and Nonverbal Messages in a Group

Becoming a Group

Diversity in the Small Group

Creative and Critical Thinking in the Small Group

Group Problem-Solving Procedures

Managing Small Group Conflict Productively

Applying Leadership Principles

Planning, Organizing, and Presenting Small Group Oral Presentations

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