Exam 1: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Research by Tidwell and Walther found that people in computer-mediated "conversations" asked less direct questions than people in face-to-face interactions, which resulted in people revealing less information about themselves.

Which of the following actions best describes encoding?

Mediated communication is a new, recent form of communication.

The message transfer model of communication portrays human communication as a ________ process.

What makes interpersonal communication inescapable?

Impersonal communication differs from interpersonal communication in that it treats people as objects rather than unique individuals.

Research shows that the lack or loss of a close relationship can lead to ill health and even death.

A hyperpersonal relationship is an electronically mediated relationship that is

Which of the following models is considered by the authors to be the most realistic model of interpersonal communication?

Using an example, briefly explain the difference between the content and the relationship dimensions of interpersonal communication.