Question 1

You spend more time listening than performing any other communication activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The other-oriented perspective is essential for a message to achieve its desired effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Prior to class,Ralitza received a phone message alerting her to call home immediately.As a result of receiving this message,Ralitza is unable to focus on the class discussion.Which component of the communication process does this describe?

Accepted Answer

A)  receiver 
B)  feedback 
C)  noise 
D)  context 
A)  receiver 
B)  feedback 
C)  noise 
D)  context C

Question 4

_____ communication often occurs when a time delay occurs between the sending of an email message and the receipt or reading of that message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ communication often occurs when a time...

Question 5

Explain the five fundamental principles of human communication outlined in your text and give an example of each principle.

Accepted Answer

(1)Principle one deals with being aware

Question 6

All communication involves rules that define appropriate behavior.What factors influence these rules?

Accepted Answer

A)  The people involved. 
B)  The placement of the people involved. 
C)  The culture in which people are communicating. 
D)  The length of the message. 
E)  Both A and C 
A)  The people involved. 
B)  The placement of the people involved. 
C)  The culture in which people are communicating. 
D)  The length of the message. 
E)  Both A and C

Question 7

A nonverbal message may contradict a person's verbal message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is included in the definition of interpersonal communication as discussed in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  managing relationships 
B)  impersonal 
C)  one-to-many 
D)  common goal 
A)  managing relationships 
B)  impersonal 
C)  one-to-many 
D)  common goal

Question 9

Someone who is distracted by the thought of an upcoming exam and misses the professor's advice on how best to study is experiencing literal noise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Dean Barnlund suggested that when we communicate with one other person,there are at least six other "people" involved.This statement suggests that communication is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational 
B)  complicated 
C)  governed by rules 
D)  inescapable 
A)  relational 
B)  complicated 
C)  governed by rules 
D)  inescapable

Question 11

Explain the basic assumption of the "human communication as transaction" model.

Accepted Answer

This model looks at communication as the

Question 12

Sondra is conscious of her tendency to be soft-spoken and withdrawn in communication situations.Based on this example,what characteristic of a competent communicator does Sondra have?

Accepted Answer

A)  She effectively interprets verbal messages. 
B)  She appropriately adapts her communication. 
C)  She is aware of her own communication. 
D)  She listens and responds thoughtfully. 
A)  She effectively interprets verbal messages. 
B)  She appropriately adapts her communication. 
C)  She is aware of her own communication. 
D)  She listens and responds thoughtfully.

Question 13

List and explain the three reasons why we study communication as outlined in the text.

Accepted Answer

It is important to study communication i

Question 14

The relationship aspect of communication is usually explicit in a person's verbal messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A dyad must have at least three people interacting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When Filiberto returns home from his classes,he finds that there are three emails from his friend Paolo that were sent at various times of the day.These emails illustrate that mediated communication is synchronous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Presentational communication occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people to inform,persuade,or entertain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Personnel managers cite oral communication skills as a top factor in helping graduating college students obtain employment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The study of communication is important because of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  We can become more employable 
B)  We can improve our interpersonal relationships 
C)  We can improve our health 
D)  All of the above are reasons to study communication 
A)  We can become more employable 
B)  We can improve our interpersonal relationships 
C)  We can improve our health 
D)  All of the above are reasons to study communication

Question 20

Communication that occurs within yourself is referred to as _____ communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication that occurs within yourself is referred...

You spend more time listening than performing any other communication activity.

The other-oriented perspective is essential for a message to achieve its desired effect.

Prior to class,Ralitza received a phone message alerting her to call home immediately.As a result of receiving this message,Ralitza is unable to focus on the class discussion.Which component of the communication process does this describe?

_____ communication often occurs when a time delay occurs between the sending of an email message and the receipt or reading of that message.

Explain the five fundamental principles of human communication outlined in your text and give an example of each principle.

All communication involves rules that define appropriate behavior.What factors influence these rules?

A nonverbal message may contradict a person's verbal message.

Which of the following is included in the definition of interpersonal communication as discussed in the textbook?

Someone who is distracted by the thought of an upcoming exam and misses the professor's advice on how best to study is experiencing literal noise.

Dean Barnlund suggested that when we communicate with one other person,there are at least six other "people" involved.This statement suggests that communication is _____.

Explain the basic assumption of the "human communication as transaction" model.

Sondra is conscious of her tendency to be soft-spoken and withdrawn in communication situations.Based on this example,what characteristic of a competent communicator does Sondra have?

List and explain the three reasons why we study communication as outlined in the text.

The relationship aspect of communication is usually explicit in a person's verbal messages.

A dyad must have at least three people interacting.

When Filiberto returns home from his classes,he finds that there are three emails from his friend Paolo that were sent at various times of the day.These emails illustrate that mediated communication is synchronous.

Presentational communication occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people to inform,persuade,or entertain.

Personnel managers cite oral communication skills as a top factor in helping graduating college students obtain employment.

The study of communication is important because of which of the following?

Communication that occurs within yourself is referred to as _____ communication.

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 1: Foundations of Human Communication

You spend more time listening than performing any other communication activity.

The other-oriented perspective is essential for a message to achieve its desired effect.

Prior to class,Ralitza received a phone message alerting her to call home immediately.As a result of receiving this message,Ralitza is unable to focus on the class discussion.Which component of the communication process does this describe?

_____ communication often occurs when a time delay occurs between the sending of an email message and the receipt or reading of that message.

Explain the five fundamental principles of human communication outlined in your text and give an example of each principle.

All communication involves rules that define appropriate behavior.What factors influence these rules?

A nonverbal message may contradict a person's verbal message.

Which of the following is included in the definition of interpersonal communication as discussed in the textbook?

Someone who is distracted by the thought of an upcoming exam and misses the professor's advice on how best to study is experiencing literal noise.

Dean Barnlund suggested that when we communicate with one other person,there are at least six other "people" involved.This statement suggests that communication is _____.

Explain the basic assumption of the "human communication as transaction" model.

Sondra is conscious of her tendency to be soft-spoken and withdrawn in communication situations.Based on this example,what characteristic of a competent communicator does Sondra have?

List and explain the three reasons why we study communication as outlined in the text.

The relationship aspect of communication is usually explicit in a person's verbal messages.

A dyad must have at least three people interacting.

When Filiberto returns home from his classes,he finds that there are three emails from his friend Paolo that were sent at various times of the day.These emails illustrate that mediated communication is synchronous.

Presentational communication occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people to inform,persuade,or entertain.

Personnel managers cite oral communication skills as a top factor in helping graduating college students obtain employment.

The study of communication is important because of which of the following?

Communication that occurs within yourself is referred to as _____ communication.

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters