Question 1

The rules and standards of language are known as syntax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to your book, using words such as "fireman" and "postman" to represent all people in those professions makes women seem invisible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

_____ is the tendency to describe things in extremes or opposites without any middle ground.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the tendency to describe things...

Question 4

Using the terms "husband and wife" rather than "partner" demonstrates _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  heterosexist bias 
B)  homophobic language 
C)  abstract language 
D)  sexist language 
A)  heterosexist bias 
B)  homophobic language 
C)  abstract language 
D)  sexist language

Question 5

Greg has just started his new job and is feeling overwhelmed with projects that are coming due in a short time. He is talking with Julia, his friend and coworker. Julia responds by relating the frustration and confusion she felt when she started the job and offers to help Greg get back on track with his projects. Julia's understanding of how he felt is an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  neutrality 
B)  empathy 
C)  manipulation 
D)  apathy 
A)  neutrality 
B)  empathy 
C)  manipulation 
D)  apathy

Question 6

Kendra works in a high-technology field and when talking to friends outside of work, she often throws in acronyms from her job that no one else understands. These acronyms are an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  generic language 
B)  signposting 
C)  gunny-sacking 
D)  bafflegab 
A)  generic language 
B)  signposting 
C)  gunny-sacking 
D)  bafflegab

Question 7

Discuss how empathy can help establish a supportive relationship.

Accepted Answer

Empathy is the ability to put yourself i

Question 8

_____ communication creates a climate of hostility and mistrust.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ communication creates a climate of hostility...

Question 9

The ability to understand and feel what another person is feeling is the definition of sympathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_____ refers to a person's interpretation of a symbol.

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavior 
B)  Action 
C)  Meaning 
D)  Emotion 
A)  Behavior 
B)  Action 
C)  Meaning 
D)  Emotion

Question 11

Give an explanation and an example of a neologism.

Accepted Answer

Neologisms are new terms introduced into

Question 12

You would find the _____ meaning of a word in the dictionary.

Accepted Answer

A)  connotative 
B)  denotative 
C)  abstract 
D)  symbolic 
A)  connotative 
B)  denotative 
C)  abstract 
D)  symbolic

Question 13

Which of the following exemplifies the concept of polarization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kevin told his brother, "You're either with me or against me." 
B)  Natalie believes that all men are created equal. 
C)  Taylor gets mad every time her mother says, "Are you wearing THAT?" 
D)  Jack resents being called a "blue collar worker." 
A)  Kevin told his brother, "You're either with me or against me." 
B)  Natalie believes that all men are created equal. 
C)  Taylor gets mad every time her mother says, "Are you wearing THAT?" 
D)  Jack resents being called a "blue collar worker."

Question 14

Explain the concept of gunny-sacking.

Accepted Answer

Gunny-sacking is reminding people of pas

Question 15

When the realtor tells Kim the countertops are granite, Kim runs her hand over the smooth, speckled surface. Kim knew the word granite because she could touch it and see it. This demonstrates the idea of a _____ word.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the realtor tells Kim the countertops...

Question 16

When Jen hears the word "comfortable," she thinks of her grandmother's house at Thanksgiving. Her thoughts demonstrate the connotative meaning of the word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _____ Hypothesis suggests that our language and thought are so interrelated that how we think is based in and controlled by the language we speak.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ Hypothesis suggests that our language...

Question 18

Code switching refers to shifting from first person to third person when communicating a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Thomas's mother told him he was either going to love high school or he was going to hate it. The extremes in her language are an example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  polarization 
B)  allness 
C)  code switching 
D)  empathy 
A)  polarization 
B)  allness 
C)  code switching 
D)  empathy

Question 20

What is exclusive language, and why is it considered a problem?

Accepted Answer

Exclusive language is language that does

The rules and standards of language are known as syntax.

According to your book, using words such as "fireman" and "postman" to represent all people in those professions makes women seem invisible.

_____ is the tendency to describe things in extremes or opposites without any middle ground.

Using the terms "husband and wife" rather than "partner" demonstrates _____.

Kendra works in a high-technology field and when talking to friends outside of work, she often throws in acronyms from her job that no one else understands. These acronyms are an example of _____.

Discuss how empathy can help establish a supportive relationship.

_____ communication creates a climate of hostility and mistrust.

The ability to understand and feel what another person is feeling is the definition of sympathy.

_____ refers to a person's interpretation of a symbol.

Give an explanation and an example of a neologism.

You would find the _____ meaning of a word in the dictionary.

Which of the following exemplifies the concept of polarization?

Explain the concept of gunny-sacking.

When the realtor tells Kim the countertops are granite, Kim runs her hand over the smooth, speckled surface. Kim knew the word granite because she could touch it and see it. This demonstrates the idea of a _____ word.

When Jen hears the word "comfortable," she thinks of her grandmother's house at Thanksgiving. Her thoughts demonstrate the connotative meaning of the word.

The _____ Hypothesis suggests that our language and thought are so interrelated that how we think is based in and controlled by the language we speak.

Code switching refers to shifting from first person to third person when communicating a message.

Thomas's mother told him he was either going to love high school or he was going to hate it. The extremes in her language are an example of _____.

What is exclusive language, and why is it considered a problem?

Identifying Foundations of Human Communication

Exploring Self-Awareness and Communication

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 Speech

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 3: Understanding Verbal Messages

The rules and standards of language are known as syntax.

According to your book, using words such as "fireman" and "postman" to represent all people in those professions makes women seem invisible.

_____ is the tendency to describe things in extremes or opposites without any middle ground.

Using the terms "husband and wife" rather than "partner" demonstrates _____.

Kendra works in a high-technology field and when talking to friends outside of work, she often throws in acronyms from her job that no one else understands. These acronyms are an example of _____.

Discuss how empathy can help establish a supportive relationship.

_____ communication creates a climate of hostility and mistrust.

The ability to understand and feel what another person is feeling is the definition of sympathy.

_____ refers to a person's interpretation of a symbol.

Give an explanation and an example of a neologism.

You would find the _____ meaning of a word in the dictionary.

Which of the following exemplifies the concept of polarization?

Explain the concept of gunny-sacking.

When the realtor tells Kim the countertops are granite, Kim runs her hand over the smooth, speckled surface. Kim knew the word granite because she could touch it and see it. This demonstrates the idea of a _____ word.

When Jen hears the word "comfortable," she thinks of her grandmother's house at Thanksgiving. Her thoughts demonstrate the connotative meaning of the word.

The _____ Hypothesis suggests that our language and thought are so interrelated that how we think is based in and controlled by the language we speak.

Code switching refers to shifting from first person to third person when communicating a message.

Thomas's mother told him he was either going to love high school or he was going to hate it. The extremes in her language are an example of _____.

What is exclusive language, and why is it considered a problem?

Identifying Foundations of Human Communication

Exploring Self-Awareness and Communication

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 Speech

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters