Exam 3: Understanding Verbal Messages

Discuss why it is better to solve problems than to control others.

Bypassing rarely occurs between two people who are fluent in English.

Explain why the meanings of words are context bound. Provide an example of this.

Stephanie knows she can say "oh my gosh" and "BFF" when talking with her friends, but won't use phrases like these when speaking to her professor. When she talks to him, she tends to use more formal language. Stephanie is demonstrating the concept of _____.

Explain the differences between concrete and abstract language.

Heterosexist language assumes that homosexuality and bisexuality do not exist.

In response to his son's request, Tom said, "I don't care what you want! You'll do what I tell you to do because I am your father!" How would you most accurately categorize this response?

Bill was visiting his friend Carol's parents in Chicago. They offered him some tea; he was very thirsty, so he said he would love some. He was very surprised when they brought him a cup of hot tea. In Arkansas where he was from, the word "tea" always meant iced tea. If you wanted a cup of hot tea, you asked for "hot tea." Which of the following characteristics of language best describes this situation?

Neologisms refer to new terms introduced into the language.

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis suggests which of the following?

Which of the following would be considered a supportive response?

Words that are _____ refer to things that we can see, touch, smell, taste, or hear.

The most common form of sexism in language is the use of _____ language.

_____ is defined as the patterns in the arrangement of words in a language.

Which of the following words is the most concrete?

In the textbook, an example of the use, then disappearance of Ayds, an edible weight-loss product, based on its name is an example of which of the five attributes of words?

Maddie told Hattie during their discussion on spirituality that Hattie just didn't "get it," which made Hattie feel disrespected and she became a bit hostile. Maddie's comment is an example of _____.

Select three of the following characteristics of language. In a well-supported answer, address (1) what it means, and (2) why it is important for an effective communicator to understand that concept. A superior answer will contain illustrations that are original and not in the textbook. Characteristics: (discuss 3) (1) Words are symbols with meanings. (2) Words have denotative and connotative meanings. (3) Words reflect concrete and abstract meanings. (4) Words are culture bound. (5) Words are context bound.

List three ways in which language can reflect bias. Describe how to avoid using these types of bias in your language.

Which of the following demonstrates the use of a gender-neutral term?