Exam 1: Identifying Foundations of Human Communication

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

Explain and give an example of what is meant by the term "context."

On the day Janet was scheduled to give her speech, her class was relocated into an auditorium. Janet couldn't quite overcome the feeling of isolation she felt as she spoke to her twenty classmates in a room that could seat 500. Which of the following elements is most responsible for Janet's reaction?

Gilberto makes a negative comment about Kristen's new haircut. He quickly recants saying, "I'm sorry, Kristen. You know I didn't mean it." Unfortunately, Kristen still feels hurt. This example demonstrates that communication is _____.

According to the textbook, an important aspect of a successful group is having a sense of belonging among its members.

The process of acting on information is known as _____.

Explain the concept that meaning is co-created.

Dr. Johnson posts an announcement on her course web page that she is administering an exam on Thursday. On Thursday, she is surprised to find that over half of her students either did not prepare for the exam or did not study the correct material. This misunderstanding illustrates what aspect of communication competence?

Context refers to the beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong.

The early models of communication viewed it as a transfer or _____ of information.

The terms feedback and context are introduced in which of the communication models?

Illustrate the concept of impersonal communication.

After a few weeks in school, all students know that they should raise their hand if they want to speak in class. This is an example of what aspect of communication?

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

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

What are some types of symbols and how are they used in communication?

Explain the criteria for ethical communication by defining ethics and explaining some sources for ethical views.

Rules that are not specifically spelled out are called _____ rules.

Tonya shook her head in agreement and smiled when Steven suggested they go out for dinner. Tonya is using ____ to communicate her message.

When there is a contradiction between what is being said and what is being done, verbal messages are more believable than nonverbal messages.