Question 1

People who communicate well have an advantage in their personal, social, and professional life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Communication is vital for maintaining civic engagement in societies, unless they are democratic and pluralistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Define communication. Identify and describe the four key features of communication.

Accepted Answer

Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, and feelings between individuals or groups. It is a fundamental aspect of human interaction and plays a crucial role in all aspects of our personal and professional lives.

The four key features of communication are:

1. Sender: The sender is the person or entity who initiates the communication process by encoding a message and transmitting it to the receiver. The sender's goal is to convey a specific meaning or intention to the receiver.

2. Message: The message is the information, idea, or emotion that the sender wants to communicate. It can be conveyed through various channels such as verbal, non-verbal, written, or visual means.

3. Channel: The channel is the medium through which the message is transmitted from the sender to the receiver. It can be face-to-face conversation, phone call, email, text message, video call, or any other form of communication.

4. Receiver: The receiver is the person or entity for whom the message is intended. They decode the message and interpret its meaning based on their own experiences, knowledge, and understanding. The receiver then provides feedback to the sender, completing the communication loop.

These four key features of communication work together to ensure that information is effectively and accurately transmitted between individuals or groups. Effective communication requires clear and concise messaging, active listening, and mutual understanding between the sender and receiver.

Question 4

Communicating with other people promotes personal health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The openness of a system is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the extent to which a system strives to sustain equilibrium 
B)  the extent of interaction within a system 
C) the extent to which a system affects and is affected by outside factors and processes 
D)  the extent of absolute balance in a system 
E)  the extent to which someone is willing to communicate 
A)  the extent to which a system strives to sustain equilibrium 
B)  the extent of interaction within a system 
C) the extent to which a system affects and is affected by outside factors and processes 
D)  the extent of absolute balance in a system 
E)  the extent to which someone is willing to communicate

Question 6

Wilbur Schramm constructed a(n)__________ model of communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  round 
B)  flat 
C) interactive 
D)  proactive 
E)  deterministic
TRUE/FALSE 
A)  round 
B)  flat 
C) interactive 
D)  proactive 
E)  deterministic
TRUE/FALSE

Question 7

According to Wood, the study of communication is valuable for four major reasons. Identify and describe each of them.

Accepted Answer

According to Wood, the study of communic

Question 8

George Herbert Mead's statement that humans are talked into humanity means __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  people have to be calmed into acting with civility 
B) we gain our personal identity by interacting with others 
C)  by communicating people automatically become human 
D)  only humans can talk 
E)  none of the above 
A)  people have to be calmed into acting with civility 
B) we gain our personal identity by interacting with others 
C)  by communicating people automatically become human 
D)  only humans can talk 
E)  none of the above

Question 9

The content level of meaning __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is always verbal 
B)  is language 
C) is the literal message 
D)  is psychological 
E)  is cultural 
A)  is always verbal 
B)  is language 
C) is the literal message 
D)  is psychological 
E)  is cultural

Question 10

In the transactional model of communication, each person participates simultaneously as a sender and receiver of messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Chapter One defined communication as systemic. Explain what this means and why it is important for thinking about interaction in a socially diverse society. Provide concrete examples of system principles you discuss in your response.

Accepted Answer

Communication as systemic means that it

Question 12

Systems seek a state of equilibrium, or __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Systems seek a state of equilibrium, or...

Question 13

The abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations we use to represent our experience are __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations we...

Question 14

Define the content and relational levels of meaning in communication. Provide an example of each level of meaning and explain how they work together.

Accepted Answer

The content level of meaning in communic

Question 15

We have direct access to the thoughts and feelings of those with whom we communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things are __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other...

Question 17

The statement that communication is systemic means that __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  symbols construct our meanings 
B)  communication changes over time 
C)  there is a content level and a literal 
D)  it is studied in an organized manner 
E) the various parts affect each other 
A)  symbols construct our meanings 
B)  communication changes over time 
C)  there is a content level and a literal 
D)  it is studied in an organized manner 
E) the various parts affect each other

Question 18

The earliest models of communication which described communication as one-way, are known as __________ models.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The earliest models of communication which described...

Question 19

Symbols can be described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate verbal and nonverbal behaviors 
B) abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things 
C)  a group of interrelated parts that affect one another 
D)  figures which cause absolute balance in a system 
E)  anything that interferes with the intended meaning of communication 
A)  appropriate verbal and nonverbal behaviors 
B) abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things 
C)  a group of interrelated parts that affect one another 
D)  figures which cause absolute balance in a system 
E)  anything that interferes with the intended meaning of communication

Question 20

The literal meaning of a message is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  relational level of meaning 
B)  connotative level of meaning 
C)  bypassed meaning 
D) content level of meaning 
E)  inferential level of meaning 
A)  relational level of meaning 
B)  connotative level of meaning 
C)  bypassed meaning 
D) content level of meaning 
E)  inferential level of meaning

People who communicate well have an advantage in their personal, social, and professional life.

Communication is vital for maintaining civic engagement in societies, unless they are democratic and pluralistic.

Define communication. Identify and describe the four key features of communication.

Communicating with other people promotes personal health.

The openness of a system is __________.

Wilbur Schramm constructed a(n)__________ model of communication.

According to Wood, the study of communication is valuable for four major reasons. Identify and describe each of them.

George Herbert Mead's statement that humans are talked into humanity means __________.

The content level of meaning __________.

In the transactional model of communication, each person participates simultaneously as a sender and receiver of messages.

Chapter One defined communication as systemic. Explain what this means and why it is important for thinking about interaction in a socially diverse society. Provide concrete examples of system principles you discuss in your response.

Systems seek a state of equilibrium, or __________.

The abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations we use to represent our experience are __________.

Define the content and relational levels of meaning in communication. Provide an example of each level of meaning and explain how they work together.

We have direct access to the thoughts and feelings of those with whom we communicate.

Abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things are __________.

The statement that communication is systemic means that __________.

The earliest models of communication which described communication as one-way, are known as __________ models.

Symbols can be described as __________.

The literal meaning of a message is referred to as __________.

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Perceiving and Understanding

Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

Filters

Exam 1: A First Look at Communication

People who communicate well have an advantage in their personal, social, and professional life.

Communication is vital for maintaining civic engagement in societies, unless they are democratic and pluralistic.

Define communication. Identify and describe the four key features of communication.

Communicating with other people promotes personal health.

The openness of a system is __________.

Wilbur Schramm constructed a(n)__________ model of communication.

According to Wood, the study of communication is valuable for four major reasons. Identify and describe each of them.

George Herbert Mead's statement that humans are talked into humanity means __________.

The content level of meaning __________.

In the transactional model of communication, each person participates simultaneously as a sender and receiver of messages.

Chapter One defined communication as systemic. Explain what this means and why it is important for thinking about interaction in a socially diverse society. Provide concrete examples of system principles you discuss in your response.

Systems seek a state of equilibrium, or __________.

The abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations we use to represent our experience are __________.

Define the content and relational levels of meaning in communication. Provide an example of each level of meaning and explain how they work together.

We have direct access to the thoughts and feelings of those with whom we communicate.

Abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things are __________.

The statement that communication is systemic means that __________.

The earliest models of communication which described communication as one-way, are known as __________ models.

Symbols can be described as __________.

The literal meaning of a message is referred to as __________.

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Perceiving and Understanding

Engaging in Verbal Communication

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

Filters