Question 1

Author Julia Wood mentions which of the following factors affect her point of view in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  being a woman 
B)  her research and reading the research of others 
C)  being from a middle income family 
D)  being white 
E) all of these factors affect her point of view in the textbook 
A)  being a woman 
B)  her research and reading the research of others 
C)  being from a middle income family 
D)  being white 
E) all of these factors affect her point of view in the textbook

Question 2

A __________ consists of interrelated parts that affect one another.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ consists of interrelated parts that...

Question 3

In communication systems all parts of a system interact and affect each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A living system can sustain absolute equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The process nature of communication means __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a given interaction has a definite beginning and ending 
B)  what happens in one encounter has little impact on other encounters we have 
C)  communication rarely, if ever, changes 
D) our interactions with others are ongoing and dynamic 
E)  we can stop communicating 
A)  a given interaction has a definite beginning and ending 
B)  what happens in one encounter has little impact on other encounters we have 
C)  communication rarely, if ever, changes 
D) our interactions with others are ongoing and dynamic 
E)  we can stop communicating

Question 6

__________ is the response we have to a message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the response we have to...

Question 7

__________ is the extent to which a system affects and is affected by outside factors and processes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the extent to which a...

Question 8

Communication skills are vital to civic life because __________.

Accepted Answer

A) our society is socially diverse in nature 
B)  personal disclosures are important 
C)  the connection between communication and identity 
D)  communication directly influences our well-being 
E)  all of the above are reasons why communication is vital to civic life 
A) our society is socially diverse in nature 
B)  personal disclosures are important 
C)  the connection between communication and identity 
D)  communication directly influences our well-being 
E)  all of the above are reasons why communication is vital to civic life

Question 9

Communication research is a vital and growing field of work.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Linear models capture the process character of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Bart tries to concentrate during a particularly difficult lecture, but finds that he is more focused on the instructor's unique dialect and delivery style. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) noise 
B)  feedback 
C)  transaction 
D)  social diversity 
E)  both a and c 
A) noise 
B)  feedback 
C)  transaction 
D)  social diversity 
E)  both a and c

Question 12

Communication is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a process 
B)  systematic 
C)  symbolic 
D) all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  a process 
B)  systematic 
C)  symbolic 
D) all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Communication in personal relationships __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  helps solve problems 
B)  involves personal disclosures 
C)  sustains the daily rhythms of intimate connections 
D) all of the above 
E)  a and b 
A)  helps solve problems 
B)  involves personal disclosures 
C)  sustains the daily rhythms of intimate connections 
D) all of the above 
E)  a and b

Question 14

According to surveys of companies, the most important quality they look for in a job applicant is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  technical skill 
B)  a degree from an accredited university 
C) the ability to communicate effectively 
D)  practical experience 
E)  a willingness to relocate 
A)  technical skill 
B)  a degree from an accredited university 
C) the ability to communicate effectively 
D)  practical experience 
E)  a willingness to relocate

Question 15

The most simplistic communication models are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  transactional 
B)  interactional 
C) linear 
D)  bifocal 
E)  directional 
A)  transactional 
B)  interactional 
C) linear 
D)  bifocal 
E)  directional

Question 16

__________ is anything that interferes with the intended meaning of communication.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is anything that interferes with the...

Question 17

The major distinction between the linear and interactive models of communication is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the linear model allows for the concept of noise interfering with communication 
B)  the interactive model includes both a source and receiver 
C)  the interactive model allows for the concept of noise interfering with communication 
D)  the linear model identifies a distinct message 
E) the interactive model includes feedback, or a response to the message 
A)  the linear model allows for the concept of noise interfering with communication 
B)  the interactive model includes both a source and receiver 
C)  the interactive model allows for the concept of noise interfering with communication 
D)  the linear model identifies a distinct message 
E) the interactive model includes feedback, or a response to the message

Question 18

Harold Laswell constructed a(n) __________ model of communication.

Accepted Answer

A)  circular 
B)  cubic 
C)  qualitative 
D) linear 
E)  reified 
A)  circular 
B)  cubic 
C)  qualitative 
D) linear 
E)  reified

Question 19

Compare and contrast the three generations (or types) of models of communication discussed in Chapter One. State which model you think is best and explain your reasons for your choice.

Accepted Answer

The three generations of models of commu

Question 20

Given any typical day, how often does a person communicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  roughly 15-20 times a day 
B) continually throughout the day 
C)  less than 5 times a day 
D)  roughly 100-200 times a day 
E)  roughly 200-300 times a day 
A)  roughly 15-20 times a day 
B) continually throughout the day 
C)  less than 5 times a day 
D)  roughly 100-200 times a day 
E)  roughly 200-300 times a day

Author Julia Wood mentions which of the following factors affect her point of view in the textbook?

A __________ consists of interrelated parts that affect one another.

In communication systems all parts of a system interact and affect each other.

A living system can sustain absolute equilibrium.

The process nature of communication means __________.

__________ is the response we have to a message.

__________ is the extent to which a system affects and is affected by outside factors and processes.

Communication skills are vital to civic life because __________.

Communication research is a vital and growing field of work.

Linear models capture the process character of communication.

Bart tries to concentrate during a particularly difficult lecture, but finds that he is more focused on the instructor's unique dialect and delivery style. This is an example of __________.

Communication is __________.

Communication in personal relationships __________.

According to surveys of companies, the most important quality they look for in a job applicant is __________.

The most simplistic communication models are __________.

__________ is anything that interferes with the intended meaning of communication.

The major distinction between the linear and interactive models of communication is __________.

Harold Laswell constructed a(n) __________ model of communication.

Compare and contrast the three generations (or types) of models of communication discussed in Chapter One. State which model you think is best and explain your reasons for your choice.

Given any typical day, how often does a person communicate?

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

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Exam 1: A First Look at Communication

Author Julia Wood mentions which of the following factors affect her point of view in the textbook?

A __________ consists of interrelated parts that affect one another.

In communication systems all parts of a system interact and affect each other.

A living system can sustain absolute equilibrium.

The process nature of communication means __________.

__________ is the response we have to a message.

__________ is the extent to which a system affects and is affected by outside factors and processes.

Communication skills are vital to civic life because __________.

Communication research is a vital and growing field of work.

Linear models capture the process character of communication.

Bart tries to concentrate during a particularly difficult lecture, but finds that he is more focused on the instructor's unique dialect and delivery style. This is an example of __________.

Communication is __________.

Communication in personal relationships __________.

According to surveys of companies, the most important quality they look for in a job applicant is __________.

The most simplistic communication models are __________.

__________ is anything that interferes with the intended meaning of communication.

The major distinction between the linear and interactive models of communication is __________.

Harold Laswell constructed a(n) __________ model of communication.

Compare and contrast the three generations (or types) of models of communication discussed in Chapter One. State which model you think is best and explain your reasons for your choice.

Given any typical day, how often does a person communicate?

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