Question 1

Humans generally do not focus on higher (more abstract) needs until more basic needs are first met.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Egocentric people cannot take the perspectives of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are some guidelines for interpersonal communication competence?

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The answer of What are some guidelines for interpersonal communication...

Question 4

An example of psychological noise is

Accepted Answer

A)  poor health 
B)  being preoccupied with a problem 
C)  cigarette smoke in a crowded room 
D)  fatigue 
E)  poor sound

Question 5

The majority of our interactions involve I-It communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The author of your textbook states that interpersonal communication involves ethical choices. Define ethics and explain why interpersonal communication involves ethical choices, especially in relation to other interpersonal communication principles.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The author of your textbook states that...

Question 7

Physical noise is interference in our environments, such as noises made by others, overly dim or bright lights, spam and pop-up ads, extreme temperatures, and crowded conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Define the relational level of meaning in interpersonal communication. Describe and provide an example of each dimension of relational-level meanings.

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The answer of Define the relational level of meaning in...

Question 9

Jenema is walking in a mall and a homeless person approaches her and asks for money. Jenema keeps walking without speaking to or looking at the person. The relationship between Jenema and the homeless person is

Accepted Answer

A)  I-You 
B)  I-Thou 
C)  I-It 
D)  I-ME 
E)  I-Us

Question 10

Physiological noise is distraction caused by hunger, fatigue, headaches, medications, and other factors that affect how we feel and think.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Sam sees Sally. Sam thinks Sally is so hot. Sam says, "Hey! Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see!" According to the model of communication, Sam is trying to ____ a message to Sally.

Accepted Answer

A)  encode 
B)  decode 
C)  feedback 
D)  channel

Question 12

Love would be placed in which of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-actualization 
B)  Safety and Protection Needs 
C)  Belonging Needs 
D)  Self-esteem 
E)  Physical Needs

Question 13

Write out the textbook definition of interpersonal communication. Using a personal example, explain the various parts of the definition.

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Question 14

Abraham Maslow identified five human needs. The author of your textbook added a sixth need. Identify this sixth need and explain why this need is important to life in a diverse society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abraham Maslow identified five human needs. The...

Question 15

All of our communication involves personal interaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Jen and Mark are happily married. Recently, Mark had an affair. He tried to tell Jen about his infidelity. She is completely hurt by his actions. It doesn't matter what Mark says to her, she is very upset and can not get over his betrayal. This is indicative of how interpersonal:

Accepted Answer

A)  communication is unintentional 
B)  communication is irreversible 
C)  communication is transactional 
D)  communication is unrepeatable 
E)  communication is not a panacea

Question 17

Compare and contrast what happens in one of your I-You relationships with what happens in one of your I-Thou relationships.

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Question 18

Psychological noise refers to qualities in us that affect how we communicate and how we interpret others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Most of us take socialization for granted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In I-It communication, we do not acknowledge the humanity of other people; we may not even affirm their existence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Humans generally do not focus on higher (more abstract) needs until more basic needs are first met.

Egocentric people cannot take the perspectives of others.

What are some guidelines for interpersonal communication competence?

An example of psychological noise is

The majority of our interactions involve I-It communication.

The author of your textbook states that interpersonal communication involves ethical choices. Define ethics and explain why interpersonal communication involves ethical choices, especially in relation to other interpersonal communication principles.

Physical noise is interference in our environments, such as noises made by others, overly dim or bright lights, spam and pop-up ads, extreme temperatures, and crowded conditions.

Define the relational level of meaning in interpersonal communication. Describe and provide an example of each dimension of relational-level meanings.

Jenema is walking in a mall and a homeless person approaches her and asks for money. Jenema keeps walking without speaking to or looking at the person. The relationship between Jenema and the homeless person is

Physiological noise is distraction caused by hunger, fatigue, headaches, medications, and other factors that affect how we feel and think.

Sam sees Sally. Sam thinks Sally is so hot. Sam says, "Hey! Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see!" According to the model of communication, Sam is trying to ____ a message to Sally.

Love would be placed in which of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Write out the textbook definition of interpersonal communication. Using a personal example, explain the various parts of the definition.

Abraham Maslow identified five human needs. The author of your textbook added a sixth need. Identify this sixth need and explain why this need is important to life in a diverse society.

All of our communication involves personal interaction.

Jen and Mark are happily married. Recently, Mark had an affair. He tried to tell Jen about his infidelity. She is completely hurt by his actions. It doesn't matter what Mark says to her, she is very upset and can not get over his betrayal. This is indicative of how interpersonal:

Compare and contrast what happens in one of your I-You relationships with what happens in one of your I-Thou relationships.

Psychological noise refers to qualities in us that affect how we communicate and how we interpret others.

Most of us take socialization for granted.

In I-It communication, we do not acknowledge the humanity of other people; we may not even affirm their existence.