Question 1

Maya Angelou has expressed the idea that:

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A)  communication is reversible. 
B)  individuals must learn how to be different together. 
C)  people from around the world are more dissimilar than they are alike. 
D)  globalization has had a negative effect on individual cultures. 
E)  the world is more monocultural than multicultural.

Question 2

Briefly describe each of the three models of communication discussed in the text and identify the strengths and limitations of each model.

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Question 3

What are some guidelines for interpersonal communication competence?

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Question 4

Linnea's parents praise her for earning high marks in her first year in college. Linnea's parents are addressing her ____ needs.

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A)  self-actualization 
B)  safety 
C)  belonging 
D)  self-esteem 
E)  physical

Question 5

Identify the following:
-I-Thou relationships

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-I-Thou relationships...

Question 6

Nonverbal metacommunication often reinforces verbal communication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

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.

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

Question 8

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.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The transactional model recognizes that noise is absent throughout interpersonal communication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Identify the following:
-Feedback

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-Feedback...

Question 11

Identify the following:
-Models of interpersonal communication

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-Models of interpersonal communication...

Question 12

Identify the following:
-Dual perspective

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-Dual perspective...

Question 13

Identify the following:
-Model

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-Model...

Question 14

Identify the following:
-Symbols

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-Symbols...

Question 15

A 2010 national survey of employers reported that 89% of employers consider that college students should focus on learning to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, in order to be successful professionally.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

At the deepest level, interpersonal communication involves engaging others as individuals who are unlike anyone else.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Monica and Chandler have an argument over whose turn it is to do clean their house. In the heat of the argument, Chandler calls Monica a "slob". Then, Monica calls Chandler a "self-centered moron". Later, after they have made up, Chandler tries to apologize to Monica. However, Monica is still hurt and complains that no matter what Chandler says now he must have meant what he said. According to the communication principles, Chandler doesn't realize that:

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A)  interpersonal communication is unrepeatable 
B)  interpersonal communication is irreversible 
C)  interpersonal communication is complicated 
D)  interpersonal communication is inescapable 
E)  None of these

Question 18

The author of your text argues that:

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A)  self-actualization needs are the most important ones that we fulfill through communication. 
B)  self-esteem needs are influenced by individuals' interpersonal communication skills. 
C)  belonging needs are not essential to everyone, as some individuals don't need others to enjoy life. 
D)  physical needs cannot be met by communicating with others. 
E)  safety needs must be met through activities such as installing new locks for our homes and purchasing weapons for self protection.

Question 19

Identify the following:
-Semantic noise

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-Semantic noise...

Question 20

Most of us take socialization for granted.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Maya Angelou has expressed the idea that:

Briefly describe each of the three models of communication discussed in the text and identify the strengths and limitations of each model.

What are some guidelines for interpersonal communication competence?

Linnea's parents praise her for earning high marks in her first year in college. Linnea's parents are addressing her ____ needs.

Identify the following: -I-Thou relationships

Nonverbal metacommunication often reinforces verbal communication.

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.

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.

The transactional model recognizes that noise is absent throughout interpersonal communication.

Identify the following: -Feedback

Identify the following: -Models of interpersonal communication

Identify the following: -Dual perspective

Identify the following: -Model

Identify the following: -Symbols

A 2010 national survey of employers reported that 89% of employers consider that college students should focus on learning to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing, in order to be successful professionally.

At the deepest level, interpersonal communication involves engaging others as individuals who are unlike anyone else.

The author of your text argues that:

Identify the following: -Semantic noise

Most of us take socialization for granted.