Question 1

___________________ behavior is defined as that behavior which occurs when an individual perceives threat or anticipates threat in the group.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ___________________ behavior is defined as that behavior...

Question 2

Which of the following is an individual role?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating 
B)  coordinating 
C)  compromising 
D)  help seeking

Question 3

The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  community gap 
B)  semantic differential 
C)  directing comment 
D)  arc of distortion

Question 4

The communicative pattern involving a negative evaluation or an overt dismissal of the person or the person's messages is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The communicative pattern involving a negative evaluation...

Question 5

Using examples, distinguish between "idea killers" and "igniter phrases."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using examples, distinguish between "idea killers" and...

Question 6

Communication can be implicitly and explicitly disconfirming or confirming. Define the four patterns and provide an example that illustrates each one.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication can be implicitly and explicitly disconfirming...

Question 7

The philosopher who believed that those who have more should protect those who are less fortunate by "accidents of birth," was John Stuart Mill.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Signal reactions are learned responses to certain stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Females consistently give more eye contact than males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is an INFERENCE:

Accepted Answer

A)  I saw Andy mowing the lawn. 
B)  Andy told me he left the lawn mower outside. 
C)  Andy is taking a test. 
D)  Andy will do well on the test.

Question 11

When Steve habitually says "you know" without being aware of his habit, he is exhibiting a part of the
_____________ quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A)  open 
B)  hidden 
C)  unknown 
D)  blind

Question 12

Patterson and his colleagues refer to the two parts of our brain as the "know" and "go." The "know" system:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is emotionally neutral. 
B)  Triggers reflexive responses, including fight and flight. 
C)  Develops very early. 
D)  Turns on when you're about to fall under attack.

Question 13

Polarization has three distinct characteristics. Which of the following was NOT listed as one of those characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  statements get more emotionally intense 
B)  statements go from being specific to being more general 
C)  statements become more personalized 
D)  statements tend to move away from the topic at hand to other issues

Question 14

Which of the following is a supportive behavior, according to Gibbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provisionalism 
B)  Strategy 
C)  Certainty 
D)  Superiority

Question 15

When a person sends an Unintentional messages, they are transmitted through verbal communication only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Tubbs offers practical tips on how to improve listening skills. List and discuss four tips.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Tubbs offers practical tips on how to...

Question 17

An example of unintentional communication in a group setting is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Having a history of collaboration, but not talking about it. 
B)  Being open to new ideas. 
C)  Focusing on improving the group's success, without having set that as a goal. 
D)  Having a strong concern about achieving individual performance goals at the expense of group goals.

Question 18

The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is the
__________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The gap between what we intend to...

Question 19

When someone threatens you psychologically, you react by throwing up a barrier against that threat. That barrier is known as a ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When someone threatens you psychologically, you react...

Question 20

Interestingly, the filler words "um" and "uh" are also used in several other languages, including French and Turkish.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Communication Processes

___________________ behavior is defined as that behavior which occurs when an individual perceives threat or anticipates threat in the group.

Which of the following is an individual role?

The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is called the:

The communicative pattern involving a negative evaluation or an overt dismissal of the person or the person's messages is called ________________.

Using examples, distinguish between "idea killers" and "igniter phrases."

Communication can be implicitly and explicitly disconfirming or confirming. Define the four patterns and provide an example that illustrates each one.

The philosopher who believed that those who have more should protect those who are less fortunate by "accidents of birth," was John Stuart Mill.

Signal reactions are learned responses to certain stimuli.

Females consistently give more eye contact than males.

Which of the following statements is an INFERENCE:

When Steve habitually says "you know" without being aware of his habit, he is exhibiting a part of the _____________ quadrant.

Patterson and his colleagues refer to the two parts of our brain as the "know" and "go." The "know" system:

Polarization has three distinct characteristics. Which of the following was NOT listed as one of those characteristics?

Which of the following is a supportive behavior, according to Gibbs?

When a person sends an Unintentional messages, they are transmitted through verbal communication only.

Tubbs offers practical tips on how to improve listening skills. List and discuss four tips.

An example of unintentional communication in a group setting is:

The gap between what we intend to communicate and what is actually received is the __________________.

When someone threatens you psychologically, you react by throwing up a barrier against that threat. That barrier is known as a ______________.

Interestingly, the filler words "um" and "uh" are also used in several other languages, including French and Turkish.