Question 1

According to Donnellon, team dynamics shape the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An endomorph is a person who is tall, thin, and fragile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Your classmates are aware that you tend to say, "It's like, I mean" frequently, but you don't realize this. This information is found in your hidden quadrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A person who acts as a "know-it-all" is engaging in which of the following defensive behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  strategy 
B)  neutrality 
C)  certainty 
D)  control

Question 5

You should void using technical jargon to impress others. This can confuse rather than clarify.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In addition to regional dialects and methods of pronunciation, list the five major factors of vocal cues.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In addition to regional dialects and methods...

Question 7

____________ in contrast to that which is ____________, tends to arouse a minimum of uneasiness, according to Gibbs' theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  Evaluative; descriptive 
B)  Spontaneous; strategic 
C)  Strategic; spontaneous 
D)  Descriptive; evaluative

Question 8

Inflection refers to the resonance of the voice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In German culture, which type of profanity is the most offensive?

Accepted Answer

A)  religious 
B)  sexual 
C)  excretory 
D)  they are all equally offensive

Question 10

If I said, "God guess you," instead of "God bless you," after you sneezed, that would be an example of a:

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal intentional message 
B)  nonverbal intentional message 
C)  verbal unintentional message 
D)  nonverbal unintentional message

Question 11

Statements that go beyond what we know through observations are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Statements that go beyond what we know...

Question 12

Tubbs provides several practical tips on how to improve listening skills. Which of the following is not one of the tips?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pay attention to positive nonverbal behavior. 
B)  Interrupt when necessary in order to ask for clarification. 
C)  Avoid side conversations. 
D)  Try not to argue mentally.

Question 13

__________ of a group includes comments about the topic of the discussion.

Accepted Answer

A)  Analysis 
B)  Content 
C)  Reorganizing 
D)  Process

Question 14

Individual or self-centered roles are beneficial to a group because they encourage self actualization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

According to Tubbs and Baird's definition of self-disclosure, individuals must share information voluntarily in order for it to be considered self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research shows that a group's interaction patterns clearly affects the group's success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_______________ in speech indicates a lack of concern for the listener's welfare.

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategy 
B)  Certainty 
C)  Neutrality 
D)  Spontaneity

Question 18

Which of the following could be considered a PROCESS comment in a group discussion concerning the topic "Will Peru recover from its current economic crisis within the next five years?"

Accepted Answer

A)  "It's disgusting to see people throw garbage in the ocean in Peru." 
B)  "I think the terrorists in Peru will cause its downfall." 
C)  "One can tell how bad the cholera epidemic is in Peru by noting how many people are admitted to the hospital." 
D)  "What we need to do now is to decide whether or not we have listed sufficient criteria for solving this problem."

Question 19

"The process of creating meaning in the minds of others" is the definition of ______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of "The process of creating meaning in the...

Question 20

Interpersonal communication is defined as the process of creating meanings in the minds of others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Communication Processes

According to Donnellon, team dynamics shape the organization.

An endomorph is a person who is tall, thin, and fragile.

Your classmates are aware that you tend to say, "It's like, I mean" frequently, but you don't realize this. This information is found in your hidden quadrant.

A person who acts as a "know-it-all" is engaging in which of the following defensive behaviors?

You should void using technical jargon to impress others. This can confuse rather than clarify.

In addition to regional dialects and methods of pronunciation, list the five major factors of vocal cues.

in contrast to that which is , tends to arouse a minimum of uneasiness, according to Gibbs' theory.

Inflection refers to the resonance of the voice.

In German culture, which type of profanity is the most offensive?

If I said, "God guess you," instead of "God bless you," after you sneezed, that would be an example of a:

Statements that go beyond what we know through observations are called ____________________.

Tubbs provides several practical tips on how to improve listening skills. Which of the following is not one of the tips?

__________ of a group includes comments about the topic of the discussion.

Individual or self-centered roles are beneficial to a group because they encourage self actualization.

According to Tubbs and Baird's definition of self-disclosure, individuals must share information voluntarily in order for it to be considered self-disclosure.

Research shows that a group's interaction patterns clearly affects the group's success.

_______________ in speech indicates a lack of concern for the listener's welfare.

Which of the following could be considered a PROCESS comment in a group discussion concerning the topic "Will Peru recover from its current economic crisis within the next five years?"

"The process of creating meaning in the minds of others" is the definition of ______________.

Interpersonal communication is defined as the process of creating meanings in the minds of others.