Question 1

The component of communication that consists of facial expressions, words, and phrases is the

Accepted Answer

A)  channel. 
B)  nonverbal code. 
C)  verbal code. 
D)  message.

Question 2

The context of communication requires the most prestructuring of the message in public communication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Having a local newspaper start placing video about news events on its website is an example of media convergence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Communication plays a minor role in fulfilling the purposes of a democratic society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the concept of media convergence and explain how it affects the ways we consume mass communication.

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Question 6

Which of the following terms is NOT part of the definition of communication?

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A)  process 
B)  signs 
C)  meaning 
D)  messages

Question 7

Explain what it means to say that "you cannot look at any particular communication behavior as a snapshot."

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Question 8

Saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a

Accepted Answer

A)  verbal code. 
B)  nonverbal code. 
C)  language code. 
D)  linguistic code.

Question 9

When you do not listen well because you are daydreaming, it is because of

Accepted Answer

A)  encoding. 
B)  semantic distractions. 
C)  noise. 
D)  channeling.

Question 10

Which of the following does NOT relate to the term process?

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous 
B)  ongoing 
C)  dynamic 
D)  static

Question 11

Which term refers to communication between two people?

Accepted Answer

A)  dyadic communication 
B)  intrapersonal communication 
C)  small-group communication 
D)  synthetic communication

Question 12

James is at home watching a politically oriented discussion show on cable TV. One of the commentators is making arguments that are faulty, which makes James very angry. But James cannot express that to the commentator on TV. James is feeling the frustrations of which context of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal context 
B)  interpersonal context 
C)  public context 
D)  mass context

Question 13

An increased quantity of communication promotes more harmony and understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain in an essay the difference between the content and the relational elements of communication.

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Question 15

Li, Sarena, and Elini are having an in-depth conversation about a previous relationship that was abusive. Each of the women is participating equally. What type of descriptor most accurately describes this conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)  persuasive 
B)  dialogic 
C)  transmission 
D)  failure

Question 16

Write an essay in which you answer the question "Why should I study communication?" You may use answers based on the book, but you should also think of some of your own reasons for studying communication.

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Exam 1: Introduction to Human Communication

The component of communication that consists of facial expressions, words, and phrases is the

The context of communication requires the most prestructuring of the message in public communication.

Having a local newspaper start placing video about news events on its website is an example of media convergence.

Communication plays a minor role in fulfilling the purposes of a democratic society.

Describe the concept of media convergence and explain how it affects the ways we consume mass communication.

Which of the following terms is NOT part of the definition of communication?

Explain what it means to say that "you cannot look at any particular communication behavior as a snapshot."

Saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a

When you do not listen well because you are daydreaming, it is because of

Which of the following does NOT relate to the term process?

Which term refers to communication between two people?

James is at home watching a politically oriented discussion show on cable TV. One of the commentators is making arguments that are faulty, which makes James very angry. But James cannot express that to the commentator on TV. James is feeling the frustrations of which context of communication?

An increased quantity of communication promotes more harmony and understanding.

Explain in an essay the difference between the content and the relational elements of communication.

Li, Sarena, and Elini are having an in-depth conversation about a previous relationship that was abusive. Each of the women is participating equally. What type of descriptor most accurately describes this conversation?

Write an essay in which you answer the question "Why should I study communication?" You may use answers based on the book, but you should also think of some of your own reasons for studying communication.