Question 1

What term is used to describe anything that interferes with the accurate decoding of a message?

Accepted Answer

A)   channel
B)   noise
C)   feedback
D)   contextE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The ability to take another person's perspective, and to think and feel as that person does, is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)   ethics
B)   sympathy
C)   empathy
D)   self-awarenessE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

Which type of noise is associated with distractions that result from a loud environment?

Accepted Answer

A)   physical noise
B)   psychological noise
C)   physiological noise
D)   none of these results from a noisy environment.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Studies involving communication between infants and caregivers have reliably demonstrated that

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A)   Without sufficient interaction, infants will likely develop severe mental illness later in life.
B)   Human interaction, specifically touch, is critical for development and health.
C)   Infants' language acquisition occurs whether or not their caregivers communicate with them.
D)   Only a child's biological parents are able to influence his or her social development.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following best defines a stigma?

Accepted Answer

A)   An individual who is incapable of taking on the perspectives of another person.
B)   Communication that occurs in the context of marginalized or overlooked populations.
C)   A characteristic that discredits a person because he or she is seen as abnormal or undesirable.
D)   A pattern of interaction in which one person perpetually criticizes or condemns others because of characteristics that are out of their immediate control.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Compare and contrast effective and appropriate communication, giving examples of each.

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Effective communication refers to the ab...

Question 7

There is a long-standing debate in the field of communication about whether or not messages need to be intentional in order to convey meaning. Take a position in that debate. How important do you think intentionality is in communication? Are there instances in which someone is not communicating?

Accepted Answer

I believe that intentionality is crucial...

Question 8

Explain the primary differences between the action, interaction, and transaction models of communication.

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The primary differences between the acti...

Question 9

Most people in the United States believe they are above-average communicators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Words have inherent meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Lack of effective communication is the most commonly cited reason for relationship failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following tools are useful in helping individuals develop and maintain their identity?

Accepted Answer

A)   comparing self to other
B)   responding to the way others treat us
C)   understanding when and how identity should be adapted
D)   each of these is correctE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Imagine that you have just called a friend, but your friend didn't take the call and it went to voicemail. At first, you assume your friend was simply away from the phone or busy, but you start to wonder if he might be angry with you or ignoring you. This exercise is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-monitoring
B)   cognitive complexity
C)   communication competence
D)   interpersonal communicationE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 14

Research shows that biology plays almost no role in how we communicate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Context and feedback are aspects of the action model of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Communication context includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   the number of people who might overhear the conversation
B)   the emotional climate of the situation
C)   the connotation of the message
D)   the location where communication occursE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

In the communication process, noise can be either physical or psychological.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Ethical communication generally involves treating people fairly, communicating honestly, and avoiding immoral behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a channel-rich communication context?

Accepted Answer

A)   writing a letter to someone
B)   interacting in an online chat room
C)   using text messaging on a cell phone
D)   none of these is an example of channel-rich communicationE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The fact that some people lie in order to take advantage of others refutes which of the following myths of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)   more communication is better
B)   communication is inherently good
C)   communication can break down
D)   communication can be used to solve any problemE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 1: About Communication

What term is used to describe anything that interferes with the accurate decoding of a message?

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The ability to take another person's perspective, and to think and feel as that person does, is called what?

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Which type of noise is associated with distractions that result from a loud environment?

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Studies involving communication between infants and caregivers have reliably demonstrated that

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Which of the following best defines a stigma?

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Compare and contrast effective and appropriate communication, giving examples of each.

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There is a long-standing debate in the field of communication about whether or not messages need to be intentional in order to convey meaning. Take a position in that debate. How important do you think intentionality is in communication? Are there instances in which someone is not communicating?

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Explain the primary differences between the action, interaction, and transaction models of communication.

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Most people in the United States believe they are above-average communicators.

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Words have inherent meanings.

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Lack of effective communication is the most commonly cited reason for relationship failure.

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Which of the following tools are useful in helping individuals develop and maintain their identity?

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Imagine that you have just called a friend, but your friend didn't take the call and it went to voicemail. At first, you assume your friend was simply away from the phone or busy, but you start to wonder if he might be angry with you or ignoring you. This exercise is an example of what?

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Research shows that biology plays almost no role in how we communicate.

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Context and feedback are aspects of the action model of communication.

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Communication context includes all of the following except:

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In the communication process, noise can be either physical or psychological.

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Ethical communication generally involves treating people fairly, communicating honestly, and avoiding immoral behavior.

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Which of the following is an example of a channel-rich communication context?

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The fact that some people lie in order to take advantage of others refutes which of the following myths of communication?

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