Question 1

What does the text mean when it states, "messages are packaged?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Verbal and nonverbal messages occur in spite of each other. 
B)  Messages always come with mixed signals. 
C)  Verbal and nonverbal signals rarely coincide with what the speaker is saying. 
D)  Verbal and nonverbal messages occur simultaneously. 
A)  Verbal and nonverbal messages occur in spite of each other. 
B)  Messages always come with mixed signals. 
C)  Verbal and nonverbal signals rarely coincide with what the speaker is saying. 
D)  Verbal and nonverbal messages occur simultaneously. D

Question 2

How is meaning encoded in low-context cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  through facial, eye, and other nonverbal movements 
B)  through polite, indirect statements 
C)  through context cues 
D)  through verbal messages 
A)  through facial, eye, and other nonverbal movements 
B)  through polite, indirect statements 
C)  through context cues 
D)  through verbal messages D

Question 3

It is accurate to say that we "receive meaning" from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Saying you were at the library when you were really at a bar is a prosocial lie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Snarl and purr words are denotative in meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How can sexist language be avoided in conversation and in writing? Give two specific examples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should i

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE about meaning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meaning is inherent in the materials that make up the world. 
B)  Meanings are not in words but in people. 
C)  You receive meaning. 
D)  Meanings are not dependent on context. 
A)  Meaning is inherent in the materials that make up the world. 
B)  Meanings are not in words but in people. 
C)  You receive meaning. 
D)  Meanings are not dependent on context.

Question 8

Which of the following messages is most direct?

Accepted Answer

A)  I'd like to go to the movies. Do you want to go? 
B)  I'm so bored; I have nothing to do tonight. 
C)  Do you feel like pizza tonight? 
D)  You wouldn't want to go bowling, would you? 
A)  I'd like to go to the movies. Do you want to go? 
B)  I'm so bored; I have nothing to do tonight. 
C)  Do you feel like pizza tonight? 
D)  You wouldn't want to go bowling, would you?

Question 9

Explain the difference between extensional orientation and intensional orientation. Give an example and discuss why intensional orientation is to be avoided.

Accepted Answer

Intensional orientation refers to a tend

Question 10

Which of the following scenarios is most inclusive?

Accepted Answer

A)  A professor speaking to high school students about marriage and children. 
B)  A priest speaking to a group of Muslims about the Bible. 
C)  A group of construction workers meeting to discuss optimal tools. 
D)  A teacher speaking to underprivileged children about vacationing in Europe. 
A)  A professor speaking to high school students about marriage and children. 
B)  A priest speaking to a group of Muslims about the Bible. 
C)  A group of construction workers meeting to discuss optimal tools. 
D)  A teacher speaking to underprivileged children about vacationing in Europe.

Question 11

You don't receive meaning, you _______ meaning.

Accepted Answer

A)  ignore 
B)  create 
C)  measure 
D)  dictate 
A)  ignore 
B)  create 
C)  measure 
D)  dictate

Question 12

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Inuk" is preferred to "Eskimo." 
B)  "American Indian" or "Native American" is preferred to "Indian." 
C)  "Hispanic" is used to refer to anyone who identifies himself or herself as belonging to a Spanish speaking culture. 
D)  "Chicana" and "Chicano" are preferred over "Mexican American." 
A)  "Inuk" is preferred to "Eskimo." 
B)  "American Indian" or "Native American" is preferred to "Indian." 
C)  "Hispanic" is used to refer to anyone who identifies himself or herself as belonging to a Spanish speaking culture. 
D)  "Chicana" and "Chicano" are preferred over "Mexican American."

Question 13

Rita is angry that Beatrice turned their group project in late, resulting in an automatically lowered grade. However, rather than holding her anger in or aggressively confronting Beatrice, Rita states her frustration while keeping Beatrice's feelings in mind. Rita is communicating _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  passive-aggressively 
B)  assertively 
C)  indiscriminately 
D)  passively 
A)  passive-aggressively 
B)  assertively 
C)  indiscriminately 
D)  passively

Question 14

Inferential statements are based on observations and your own conclusions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All cultures define politeness in the same way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Policeman" and "fireman" are words that demonstrate _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  allness 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  polarization 
D)  sexist language 
A)  allness 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  polarization 
D)  sexist language

Question 17

The preferred use of "gay" is as a(n) _______, not a(n) _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  verb; noun 
B)  noun; adjective 
C)  qualifier; separator 
D)  adjective; noun 
A)  verb; noun 
B)  noun; adjective 
C)  qualifier; separator 
D)  adjective; noun

Question 18

Using the word "church" is more inclusive than the phrase "place of worship."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Name five netiquette guidelines and give a brief explanation for each.

Accepted Answer

1. Read the FAQs.
2. Don't shout.
3. Be

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of metacommunication?

Accepted Answer

A)  adding a smiley at the end of a text message 
B)  saying, "Good morning" 
C)  winking at your significant other 
D)  sleeping 
A)  adding a smiley at the end of a text message 
B)  saying, "Good morning" 
C)  winking at your significant other 
D)  sleeping

What does the text mean when it states, "messages are packaged?"

How is meaning encoded in low-context cultures?

It is accurate to say that we "receive meaning" from others.

Saying you were at the library when you were really at a bar is a prosocial lie.

Snarl and purr words are denotative in meaning.

How can sexist language be avoided in conversation and in writing? Give two specific examples.

Which of the following is TRUE about meaning?

Which of the following messages is most direct?

Explain the difference between extensional orientation and intensional orientation. Give an example and discuss why intensional orientation is to be avoided.

Which of the following scenarios is most inclusive?

You don't receive meaning, you _______ meaning.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Rita is angry that Beatrice turned their group project in late, resulting in an automatically lowered grade. However, rather than holding her anger in or aggressively confronting Beatrice, Rita states her frustration while keeping Beatrice's feelings in mind. Rita is communicating _______.

Inferential statements are based on observations and your own conclusions.

All cultures define politeness in the same way.

"Policeman" and "fireman" are words that demonstrate _______.

The preferred use of "gay" is as a(n) _, not a(n) _.

Using the word "church" is more inclusive than the phrase "place of worship."

Name five netiquette guidelines and give a brief explanation for each.

Which of the following is an example of metacommunication?

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Nonverbal Messages

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

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Exam 4: Verbal Messages

What does the text mean when it states, "messages are packaged?"

How is meaning encoded in low-context cultures?

It is accurate to say that we "receive meaning" from others.

Saying you were at the library when you were really at a bar is a prosocial lie.

Snarl and purr words are denotative in meaning.

How can sexist language be avoided in conversation and in writing? Give two specific examples.

Which of the following is TRUE about meaning?

Which of the following messages is most direct?

Explain the difference between extensional orientation and intensional orientation. Give an example and discuss why intensional orientation is to be avoided.

Which of the following scenarios is most inclusive?

You don't receive meaning, you _______ meaning.

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Rita is angry that Beatrice turned their group project in late, resulting in an automatically lowered grade. However, rather than holding her anger in or aggressively confronting Beatrice, Rita states her frustration while keeping Beatrice's feelings in mind. Rita is communicating _______.

Inferential statements are based on observations and your own conclusions.

All cultures define politeness in the same way.

"Policeman" and "fireman" are words that demonstrate _______.

The preferred use of "gay" is as a(n) _______, not a(n) _______.

Using the word "church" is more inclusive than the phrase "place of worship."

Name five netiquette guidelines and give a brief explanation for each.

Which of the following is an example of metacommunication?

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception of the Self and Others in Interpersonal Communication

Nonverbal Messages

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Interpersonal Relationship Types

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

Filters

The preferred use of "gay" is as a(n) _, not a(n) _.