Exam 1: Human Communication

Linear models of communication

Josh realizes that his presentation to a group of young men at a juvenile detention center will be difficult. He decides that they are more likely to take his advice if he shares past experiences from his own juvenile run-ins with the law. What element of communication has Josh taken into account as he prepares his talk?

When you ask the question, "Do I analyze and evaluate the meaning of the multiple and complex messages that bombard us every day in an ever-changing world?" which kind of communication is the focus of your question?

Which of the following channels do we use to express a message?

Given the textbook's definition of culture, a rancher from Texas and a microbiologist from Massachusetts may represent different cultures.

Your textbook presents seven key elements of effective communication. The first element on that list is

The psychosocial context of communication includes

In Latin, the word credo means

Which key element of effective communication is represented in the following question: How can I adapt to the communication circumstances and setting?

Which principle in the National Communication Association Credo for Ethical Communication is violated if a close friend shares your most intimate secrets with people you don't know or like?

Your sense of smell is a communication channel.

The following question applies to the key communication element of self: "What is your ethical responsibility as a communicator?"

Which key element of communication is affected by noise in the following example: "Telling stories can be a great way to entertain others unless you ramble on and one without making a point or coming to some sort of conclusion."

According to your textbook, _____________ communication refers to the interaction of three or more interdependent people who interact for the purpose of achieving a common goal.

Statements that describe, explain, and/or predict events and behavior are

The logistical context of communication refers to

Which key element of communication is affected by noise in the following example: "When no one signed up to volunteer for the soup kitchen, Wendell realized he set his goal in a way that asked them to donate too much of their valuable time."

If you ask a Muslim friend to join you for lunch during the month of Ramadan, the "noise" that prevents you from achieving your purpose is that you don't know or have forgotten that Muslim's fast all day during that holy month.

According to Media Richness Theory, Twitter is one of the richest communication media because you can see and respond instantly and simultaneously to others.

Face-to-face communication is the richest medium of communication because you can see and respond instantly to others.