Exam 1: About Communication

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

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

When people engage in communication about their communication, they are engaging in a process called

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

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?

Which of the following is an example of feedback that someone might provide in response to a message?

When your roommate says "We're out of detergent again" and you take that as a criticism, you are paying attention to which aspect of the message?

According to research, what is the most powerful predictor of happiness in life?

Metacommunication occurs when individuals discuss the meaning or subtext of their messages.

Communication context includes all of the following except

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. In this instance, you are exercising which ability?

Researchers use which term to describe how aware people are of their own behaviors?

Competent communication must be both effective and appropriate.

Human interaction is critical for the health of both infants and adults.

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

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

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

One cultural myth about communication is that it can solve any relational problem. Offer reasoned speculation as to why people believe that idea. Do our shared social experiences lead us to think communication is a cure-all? How is that idea reinforced in our society? What role do the mass media play in perpetuating that idea? Finally, offer a brief but reasoned argument refuting this myth.

A sign in the library that reads "No Talking Allowed" would constitute an example of what?

Words have inherent meanings.