Question 1

The process of static evaluation implies that people or things are unchanging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​a better understanding of Western civilization 
B) ​completion of the requirements listed on page 24 of the college catalog with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher 
C) ​the ability to express oneself clearly, understand principles of the arts and sciences, and have some expertise in a chosen field of study 
D) ​both intellectual and social adjustment 
E) ​the ability to contribute to society 
A) ​a better understanding of Western civilization 
B) ​completion of the requirements listed on page 24 of the college catalog with a grade-point average of 2.0 or higher 
C) ​the ability to express oneself clearly, understand principles of the arts and sciences, and have some expertise in a chosen field of study 
D) ​both intellectual and social adjustment 
E) ​the ability to contribute to society

Question 3

Which of the following is a way to avoid the abstraction in the statement "I've got to be a better student"?

Accepted Answer

A) ​"I'm going to spend two hours a day studying." 
B) ​"I'm going to try harder." 
C) ​"I'm going to get some help from some places on campus." 
D) ​"My mother and father will be happier if I'm a better student." 
E) ​"Instructors like students who try hard." 
A) ​"I'm going to spend two hours a day studying." 
B) ​"I'm going to try harder." 
C) ​"I'm going to get some help from some places on campus." 
D) ​"My mother and father will be happier if I'm a better student." 
E) ​"Instructors like students who try hard."

Question 4

Language can shape our perceptions of the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Researchers have found that "I/we" combinations have a good chance of being received favorably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Women use more indirect and elaborate ways of talking than men do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is an accurate statement from the "Swearing at Work" reading?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Hearers who are surprised by a speaker's swearing are likely to deem the person as incompetent. 
B) ​Swearing can express emotional intensity. 
C) ​Swearing can be a term of endearment. 
D) ​Not swearing can violate the norms of some organizations. 
E) ​All of the above are accurate statements. 
A) ​Hearers who are surprised by a speaker's swearing are likely to deem the person as incompetent. 
B) ​Swearing can express emotional intensity. 
C) ​Swearing can be a term of endearment. 
D) ​Not swearing can violate the norms of some organizations. 
E) ​All of the above are accurate statements.

Question 8

Affiliation can be seen in online communities by increased use of "we."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When we study semantic rules, we learn that

Accepted Answer

A) ​words mean a lot in and of themselves. 
B) ​understanding occurs as a result of users agreeing on the same meanings for words. 
C) ​words typically can be interpreted in only one way. 
D) ​meanings rest more in words than in the people who use them. 
E) ​All of these choices are correct are true about semantic rules. 
A) ​words mean a lot in and of themselves. 
B) ​understanding occurs as a result of users agreeing on the same meanings for words. 
C) ​words typically can be interpreted in only one way. 
D) ​meanings rest more in words than in the people who use them. 
E) ​All of these choices are correct are true about semantic rules.

Question 10

In cultures that stress formality in language,​

Accepted Answer

A) ​using correct grammar is most important. 
B) ​language use defines social position. 
C) ​the people talk less. 
D) ​there are fewer real friendships. 
E) ​the people are too stiff to really communicate. 
A) ​using correct grammar is most important. 
B) ​language use defines social position. 
C) ​the people talk less. 
D) ​there are fewer real friendships. 
E) ​the people are too stiff to really communicate.

Question 11

"We" language

Accepted Answer

A) ​may accomplish the goals of "I" language and sound less egotistical. 
B) ​should be avoided when expressing personal feelings and thoughts. 
C) ​can signal closeness and cohesiveness with others. 
D) ​can offend another person in some circumstances. 
E) ​All of these choices are correct. 
A) ​may accomplish the goals of "I" language and sound less egotistical. 
B) ​should be avoided when expressing personal feelings and thoughts. 
C) ​can signal closeness and cohesiveness with others. 
D) ​can offend another person in some circumstances. 
E) ​All of these choices are correct.

Question 12

The U.S.is a high-context language culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A speaker's willingness to take responsibility for his/her thoughts or feelings can be indicated by the use of

Accepted Answer

A) ​singular terms. 
B) ​"I" language. 
C) ​"you" language. 
D) ​consequence terms. 
E) ​euphemisms. 
A) ​singular terms. 
B) ​"I" language. 
C) ​"you" language. 
D) ​consequence terms. 
E) ​euphemisms.

Question 14

"People from the East Coast are rude." Which of the following abstraction problems is illustrated by this statement?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​stereotyping 
B) ​confusing others 
C) ​confusing yourself 
D) ​being too frank 
E) ​bicoastalism 
A) ​stereotyping 
B) ​confusing others 
C) ​confusing yourself 
D) ​being too frank 
E) ​bicoastalism

Question 15

Communication scholars use the term "cooperation" to describe the way conversation operates when everyone involved uses the same set of pragmatic rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements best illustrates a fact?

Accepted Answer

A) ​"It's clear you shouldn't have said that." 
B) ​"Fact number one: you said a dumb thing." 
C) ​"It's a fact that playing mind games always backfires." 
D) ​"I heard you tell Tim you weren't interested." 
E) ​"You should have thought about the result of saying you weren't interested before you opened your mouth." 
A) ​"It's clear you shouldn't have said that." 
B) ​"Fact number one: you said a dumb thing." 
C) ​"It's a fact that playing mind games always backfires." 
D) ​"I heard you tell Tim you weren't interested." 
E) ​"You should have thought about the result of saying you weren't interested before you opened your mouth."

Question 17

A behavioral description should include

Accepted Answer

A) ​who is involved. 
B) ​in what circumstances the behavior occurs. 
C) ​the specific behaviors. 
D) ​All of these choices are correct. 
E) ​None of these choices are correct. 
A) ​who is involved. 
B) ​in what circumstances the behavior occurs. 
C) ​the specific behaviors. 
D) ​All of these choices are correct. 
E) ​None of these choices are correct.

Question 18

Turning words into numbers helps make them more concrete and specific.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

How could you increase the power of the statement "I, uh, think I'd be a little happier if you could make it on time.Okay?"?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Revise the sequential placement. 
B) ​Use perception checking. 
C) ​Use more disclaimers. 
D) ​Add a tag question. 
E) ​None of the above increases the power of the statement. 
A) ​Revise the sequential placement. 
B) ​Use perception checking. 
C) ​Use more disclaimers. 
D) ​Add a tag question. 
E) ​None of the above increases the power of the statement.

Question 20

According to your text, each language has its own unique style that distinguishes it from others.Explain the three ways verbal styles vary across cultures.Include examples in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

Verbal styles vary across cultures in th

The process of static evaluation implies that people or things are unchanging.

Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?

Which of the following is a way to avoid the abstraction in the statement "I've got to be a better student"?

Language can shape our perceptions of the world.

Researchers have found that "I/we" combinations have a good chance of being received favorably.

Women use more indirect and elaborate ways of talking than men do.

Which of the following is an accurate statement from the "Swearing at Work" reading?

Affiliation can be seen in online communities by increased use of "we."

When we study semantic rules, we learn that

In cultures that stress formality in language,

"We" language

The U.S.is a high-context language culture.

A speaker's willingness to take responsibility for his/her thoughts or feelings can be indicated by the use of

"People from the East Coast are rude." Which of the following abstraction problems is illustrated by this statement?

Communication scholars use the term "cooperation" to describe the way conversation operates when everyone involved uses the same set of pragmatic rules.

Which of the following statements best illustrates a fact?

A behavioral description should include

Turning words into numbers helps make them more concrete and specific.

How could you increase the power of the statement "I, uh, think I'd be a little happier if you could make it on time.Okay?"?

According to your text, each language has its own unique style that distinguishes it from others.Explain the three ways verbal styles vary across cultures.Include examples in your discussion.

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The process of static evaluation implies that people or things are unchanging.

Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?​

Which of the following is a way to avoid the abstraction in the statement "I've got to be a better student"?

Language can shape our perceptions of the world.

Researchers have found that "I/we" combinations have a good chance of being received favorably.

Women use more indirect and elaborate ways of talking than men do.

Which of the following is an accurate statement from the "Swearing at Work" reading?

Affiliation can be seen in online communities by increased use of "we."

When we study semantic rules, we learn that

In cultures that stress formality in language,​

"We" language

The U.S.is a high-context language culture.

A speaker's willingness to take responsibility for his/her thoughts or feelings can be indicated by the use of

"People from the East Coast are rude." Which of the following abstraction problems is illustrated by this statement?​

Communication scholars use the term "cooperation" to describe the way conversation operates when everyone involved uses the same set of pragmatic rules.

Which of the following statements best illustrates a fact?

A behavioral description should include

Turning words into numbers helps make them more concrete and specific.

How could you increase the power of the statement "I, uh, think I'd be a little happier if you could make it on time.Okay?"?

According to your text, each language has its own unique style that distinguishes it from others.Explain the three ways verbal styles vary across cultures.Include examples in your discussion.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

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Which of the following is the least abstract definition of a successful college experience?

In cultures that stress formality in language,

"People from the East Coast are rude." Which of the following abstraction problems is illustrated by this statement?