Question 1

Poor communication in the workplace means

Accepted Answer

A) errors and misunderstandings 
B) messages must be repeated. 
C) suffering productivity. 
D) losing jobs. 
E) Each of these would be considered examples of poor communication. 
A) errors and misunderstandings 
B) messages must be repeated. 
C) suffering productivity. 
D) losing jobs. 
E) Each of these would be considered examples of poor communication.

Question 2

____________________ refers to communication between people.

Accepted Answer

Interperso

Question 3

Choose one of the areas of study within communication.Describe that field of study,and then pose two questions that a researcher (novice or skilled)could explore within that area of communication,being sure to note how answering those questions would add to our knowledge of human communication.

Accepted Answer

One area of study within communication i

Question 4

Feedback in the communication process can be either intentional or unintentional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What type of communication did the ancient Greek,Aristotle,primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

A) Intrapersonal communication 
B) Interpersonal communication 
C) Group communication 
D) Public communication 
E) He focused on all types of communication. 
A) Intrapersonal communication 
B) Interpersonal communication 
C) Group communication 
D) Public communication 
E) He focused on all types of communication.

Question 6

Which of these types of communication is defined as "communication between people."

Accepted Answer

A) Intrapersonal communication 
B) Interpersonal communication 
C) Group communication 
D) Public communication 
E) Mass media communication 
A) Intrapersonal communication 
B) Interpersonal communication 
C) Group communication 
D) Public communication 
E) Mass media communication

Question 7

____________________ is the understandings about identity and codes of thought and action shared by members of an organization.

Accepted Answer

Organizati

Question 8

What name does philosopher Martin Buber give to the relationship where most personal communication occurs?

Accepted Answer

A) I-It relationship 
B) I-You relationship 
C) I-Thou relationship 
D) I-We relationship 
E) None of these answers are correct. 
A) I-It relationship 
B) I-You relationship 
C) I-Thou relationship 
D) I-We relationship 
E) None of these answers are correct.

Question 9

You did not do very well during the spring semester at school.When your parents see your grades,your mother says to you,"You're going to need to take some classes this summer." The content meaning of this statement is:

Accepted Answer

A) Your mom is upset that you didn't do well in the spring semester. 
B) Your mom thinks that taking summer classes may make up for your poor performance during the spring semester. 
C) Your mom thinks you will need to take courses during the summer. 
D) Even though you are an adult,your parents still have some control over your life and can demand that you take summer courses. 
E) All of these choices represent the content meaning of the statement. 
A) Your mom is upset that you didn't do well in the spring semester. 
B) Your mom thinks that taking summer classes may make up for your poor performance during the spring semester. 
C) Your mom thinks you will need to take courses during the summer. 
D) Even though you are an adult,your parents still have some control over your life and can demand that you take summer courses. 
E) All of these choices represent the content meaning of the statement.

Question 10

Describe the value of communication in your personal life.Your essay should discuss both the values of communication to individuals and the role of communication in shaping your identity.

Accepted Answer

Communication plays a crucial role in my

Question 11

Erin tries to concentrate during a class lecture,but he can't get his mind off a personal problem.His preoccupation with his personal problem is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) noise. 
B) feedback. 
C) transaction. 
D) social diversity. 
E) noise and transaction. 
A) noise. 
B) feedback. 
C) transaction. 
D) social diversity. 
E) noise and transaction.

Question 12

Effective communication principles are the same across all cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Within the United States,there are distinct social communities based on race,gender,and sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The linear model of communication accurately captures the nature of the communication process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In communication,all parts of the system affect each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

One of the first models of communication (Laswell)described communication as linear. Which of these five questions did NOT help to describe how communication worked in this early model?

Accepted Answer

A) Who? 
B) Says who? 
C) In what channel? 
D) With what effect? 
E) Says what? 
A) Who? 
B) Says who? 
C) In what channel? 
D) With what effect? 
E) Says what?

Question 17

If Jacob,Bobby's supervisor,tells Bobby to "get lost," why would Bobby feel as though his supervisor may see him as inferior and dislike his work?

Accepted Answer

A) The content level of meaning indicates that Jacob probably isn't serious. 
B) The relationship level of meaning probable indicates that Jacob isn't joking when he says "get lost." 
C) "Get lost" is a phrase that people use but don't really mean. 
D) There is no reason for Bobby to get offended. 
E) The content level of meaning indicates that Jacob is mean. 
A) The content level of meaning indicates that Jacob probably isn't serious. 
B) The relationship level of meaning probable indicates that Jacob isn't joking when he says "get lost." 
C) "Get lost" is a phrase that people use but don't really mean. 
D) There is no reason for Bobby to get offended. 
E) The content level of meaning indicates that Jacob is mean.

Question 18

Mass communication and social media have an influence on our culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Critical thinking is an important theme of the field of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____________________ refers to communication between people different countries or ethnic groups.

Accepted Answer

Intercultu

Poor communication in the workplace means

____________________ refers to communication between people.

Choose one of the areas of study within communication.Describe that field of study,and then pose two questions that a researcher (novice or skilled)could explore within that area of communication,being sure to note how answering those questions would add to our knowledge of human communication.

Feedback in the communication process can be either intentional or unintentional.

What type of communication did the ancient Greek,Aristotle,primarily focus on?

Which of these types of communication is defined as "communication between people."

____________________ is the understandings about identity and codes of thought and action shared by members of an organization.

What name does philosopher Martin Buber give to the relationship where most personal communication occurs?

You did not do very well during the spring semester at school.When your parents see your grades,your mother says to you,"You're going to need to take some classes this summer." The content meaning of this statement is:

Describe the value of communication in your personal life.Your essay should discuss both the values of communication to individuals and the role of communication in shaping your identity.

Erin tries to concentrate during a class lecture,but he can't get his mind off a personal problem.His preoccupation with his personal problem is an example of:

Effective communication principles are the same across all cultures.

Within the United States,there are distinct social communities based on race,gender,and sexual orientation.

The linear model of communication accurately captures the nature of the communication process.

In communication,all parts of the system affect each other.

One of the first models of communication (Laswell)described communication as linear. Which of these five questions did NOT help to describe how communication worked in this early model?

If Jacob,Bobby's supervisor,tells Bobby to "get lost," why would Bobby feel as though his supervisor may see him as inferior and dislike his work?

Mass communication and social media have an influence on our culture.

Critical thinking is an important theme of the field of communication.

____________________ refers to communication between people different countries or ethnic groups.

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

Filters

Exam 1: The World of Communication

Poor communication in the workplace means

____________________ refers to communication between people.

Choose one of the areas of study within communication.Describe that field of study,and then pose two questions that a researcher (novice or skilled)could explore within that area of communication,being sure to note how answering those questions would add to our knowledge of human communication.

Feedback in the communication process can be either intentional or unintentional.

What type of communication did the ancient Greek,Aristotle,primarily focus on?

Which of these types of communication is defined as "communication between people."

____________________ is the understandings about identity and codes of thought and action shared by members of an organization.

What name does philosopher Martin Buber give to the relationship where most personal communication occurs?

You did not do very well during the spring semester at school.When your parents see your grades,your mother says to you,"You're going to need to take some classes this summer." The content meaning of this statement is:

Describe the value of communication in your personal life.Your essay should discuss both the values of communication to individuals and the role of communication in shaping your identity.

Erin tries to concentrate during a class lecture,but he can't get his mind off a personal problem.His preoccupation with his personal problem is an example of:

Effective communication principles are the same across all cultures.

Within the United States,there are distinct social communities based on race,gender,and sexual orientation.

The linear model of communication accurately captures the nature of the communication process.

In communication,all parts of the system affect each other.

One of the first models of communication (Laswell)described communication as linear. Which of these five questions did NOT help to describe how communication worked in this early model?

If Jacob,Bobby's supervisor,tells Bobby to "get lost," why would Bobby feel as though his supervisor may see him as inferior and dislike his work?

Mass communication and social media have an influence on our culture.

Critical thinking is an important theme of the field of communication.

____________________ refers to communication between people different countries or ethnic groups.

Perception and Communication

Communication and Personal Identity

Listening Effectively

The Verbal Dimension of Communication

The Nonverbal Dimension of Communication

Communication and Culture

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Media and Media Literacy

Planning Public Speaking

Researching and Developing Support for Public Speeches

Organizing and Presenting Public Speeches

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Interviewing

Filters