Question 1

Using one word or phrase when you meant to say one that sounds like it is

Accepted Answer

A) an inference. 
B) a connotation. 
C) a restricted code. 
D) a malapropism. 
A) an inference. 
B) a connotation. 
C) a restricted code. 
D) a malapropism.

Question 2

The word "bus" brings to your mind a dependable vehicle that delivers you to campus in all kinds of weather safely and in relative comfort.The triangle of meaning has been completed with a

Accepted Answer

A) symbol. 
B) referent. 
C) word. 
D) thought. 
A) symbol. 
B) referent. 
C) word. 
D) thought.

Question 3

Using words that disparage a perons's age, mental or physical ability, or social standing are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) bypassing. 
B) demeaning language. 
C) polarization. 
D) static evaluation. 
A) bypassing. 
B) demeaning language. 
C) polarization. 
D) static evaluation.

Question 4

Bypassing, static evaluation and allness are

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A) ways to make words more positive. 
B) examples of the levels of abstraction. 
C) barriers created by language. 
D) how we interpret what we experience. 
A) ways to make words more positive. 
B) examples of the levels of abstraction. 
C) barriers created by language. 
D) how we interpret what we experience.

Question 5

The statement "All Maritimers rely on the sea for their livelihood" is an example of the word barrier

Accepted Answer

A) bypassing. 
B) allness. 
C) statice evaluation. 
D) polarization. 
A) bypassing. 
B) allness. 
C) statice evaluation. 
D) polarization.

Question 6

Using nonsexist language

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A) does not necessarily reflect nonsexist attitudes. 
B) such as stewardess and mankind will assist you in becoming more other-oriented. 
C) confuses people because it doesn't let others know your biases. 
D) reflects a non-sexist attitude and helps you become more other-oriented.. 
A) does not necessarily reflect nonsexist attitudes. 
B) such as stewardess and mankind will assist you in becoming more other-oriented. 
C) confuses people because it doesn't let others know your biases. 
D) reflects a non-sexist attitude and helps you become more other-oriented..

Question 7

To wait in the assertiveness process means

Accepted Answer

A) to wait for the right time to approach the person. 
B) to wait to show your real nonverbal response. 
C) to wait for a response. 
D) to wait for their behaviour to change. 
A) to wait for the right time to approach the person. 
B) to wait to show your real nonverbal response. 
C) to wait for a response. 
D) to wait for their behaviour to change.

Question 8

To help build empathy and avoid lengthy harangues,

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A) describe how you view the situation. 
B) reflect content. 
C) wait. 
D) disclose your feelings. 
A) describe how you view the situation. 
B) reflect content. 
C) wait. 
D) disclose your feelings.

Question 9

You see the word "bus" and have a mental picture of the large vehicle that delivers you to campus each morning.The word is a

Accepted Answer

A) referent. 
B) symbol. 
C) thought. 
D) category. 
A) referent. 
B) symbol. 
C) thought. 
D) category.

Question 10

Discuss five word barriers and how to overcome them.

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The answer of Discuss five word barriers and how to...

Question 11

Static evaluation is a statement that

Accepted Answer

A) evokes different meanings for different people. 
B) fails to recognize change. 
C) reflects gender or ethnic bias. 
D) lumps people together into categories. 
A) evokes different meanings for different people. 
B) fails to recognize change. 
C) reflects gender or ethnic bias. 
D) lumps people together into categories.

Question 12

Communication scholars suggest that words have power. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Words have power to create; wo

Question 13

If you ask for what you want without judging or evaluating your partner, you are

Accepted Answer

A) passive assertive. 
B) nonassertive. 
C) passive aggressive. 
D) assertive. 
A) passive assertive. 
B) nonassertive. 
C) passive aggressive. 
D) assertive.

Question 14

When describing others' sexual orientation

Accepted Answer

A) people should be sensitive to their own comfort first. 
B) use polarization to describe your perceptions. 
C) maintain the goal of being a dominant communicator. 
D) you should always be sensitive to how others wish to be addressed and discussed. 
A) people should be sensitive to their own comfort first. 
B) use polarization to describe your perceptions. 
C) maintain the goal of being a dominant communicator. 
D) you should always be sensitive to how others wish to be addressed and discussed.

Question 15

One researcher estimated that the 500 words we use most often have over ________ different dictionary meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) 14,000 
B) 16,000 
C) 13,000 
D) 20,000 
A) 14,000 
B) 16,000 
C) 13,000 
D) 20,000

Question 16

Explain the triangle of meaning.

Accepted Answer

You first have the symbol, or the word.T

Question 17

The ability to understand others' feelings and their emotional responses is

Accepted Answer

A) problem solving. 
B) empathy. 
C) description. 
D) genuineness. 
A) problem solving. 
B) empathy. 
C) description. 
D) genuineness.

Question 18

Being yourself and taking an honest interest in others is to be

Accepted Answer

A) manipulative. 
B) genuine. 
C) defensive. 
D) flexible. 
A) manipulative. 
B) genuine. 
C) defensive. 
D) flexible.

Question 19

"Weatherman," "chairman," "stewardess" are examples of

Accepted Answer

A) bypassing. 
B) allness. 
C) static evaluation. 
D) sexist language. 
A) bypassing. 
B) allness. 
C) static evaluation. 
D) sexist language.

Question 20

When you and your cousin arrange to meet in front of the greenhouse and you arrive at the florist and your cousin waits in front of the house down the street that was just painted green, what word barrier has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of precision 
B) allness 
C) bypassing 
D) fact-inference confusion 
A) lack of precision 
B) allness 
C) bypassing 
D) fact-inference confusion

Using one word or phrase when you meant to say one that sounds like it is

The word "bus" brings to your mind a dependable vehicle that delivers you to campus in all kinds of weather safely and in relative comfort.The triangle of meaning has been completed with a

Using words that disparage a perons's age, mental or physical ability, or social standing are examples of

Bypassing, static evaluation and allness are

The statement "All Maritimers rely on the sea for their livelihood" is an example of the word barrier

Using nonsexist language

To wait in the assertiveness process means

To help build empathy and avoid lengthy harangues,

You see the word "bus" and have a mental picture of the large vehicle that delivers you to campus each morning.The word is a

Discuss five word barriers and how to overcome them.

Static evaluation is a statement that

Communication scholars suggest that words have power. What does this mean?

If you ask for what you want without judging or evaluating your partner, you are

When describing others' sexual orientation

One researcher estimated that the 500 words we use most often have over ________ different dictionary meanings.

Explain the triangle of meaning.

The ability to understand others' feelings and their emotional responses is

Being yourself and taking an honest interest in others is to be

"Weatherman," "chairman," "stewardess" are examples of

When you and your cousin arrange to meet in front of the greenhouse and you arrive at the florist and your cousin waits in front of the house down the street that was just painted green, what word barrier has occurred?

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

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Exam 5: Verbal Communication Skills

Using one word or phrase when you meant to say one that sounds like it is

The word "bus" brings to your mind a dependable vehicle that delivers you to campus in all kinds of weather safely and in relative comfort.The triangle of meaning has been completed with a

Using words that disparage a perons's age, mental or physical ability, or social standing are examples of

Bypassing, static evaluation and allness are

The statement "All Maritimers rely on the sea for their livelihood" is an example of the word barrier

Using nonsexist language

To wait in the assertiveness process means

To help build empathy and avoid lengthy harangues,

You see the word "bus" and have a mental picture of the large vehicle that delivers you to campus each morning.The word is a

Discuss five word barriers and how to overcome them.

Static evaluation is a statement that

Communication scholars suggest that words have power. What does this mean?

If you ask for what you want without judging or evaluating your partner, you are

When describing others' sexual orientation

One researcher estimated that the 500 words we use most often have over ________ different dictionary meanings.

Explain the triangle of meaning.

The ability to understand others' feelings and their emotional responses is

Being yourself and taking an honest interest in others is to be

"Weatherman," "chairman," "stewardess" are examples of

When you and your cousin arrange to meet in front of the greenhouse and you arrive at the florist and your cousin waits in front of the house down the street that was just painted green, what word barrier has occurred?

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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