Question 1

When Cecilia is listening to her partner, she occasionally interjects, "Oh, I see" or "uh-huh" during the interaction, Cecilia is using backchannel talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Paul, who is slightly mentally challenged, laughs right along with the people who call him "the tard" at work.According to the research of John Seiter and his colleagues,

Accepted Answer

A) as long as it's clear to everyone that "the tard" is a term of endearment, it probably won't affect how Paul is perceived by his coworkers. 
B) Paul is more likely to be perceived more sociable by his peers for going along with this harmless and mostly affectionate nickname. 
C) Paul is more likely to be perceived as less trustworthy than if he was referred to in more positive terms. 
D) The people who use this nickname when referring to Paul are likely to lose their jobs if overheard by their boss. 
A) as long as it's clear to everyone that "the tard" is a term of endearment, it probably won't affect how Paul is perceived by his coworkers. 
B) Paul is more likely to be perceived more sociable by his peers for going along with this harmless and mostly affectionate nickname. 
C) Paul is more likely to be perceived as less trustworthy than if he was referred to in more positive terms. 
D) The people who use this nickname when referring to Paul are likely to lose their jobs if overheard by their boss. C

Question 3

One study found that people who described the world in pessimistic terms when they were younger experienced negative health effects at middle age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Carly heard her communication professor use a word that she had not heard before and determined it would be a good idea to find out what the word meant.She consulted two dictionaries to be sure she had the literal meaning of the word.Carly was looking for which of the following meanings?

Accepted Answer

A) connotative 
B) abstract. 
C) denotative 
D) onomatopoetic 
A) connotative 
B) abstract. 
C) denotative 
D) onomatopoetic

Question 5

When you pursue your own interests without denying the rights of others, you are being

Accepted Answer

A) nonjudgmental. 
B) aggressive. 
C) assertive. 
D) assumptive. 
A) nonjudgmental. 
B) aggressive. 
C) assertive. 
D) assumptive.

Question 6

Some people call the late Yasser Arafat a "terrorist," both fearing and reviling him.Some people call him a "freedom fighter," both loving and praising him.The use of these words to describe or evaluate Arafat reflect the power of words to

Accepted Answer

A) create perceptions. 
B) persuade political views. 
C) affect and reflect culture. 
D) build barriers. 
A) create perceptions. 
B) persuade political views. 
C) affect and reflect culture. 
D) build barriers.

Question 7

When someone uses the word dog and you understand the word to mean "a mangy, dirty, and disgusting animal, like the one that bit you when you were five years old," which level of meaning would you probably be applying?

Accepted Answer

A) connotative 
B) contextual 
C) creative 
D) reflective 
A) connotative 
B) contextual 
C) creative 
D) reflective

Question 8

What is worldview and how does our worldview affect our interpretation of our experiences?

Accepted Answer

-Our worldview is our culturally-acquire

Question 9

A restricted code is a set of words that has a particular meaning to a person, group, or culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

When describing how you view a situation, using sarcasm can take some of the negativity out of the description.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Tommy went to Taiwan for a vacation.Since he couldn't read the restaurant menu, he asked the waiter to bring him a traditional Taiwanese meal.It was delicious.When he was done, he asked the waiter what the meat was, because he hadn't tasted anything like it before.The waiter told him it was dog meat.Tommy became sick to his stomach and rushed to the bathroom.Tommy's reaction reflects the power of words to

Accepted Answer

A) create. 
B) affect the quality of our interpersonal relationships. 
C) affect thoughts and actions. 
D) build barriers. 
A) create. 
B) affect the quality of our interpersonal relationships. 
C) affect thoughts and actions. 
D) build barriers.

Question 12

We are more likely to apologize to people we barely know than we are to those with whom we share an intimate relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Explain the concept of extended "I" language and how it can help soften what could be perceived as a harsh message.Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Extended "I" language is a brief preface

Question 14

A person's name generally has no logical connection with the actual person, just as the word "cow" does not look like a cow or sound like a cow.These examples illustrate the principle that the connection between a word and what it represents is

Accepted Answer

A) context bound. 
B) concrete. 
C) arbitrary. 
D) denotative. 
A) context bound. 
B) concrete. 
C) arbitrary. 
D) denotative.

Question 15

David has a habit of screaming, "You idiot!" whenever his brother does something he doesn't like.Which strategy for creating a supportive climate does his outburst violate?

Accepted Answer

A) Describe your own feelings rather than evaluate others. 
B) Solve problems rather than control others. 
C) Be genuine rather than manipulative. 
D) Be flexible rather than rigid toward others. 
A) Describe your own feelings rather than evaluate others. 
B) Solve problems rather than control others. 
C) Be genuine rather than manipulative. 
D) Be flexible rather than rigid toward others.

Question 16

Describe an effective apology and explain when it's most appropriate to offer it.

Accepted Answer

An apology is an explicit admission that

Question 17

When Justin hears the word "buggy," he thinks of a swamp-like area he lived in when he was younger.In the triangle of meaning, the memory he has for the word buggy is called the referent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The meaning of a symbol, such as a word, can change from culture to culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When general semanticists use the expression, "The map is not the territory," to which language barrier are they referring?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of precision 
B) polarization 
C) static evaluation 
D) biased language 
A) lack of precision 
B) polarization 
C) static evaluation 
D) biased language

Question 20

Language conveys meaning on two levels: content and feeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When Cecilia is listening to her partner, she occasionally interjects, "Oh, I see" or "uh-huh" during the interaction, Cecilia is using backchannel talk.

Paul, who is slightly mentally challenged, laughs right along with the people who call him "the tard" at work.According to the research of John Seiter and his colleagues,

One study found that people who described the world in pessimistic terms when they were younger experienced negative health effects at middle age.

Carly heard her communication professor use a word that she had not heard before and determined it would be a good idea to find out what the word meant.She consulted two dictionaries to be sure she had the literal meaning of the word.Carly was looking for which of the following meanings?

When you pursue your own interests without denying the rights of others, you are being

Some people call the late Yasser Arafat a "terrorist," both fearing and reviling him.Some people call him a "freedom fighter," both loving and praising him.The use of these words to describe or evaluate Arafat reflect the power of words to

When someone uses the word dog and you understand the word to mean "a mangy, dirty, and disgusting animal, like the one that bit you when you were five years old," which level of meaning would you probably be applying?

What is worldview and how does our worldview affect our interpretation of our experiences?

A restricted code is a set of words that has a particular meaning to a person, group, or culture.

When describing how you view a situation, using sarcasm can take some of the negativity out of the description.

We are more likely to apologize to people we barely know than we are to those with whom we share an intimate relationship.

Explain the concept of extended "I" language and how it can help soften what could be perceived as a harsh message.Give an example.

A person's name generally has no logical connection with the actual person, just as the word "cow" does not look like a cow or sound like a cow.These examples illustrate the principle that the connection between a word and what it represents is

David has a habit of screaming, "You idiot!" whenever his brother does something he doesn't like.Which strategy for creating a supportive climate does his outburst violate?

Describe an effective apology and explain when it's most appropriate to offer it.

When Justin hears the word "buggy," he thinks of a swamp-like area he lived in when he was younger.In the triangle of meaning, the memory he has for the word buggy is called the referent.

The meaning of a symbol, such as a word, can change from culture to culture.

When general semanticists use the expression, "The map is not the territory," to which language barrier are they referring?

Language conveys meaning on two levels: content and feeling.

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Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

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Exam 6: Verbal Communication Skills

When Cecilia is listening to her partner, she occasionally interjects, "Oh, I see" or "uh-huh" during the interaction, Cecilia is using backchannel talk.

Paul, who is slightly mentally challenged, laughs right along with the people who call him "the tard" at work.According to the research of John Seiter and his colleagues,

One study found that people who described the world in pessimistic terms when they were younger experienced negative health effects at middle age.

Carly heard her communication professor use a word that she had not heard before and determined it would be a good idea to find out what the word meant.She consulted two dictionaries to be sure she had the literal meaning of the word.Carly was looking for which of the following meanings?

When you pursue your own interests without denying the rights of others, you are being

Some people call the late Yasser Arafat a "terrorist," both fearing and reviling him.Some people call him a "freedom fighter," both loving and praising him.The use of these words to describe or evaluate Arafat reflect the power of words to

When someone uses the word dog and you understand the word to mean "a mangy, dirty, and disgusting animal, like the one that bit you when you were five years old," which level of meaning would you probably be applying?

What is worldview and how does our worldview affect our interpretation of our experiences?

A restricted code is a set of words that has a particular meaning to a person, group, or culture.

When describing how you view a situation, using sarcasm can take some of the negativity out of the description.

We are more likely to apologize to people we barely know than we are to those with whom we share an intimate relationship.

Explain the concept of extended "I" language and how it can help soften what could be perceived as a harsh message.Give an example.

A person's name generally has no logical connection with the actual person, just as the word "cow" does not look like a cow or sound like a cow.These examples illustrate the principle that the connection between a word and what it represents is

David has a habit of screaming, "You idiot!" whenever his brother does something he doesn't like.Which strategy for creating a supportive climate does his outburst violate?

Describe an effective apology and explain when it's most appropriate to offer it.

When Justin hears the word "buggy," he thinks of a swamp-like area he lived in when he was younger.In the triangle of meaning, the memory he has for the word buggy is called the referent.

The meaning of a symbol, such as a word, can change from culture to culture.

When general semanticists use the expression, "The map is not the territory," to which language barrier are they referring?

Language conveys meaning on two levels: content and feeling.

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others

Listening and Responding Skills

Nonverbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Managing Relationship Challenges

Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance

Interpersonal Relationships: Family and Workplace

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