Question 1

The terms feedback and context are introduced in which of the communication models?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication as action 
B)  communication as interaction 
C)  communication as reaction 
D)  communication as transaction 
A)  communication as action 
B)  communication as interaction 
C)  communication as reaction 
D)  communication as transaction

Question 2

According to communication scholar Wiio,which of the following is/are true about communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication cannot fail 
B)  if a message can be understood in different ways,it will be understood in just the
Way that does the least harm 
C)  there is never anyone who knows better than you what you meant by your
Message 
D)  the more communication there is,the more difficult it is for communication to
Succeed 
A)  communication cannot fail 
B)  if a message can be understood in different ways,it will be understood in just the
Way that does the least harm 
C)  there is never anyone who knows better than you what you meant by your
Message 
D)  the more communication there is,the more difficult it is for communication to
Succeed

Question 3

When we interpret,which of the following may be involved?

Accepted Answer

A)  sight and sound 
B)  thoughts,feelings and words 
C)  touch,smell and taste 
D)  all of these can be included in interpreting experiences 
A)  sight and sound 
B)  thoughts,feelings and words 
C)  touch,smell and taste 
D)  all of these can be included in interpreting experiences

Question 4

The model of communication referred to as 'human communication as action' may be summarized with the phrase _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication takes place when messages are sent and received 
B)  communication takes place when messages are exchanged 
C)  communication takes place when meanings are created and maintained 
D)  communication takes place when human beings are affected by each other 
A)  communication takes place when messages are sent and received 
B)  communication takes place when messages are exchanged 
C)  communication takes place when meanings are created and maintained 
D)  communication takes place when human beings are affected by each other

Question 5

Explain the concept that meaning is co-created.

Accepted Answer

According to the textbook,all individual

Question 6

According to the textbook,an important aspect of a successful group is having a sense of belonging among its members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Jenny is speaking to Madina about her ideas for a speech.While Jenny is speaking,Madina simultaneously shakes her head and has a puzzled look on her face.Jenny notices this response and stops and explains her ideas in another way.This example is most closely related to which model of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication as action 
B)  communication as feedback 
C)  communication as interaction 
D)  communication as transaction 
A)  communication as action 
B)  communication as feedback 
C)  communication as interaction 
D)  communication as transaction

Question 8

What three criteria should be used to judge communication competence?

Accepted Answer

The message should be understo

Question 9

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychological noise helps make effective listening possible. 
B)  Listening is primarily a passive task. 
C)  Listening is the easiest communication skill to develop. 
D)  Effective listeners are other-oriented. 
A)  Psychological noise helps make effective listening possible. 
B)  Listening is primarily a passive task. 
C)  Listening is the easiest communication skill to develop. 
D)  Effective listeners are other-oriented.

Question 10

Which of the following could best be described as an example of impersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asking the teller at the bank to cash a check. 
B)  Discussing skydiving with your English professor after class. 
C)  Reviewing your notes for your history exam. 
D)  Talking to your best friend about your job interview. 
A)  Asking the teller at the bank to cash a check. 
B)  Discussing skydiving with your English professor after class. 
C)  Reviewing your notes for your history exam. 
D)  Talking to your best friend about your job interview.

Question 11

Noshin is listening to Leah tell a story about what happened in class yesterday.The two are engaging in which actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Noshin is encoding and Leah is decoding 
B)  Noshin and Leah are both encoding 
C)  Noshin is decoding and Leah is encoding 
D)  Noshin and Leah are both decoding 
A)  Noshin is encoding and Leah is decoding 
B)  Noshin and Leah are both encoding 
C)  Noshin is decoding and Leah is encoding 
D)  Noshin and Leah are both decoding

Question 12

Compare and contrast the differences between impersonal and interpersonal communication.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal communication is a particu

Question 13

The relationship dimension of a message offers cues about the amount of power and control the speaker feels toward the other person involved in the communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When seeking employment,it is good to know that the top-ranked factor that human resources professionals desire in applicants is the ability to have experience in resume writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The process of acting upon information is the definition of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal communication 
B)  communication 
C)  interpersonal communication 
D)  human communication 
A)  intrapersonal communication 
B)  communication 
C)  interpersonal communication 
D)  human communication

Question 16

According to the textbook,human communication is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of verbal and nonverbal messages. 
B)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of verbal messages. 
C)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of nonverbal messages. 
D)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of intrapersonal messages. 
A)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of verbal and nonverbal messages. 
B)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of verbal messages. 
C)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of nonverbal messages. 
D)  is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by
Creating meaning through the use of intrapersonal messages.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of presentational communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  a radio talk show 
B)  Oprah Winfrey delivers a graduation speech. 
C)  A faculty awards committee meets to select scholarship recipients. 
D)  muttering to yourself as you study your French 
A)  a radio talk show 
B)  Oprah Winfrey delivers a graduation speech. 
C)  A faculty awards committee meets to select scholarship recipients. 
D)  muttering to yourself as you study your French

Question 18

Aristotle's definition of rhetoric includes _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the process of discovering the available means of persuasion in a given situation. 
B)  the use of gimmicks to get what you want. 
C)  another term for public communication. 
D)  the process of learning about language and symbols. 
A)  the process of discovering the available means of persuasion in a given situation. 
B)  the use of gimmicks to get what you want. 
C)  another term for public communication. 
D)  the process of learning about language and symbols.

Question 19

Explain the concept of feedback.What are some possible sources for feedback?

Accepted Answer

The communication as interaction model a

Question 20

The aspect of communication that focuses on HOW something is communicated,and refers to emotions,attitudes,and power,is describing the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  content of the message 
B)  context of the message 
C)  interaction dimension 
D)  relationship dimension 
A)  content of the message 
B)  context of the message 
C)  interaction dimension 
D)  relationship dimension

The terms feedback and context are introduced in which of the communication models?

According to communication scholar Wiio,which of the following is/are true about communication?

When we interpret,which of the following may be involved?

The model of communication referred to as 'human communication as action' may be summarized with the phrase _____.

Explain the concept that meaning is co-created.

According to the textbook,an important aspect of a successful group is having a sense of belonging among its members.

Jenny is speaking to Madina about her ideas for a speech.While Jenny is speaking,Madina simultaneously shakes her head and has a puzzled look on her face.Jenny notices this response and stops and explains her ideas in another way.This example is most closely related to which model of communication?

What three criteria should be used to judge communication competence?

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning listening?

Which of the following could best be described as an example of impersonal communication?

Noshin is listening to Leah tell a story about what happened in class yesterday.The two are engaging in which actions?

Compare and contrast the differences between impersonal and interpersonal communication.

The relationship dimension of a message offers cues about the amount of power and control the speaker feels toward the other person involved in the communication.

When seeking employment,it is good to know that the top-ranked factor that human resources professionals desire in applicants is the ability to have experience in resume writing.

The process of acting upon information is the definition of _____.

According to the textbook,human communication is _____.

Which of the following is an example of presentational communication?

Aristotle's definition of rhetoric includes _____.

Explain the concept of feedback.What are some possible sources for feedback?

The aspect of communication that focuses on HOW something is communicated,and refers to emotions,attitudes,and power,is describing the _____.

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 1: Foundations of Human Communication

The terms feedback and context are introduced in which of the communication models?

According to communication scholar Wiio,which of the following is/are true about communication?

When we interpret,which of the following may be involved?

The model of communication referred to as 'human communication as action' may be summarized with the phrase _____.

Explain the concept that meaning is co-created.

According to the textbook,an important aspect of a successful group is having a sense of belonging among its members.

Jenny is speaking to Madina about her ideas for a speech.While Jenny is speaking,Madina simultaneously shakes her head and has a puzzled look on her face.Jenny notices this response and stops and explains her ideas in another way.This example is most closely related to which model of communication?

What three criteria should be used to judge communication competence?

Which of the following statements is accurate concerning listening?

Which of the following could best be described as an example of impersonal communication?

Noshin is listening to Leah tell a story about what happened in class yesterday.The two are engaging in which actions?

Compare and contrast the differences between impersonal and interpersonal communication.

The relationship dimension of a message offers cues about the amount of power and control the speaker feels toward the other person involved in the communication.

When seeking employment,it is good to know that the top-ranked factor that human resources professionals desire in applicants is the ability to have experience in resume writing.

The process of acting upon information is the definition of _____.

According to the textbook,human communication is _____.

Which of the following is an example of presentational communication?

Aristotle's definition of rhetoric includes _____.

Explain the concept of feedback.What are some possible sources for feedback?

The aspect of communication that focuses on HOW something is communicated,and refers to emotions,attitudes,and power,is describing the _____.

Self Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Enhancing Relationships

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Presentation

Organizing and Outlining Your Presentation

Delivering Your Presentation

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters