Question 1

Words are not the things they represent. In other words, words are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ambiguous 
B)  arbitrary 
C)  verbal 
D)  unconscious 
E) abstract 
A)  ambiguous 
B)  arbitrary 
C)  verbal 
D)  unconscious 
E) abstract

Question 2

Discuss the four guidelines given in this chapter that help us use verbal communication with more clarity and accuracy.

Accepted Answer

The four guidelines given in this chapte

Question 3

The I aspect of self is socially conscious and responsive to situational constraints.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Monitoring ourselves is one aspect of self-reflection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Words that slant perceptions are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) loaded language 
B)  slang 
C)  stereotypes 
D)  perceptual shorthands 
E)  relational communication 
A) loaded language 
B)  slang 
C)  stereotypes 
D)  perceptual shorthands 
E)  relational communication

Question 6

Communication rules are __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  shared understandings about what communication means 
B)  made up by older generations of people 
C)  shared understandings about what behaviors are appropriate in various situations 
D)  all of the above 
E) a and c 
A)  shared understandings about what communication means 
B)  made up by older generations of people 
C)  shared understandings about what behaviors are appropriate in various situations 
D)  all of the above 
E) a and c

Question 7

Compare and contrast indexing from static evaluation and provide concrete examples of each.

Accepted Answer

Indexing in static evaluation and dynami

Question 8

The statement "we should not let old geezers drive" is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) loaded language 
B)  hypothetical thought 
C)  self-reflection 
D)  responsiveness 
E)  abstraction 
A) loaded language 
B)  hypothetical thought 
C)  self-reflection 
D)  responsiveness 
E)  abstraction

Question 9

__________ happens when a group reclaims terms others use to degrade its members and treats those terms as positive self-descriptions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ happens when a group reclaims terms...

Question 10

Within a culture many words have an agreed upon range of meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Constitutive rules __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  determine who speaks first in an interaction 
B) define what a particular communication means or stands for 
C)  regulate interaction 
D)  are examples of phatic communication 
E)  are mostly inappropriate means of starting arguments 
A)  determine who speaks first in an interaction 
B) define what a particular communication means or stands for 
C)  regulate interaction 
D)  are examples of phatic communication 
E)  are mostly inappropriate means of starting arguments

Question 12

Which of the following is not a regulative communication rule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Children should not interrupt adults. 
B)  We do not talk about private issues in public. 
C)  Call out "Amen" in response to the pastor. 
D) Sticking your tongue out at someone is rude. 
E)  Applaud at the end of a speech. 
A)  Children should not interrupt adults. 
B)  We do not talk about private issues in public. 
C)  Call out "Amen" in response to the pastor. 
D) Sticking your tongue out at someone is rude. 
E)  Applaud at the end of a speech.

Question 13

Thinking about experiences and ideas that are not part of your concrete, daily reality is called __________ thought.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Thinking about experiences and ideas that are...

Question 14

Which is not an example of nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  symbols that aren't words 
B) words used to describe an action 
C)  tone of voice 
D)  facial expressions 
E)  posture 
A)  symbols that aren't words 
B) words used to describe an action 
C)  tone of voice 
D)  facial expressions 
E)  posture

Question 15

Language does not change over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Discuss the three critical features of language and how these features can help or hinder effective communication.

Accepted Answer

The three critical features of language

Question 17

The I and ME aspects of self are opposing forces.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Language consists of symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Referring to a person as if one word such as "conservative" or "feminist" defines them in their completeness is referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Referring to a person as if one...

Question 20

Suzy is really upset and she feels like throwing a temper tantrum, even though she's 20 years old. Disregarding the social inappropriateness of her behavior, Suzy beats a door and then kicks it while in a public area. In this instance, Suzy's behavior was motivated by which aspect of herself?

Accepted Answer

A)  me 
B) I 
C)  moral self 
D)  cognitive self 
E)  abstract self 
A)  me 
B) I 
C)  moral self 
D)  cognitive self 
E)  abstract self

Words are not the things they represent. In other words, words are __________.

Discuss the four guidelines given in this chapter that help us use verbal communication with more clarity and accuracy.

The I aspect of self is socially conscious and responsive to situational constraints.

Monitoring ourselves is one aspect of self-reflection.

Words that slant perceptions are called __________.

Communication rules are __________.

Compare and contrast indexing from static evaluation and provide concrete examples of each.

The statement "we should not let old geezers drive" is an example of __________.

__________ happens when a group reclaims terms others use to degrade its members and treats those terms as positive self-descriptions.

Within a culture many words have an agreed upon range of meaning.

Constitutive rules __________.

Which of the following is not a regulative communication rule?

Thinking about experiences and ideas that are not part of your concrete, daily reality is called __________ thought.

Which is not an example of nonverbal communication?

Language does not change over time.

Discuss the three critical features of language and how these features can help or hinder effective communication.

The I and ME aspects of self are opposing forces.

Language consists of symbols.

Referring to a person as if one word such as "conservative" or "feminist" defines them in their completeness is referred to as __________.

Suzy is really upset and she feels like throwing a temper tantrum, even though she's 20 years old. Disregarding the social inappropriateness of her behavior, Suzy beats a door and then kicks it while in a public area. In this instance, Suzy's behavior was motivated by which aspect of herself?

A First Look at Communication

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Perceiving and Understanding

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

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Exam 4: Engaging in Verbal Communication

Words are not the things they represent. In other words, words are __________.

Discuss the four guidelines given in this chapter that help us use verbal communication with more clarity and accuracy.

The I aspect of self is socially conscious and responsive to situational constraints.

Monitoring ourselves is one aspect of self-reflection.

Words that slant perceptions are called __________.

Communication rules are __________.

Compare and contrast indexing from static evaluation and provide concrete examples of each.

The statement "we should not let old geezers drive" is an example of __________.

__________ happens when a group reclaims terms others use to degrade its members and treats those terms as positive self-descriptions.

Within a culture many words have an agreed upon range of meaning.

Constitutive rules __________.

Which of the following is not a regulative communication rule?

Thinking about experiences and ideas that are not part of your concrete, daily reality is called __________ thought.

Which is not an example of nonverbal communication?

Language does not change over time.

Discuss the three critical features of language and how these features can help or hinder effective communication.

The I and ME aspects of self are opposing forces.

Language consists of symbols.

Referring to a person as if one word such as "conservative" or "feminist" defines them in their completeness is referred to as __________.

Suzy is really upset and she feels like throwing a temper tantrum, even though she's 20 years old. Disregarding the social inappropriateness of her behavior, Suzy beats a door and then kicks it while in a public area. In this instance, Suzy's behavior was motivated by which aspect of herself?

A First Look at Communication

The Field of Communication From Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

Perceiving and Understanding

Engaging in Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding to Others

Creating Communication Climates

Adapting Communication to Cultures and Social Communities

Communication and Self-Concept

Communication in Personal Relationships

Communication in Groups and Teams

Communication in Organizations

Public Communication

Mass Communication

Digital Media and the Online World

Filters