Question 1

Which type of noise is associated with distractions that result from a loud environment?

Accepted Answer

A) physical noise 
B) psychological noise 
C) physiological noise 
D) psychic noise

Question 2

When your roommate says "We're out of detergent again" and you take that as a criticism, you are paying attention to which aspect of the message?

Accepted Answer

A) context dimension 
B) relational dimension 
C) representative dimension 
D) content dimension

Question 3

Different cultures have different standards that define competent communication. This cultural variation speaks to which element of communication competence?

Accepted Answer

A) effectiveness 
B) sensitivity 
C) appropriateness 
D) responsibility

Question 4

Most people in the United States believe they are above-average communicators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Ethical communication generally involves treating people fairly, communicating honestly, and avoiding immoral behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Lack of effective communication is the most commonly cited reason for relationship failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

To say that words are symbols accurately reflects which of the following ideas?

Accepted Answer

A) People give communication its meaning. 
B) Words are representations of ideas. 
C) Words can have different meanings for different people. 
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 8

Communication can be used to meet a variety of needs in everyday interaction. Explain why it is important that people use communication to meet their needs. Next, pick any two of the five needs that communication can meet. For each of those needs, provide a definition of the idea behind the need and be sure to identify how communication can meet that need. Finally, provide a clear, concrete example of an interaction that would satisfy those needs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

In face-to-face interactions, people utilize several channels simultaneously to convey meaning. Identify any four different channels that might be at work in a face-to-face interaction. Discuss how those channels might be used together to create a message. How might they contradict one another? Finally, of the channels you have identified, pick one that you would identify as the most important in face-to-face interactions. Why did you pick that one? Use examples to illustrate why that channel is particularly important.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Communication scholars have developed three different models that can be used to analyze interactions: the action, interaction, and transaction models. What elements do these models have in common? How are they different? Although the transaction model is the most complete and widely used, consider situations in which it might be useful to analyze an interaction using either the action or interaction model; and identify two different examples, justifying your choices.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Studies involving communication between infants and caregivers have reliably demonstrated which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Without sufficient interaction, infants will likely develop severe mental illness later in life. 
B) Human interaction, specifically touch, is critical for development and health. 
C) Infants' language acquisition occurs whether or not their caregivers communicate with them. 
D) Only a child's biological parents are able to influence his or her social development.

Question 12

Instrumental needs are the least important needs served by communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Words have inherent meanings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following best defines stigma?

Accepted Answer

A) an individual who is incapable of taking on the perspectives of another person 
B) communication that occurs in the context of marginalized or overlooked populations 
C) a characteristic that discredits a person because he or she is seen as abnormal or undesirable 
D) a pattern of interaction in which one person perpetually criticizes or condemns others because of characteristics that are out of their immediate control

Question 15

Which term is used for anything that interferes with the accurate decoding of a message?

Accepted Answer

A) channel 
B) noise 
C) feedback 
D) context

Question 16

Interpersonal communication is governed by both explicit and implicit rules. First, define each of these terms and point out how they are similar and how they are different. Next, identify two distinct examples of explicit communication rules that were enforced in your household while growing up. Indicate what each rule was, how it was conveyed/reinforced in your home, and what happened (or would have happened) when it was violated. Finally, identify one example of an implicit communication rule that was enforced in your home. Indicate what the rule was and how you came to be aware of it (given that it was implicit).

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following would be considered an instrumental need that can be met through communication?

Accepted Answer

A) developing a romantic relationship with someone you find attractive 
B) convincing your roommate to turn off her music by midnight each night 
C) talking with your grandfather on the telephone after not speaking with him for a while 
D) making small talk with a stranger you just met at a party

Question 18

Metacommunication occurs when individuals discuss the meaning or subtext of their messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

According to research, what is the most powerful predictor of happiness in life?

Accepted Answer

A) physical attractiveness 
B) income 
C) health 
D) marital happiness

Question 20

According to the text, which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with some type of social stigma?

Accepted Answer

A) being homeless 
B) being alcoholic 
C) having HIV 
D) having cancer

Exam 1: About Communication

Which type of noise is associated with distractions that result from a loud environment?

When your roommate says "We're out of detergent again" and you take that as a criticism, you are paying attention to which aspect of the message?

Different cultures have different standards that define competent communication. This cultural variation speaks to which element of communication competence?

Most people in the United States believe they are above-average communicators.

Ethical communication generally involves treating people fairly, communicating honestly, and avoiding immoral behavior.

Lack of effective communication is the most commonly cited reason for relationship failure.

To say that words are symbols accurately reflects which of the following ideas?

Studies involving communication between infants and caregivers have reliably demonstrated which of the following?

Instrumental needs are the least important needs served by communication.

Words have inherent meanings.

Which of the following best defines stigma?

Which term is used for anything that interferes with the accurate decoding of a message?

Which of the following would be considered an instrumental need that can be met through communication?

Metacommunication occurs when individuals discuss the meaning or subtext of their messages.

According to research, what is the most powerful predictor of happiness in life?

According to the text, which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with some type of social stigma?