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CMN 102 UIUC EXAM 3 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
Shumate Reading: social networks - correct answer -composed of
a set of nodes and one or more relations among these nodes
-Nodes: specific entities
Shumate Reading: organizational networks - correct answer -
when communication scholars study a network of individuals to
groups inside a single organization
Shumate Reading: interorganizational communication networks -
correct answer -networks in which the nodes are organizations
Shumate Reading: Relations - correct answer -links between
nodes
-friendship
-perceived communication
-observed communication
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-agreement
-membership
-trust
-cooperation
-telecommunication traffic
-hyperlinks
Scott & Caughlin Reading: communication patterns - correct
answer -repeated or redundant interaction styles and behaviors
Scott & Caughlin Reading: 2 types of family communication
patterns - correct answer -1. Typological
2. Behavioral Sequence
Scott & Caughlin Reading: Typological Perspective - correct
answer -conceptualizes family communication patterns along 2
dimensions:
- conversation orientation: degree to which families create a
climate in which all family members are encourages to participate
in open interaction about a wide variety of topics
-conformity orientation: degree to which family interaction
emphasize homogeneity of attitudes, values, and beliefs
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Scott & Caughlin Reading: 4 types of families - correct answer --
Consensual: High Conversation & High Conformity
- Protective: Low Conversation & High Conformity
- Pluralistic: High Conversation & Low Conformity
- Laissez-Faire: Low Conversation & Low Conformity
Scott & Caughlin Reading: Behavioral Sequence - correct answer
-1. Relational Control Perspective: relationships are self
regulating systems characterized by 3 qualities- trust, intimacy,
control
2. exchange of negative behaviors in family relationships is
associated with dissatisfaction
3. Demand/Withdrawal: one person nags, complains, or criticizes
while the other person avoids the demanding partner
Scott Reading: Health Attitudes and behaviors - correct answer -
more child is open with parent the less likely they are to engage in
these risky behaviors
-risky sex
-substance abuse
-extreme dieting
CMN 102 UIUC EXAM 3 2026
LATEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| ACE YOUR GRADES.
Shumate Reading: social networks - correct answer -composed of
a set of nodes and one or more relations among these nodes
-Nodes: specific entities
Shumate Reading: organizational networks - correct answer -
when communication scholars study a network of individuals to
groups inside a single organization
Shumate Reading: interorganizational communication networks -
correct answer -networks in which the nodes are organizations
Shumate Reading: Relations - correct answer -links between
nodes
-friendship
-perceived communication
-observed communication
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-agreement
-membership
-trust
-cooperation
-telecommunication traffic
-hyperlinks
Scott & Caughlin Reading: communication patterns - correct
answer -repeated or redundant interaction styles and behaviors
Scott & Caughlin Reading: 2 types of family communication
patterns - correct answer -1. Typological
2. Behavioral Sequence
Scott & Caughlin Reading: Typological Perspective - correct
answer -conceptualizes family communication patterns along 2
dimensions:
- conversation orientation: degree to which families create a
climate in which all family members are encourages to participate
in open interaction about a wide variety of topics
-conformity orientation: degree to which family interaction
emphasize homogeneity of attitudes, values, and beliefs
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Scott & Caughlin Reading: 4 types of families - correct answer --
Consensual: High Conversation & High Conformity
- Protective: Low Conversation & High Conformity
- Pluralistic: High Conversation & Low Conformity
- Laissez-Faire: Low Conversation & Low Conformity
Scott & Caughlin Reading: Behavioral Sequence - correct answer
-1. Relational Control Perspective: relationships are self
regulating systems characterized by 3 qualities- trust, intimacy,
control
2. exchange of negative behaviors in family relationships is
associated with dissatisfaction
3. Demand/Withdrawal: one person nags, complains, or criticizes
while the other person avoids the demanding partner
Scott Reading: Health Attitudes and behaviors - correct answer -
more child is open with parent the less likely they are to engage in
these risky behaviors
-risky sex
-substance abuse
-extreme dieting
