CMN 101 Midterm Exam #1 Questions with correct
answers
Digital Channels - Synchronicity of Messages - ✔✔the degree to which a
communication medium allows participants to communicate in real-time and
coordinate back-and-forth exchanges.
Challenges with Schemas and Perception - ✔✔creating rigid filters, stereotypes,
and biases. They distort reality by amplifying consistent information and ignoring
inconsistencies, leading to prejudice, poor decision-making, and memory errors.
Perception formation - ✔✔the active, largely unconscious cognitive process of
selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information to make sense of the
world. It acts as a filter, translating raw environmental stimuli into meaningful,
manageable experiences.
Mindfulness - ✔✔the practice of bringing full awareness, compassion, and
intention to interactions, enabling us to pause and choose responses rather than
reacting defensively.
Functions of Nonverbal Communication - ✔✔reinforcing, substituting,
contradicting, complementing, accenting, and regulating verbal messages.
The Functions of Language - ✔✔expression of thoughts/feelings, the
communication of information, the regulation of behavior, fostering social
interaction, and shaping reality.
Communication and Culture Variations - high and low context - ✔✔High-context
cultures (e.g., Japan, China, many African/Arab nations) rely on indirect,
, nonverbal, and implicit communication, emphasizing long-term relationships.
Low-context cultures (e.g., U.S., Germany, Scandinavia) prioritize direct, explicit,
and clear verbal communication, focusing on task efficiency. Misunderstandings
occur when these styles clash over directness.
Communication and Culture Variations - collectivistic vs. individualistic -
✔✔Individualistic cultures prioritize personal autonomy, direct communication,
and self-expression, whereas collectivistic cultures prioritize group harmony,
indirect communication, and relational context.
Communication and Culture Variations - Monochromic - ✔✔Monochronic culture
refers to a time perception where individuals focus on one thing at a time, valuing
schedules, punctuality, and linear organization. Time is treated as a tangible
commodity—often described as "money"—that can be saved, spent, or wasted.
This approach is prevalent in North American, Northern European, and some
Asian cultures (e.g., Germany, Switzerland, the US).
Improving Intercultural Communication - Accommodation - ✔✔adjusting speech,
nonverbal cues, and behaviors to reduce social distance and improve
understanding.
The Value of Listening Well - ✔✔fosters deep trust, psychological safety, and
empathy, often proving more effective than speaking for building relationships
and resolving conflict. It transcends hearing words, focusing on understanding the
emotional meaning behind them to reduce errors and improve collaboration.
Listening Challenges - ✔✔external noise, internal distractions (stress, fatigue),
and cognitive habits like formulating responses early or making assumptions.
answers
Digital Channels - Synchronicity of Messages - ✔✔the degree to which a
communication medium allows participants to communicate in real-time and
coordinate back-and-forth exchanges.
Challenges with Schemas and Perception - ✔✔creating rigid filters, stereotypes,
and biases. They distort reality by amplifying consistent information and ignoring
inconsistencies, leading to prejudice, poor decision-making, and memory errors.
Perception formation - ✔✔the active, largely unconscious cognitive process of
selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory information to make sense of the
world. It acts as a filter, translating raw environmental stimuli into meaningful,
manageable experiences.
Mindfulness - ✔✔the practice of bringing full awareness, compassion, and
intention to interactions, enabling us to pause and choose responses rather than
reacting defensively.
Functions of Nonverbal Communication - ✔✔reinforcing, substituting,
contradicting, complementing, accenting, and regulating verbal messages.
The Functions of Language - ✔✔expression of thoughts/feelings, the
communication of information, the regulation of behavior, fostering social
interaction, and shaping reality.
Communication and Culture Variations - high and low context - ✔✔High-context
cultures (e.g., Japan, China, many African/Arab nations) rely on indirect,
, nonverbal, and implicit communication, emphasizing long-term relationships.
Low-context cultures (e.g., U.S., Germany, Scandinavia) prioritize direct, explicit,
and clear verbal communication, focusing on task efficiency. Misunderstandings
occur when these styles clash over directness.
Communication and Culture Variations - collectivistic vs. individualistic -
✔✔Individualistic cultures prioritize personal autonomy, direct communication,
and self-expression, whereas collectivistic cultures prioritize group harmony,
indirect communication, and relational context.
Communication and Culture Variations - Monochromic - ✔✔Monochronic culture
refers to a time perception where individuals focus on one thing at a time, valuing
schedules, punctuality, and linear organization. Time is treated as a tangible
commodity—often described as "money"—that can be saved, spent, or wasted.
This approach is prevalent in North American, Northern European, and some
Asian cultures (e.g., Germany, Switzerland, the US).
Improving Intercultural Communication - Accommodation - ✔✔adjusting speech,
nonverbal cues, and behaviors to reduce social distance and improve
understanding.
The Value of Listening Well - ✔✔fosters deep trust, psychological safety, and
empathy, often proving more effective than speaking for building relationships
and resolving conflict. It transcends hearing words, focusing on understanding the
emotional meaning behind them to reduce errors and improve collaboration.
Listening Challenges - ✔✔external noise, internal distractions (stress, fatigue),
and cognitive habits like formulating responses early or making assumptions.
