Com 101 Exam 1 Questions with Correct
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An article in the print edition of a magazine is an example of organizational
communication.
FALSE
Devon is having a conversation with Carol. As Devon speaks to Carol, she crosses her
arms and looks perturbed. Devon notices that Carol looks unhappy and begins to talk
about something else. When Devon changes topics, Carol wonders why the conversation
shifted and looks confused. From what is described here, what best characterizes the
interaction?
Devon and Carol are the senders and receivers simultaneously. This is apparent because
Carol's facial expressions sent a message to Devon while he spoke.
Sophia's friends always enjoy talking to her, as she tries to imagine their own
viewpoints on a range of subjects. Sophia illustrates which implication of competent
communication?
Competent communicators are empathic
Julian likes to troll. He tends to post snide and offensive comments in response to blogs
and news articles he reads because he knows it is anonymous. The way he behaves
demonstrates disinhibition.
TRUE
To demonstrate empathy, you should practice all of the following except:
Listening to what the other person is feeling, not just what they are saying.
, Kerry tends to take chances and initiate relationships with others. She also tends to
show affection to others. This is likely due to Kerry's __________
self-esteem
To all of her friends, Andrea is the fun, carefree friend. Despite her friends'
characterization, she knows she is often quite sad and bombarded with stress. Andrea's
understanding of herself can be classified as her perceived self.
True
Mary tends to think of herself as shy, thoughtful, serious and compassionate. These
characteristics are known as social roles.
False
Kelly and Ryan work at the same office in Columbus, Ohio. However; they became
close over their shared involvement in the local Irish heritage club. This is because they
are both a member of the same _____
coculture
Holly is from the U.S. and recently began teaching English in India. She treats all of her
students the same, but the local teachers consider her behavior rude. What might best
explain this?
India has a high degree of power distance.
Residents of countries like, Singapore, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, and The
United States tend to embrace change, due to a low tolerance for uncertainly.
False
Answers
An article in the print edition of a magazine is an example of organizational
communication.
FALSE
Devon is having a conversation with Carol. As Devon speaks to Carol, she crosses her
arms and looks perturbed. Devon notices that Carol looks unhappy and begins to talk
about something else. When Devon changes topics, Carol wonders why the conversation
shifted and looks confused. From what is described here, what best characterizes the
interaction?
Devon and Carol are the senders and receivers simultaneously. This is apparent because
Carol's facial expressions sent a message to Devon while he spoke.
Sophia's friends always enjoy talking to her, as she tries to imagine their own
viewpoints on a range of subjects. Sophia illustrates which implication of competent
communication?
Competent communicators are empathic
Julian likes to troll. He tends to post snide and offensive comments in response to blogs
and news articles he reads because he knows it is anonymous. The way he behaves
demonstrates disinhibition.
TRUE
To demonstrate empathy, you should practice all of the following except:
Listening to what the other person is feeling, not just what they are saying.
, Kerry tends to take chances and initiate relationships with others. She also tends to
show affection to others. This is likely due to Kerry's __________
self-esteem
To all of her friends, Andrea is the fun, carefree friend. Despite her friends'
characterization, she knows she is often quite sad and bombarded with stress. Andrea's
understanding of herself can be classified as her perceived self.
True
Mary tends to think of herself as shy, thoughtful, serious and compassionate. These
characteristics are known as social roles.
False
Kelly and Ryan work at the same office in Columbus, Ohio. However; they became
close over their shared involvement in the local Irish heritage club. This is because they
are both a member of the same _____
coculture
Holly is from the U.S. and recently began teaching English in India. She treats all of her
students the same, but the local teachers consider her behavior rude. What might best
explain this?
India has a high degree of power distance.
Residents of countries like, Singapore, Great Britain, Denmark, Sweden, and The
United States tend to embrace change, due to a low tolerance for uncertainly.
False
