HCOM 100 midterm study guide comprehensive Questions
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Question 1.
define communication
Correct Answer: the process by which we use symbols, signs, and behaviors to
transfer information
Question 2.
describe the 3 functions of communication
Correct Answer: - expressing affiliation - managing relationships- interdependence -
influencing others - control
Question 3.
what are the 6 characteristics of communication?
Correct Answer: 1. symbolic 2. requires a shared code (people construct messages,
encoding and interpret messages, decoding) 3. linked to culture 4. does not have to
be intentional (spontaneous, occurs through emotions or body movements 5. occurs
through channels (face-to-face, e-mail, text messages) 6. is a transactional process
(requires 2 or more people acting in both sender and receiver roles)
Question 4.
define competent communication
Correct Answer: - has to be appropriate and effective where you adapt to the situation
(behavior flexibility) - process (optimizes outcomes for both partners, with mutual
satisfaction the goal and values ethical standards between right and wrong) - well-
developed communication skills (understand social norms and behaviors) - related to
using technology (using the right channel appropriately)
Question 5.
what are the 3 different models of communication?
Correct Answer: 1. linear model 2. interaction model 3. competent communication
model
Question 6.
define mediated communication
Correct Answer: communication in which there is some technology that is used to
deliver messages between sources and receivers
, Question 7.
digital communication
Correct Answer: - using electronic networks to transmit digital data, including text,
images, video, or voice - can foster social support and increase connectedness with
family and friends (such as instagram, facebook)
Question 8.
statistics about digital origins
Correct Answer: 2/3 adults use social media nearly all Americans have mobile phones
(2/3 have smartphones) - generation gap exists between older age groups and
younger - gap between 2005 and 2013
Question 9.
what are the 3 digital revolutions?
Correct Answer: 1. internet 2. mobile phone connectivity 3. social media
Question 10.
internet of things
Correct Answer: - the internet, artificial intelligence, and big data will be like electricity
(sending signals to do your daily routine, use of technology)
Question 11.
media synchronicity theory
Correct Answer: some channels enable greater ability to communicate back-and-forth
rapidly in a coordinated exchange of messages
Question 12.
richness vs. naturalness
Correct Answer: Richness: the degree of visual, vocal, and personality cues possible
in addition to opportunities for feedback Naturalness: digital communication that is
similar to "natural communication"
Question 13.
what is context collapse?
Correct Answer: online multiple contexts are collapsed into one and bring different
audiences together
and Answers with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Version
Question 1.
define communication
Correct Answer: the process by which we use symbols, signs, and behaviors to
transfer information
Question 2.
describe the 3 functions of communication
Correct Answer: - expressing affiliation - managing relationships- interdependence -
influencing others - control
Question 3.
what are the 6 characteristics of communication?
Correct Answer: 1. symbolic 2. requires a shared code (people construct messages,
encoding and interpret messages, decoding) 3. linked to culture 4. does not have to
be intentional (spontaneous, occurs through emotions or body movements 5. occurs
through channels (face-to-face, e-mail, text messages) 6. is a transactional process
(requires 2 or more people acting in both sender and receiver roles)
Question 4.
define competent communication
Correct Answer: - has to be appropriate and effective where you adapt to the situation
(behavior flexibility) - process (optimizes outcomes for both partners, with mutual
satisfaction the goal and values ethical standards between right and wrong) - well-
developed communication skills (understand social norms and behaviors) - related to
using technology (using the right channel appropriately)
Question 5.
what are the 3 different models of communication?
Correct Answer: 1. linear model 2. interaction model 3. competent communication
model
Question 6.
define mediated communication
Correct Answer: communication in which there is some technology that is used to
deliver messages between sources and receivers
, Question 7.
digital communication
Correct Answer: - using electronic networks to transmit digital data, including text,
images, video, or voice - can foster social support and increase connectedness with
family and friends (such as instagram, facebook)
Question 8.
statistics about digital origins
Correct Answer: 2/3 adults use social media nearly all Americans have mobile phones
(2/3 have smartphones) - generation gap exists between older age groups and
younger - gap between 2005 and 2013
Question 9.
what are the 3 digital revolutions?
Correct Answer: 1. internet 2. mobile phone connectivity 3. social media
Question 10.
internet of things
Correct Answer: - the internet, artificial intelligence, and big data will be like electricity
(sending signals to do your daily routine, use of technology)
Question 11.
media synchronicity theory
Correct Answer: some channels enable greater ability to communicate back-and-forth
rapidly in a coordinated exchange of messages
Question 12.
richness vs. naturalness
Correct Answer: Richness: the degree of visual, vocal, and personality cues possible
in addition to opportunities for feedback Naturalness: digital communication that is
similar to "natural communication"
Question 13.
what is context collapse?
Correct Answer: online multiple contexts are collapsed into one and bring different
audiences together
