Straighterline Communications Final
Which is the least public form of communication? - ANS intrapersonal
which is NOT part of the definition of communication? - ANS signs
the accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers,
internet, etc;) into one medium is - ANS media convergence
public communication is best defined as - ANS the process of using messages to generate
meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a message to a number of receivers
saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a - ANS nonverbal
code
Which term refers to communication between two people? - ANS dyadic communication
communication begins with the - ANS self
As a communicator, what are the three separate activities you engage in during the perception
process? - ANS selection, organization, and interpretation
personal identity is - ANS a perception of what makes an individual unique with regard to
various personality characteristics, interests, and values
Which activity does NOT occur in perception? - ANS exploration
Which is the best example of selective attention? - ANS she immediately spotted the guy with
the earring who looked so much like someone she had known before
when you remember how wonderful your mother was but forget how often she made you feel
inadequate, then you are exhibiting the perception called - ANS selective retention
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? - ANS
dramaturgy
technical language that has been developed by a profession group is known as - ANS jargon
which does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say language is personal? - ANS
we each have developed language without the influence of our age, gender, or personality
, Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral
College. During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of
the Electoral College. Juan ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade.
What error might Juan have committed with his language usage? - ANS jargon
which statement is an example of euphemism? - ANS rest room
the term that refers to the arrangement of words is - ANS syntax
which best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? - ANS your language shapes
your perception
with whom are you most likely to stand the closest? - ANS a person of the same race
a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as - ANS
social distance
in reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people
might __________. - ANS arrive and leave late
arrive and leave on time or early
Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year to
serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is
listening. She is communicating using - ANS paralinguistic features
which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? - ANS angry
paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT - ANS intelligence
when engaging in critical listening, one challenges the speaker's message by evaluating its -
ANS accuracy, meaningfulness, and utility
which two concepts seem most closely related? - ANS egocentrism and personal bias
Dante was walking across campus in a hurry. On the way he saw his friend, Aarav, who he
hadn't seen in quite some time. Dante stopped and told Aarav his cell phone number and told
him to call him later. Just a few seconds later, Aarav had already forgotten the number. This
would be because the information only went as far as Aarav's - ANS short term memory
children with higher levels of language development are more likely to - ANS have more
efficient working memory
which of the following is not necessarily part of the process of listening? - ANS the receiver
responds with a return message
Which is the least public form of communication? - ANS intrapersonal
which is NOT part of the definition of communication? - ANS signs
the accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers,
internet, etc;) into one medium is - ANS media convergence
public communication is best defined as - ANS the process of using messages to generate
meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a message to a number of receivers
saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a - ANS nonverbal
code
Which term refers to communication between two people? - ANS dyadic communication
communication begins with the - ANS self
As a communicator, what are the three separate activities you engage in during the perception
process? - ANS selection, organization, and interpretation
personal identity is - ANS a perception of what makes an individual unique with regard to
various personality characteristics, interests, and values
Which activity does NOT occur in perception? - ANS exploration
Which is the best example of selective attention? - ANS she immediately spotted the guy with
the earring who looked so much like someone she had known before
when you remember how wonderful your mother was but forget how often she made you feel
inadequate, then you are exhibiting the perception called - ANS selective retention
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? - ANS
dramaturgy
technical language that has been developed by a profession group is known as - ANS jargon
which does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say language is personal? - ANS
we each have developed language without the influence of our age, gender, or personality
, Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral
College. During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of
the Electoral College. Juan ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade.
What error might Juan have committed with his language usage? - ANS jargon
which statement is an example of euphemism? - ANS rest room
the term that refers to the arrangement of words is - ANS syntax
which best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? - ANS your language shapes
your perception
with whom are you most likely to stand the closest? - ANS a person of the same race
a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as - ANS
social distance
in reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people
might __________. - ANS arrive and leave late
arrive and leave on time or early
Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year to
serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is
listening. She is communicating using - ANS paralinguistic features
which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? - ANS angry
paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT - ANS intelligence
when engaging in critical listening, one challenges the speaker's message by evaluating its -
ANS accuracy, meaningfulness, and utility
which two concepts seem most closely related? - ANS egocentrism and personal bias
Dante was walking across campus in a hurry. On the way he saw his friend, Aarav, who he
hadn't seen in quite some time. Dante stopped and told Aarav his cell phone number and told
him to call him later. Just a few seconds later, Aarav had already forgotten the number. This
would be because the information only went as far as Aarav's - ANS short term memory
children with higher levels of language development are more likely to - ANS have more
efficient working memory
which of the following is not necessarily part of the process of listening? - ANS the receiver
responds with a return message
