Communications 101: Straighterline: Questions &
Answers
which is the least public form of communication? - ANSWER:intrapersonal
which is NOT part of the definition of communication? - ANSWER:signs
the accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers, internet, etc;)
into one medium is - ANSWER:media convergence
public communication is best defined as - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:nonverbal code
which term refers to communication between two people? - ANSWER:dyadic communication
communication begins with the - ANSWER:self
as a communicator, what are the three separate activities you engage in during the perception process? -
ANSWER:selection, organization, and interpretation
personal identity is - ANSWER:a perception of what makes an individual unique with regard to various
personality characteristics, interests, and values
which activity does NOT occur in perception? - ANSWER:exploration
which is the best example of selective attention? - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:selective retention
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? -
ANSWER:dramaturgy
technical language that has been developed by a profession group is known as - ANSWER:jargon
which does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say language is personal? - ANSWER: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? - ANSWER:jargon
which statement is an example of euphemism? - ANSWER:rest room
the term that refers to the arrangement of words is - ANSWER:syntax
, which best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? - ANSWER:your language shapes your
perception
with whom are you most likely to stand the closest? - ANSWER:a person of the same race
a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as - ANSWER:social
distance
in reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people might
__________. - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:paralinguistic features
which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? - ANSWER:angry
paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER:intelligence
when engaging in critical listening, one challenges the speaker's message by evaluating its -
ANSWER:accuracy, meaningfulness, and utility
which two concepts seem most closely related? - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:short term memory
children with higher levels of language development are more likely to - ANSWER:have more efficient
working memory
which of the following is not necessarily part of the process of listening? - ANSWER:the receiver
responds with a return message
which of the following statements about active listening is FALSE? - ANSWER:active listening and
empathic listening are exactly the same thing
college students spend approximately what proportion of their time listening to others and the mass
media? - ANSWER:50%
Tinnitus is something that would most likely to affect your - ANSWER:hearing
the phrases "This will be on your quiz Friday" and "The second type of listening is..." are examples of -
ANSWER:lecture cues
when you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are -
ANSWER:checking your understanding or perception of the speaker
Answers
which is the least public form of communication? - ANSWER:intrapersonal
which is NOT part of the definition of communication? - ANSWER:signs
the accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers, internet, etc;)
into one medium is - ANSWER:media convergence
public communication is best defined as - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:nonverbal code
which term refers to communication between two people? - ANSWER:dyadic communication
communication begins with the - ANSWER:self
as a communicator, what are the three separate activities you engage in during the perception process? -
ANSWER:selection, organization, and interpretation
personal identity is - ANSWER:a perception of what makes an individual unique with regard to various
personality characteristics, interests, and values
which activity does NOT occur in perception? - ANSWER:exploration
which is the best example of selective attention? - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:selective retention
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? -
ANSWER:dramaturgy
technical language that has been developed by a profession group is known as - ANSWER:jargon
which does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say language is personal? - ANSWER: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? - ANSWER:jargon
which statement is an example of euphemism? - ANSWER:rest room
the term that refers to the arrangement of words is - ANSWER:syntax
, which best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? - ANSWER:your language shapes your
perception
with whom are you most likely to stand the closest? - ANSWER:a person of the same race
a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as - ANSWER:social
distance
in reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people might
__________. - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:paralinguistic features
which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? - ANSWER:angry
paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT - ANSWER:intelligence
when engaging in critical listening, one challenges the speaker's message by evaluating its -
ANSWER:accuracy, meaningfulness, and utility
which two concepts seem most closely related? - ANSWER: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 - ANSWER:short term memory
children with higher levels of language development are more likely to - ANSWER:have more efficient
working memory
which of the following is not necessarily part of the process of listening? - ANSWER:the receiver
responds with a return message
which of the following statements about active listening is FALSE? - ANSWER:active listening and
empathic listening are exactly the same thing
college students spend approximately what proportion of their time listening to others and the mass
media? - ANSWER:50%
Tinnitus is something that would most likely to affect your - ANSWER:hearing
the phrases "This will be on your quiz Friday" and "The second type of listening is..." are examples of -
ANSWER:lecture cues
when you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are -
ANSWER:checking your understanding or perception of the speaker
