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Communication:
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Principles for a Lifetime
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Seventh Edition
Steven A. Beebe, Texas State University
Susan J. Beebe, Texas State University
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Diana K. Ivy, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
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Test Bank
Chapter 1: Identifying Foundations of Human Communication
Multiple Choice
1.1. As the text relates, leaders of major corporations believe that _____ is the most important skill for
workers to have.
a. computer literacy
b. creativity
c. verbalizing
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d. listening
Answer: d
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.1
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Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why it is important to study communication.
Topic: Why Study Communication?
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Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Remember the Facts
1.2. Marietta shook her head in agreement and smiled when Jordan suggested they go out for dinner.
Marietta is using _____ to communicate her message.
a. transitions
b. language
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c. symbols
d. signposts
Answer: c
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Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
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Skill: Apply What You Know
1.3. The words on the pages of a textbook and the wave of a hand your friend makes when she sees you
on the street are both examples of _____.
?
a. nonverbal messages
b. signposts
?
c. symbols
d. visual images
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
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Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
1.4. Even though Connor felt strongly about his position on the matter, he included all opposing views in
his presentation because he knew his audience consisted of people who felt differently than he did.
Connor is demonstrating the idea of being _____.
a. other-oriented
b. self-oriented
c. unintentional
d. intentional
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Answer: a
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
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Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
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Skill: Apply What You Know
1.5. Ginny didn’t want to speak to her seatmate on the plane, so when she got into her seat, she
purposefully avoided making eye contact. This shows how communication is _____.
a. inescapable
b. irreversible
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c. plausible
d. complicated
Answer: a
Chapter: 01
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Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
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1.6. Gilberto makes a negative comment about Kristen’s new haircut. He quickly recants saying, “I’m
sorry, Kristen. You know I didn’t mean it.” Unfortunately, Kristen still feels hurt. This example
demonstrates that communication is _____.
?
a. inescapable
b. intentional
?
c. irreversible
d. complicated
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
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DR
For
Communication:
E
Principles for a Lifetime
AM
Seventh Edition
Steven A. Beebe, Texas State University
Susan J. Beebe, Texas State University
SH
Diana K. Ivy, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi
UB
_S
??
DREAMSHUB - STUVIA
, DR
E AM
______________________________________________________________________________
Copyright © 2019, 2016, 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United
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States of America. This publication is protected by copyright, and permission should be obtained from the publisher
prior to any prohibited reproduction, storage in a retrieval system, or transmission in any form or by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise. For information regarding permissions, request forms
and the appropriate contacts within the Pearson Education Global Rights & Permissions Department, please
visit www.pearsoned.com/permissions/.
UB
_S
??
ISBN-10: 0134553780
ISBN-13: 9780134553788
DREAMSHUB - STUVIA
, Beebe, Communication 7e, Test Bank
Test Bank
Chapter 1: Identifying Foundations of Human Communication
Multiple Choice
1.1. As the text relates, leaders of major corporations believe that _____ is the most important skill for
workers to have.
a. computer literacy
b. creativity
c. verbalizing
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d. listening
Answer: d
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.1
E
Learning Objective: LO 1.1 Explain why it is important to study communication.
Topic: Why Study Communication?
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Difficulty: Easy
Skill: Remember the Facts
1.2. Marietta shook her head in agreement and smiled when Jordan suggested they go out for dinner.
Marietta is using _____ to communicate her message.
a. transitions
b. language
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c. symbols
d. signposts
Answer: c
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Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
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Skill: Apply What You Know
1.3. The words on the pages of a textbook and the wave of a hand your friend makes when she sees you
on the street are both examples of _____.
?
a. nonverbal messages
b. signposts
?
c. symbols
d. visual images
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
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Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
1.4. Even though Connor felt strongly about his position on the matter, he included all opposing views in
his presentation because he knew his audience consisted of people who felt differently than he did.
Connor is demonstrating the idea of being _____.
a. other-oriented
b. self-oriented
c. unintentional
d. intentional
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Answer: a
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
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Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
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Skill: Apply What You Know
1.5. Ginny didn’t want to speak to her seatmate on the plane, so when she got into her seat, she
purposefully avoided making eye contact. This shows how communication is _____.
a. inescapable
b. irreversible
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c. plausible
d. complicated
Answer: a
Chapter: 01
UB
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
Difficulty: Moderate
Skill: Apply What You Know
_S
1.6. Gilberto makes a negative comment about Kristen’s new haircut. He quickly recants saying, “I’m
sorry, Kristen. You know I didn’t mean it.” Unfortunately, Kristen still feels hurt. This example
demonstrates that communication is _____.
?
a. inescapable
b. intentional
?
c. irreversible
d. complicated
Answer: c
Chapter: 01
Module: 1.2
Learning Objective: LO 1.2 Define communication and describe five characteristics of the communication
process.
Topic: The Communication Process
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