Introduction to Communication: Exam 1-4 and Midterm. Questions
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communication is defined as the process of using messages to generate... - ANSWER:meaning
the communication process functions best when individuals are actively involved in taking part in a
conversation, discussion, or negotiation with others. which of the following describes these functions of
the communication process? - ANSWER:dialogue
messages are said to have two types of dimensions. if you examined messages of others strictly for the
substance, then you are most concerned about which of the following? - ANSWER:content dimension
the initiator of the message is the... - ANSWER:source
the verbal and nonverbal response to the message is called... - ANSWER:feedback
the study of communication is advantageous because it teaches us about relationships. in our
relationships, we create and tell stories. this illustrates that the realities of our relationships are... -
ANSWER:co-constructed by us
to say that communication is ever changing activity implies that it is a... - ANSWER:process
using messages in a mediated system to generate meaning for receivers unseen by the sender is the
definition for which of the following terms?
mass communication
public communication
interpersonal communication
intrapersonal communication - ANSWER:mass communication
senders have a variety of choices to select from when transmitting messages to other receivers. which of
these message choices can work to increase misunderstanding in communication?
myths
analogy
metaphors
myths and metaphors - ANSWER:myths and metaphors
which of the following statements about the goals of communication is accurate?
,-ethical standards do not vary from one situation or culture to another
-the NCA credo of ethics may not be consistent with other academic disciplines, cultures, and beliefs
-you will achieve communication competence as a result of taking a course in communication
-communication competence is the same thing as ethical communication - ANSWER:the NCA credo of
ethics may not be consistent with other academic disciplines, cultures, and beliefs
effective communication involves only a content dimension
true or false - ANSWER:false
communication always involves both a content and relational dimension
communication is reversible
true or false - ANSWER:false
once we communicate with another person, we cannot take that communication back
decoding messages involves the process of putting an idea or thought into a code
true or false - ANSWER:false
encoding involves putting ideas into a code, decoding involves the assignment of meaning to others
thoughts or ideas
meaning is an individual's understanding of a message
true or false - ANSWER:false
meaning is the shared understanding of a message constructed in the minds of the communicators
a positive outcome during a conflict is more likely when communication is increased
true or false - ANSWER:false
,increased communication does not necessarily promote harmony or understanding
at the end of a length three-hour class period, jennifer found herself listening less to what her professor
had to say and just reduced herself to simply recording the information being provided. based on the
discussion of the perception process int he text, which of the following reflects jennifer's behavior in this
class? - ANSWER:passive perception
which of the following is a physiological factor that could lead to differences in perception?
past experiences
reoles
sex
co-culture - ANSWER:sex
neglecting some stimuli in your environment while ignoring others is called... - ANSWER:selection
which of the following terms reflect the fact that some individuals are likely to seek out information that
is reflective rather than contradictive to his/her current beliefs and opinions?
selective attention
selective reduction
selective exposure
selective integration - ANSWER:selective exposure
the tendency to fill in missing information in order to provide the appearance of a complete unit is
called... - ANSWER:closure
when you walk into a classroom on the first day of class, you sit next to a person who is the same gender
and who is wearing similar clothing to yourself. this example illustrates which of the ways of organizing
stimuli?
figure and ground
closure
similarity
proximity - ANSWER:similarity
sandy and scott were in a meeting. while discussing an issue, sandy exclaims that scott is like her in
wanting to help the homeless by donating time to habitat for humanity. scott corrects her and states that
, he would rather donate time to the american red cross. in this example, which perceptual error is sandy
most likely committing? - ANSWER:projection
"andreas is a good at math so he must be a good student and a good person" this statement is an
example of... - ANSWER:halo effect
____ is the picture you have of yourself-the sort of person you believe you are - ANSWER:self-image
according to maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following represents an individuals desire to be
needed by others - ANSWER:self-actualization
selective retention represents an individual tendency to recall information that is most reflective of your
own belief system - ANSWER:true
in figure and ground organization the figure is the background against which your focused attention
occurs - ANSWER:false
figure is the focal point of your attention. ground is the background
your body temperature is a physiological factor that can influence perception - ANSWER:true
eyranda stated that, "teachers here are not good or bad, just average". eyranda is likely committing the
perceptual error of central tendency - ANSWER:true
kevin seems to always be attuned to how others perceive him and is able to modify and adapt his
behavior based on the way others reacted. thus, kevin would be considered to be a low self-monitor -
ANSWER:false
high self-monitors are highly aware of their behaviors and are able to adapt, while low self-monitors pay
little attention to the responses they receive from their messages
allison was interested in determining how individuals use various words and symbols to construct
meaning. what describes the communication phenomenon that allison would be studying? -
ANSWER:semantics
which of the following statements best describes the sapir-whorf hypothesis?
-reality shapes language
-reality and language are unrelated
-reality shapes thought
-language shapes reality - ANSWER:language shapes reality
the individualized, perhaps emotionally charged meaning we assign to words is called... -
ANSWER:connotative meaning
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communication is defined as the process of using messages to generate... - ANSWER:meaning
the communication process functions best when individuals are actively involved in taking part in a
conversation, discussion, or negotiation with others. which of the following describes these functions of
the communication process? - ANSWER:dialogue
messages are said to have two types of dimensions. if you examined messages of others strictly for the
substance, then you are most concerned about which of the following? - ANSWER:content dimension
the initiator of the message is the... - ANSWER:source
the verbal and nonverbal response to the message is called... - ANSWER:feedback
the study of communication is advantageous because it teaches us about relationships. in our
relationships, we create and tell stories. this illustrates that the realities of our relationships are... -
ANSWER:co-constructed by us
to say that communication is ever changing activity implies that it is a... - ANSWER:process
using messages in a mediated system to generate meaning for receivers unseen by the sender is the
definition for which of the following terms?
mass communication
public communication
interpersonal communication
intrapersonal communication - ANSWER:mass communication
senders have a variety of choices to select from when transmitting messages to other receivers. which of
these message choices can work to increase misunderstanding in communication?
myths
analogy
metaphors
myths and metaphors - ANSWER:myths and metaphors
which of the following statements about the goals of communication is accurate?
,-ethical standards do not vary from one situation or culture to another
-the NCA credo of ethics may not be consistent with other academic disciplines, cultures, and beliefs
-you will achieve communication competence as a result of taking a course in communication
-communication competence is the same thing as ethical communication - ANSWER:the NCA credo of
ethics may not be consistent with other academic disciplines, cultures, and beliefs
effective communication involves only a content dimension
true or false - ANSWER:false
communication always involves both a content and relational dimension
communication is reversible
true or false - ANSWER:false
once we communicate with another person, we cannot take that communication back
decoding messages involves the process of putting an idea or thought into a code
true or false - ANSWER:false
encoding involves putting ideas into a code, decoding involves the assignment of meaning to others
thoughts or ideas
meaning is an individual's understanding of a message
true or false - ANSWER:false
meaning is the shared understanding of a message constructed in the minds of the communicators
a positive outcome during a conflict is more likely when communication is increased
true or false - ANSWER:false
,increased communication does not necessarily promote harmony or understanding
at the end of a length three-hour class period, jennifer found herself listening less to what her professor
had to say and just reduced herself to simply recording the information being provided. based on the
discussion of the perception process int he text, which of the following reflects jennifer's behavior in this
class? - ANSWER:passive perception
which of the following is a physiological factor that could lead to differences in perception?
past experiences
reoles
sex
co-culture - ANSWER:sex
neglecting some stimuli in your environment while ignoring others is called... - ANSWER:selection
which of the following terms reflect the fact that some individuals are likely to seek out information that
is reflective rather than contradictive to his/her current beliefs and opinions?
selective attention
selective reduction
selective exposure
selective integration - ANSWER:selective exposure
the tendency to fill in missing information in order to provide the appearance of a complete unit is
called... - ANSWER:closure
when you walk into a classroom on the first day of class, you sit next to a person who is the same gender
and who is wearing similar clothing to yourself. this example illustrates which of the ways of organizing
stimuli?
figure and ground
closure
similarity
proximity - ANSWER:similarity
sandy and scott were in a meeting. while discussing an issue, sandy exclaims that scott is like her in
wanting to help the homeless by donating time to habitat for humanity. scott corrects her and states that
, he would rather donate time to the american red cross. in this example, which perceptual error is sandy
most likely committing? - ANSWER:projection
"andreas is a good at math so he must be a good student and a good person" this statement is an
example of... - ANSWER:halo effect
____ is the picture you have of yourself-the sort of person you believe you are - ANSWER:self-image
according to maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following represents an individuals desire to be
needed by others - ANSWER:self-actualization
selective retention represents an individual tendency to recall information that is most reflective of your
own belief system - ANSWER:true
in figure and ground organization the figure is the background against which your focused attention
occurs - ANSWER:false
figure is the focal point of your attention. ground is the background
your body temperature is a physiological factor that can influence perception - ANSWER:true
eyranda stated that, "teachers here are not good or bad, just average". eyranda is likely committing the
perceptual error of central tendency - ANSWER:true
kevin seems to always be attuned to how others perceive him and is able to modify and adapt his
behavior based on the way others reacted. thus, kevin would be considered to be a low self-monitor -
ANSWER:false
high self-monitors are highly aware of their behaviors and are able to adapt, while low self-monitors pay
little attention to the responses they receive from their messages
allison was interested in determining how individuals use various words and symbols to construct
meaning. what describes the communication phenomenon that allison would be studying? -
ANSWER:semantics
which of the following statements best describes the sapir-whorf hypothesis?
-reality shapes language
-reality and language are unrelated
-reality shapes thought
-language shapes reality - ANSWER:language shapes reality
the individualized, perhaps emotionally charged meaning we assign to words is called... -
ANSWER:connotative meaning
