COMM 115 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
Interpersonal Communication - ANSWERS"between people"
I-it communication - ANSWERSvery impersonal. do not acknowledge humanity of other
people; may not even affirm existence. (servers, homeless people)
I-you communication - ANSWERSmajority of interactions. acknowledge one another as
people, but don't fully engage in each other. somewhat personal. (teachers and
students, co-workers)
I-thou communication - ANSWERSmost rare. each person cherished. meet others in
wholeness of individuality. trust. "fully human"
Selective communication - ANSWERSwe invest the effort and take risks of opening
ourselves with only a few people.
Systemic communication - ANSWERStakes place within various systems, or contexts,
that influence what happens and the meanings we attribute to interaction.
physiological noise - ANSWERShunger, fatigue, headaches, medications
physical noise - ANSWERSinterference in environment. noises by others, tv, bright
lights, train, crowds.
psychological noise - ANSWERSself qualities. thoughts in head, stress, daydreams.
semantic noise - ANSWERSwords not mutually understood. slang words, intense
vocabulary.
Individual communication - ANSWERSevery interpersonal relationship is different
Processual communication - ANSWERSits ongoing and doesn't end. continued to think
about. Linked to past and future.
transactional communication - ANSWERSbetween 2 people
personal knowledge - ANSWERSget to know each other individually, understand
thoughts and feelings.
meaning creating - ANSWERSdont exchange words. create meanings
, context meaning - ANSWERSwhat the actual meaning of something is (parents saying
clean room)
relationship meaning - ANSWERSwhat communication expresses about relationships.
(parents have the higher authority)
Responsiveness- showing interest
Affection- facial expressions, hugs
Power- shaking hands, authority
model - ANSWERSrepresentation of phenomenon such as airplane, house, or human
communication. shows how these work.
Linear model - ANSWERSone-way. sender to receiver. one person acts on another
person. least effective.
Interactive model - ANSWERSlisteners give feedback. better understand each other.
transactional model - ANSWERSmost accurate because it emphasizes dynamism and
multiple roles people assume during process. both roles. goes across BOTH people.
doesn't label sender and receiver. feature of TIME
maslows theory - ANSWERSPhysical needs
Safety needs
Belonging needs
Self-esteem needs
Self-actualization needs
Principles of communication - ANSWERS1) We cannot not communicate
2) Interpersonal communication is irreversible
3) Interpersonal communication involves ethical choices
4) People construct meanings in interpersonal communication
5) Metacommunication affects meaning (communicating about the communication...
clarifying, understanding)
6) Interpersonal communication develops and sustains relationships
7) Interpersonal communication is not a panacea (cure-all)
8) Interpersonal communication effectiveness can be learned
Guidelines for interpersonal competence - ANSWERSInterpersonal communication
competence:
The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Develop a range of skills
Adapt communication appropriately
Engage in dual perspective
Monitor your communication
Commit to effective and ethical communication
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
Interpersonal Communication - ANSWERS"between people"
I-it communication - ANSWERSvery impersonal. do not acknowledge humanity of other
people; may not even affirm existence. (servers, homeless people)
I-you communication - ANSWERSmajority of interactions. acknowledge one another as
people, but don't fully engage in each other. somewhat personal. (teachers and
students, co-workers)
I-thou communication - ANSWERSmost rare. each person cherished. meet others in
wholeness of individuality. trust. "fully human"
Selective communication - ANSWERSwe invest the effort and take risks of opening
ourselves with only a few people.
Systemic communication - ANSWERStakes place within various systems, or contexts,
that influence what happens and the meanings we attribute to interaction.
physiological noise - ANSWERShunger, fatigue, headaches, medications
physical noise - ANSWERSinterference in environment. noises by others, tv, bright
lights, train, crowds.
psychological noise - ANSWERSself qualities. thoughts in head, stress, daydreams.
semantic noise - ANSWERSwords not mutually understood. slang words, intense
vocabulary.
Individual communication - ANSWERSevery interpersonal relationship is different
Processual communication - ANSWERSits ongoing and doesn't end. continued to think
about. Linked to past and future.
transactional communication - ANSWERSbetween 2 people
personal knowledge - ANSWERSget to know each other individually, understand
thoughts and feelings.
meaning creating - ANSWERSdont exchange words. create meanings
, context meaning - ANSWERSwhat the actual meaning of something is (parents saying
clean room)
relationship meaning - ANSWERSwhat communication expresses about relationships.
(parents have the higher authority)
Responsiveness- showing interest
Affection- facial expressions, hugs
Power- shaking hands, authority
model - ANSWERSrepresentation of phenomenon such as airplane, house, or human
communication. shows how these work.
Linear model - ANSWERSone-way. sender to receiver. one person acts on another
person. least effective.
Interactive model - ANSWERSlisteners give feedback. better understand each other.
transactional model - ANSWERSmost accurate because it emphasizes dynamism and
multiple roles people assume during process. both roles. goes across BOTH people.
doesn't label sender and receiver. feature of TIME
maslows theory - ANSWERSPhysical needs
Safety needs
Belonging needs
Self-esteem needs
Self-actualization needs
Principles of communication - ANSWERS1) We cannot not communicate
2) Interpersonal communication is irreversible
3) Interpersonal communication involves ethical choices
4) People construct meanings in interpersonal communication
5) Metacommunication affects meaning (communicating about the communication...
clarifying, understanding)
6) Interpersonal communication develops and sustains relationships
7) Interpersonal communication is not a panacea (cure-all)
8) Interpersonal communication effectiveness can be learned
Guidelines for interpersonal competence - ANSWERSInterpersonal communication
competence:
The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately
Develop a range of skills
Adapt communication appropriately
Engage in dual perspective
Monitor your communication
Commit to effective and ethical communication
