Advanced COM 101 Graded Exam 4 for – Intro to
Communication with questions and answers
updated 2026/2027
________ is where you assume that all members of a group are alike. - --CORRECT
ANSWER----Stereotyping
The idea that our past experiences lead us to see the world in a particular way
that is difficult to change is called - --CORRECT ANSWER----perceptual constancy.
The list of sources used in your presentation is called - --CORRECT ANSWER----a
reference list
The opposite of defensive communication is - --CORRECT ANSWER----supportive
communication
The preferred way to avoid an ethnocentric perspective is to - --CORRECT
ANSWER----be cautious about assuming similarity and recognize differences
among people
James is at home watching a politically oriented discussion show on cable TV. One
of the commentators is making arguments that are faulty, which makes James
very angry. But James cannot express that to the commentator on TV. James is
feeling the frustrations of which context of communication? - --CORRECT
ANSWER----mass context
Jasmine is giving her persuasive speech on patronizing local clothing outlets
rather than going to the mall. In her speech, she has quotations from two of her
friends about the benefits of shopping at local stores. What type of evidence is
this? - --CORRECT ANSWER----testimony
,Kevin and Paul are having a conversation in which Kevin says, "All gay men are
very effeminate." What type of intercultural communication problem might Kevin
be engaging in? - --CORRECT ANSWER----stereotyping
Language that is considered a socially acceptable synonym used to avoid using
language that would be offensive in a format setting is called: - --CORRECT
ANSWER----euphemism
Language that puts down people for being young or old is - --CORRECT ANSWER---
-ageist language
Leslie really likes coffee-flavored ice cream. This would be an example of - --
CORRECT ANSWER----an attitude
Li, Sarena, and Elini are having an in-depth conversation about a previous
relationship that was abusive. Each of the women is participating equally. What
type of descriptor most accurately describes this conversation? - --CORRECT
ANSWER----dialogic
Listening that is considered active and involves understanding the perspective of
another person is called: - --CORRECT ANSWER----empathic listening
Messages between organizational members of the same power level are best
described as - --CORRECT ANSWER----horizontal
Nadine was giving a speech at the main intersection of campus, trying to get
students to vote for her candidate for state senate. Her speech was very
passionate and emotional. What type of arguments might she have been using? -
--CORRECT ANSWER----pathos
, People who listen with empathy, acknowledge the feelings of others, and engage
in dialogue to help others maintain personal control is called - --CORRECT
ANSWER----supportive communication
Personal proof, consisting of expertise and authority, is also known as - --
CORRECT ANSWER----ethos
Public communication is best defined as - --CORRECT ANSWER----the process of
using messages to generate meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a
message to a number of receivers.
Question 5
Rashi and Anita marry because they are of the same cultural background. This is
most likely what type of relationship? - --CORRECT ANSWER----symmetrical
Rashi and Anita marry because they are of the same cultural background. This is
most likely what type of relationship? - --CORRECT ANSWER----symmetrical
The process of development of the self through the messages and feedback
received from others is called: - --CORRECT ANSWER----symbolic interactionism
Communication with questions and answers
updated 2026/2027
________ is where you assume that all members of a group are alike. - --CORRECT
ANSWER----Stereotyping
The idea that our past experiences lead us to see the world in a particular way
that is difficult to change is called - --CORRECT ANSWER----perceptual constancy.
The list of sources used in your presentation is called - --CORRECT ANSWER----a
reference list
The opposite of defensive communication is - --CORRECT ANSWER----supportive
communication
The preferred way to avoid an ethnocentric perspective is to - --CORRECT
ANSWER----be cautious about assuming similarity and recognize differences
among people
James is at home watching a politically oriented discussion show on cable TV. One
of the commentators is making arguments that are faulty, which makes James
very angry. But James cannot express that to the commentator on TV. James is
feeling the frustrations of which context of communication? - --CORRECT
ANSWER----mass context
Jasmine is giving her persuasive speech on patronizing local clothing outlets
rather than going to the mall. In her speech, she has quotations from two of her
friends about the benefits of shopping at local stores. What type of evidence is
this? - --CORRECT ANSWER----testimony
,Kevin and Paul are having a conversation in which Kevin says, "All gay men are
very effeminate." What type of intercultural communication problem might Kevin
be engaging in? - --CORRECT ANSWER----stereotyping
Language that is considered a socially acceptable synonym used to avoid using
language that would be offensive in a format setting is called: - --CORRECT
ANSWER----euphemism
Language that puts down people for being young or old is - --CORRECT ANSWER---
-ageist language
Leslie really likes coffee-flavored ice cream. This would be an example of - --
CORRECT ANSWER----an attitude
Li, Sarena, and Elini are having an in-depth conversation about a previous
relationship that was abusive. Each of the women is participating equally. What
type of descriptor most accurately describes this conversation? - --CORRECT
ANSWER----dialogic
Listening that is considered active and involves understanding the perspective of
another person is called: - --CORRECT ANSWER----empathic listening
Messages between organizational members of the same power level are best
described as - --CORRECT ANSWER----horizontal
Nadine was giving a speech at the main intersection of campus, trying to get
students to vote for her candidate for state senate. Her speech was very
passionate and emotional. What type of arguments might she have been using? -
--CORRECT ANSWER----pathos
, People who listen with empathy, acknowledge the feelings of others, and engage
in dialogue to help others maintain personal control is called - --CORRECT
ANSWER----supportive communication
Personal proof, consisting of expertise and authority, is also known as - --
CORRECT ANSWER----ethos
Public communication is best defined as - --CORRECT ANSWER----the process of
using messages to generate meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a
message to a number of receivers.
Question 5
Rashi and Anita marry because they are of the same cultural background. This is
most likely what type of relationship? - --CORRECT ANSWER----symmetrical
Rashi and Anita marry because they are of the same cultural background. This is
most likely what type of relationship? - --CORRECT ANSWER----symmetrical
The process of development of the self through the messages and feedback
received from others is called: - --CORRECT ANSWER----symbolic interactionism
