CMN 001 Midterm 1 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Role Relationship -
correct answer ✅simple, non-interpersonal, not memorable,
replaceable
(interaction with a store clerk)
Interpersonal Relationship -
correct answer ✅unique, irreplaceable, requires an understanding
of partners psychy
Close Relationship -
correct answer ✅an interpersonal relationship with the addition
of:
1. emotional attachment
2. need fulfillment
3. Irreplaceable ("best friend" / "first love")
Interpersonal Communication -
correct answer ✅how people communicate (both verbally and
non-verbally) in dyads and small groups (families).
- Mutual influence
- Repeated Interactions
,CMN 001 Midterm 1 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
- Unique interaction patterns (the way person A communicate with
person B is different than how person A communicates with person
C)
- Can be between any two people
Relational Communication -
correct answer ✅A subset of interpersonal expression and
interpretation of vital/everyday messages of two people in a close
relationship
6 principles of Interpersonal Communication -
correct answer ✅1. Non-verbal and verbal messages are
exchanged through different channels
2. Communication is inevitable : an individual is ALWAYS
communicating in face-to-face interactions
3. People use interpersonal communication to fulfill goals
- Self-representational: the image we
convey
- Relational: how we communicate feelings
about others
- Instrumental: task oriented (money)
, CMN 001 Midterm 1 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
4. Varies in effectiveness
- Successful: when there is a shared
meaning between the sender and receiver
- Attempted: when the sender intentionally sends a message that
the receiver fails to receive
- Misinterpretation: an unintentional message that is misconstrued
by the receiver
- Unintentional Com: unintentional message that the receiver
observes and interprets correctly
5. Every message contains both content (literal) and relational
(context needed for interpretation) information
6. Symmetrical (exchange of similar messages "I love you" - "I love
you too") vs. A-symmetrical (opposite meaning)
Selnow 1985 article summary -
correct answer ✅Profanity provides linguistic bonding among
groups but also alienates individuals from the group at the same
time
Examines difference between sexes:
Men > more profane than women ; women = alienated
dominant & submissive roles
Answers (Grade A+)
Role Relationship -
correct answer ✅simple, non-interpersonal, not memorable,
replaceable
(interaction with a store clerk)
Interpersonal Relationship -
correct answer ✅unique, irreplaceable, requires an understanding
of partners psychy
Close Relationship -
correct answer ✅an interpersonal relationship with the addition
of:
1. emotional attachment
2. need fulfillment
3. Irreplaceable ("best friend" / "first love")
Interpersonal Communication -
correct answer ✅how people communicate (both verbally and
non-verbally) in dyads and small groups (families).
- Mutual influence
- Repeated Interactions
,CMN 001 Midterm 1 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
- Unique interaction patterns (the way person A communicate with
person B is different than how person A communicates with person
C)
- Can be between any two people
Relational Communication -
correct answer ✅A subset of interpersonal expression and
interpretation of vital/everyday messages of two people in a close
relationship
6 principles of Interpersonal Communication -
correct answer ✅1. Non-verbal and verbal messages are
exchanged through different channels
2. Communication is inevitable : an individual is ALWAYS
communicating in face-to-face interactions
3. People use interpersonal communication to fulfill goals
- Self-representational: the image we
convey
- Relational: how we communicate feelings
about others
- Instrumental: task oriented (money)
, CMN 001 Midterm 1 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
4. Varies in effectiveness
- Successful: when there is a shared
meaning between the sender and receiver
- Attempted: when the sender intentionally sends a message that
the receiver fails to receive
- Misinterpretation: an unintentional message that is misconstrued
by the receiver
- Unintentional Com: unintentional message that the receiver
observes and interprets correctly
5. Every message contains both content (literal) and relational
(context needed for interpretation) information
6. Symmetrical (exchange of similar messages "I love you" - "I love
you too") vs. A-symmetrical (opposite meaning)
Selnow 1985 article summary -
correct answer ✅Profanity provides linguistic bonding among
groups but also alienates individuals from the group at the same
time
Examines difference between sexes:
Men > more profane than women ; women = alienated
dominant & submissive roles
