CMST 2064 F QUESTION BANK 2026
COMMUNICATION THEORY REVIEW
UPDATED A+
◉ problem solving
Answer: complex process in which groups make multiple decisions
as they analyze a problem and develop a plan for solving the
problem or reducing its harmful effects
◉ single question format
Answer: a problem-solving approach that focuses group analysis on
answering a single, agreed-upon question in order to arrive at a
solution
◉ question of fact
Answer: a question about the truth or falsity of an assertion
◉ question of conjecture
Answer: asks whether something will or will not happen
◉ question of value
, Answer: a question that asks whether something is good or bad,
desirable or undesirable
◉ question of policy
Answer: a question that asks what actions should be taken
◉ deliberation
Answer: collective group process that calls for thoughtful arguments,
critical listening, civility, and informed decision making
◉ two-thirds vote
Answer: at least twice as many group members vote in favor of a
proposal as those who vote to oppose it
◉ consensus decision
Answer: that all members have a part in shaping and that all find at
least minimally acceptable as a means of accomplishing some
mutual goal
◉ false consensus
Answer: occurs when members give in to group pressure or an
external authority and accept a decision that they do not like or
support
COMMUNICATION THEORY REVIEW
UPDATED A+
◉ problem solving
Answer: complex process in which groups make multiple decisions
as they analyze a problem and develop a plan for solving the
problem or reducing its harmful effects
◉ single question format
Answer: a problem-solving approach that focuses group analysis on
answering a single, agreed-upon question in order to arrive at a
solution
◉ question of fact
Answer: a question about the truth or falsity of an assertion
◉ question of conjecture
Answer: asks whether something will or will not happen
◉ question of value
, Answer: a question that asks whether something is good or bad,
desirable or undesirable
◉ question of policy
Answer: a question that asks what actions should be taken
◉ deliberation
Answer: collective group process that calls for thoughtful arguments,
critical listening, civility, and informed decision making
◉ two-thirds vote
Answer: at least twice as many group members vote in favor of a
proposal as those who vote to oppose it
◉ consensus decision
Answer: that all members have a part in shaping and that all find at
least minimally acceptable as a means of accomplishing some
mutual goal
◉ false consensus
Answer: occurs when members give in to group pressure or an
external authority and accept a decision that they do not like or
support
