WGU C464 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS
FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 Q&A
Which scenario describes a successful communication interaction? (correct answers)Jen and Bob
develop a comprehensive strategy for studying math and science together since Bob is great at math
and Jen is a science whiz.
Which of the following is the best indicator of whether someone values communication? (correct
answers)Willingness to communicate
Which of the following statements is correct? (correct answers)The linear model assumes defined roles
for communicators.
Which of the following will not improve your communication competence? (correct answers)Decreasing
your motivation to communicate
Which of the following is not a stage in the perception process? (correct answers)Exposure
Which of the following is not a factor influencing perception? (correct answers)Self-esteem
Which statement about self-concept and self-esteem is true? (correct answers)The combination of self-
concept and self-esteem serves as the foundation for the manner in which you present yourself and
relate to others.
In order to avoid errors in attribution, an individual must carefully determine the ___________, using as
much information about a person's behavior as possible. (correct answers)locus of causation
,Select the correct statement about self-presentation. (correct answers)Self-presentation is defined as
the strategic development and use of verbal and nonverbal messages that results in others making
conclusions about the kind of individual you are.
A strategy should consist of the verbal and nonverbal messages that will help you accomplish your goal
of being perceived in a particular way. Nonverbal messages include the following: (correct answers)Your
choice of clothing and mannerisms
Which of the following best defines culture? (correct answers)Our values, beliefs, lifestyle, rules,
preferences, and behaviors
Abeer is from Saudi Arabia. She was raised to be very quiet and respectful. She is not allowed to
socialize with men she does not know and can't show any skin in public. Which of the following is an
incorrect statement about Abeer?
She is genetically programmed to act in a quiet and respectful manner.
Her cultural behaviors are intertwined with the way she grew up in Saudi Arabia.
Her lifestyle is related to how she treats men.
Her beliefs and values play a role in how she acts toward men. (correct answers)She is genetically
programmed to act in a quiet and respectful manner.
When we communicate successfully and stimulate meanings in the minds of others, we achieve:
Agreement
,Persuasion
Understanding
Compromise (correct answers)Understanding
The basic purpose of communication is to achieve understanding between individuals.
We attempt to communicate effectively in order...
to be more competitive in the job market.
to manage communication challenges, create personal opportunities, make better decisions, and make
meaningful connections with others.
to be able to persuade anyone we meet.
to ensure that all of the people we meet like us personally. (correct answers)to manage communication
challenges, create personal opportunities, make better decisions, and make meaningful connections
with others.
Effective communication allows us to manage challenges, create opportunities, make better decisions,
and make meaningful connections.
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary challenges of communication?
, The intellectual and psychological resources required
Our diverse world with many different sociocultural situations
Our reliance on digital mediated communication
Our desire to persuade others (correct answers)Our desire to persuade others
This is not among the primary challenges of communication.
Which of the following is necessary in order for an individual to communicate effectively?
The ability to know how to package and deliver a message
The ability to speak eloquently and with confidence.
The ability to use an extensive vocabulary (correct answers)The ability to know how to package and
deliver a message
The nature of the relationship between communicators should influence how we package and deliver a
message.
Which of the following is a result of over-reliance on new media to communicate?
FINAL EXAM 2022/2023 Q&A
Which scenario describes a successful communication interaction? (correct answers)Jen and Bob
develop a comprehensive strategy for studying math and science together since Bob is great at math
and Jen is a science whiz.
Which of the following is the best indicator of whether someone values communication? (correct
answers)Willingness to communicate
Which of the following statements is correct? (correct answers)The linear model assumes defined roles
for communicators.
Which of the following will not improve your communication competence? (correct answers)Decreasing
your motivation to communicate
Which of the following is not a stage in the perception process? (correct answers)Exposure
Which of the following is not a factor influencing perception? (correct answers)Self-esteem
Which statement about self-concept and self-esteem is true? (correct answers)The combination of self-
concept and self-esteem serves as the foundation for the manner in which you present yourself and
relate to others.
In order to avoid errors in attribution, an individual must carefully determine the ___________, using as
much information about a person's behavior as possible. (correct answers)locus of causation
,Select the correct statement about self-presentation. (correct answers)Self-presentation is defined as
the strategic development and use of verbal and nonverbal messages that results in others making
conclusions about the kind of individual you are.
A strategy should consist of the verbal and nonverbal messages that will help you accomplish your goal
of being perceived in a particular way. Nonverbal messages include the following: (correct answers)Your
choice of clothing and mannerisms
Which of the following best defines culture? (correct answers)Our values, beliefs, lifestyle, rules,
preferences, and behaviors
Abeer is from Saudi Arabia. She was raised to be very quiet and respectful. She is not allowed to
socialize with men she does not know and can't show any skin in public. Which of the following is an
incorrect statement about Abeer?
She is genetically programmed to act in a quiet and respectful manner.
Her cultural behaviors are intertwined with the way she grew up in Saudi Arabia.
Her lifestyle is related to how she treats men.
Her beliefs and values play a role in how she acts toward men. (correct answers)She is genetically
programmed to act in a quiet and respectful manner.
When we communicate successfully and stimulate meanings in the minds of others, we achieve:
Agreement
,Persuasion
Understanding
Compromise (correct answers)Understanding
The basic purpose of communication is to achieve understanding between individuals.
We attempt to communicate effectively in order...
to be more competitive in the job market.
to manage communication challenges, create personal opportunities, make better decisions, and make
meaningful connections with others.
to be able to persuade anyone we meet.
to ensure that all of the people we meet like us personally. (correct answers)to manage communication
challenges, create personal opportunities, make better decisions, and make meaningful connections
with others.
Effective communication allows us to manage challenges, create opportunities, make better decisions,
and make meaningful connections.
Which of the following is NOT one of the primary challenges of communication?
, The intellectual and psychological resources required
Our diverse world with many different sociocultural situations
Our reliance on digital mediated communication
Our desire to persuade others (correct answers)Our desire to persuade others
This is not among the primary challenges of communication.
Which of the following is necessary in order for an individual to communicate effectively?
The ability to know how to package and deliver a message
The ability to speak eloquently and with confidence.
The ability to use an extensive vocabulary (correct answers)The ability to know how to package and
deliver a message
The nature of the relationship between communicators should influence how we package and deliver a
message.
Which of the following is a result of over-reliance on new media to communicate?
