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FFCHAPTER 1
Understanding Human Communication
Multiple ChoiceWhich element of human
communication is represented in the guiding
principle: Adapt to the communication
circumstances and setting.
1. Which element of human communication is represented in the guiding
principle: Adapt to the communication circumstances and setting.
a. Self
b. Others
c. Content
d. Context
e. Structure
2. The textbook defines communication as the process of using verbal
and nonverbal messages to generate meaning within and across
various contexts, cultures, and channels. Which term in this definition
refers to where, when, with whom, and under what circumstances you
communicate?
a. messages
b. meaning
c. context
d. cultures
e. channels
3. According to your textbook, you listen to the equivalent of a book a
day, you speak about a book a week, you read the equivalent of a
book a month, and you write a book
a. every two months.
b. every six months.
c. every year.
d. every five years.
e. every ten years.
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4. A study by the Business-Higher Education Forum listed strong
___________ as the most important skill area for college students
preparing for a career.
a. oral communication skills
b. written communication skills
c. listening skills
d. computer skills
e. proficiency in your field of study
5. You generate meaning when you
a. speak.
b. write.
c. create visual images.
d. listen, read, and react to messages.
e. do all of the above.
6. Your textbook presents seven basic elements of human
communication. The first elements on that list is
a. purpose
b. others
c. self
d. content
e. expression
7. The Guiding Principles of Human Communication
a. are verbal and nonverbal messages that generate meaning.
b. focus on strategies that describe how to communicate and why
certain communication strategies succeed or fail.
c. are self-evident or universally recognized truths or beliefs.
d. are axioms proving that communication is personal, relational, and
intentional.
e. are theories, strategies, and skills.
8. Which element of human communication is expressed in the axiom
“Communication is symbolic”?
a. others
b. expression
c. context
d. content
e. structure
9. Josh realizes that his presentation to a group of young men at a
juvenile detention center will be difficult. He decides that they are
more likely to take his advice if he shares past experiences from his
own juvenile run-ins with the law. What element of communication
has Josh taken into account as he prepares his talk?
a. Expression
b. Structure
c. Others
d. Purpose
e. Context
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10. What axiom does the Guiding Principle “Organize message content”
address?
a. Communication is personal.
b. Communication is intentional.
c. Communication is contextual.
d. Communication is structured.
e. Communication is symbolic.
11. Sidney tells his wife his attempt to repair the lamp he broke has failed
and that it will have to be trashed. His wife says “thanks a lot.” Sid
knows that his wife is not pleased. Which communication axiom is
illustrated in this scene?
a. Communication is intentional.
b. Communication is symbolic.
c. Communication is irreversible.
d. Communication is structured.
e. Communication is retractable.
12. The communication element expression asks
a. Which channels are most appropriate given your purpose and
content?
b. What skills will improve your ability to deliver your message?
c. How effectively do you convey and listen to verbal and nonverbal
messages?
d. How can practice help you prepare to communicate effectively?
e. All of the above
13. Kentry knows that he is respected and trusted by his friends. Thus, he
feels confident that he can get them to change their mind about going
downtown after midnight. What is the primary communication
element operating in this scenario?
a. Self
b. Others
c. Context
d. Content
e. Expression
14. The question “What do you want others to know, think, believe, or
feel as a result of communicating with them” is answered by
addressing the communication element of
a. expression.
b. structure.
c. self.
d. purpose.
e. others.
15. The psychosocial context of communication includes
a. the cultural environment in which you live.
b. the place where you will be interacting with others.
c. the setting and occasion of a communicative act.
d. the number of people with whom you communicate.
e. none of the above.
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FFCHAPTER 1
Understanding Human Communication
Multiple ChoiceWhich element of human
communication is represented in the guiding
principle: Adapt to the communication
circumstances and setting.
1. Which element of human communication is represented in the guiding
principle: Adapt to the communication circumstances and setting.
a. Self
b. Others
c. Content
d. Context
e. Structure
2. The textbook defines communication as the process of using verbal
and nonverbal messages to generate meaning within and across
various contexts, cultures, and channels. Which term in this definition
refers to where, when, with whom, and under what circumstances you
communicate?
a. messages
b. meaning
c. context
d. cultures
e. channels
3. According to your textbook, you listen to the equivalent of a book a
day, you speak about a book a week, you read the equivalent of a
book a month, and you write a book
a. every two months.
b. every six months.
c. every year.
d. every five years.
e. every ten years.
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4. A study by the Business-Higher Education Forum listed strong
___________ as the most important skill area for college students
preparing for a career.
a. oral communication skills
b. written communication skills
c. listening skills
d. computer skills
e. proficiency in your field of study
5. You generate meaning when you
a. speak.
b. write.
c. create visual images.
d. listen, read, and react to messages.
e. do all of the above.
6. Your textbook presents seven basic elements of human
communication. The first elements on that list is
a. purpose
b. others
c. self
d. content
e. expression
7. The Guiding Principles of Human Communication
a. are verbal and nonverbal messages that generate meaning.
b. focus on strategies that describe how to communicate and why
certain communication strategies succeed or fail.
c. are self-evident or universally recognized truths or beliefs.
d. are axioms proving that communication is personal, relational, and
intentional.
e. are theories, strategies, and skills.
8. Which element of human communication is expressed in the axiom
“Communication is symbolic”?
a. others
b. expression
c. context
d. content
e. structure
9. Josh realizes that his presentation to a group of young men at a
juvenile detention center will be difficult. He decides that they are
more likely to take his advice if he shares past experiences from his
own juvenile run-ins with the law. What element of communication
has Josh taken into account as he prepares his talk?
a. Expression
b. Structure
c. Others
d. Purpose
e. Context
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10. What axiom does the Guiding Principle “Organize message content”
address?
a. Communication is personal.
b. Communication is intentional.
c. Communication is contextual.
d. Communication is structured.
e. Communication is symbolic.
11. Sidney tells his wife his attempt to repair the lamp he broke has failed
and that it will have to be trashed. His wife says “thanks a lot.” Sid
knows that his wife is not pleased. Which communication axiom is
illustrated in this scene?
a. Communication is intentional.
b. Communication is symbolic.
c. Communication is irreversible.
d. Communication is structured.
e. Communication is retractable.
12. The communication element expression asks
a. Which channels are most appropriate given your purpose and
content?
b. What skills will improve your ability to deliver your message?
c. How effectively do you convey and listen to verbal and nonverbal
messages?
d. How can practice help you prepare to communicate effectively?
e. All of the above
13. Kentry knows that he is respected and trusted by his friends. Thus, he
feels confident that he can get them to change their mind about going
downtown after midnight. What is the primary communication
element operating in this scenario?
a. Self
b. Others
c. Context
d. Content
e. Expression
14. The question “What do you want others to know, think, believe, or
feel as a result of communicating with them” is answered by
addressing the communication element of
a. expression.
b. structure.
c. self.
d. purpose.
e. others.
15. The psychosocial context of communication includes
a. the cultural environment in which you live.
b. the place where you will be interacting with others.
c. the setting and occasion of a communicative act.
d. the number of people with whom you communicate.
e. none of the above.
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