WGU ACADEMY INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS FINAL EXAM 2023/2024 VERRIFIED

WGU ACADEMY INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS FINAL EXAM 2023/2024 VERRIFIED 75% - CORRECT ANSWER-Approximately what percentage of workers report in polls that their time spent working in meetings could be more productive? "Because my employer said our raises would be based on it, I am increasing my number of contract reports." - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following comments provides the best example of extrinsic motivation? "Our country is more of a banquet than a melting pot." - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT an example of a cliché? "The two people talking in the row ahead of me kept me from catching very much of his lecture." - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is an example of a physical distraction to listening? "to make common." - CORRECT ANSWER-The word communication comes from the Latin communicare, which means 3 or 4 - CORRECT ANSWER-According to research cited in your textbook concerning group size, how many people should be in a small group to increase the likelihood that it will be a productive group? 4 years old - CORRECT ANSWER-At what age do people, on average, begin receiving specialized attention based on physical attractiveness? 50 percent - CORRECT ANSWER-College students spend approximately what proportion of their time listening to others and the mass media? a black woman from Puerto Rico - CORRECT ANSWER-Who is more likely to use touch as a means of communicating? a euphemism - CORRECT ANSWER-Language that is considered a socially acceptable synonym used to avoid using language that would be offensive in a format setting is called: a first impression - CORRECT ANSWER-When you meet someone for the first time, you are forming: a group of women playing cards - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is most likely an example of a primary group? a perception of what makes an individual unique with regard to various personality characteristics, interests and values. - CORRECT ANSWER-Personal identity is: a person of the same race - CORRECT ANSWER-With whom are you most likely to stand the closest? a sleeper effect. - CORRECT ANSWER-Orlando gave his persuasive speech on why the class should participate in the campus recycling program. Initially, the views of very few students were changed. However, after a few months, most of the class was participating. Orlando's speech could be said to have A student committee on improving campus meal plans - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of these groups may be classified as a secondary group? A syllogism has a subjective premise. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following statements about syllogisms is FALSE? a symmetrical relationship. - CORRECT ANSWER-A relationship in which the two people are very similar is called Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy in the first trimester. - CORRECT ANSWERWhich of the following examples best depicts the denotative meaning of a word? acceptance - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a means of resisting persuasion? accuracy, meaningfulness, and utility - CORRECT ANSWER-When engaging in critical listening, one challenges the speaker's message by evaluating its: action - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a component of communication? Active listening and empathic listening are exactly the same thing. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following statements about active listening is FALSE? affect display. - CORRECT ANSWER-Two men are arguing at the bar when the smaller one says something unkind about the other's mother. The bigger fellow glares straight ahead at his opponent. He is using a nonverbal signal that is best described as being an affection - CORRECT ANSWER-Which type of need can only be fulfilled through interpersonal interaction? affirmation - CORRECT ANSWER-Comments such as "Yes" and "I see" provide what type of verbal communicative response? ageist language. - CORRECT ANSWER-Language that puts down people for being young or old is aggressiveness - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is a reason people terminate relationships? All of the communication interaction in the group is oral, verbal communication. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a small group according to the textbook? American workers get higher pay for less work than most people in the world. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which statement below is NOT an example of ethnocentrism? Americans tend to stand much closer to each other than do people from most other countries. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which statement about nonverbal use of space is FALSE? an illustrator. - CORRECT ANSWER-As the woman shaded her eyes with her open hand on her brow, she said, "Wow, is it ever bright out here." The nonverbal cue here is angry - CORRECT ANSWER-Which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? anonymity. - CORRECT ANSWER-The key characteristics of a group decision support system are efficiency and are all symbols that are not words, including bodily movements, the use of space and time, and sounds other than words. - CORRECT ANSWER-Nonverbal codes: are based on comparisons to ourselves. - CORRECT ANSWER-According to the textbook, first impressions argue against it. - CORRECT ANSWER-To rebut an argument means to arrive and leave late; arrive and leave on time or early - CORRECT ANSWER-In reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people might ________. assimilation - CORRECT ANSWER-If someone in a marginalized group tries to fit in with the dominant group, he or she is striving for what goal of intercultural communication? Attitude - CORRECT ANSWER-Leslie really likes coffee-flavored ice cream. This would be an example of Audiences are mercifully slow in deciding a speaker's status or source credibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a research-based finding about source credibility? awareness and appreciation of the self - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowing how communication affects self-perception can lead to greater: be cautious about assuming similarity and recognize differences among people. - CORRECT ANSWER-The preferred way to avoid an ethnocentric perspective is to because it is figure and the rest of the class is ground - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following would be the reason an individual looking at a class picture might see his or her own face first? behavioral flexibility. - CORRECT ANSWER-"The ability to alter behavior in order to adapt to new situations and to relate in new ways when necessary" is a definition of bold, energetic, active, and assertive. - CORRECT ANSWER-The definition of dynamism is that the speaker is perceived as bona fide occupational qualifications. - CORRECT ANSWER-During an interview for a waitress job, Mr. Mitchell (the interviewer) asks Kelly (the interviewee) if she is married or has any children. This is a violation of the requirement to limit questions to those regarding brainstorming - CORRECT ANSWER-When trying to select a topic, Preston thought about what he had already experienced. What method did Preston use to select a topic? can only hold five to nine "bits" of information on average - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is a limitation of short-term memory? changing people's future actions - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following was NOT cited in the text as one of the special skills of informative speaking? checking your understanding or perception of the speaker. - CORRECT ANSWERWhen you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are China. - CORRECT ANSWER-All of the following are examples of individualistic cultures EXCEPT close proximity - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following body movements would most likely be used to indicate liking? closure - CORRECT ANSWER-The tendency to fill in missing information to complete an otherwise incomplete figure or statement is called: closure. - CORRECT ANSWER-If I notice that Heng and Yolanda are often together and I "fill in" my inference that they are now lovers, then I am illustrating the concept of perception called common ground - CORRECT ANSWER-The concept of having shared understanding in public speaking is most closely related to which dimension of source credibility? communicative competencies approach - CORRECT ANSWER-Which concept of group leadership assumes that interpersonal influence is the primary skill needed by an effective group leader? complementarity. - CORRECT ANSWER-Iakopa is good at writing and understanding literature; Marian is a whiz at math and statistics; together they make a great pair. The concept of friendship illustrated here is compromise. - CORRECT ANSWER-A conflict management style that involves negotiation is also known as correct articulation - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the delivery concept vocal variety? critical thinking. - CORRECT ANSWER-When you analyze the speaker and the situation to make judgments about the message presented, you are engaging in democratic leadership - CORRECT ANSWER-Americans have a cultural bias that favors which leadership style described in the book? dialogic - CORRECT ANSWER-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? Disclosure might be avoided for a variety of reasons. - CORRECT ANSWER-Grayson doesn't talk about his parents' divorce with his girlfriend because it is still a painful subject to discuss. What factor affecting self-disclosure can be identified here? Disclosure tends to be reciprocal - CORRECT ANSWER-Rosa and Mike are out on a date. During the course of conversation, Mike tells Rosa that his parents recently got divorced. After hearing this, Rosa feels compelled to tell Mike that her parents were divorced when she was very young. What factor affecting self-disclosure can be identified here? Do not select one that involves demonstrate with visual resources that are banned on campus. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which guideline should you follow when choosing a topic? downward communication. - CORRECT ANSWER-Informal communication consists of all of the following EXCEPT dramaturgy - CORRECT ANSWER-Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? dyadic communication - CORRECT ANSWER-Carmella and Jésus are sitting in a coffee shop having a friendly conversation. What descriptor of their communication interaction is most accurate? dyadic communication - CORRECT ANSWER-Which term refers to communication between two people? egocentrism and personal bias - CORRECT ANSWER-Which two concepts seem most closely related? Emotional labor can decrease turnover. - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following statements about emotional labor is NOT true? empathic listening - CORRECT ANSWER-Listening that is considered active and involves understanding the perspective of another person is called: empathic listening adds the goal of understanding. - CORRECT ANSWER-Empathic listening differs from active listening in that entertaining - CORRECT ANSWER-An informative speech does NOT have to be European American - CORRECT ANSWER-Which culture fears silence rather than embracing it? expert power. - CORRECT ANSWER-When other members value the knowledge or expertise of a person, that person has exploration - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following activities does NOT occur in perception? expression and privacy - CORRECT ANSWER-Raymond and Terry have a strong relationship and share many things with each other. At times, however, Raymond feels