Straighterline Communications Final
which is the least public form of communication? - correct answer intrapersonal
which is NOT part of the definition of communication? - correct answer signs
the accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers,
internet, etc;) into one medium is - correct answer media convergence
public communication is best defined as - correct answer the process of using messages to
generate meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a message to a number of
receivers
saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a - correct answer
nonverbal code
which term refers to communication between two people? - correct answer dyadic
communication
communication begins with the - correct answer self
as a communicator, what are the three separate activities you engage in during the perception
process? - correct answer selection, organization, and interpretation
personal identity is - correct answer a perception of what makes an individual unique with
regard to various personality characteristics, interests, and values
which activity does NOT occur in perception? - correct answer exploration
which is the best example of selective attention? - correct answer she immediately spotted the
guy with the earring who looked so much like someone she had known before
when you remember how wonderful your mother was but forget how often she made you feel
inadequate, then you are exhibiting the perception called - correct answer selective retention
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? - correct
answer dramaturgy
technical language that has been developed by a profession group is known as - correct answer
jargon
which does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say language is personal? -
correct answer we each have developed language without the influence of our age, gender, or
personality
Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral College.
During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of the
Electoral College. Juan ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade.
What error might Juan have committed with his language usage? - correct answer jargon
, Straighterline Communications Final
which statement is an example of euphemism? - correct answer rest room
the term that refers to the arrangement of words is - correct answer syntax
which best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? - correct answer your language
shapes your perception
with whom are you most likely to stand the closest? - correct answer a person of the same race
a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as - correct
answer social distance
in reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people
might __________. - correct answer arrive and leave late
arrive and leave on time or early
Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year
to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is
listening. She is communicating using - correct answer paralinguistic features
which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? - correct answer angry
paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer intelligence
when engaging in critical listening, one challenges the speaker's message by evaluating its -
correct answer accuracy, meaningfulness, and utility
which two concepts seem most closely related? - correct answer egocentrism and personal
bias
Dante was walking across campus in a hurry. On the way he saw his friend, Aarav, who he
hadn't seen in quite some time. Dante stopped and told Aarav his cell phone number and told
him to call him later. Just a few seconds later, Aarav had already forgotten the number. This
would be because the information only went as far as Aarav's - correct answer short term
memory
children with higher levels of language development are more likely to - correct answer have
more efficient working memory
which of the following is not necessarily part of the process of listening? - correct answer the
receiver responds with a return message
which of the following statements about active listening is FALSE? - correct answer active
listening and empathic listening are exactly the same thing
college students spend approximately what proportion of their time listening to others and the
mass media? - correct answer 50%
which is the least public form of communication? - correct answer intrapersonal
which is NOT part of the definition of communication? - correct answer signs
the accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers,
internet, etc;) into one medium is - correct answer media convergence
public communication is best defined as - correct answer the process of using messages to
generate meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a message to a number of
receivers
saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a - correct answer
nonverbal code
which term refers to communication between two people? - correct answer dyadic
communication
communication begins with the - correct answer self
as a communicator, what are the three separate activities you engage in during the perception
process? - correct answer selection, organization, and interpretation
personal identity is - correct answer a perception of what makes an individual unique with
regard to various personality characteristics, interests, and values
which activity does NOT occur in perception? - correct answer exploration
which is the best example of selective attention? - correct answer she immediately spotted the
guy with the earring who looked so much like someone she had known before
when you remember how wonderful your mother was but forget how often she made you feel
inadequate, then you are exhibiting the perception called - correct answer selective retention
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? - correct
answer dramaturgy
technical language that has been developed by a profession group is known as - correct answer
jargon
which does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say language is personal? -
correct answer we each have developed language without the influence of our age, gender, or
personality
Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral College.
During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of the
Electoral College. Juan ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade.
What error might Juan have committed with his language usage? - correct answer jargon
, Straighterline Communications Final
which statement is an example of euphemism? - correct answer rest room
the term that refers to the arrangement of words is - correct answer syntax
which best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? - correct answer your language
shapes your perception
with whom are you most likely to stand the closest? - correct answer a person of the same race
a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as - correct
answer social distance
in reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people
might __________. - correct answer arrive and leave late
arrive and leave on time or early
Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year
to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is
listening. She is communicating using - correct answer paralinguistic features
which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention? - correct answer angry
paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following EXCEPT - correct answer intelligence
when engaging in critical listening, one challenges the speaker's message by evaluating its -
correct answer accuracy, meaningfulness, and utility
which two concepts seem most closely related? - correct answer egocentrism and personal
bias
Dante was walking across campus in a hurry. On the way he saw his friend, Aarav, who he
hadn't seen in quite some time. Dante stopped and told Aarav his cell phone number and told
him to call him later. Just a few seconds later, Aarav had already forgotten the number. This
would be because the information only went as far as Aarav's - correct answer short term
memory
children with higher levels of language development are more likely to - correct answer have
more efficient working memory
which of the following is not necessarily part of the process of listening? - correct answer the
receiver responds with a return message
which of the following statements about active listening is FALSE? - correct answer active
listening and empathic listening are exactly the same thing
college students spend approximately what proportion of their time listening to others and the
mass media? - correct answer 50%
