Chapter 6 SPC1017 Test Questions
and Correct Answers.
The __________ principle states that you should say what you know or believe to be true and
not say what you know to be false. - Answer quality
Interruptions, in contrast to back-channeling cues, are attempts to take over the role of the
__________. - Answer speaker
After listening to Porter talk on and on about how hard his communication theory class is,
Pepper finds an opening in the conversation and says, "Porter, I have something to say." Pepper
is using a __________ cue. - Answer turn-requesting
In which of the following situations would the rules of society most likely govern the
interaction? - Answer strangers conversing with each other as they stand in line for tickets to a
movie.
When Manny compliments Matthew on his great oral presentation, Matthew replies, "It was
nothing, anyone could have done that." Matthew's response to Manny's compliment is an
example of __________. - Answer minimizing
When Aisha says to her best friend, "Where did you get that watch? I love it!" she is
__________. - Answer complimenting
Artemis and Diana are engaged in a conversation about global warming. After speaking at
length about the importance of the issue, Artemis says to Diana, "You think this is important,
right?" Artemis has used a __________ cue. - Answer turn-yielding
The __________ principle suggests that you be clear, avoid ambiguities, be relatively brief, and
organize your thoughts into a meaningful sequence. - Answer manner
The maxim of __________ helps to confirm the other person's importance-for example, the
importance of the person's time, insight, or talent. - Answer generosity
The more impersonal the interaction between people, the more likely they will __________. -
and Correct Answers.
The __________ principle states that you should say what you know or believe to be true and
not say what you know to be false. - Answer quality
Interruptions, in contrast to back-channeling cues, are attempts to take over the role of the
__________. - Answer speaker
After listening to Porter talk on and on about how hard his communication theory class is,
Pepper finds an opening in the conversation and says, "Porter, I have something to say." Pepper
is using a __________ cue. - Answer turn-requesting
In which of the following situations would the rules of society most likely govern the
interaction? - Answer strangers conversing with each other as they stand in line for tickets to a
movie.
When Manny compliments Matthew on his great oral presentation, Matthew replies, "It was
nothing, anyone could have done that." Matthew's response to Manny's compliment is an
example of __________. - Answer minimizing
When Aisha says to her best friend, "Where did you get that watch? I love it!" she is
__________. - Answer complimenting
Artemis and Diana are engaged in a conversation about global warming. After speaking at
length about the importance of the issue, Artemis says to Diana, "You think this is important,
right?" Artemis has used a __________ cue. - Answer turn-yielding
The __________ principle suggests that you be clear, avoid ambiguities, be relatively brief, and
organize your thoughts into a meaningful sequence. - Answer manner
The maxim of __________ helps to confirm the other person's importance-for example, the
importance of the person's time, insight, or talent. - Answer generosity
The more impersonal the interaction between people, the more likely they will __________. -
