WGU - Communication Theory Quiz
with complete solutions graded A+
How you communicate with your best friend when you're both out for dinner is likely different
than how you communicate with your boss at a work conference. This demonstrates the theory
of: - correct answer ✔✔ Communication accommodation
Which of the following is not one of the three tenets Herbert Blumer proposed to explain
symbolic interactionism? - correct answer ✔✔ The meanings we give things remain consistent
throughout our lives.
What did Howard Giles notice about people's communication behaviors that prompted his
developing the CAT? - correct answer ✔✔ Communication behaviors can differ based on what
situation a person is in
What general idea is the fundamental NVC question "What would make life more wonderful?"
referring to? - correct answer ✔✔ Any unfulfilled needs that you can work to satisfy
One of the purposes of using "I-statements" is: - correct answer ✔✔ To keep the focus on your
own feelings
What does the Looking Glass theory state about our concept of ourselves? - correct answer ✔✔
It is informed by who we think we are and who we think other people think we are
According to the NVC theory, what you are thinking and feeling are the same and should be
expressed as such. - correct answer ✔✔ False
with complete solutions graded A+
How you communicate with your best friend when you're both out for dinner is likely different
than how you communicate with your boss at a work conference. This demonstrates the theory
of: - correct answer ✔✔ Communication accommodation
Which of the following is not one of the three tenets Herbert Blumer proposed to explain
symbolic interactionism? - correct answer ✔✔ The meanings we give things remain consistent
throughout our lives.
What did Howard Giles notice about people's communication behaviors that prompted his
developing the CAT? - correct answer ✔✔ Communication behaviors can differ based on what
situation a person is in
What general idea is the fundamental NVC question "What would make life more wonderful?"
referring to? - correct answer ✔✔ Any unfulfilled needs that you can work to satisfy
One of the purposes of using "I-statements" is: - correct answer ✔✔ To keep the focus on your
own feelings
What does the Looking Glass theory state about our concept of ourselves? - correct answer ✔✔
It is informed by who we think we are and who we think other people think we are
According to the NVC theory, what you are thinking and feeling are the same and should be
expressed as such. - correct answer ✔✔ False
