Test Bank for Interpersonal Communication, 4th Edition

Test Bank CHAPTER 1: FOUNDATIONS OF INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION Multiple Choice 1. What we now call communication studies had its origins in ______. a. Semiotics Theory b. ancient Greece and Rome c. Shannon and Weaver’s linear approach d. the social movements of the 1960s Ans: B KEY: Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify the evolution and foundation of the communication field REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Evolution and Foundation of the Communication Field Difficulty Level: Easy 2. Without the benefit of technology, Greek and Roman citizens were expected to be ______. a. literate and logical b. pragmatic c. skilled communicators d. bilingual Ans: C KEY: Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify the evolution and foundation of the communication field REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Evolution and Foundation of the Communication Field Difficulty Level: Easy 3. Why was Aristotelian thinking replaced by a more pragmatic approach in Communication Studies? a. There was an increased interest in public persuasion. b. Aristotle’s approach is irrelevant in modern contexts. c. Communication scholars wanted to reach a broader audience. d. The study of rhetoric moved to focus solely on political speech. Ans: C KEY: Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify the evolution and foundation of the communication field REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis Answer Location: The Evolution and Foundation of the Communication Field Difficulty Level: Hard 4. After the era of Aristotle, a more practical approach to communication came to heavily influence ______. a. communication studies b. cultural understanding c. political theory d. contemporary debate Ans: A KEY: Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify the evolution and foundation of the communication field REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Evolution and Foundation of the Communication Field Difficulty Level: Medium 5. What is the name of the national organization devoted to the study of communication? a. National Association of Communicators b. National Communication Association c. Communication Association of America d. Association of Communication Ans: B KEY: Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify the evolution and foundation of the communication field REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Evolution and Foundation of the Communication Field Difficulty Level: Easy 6. When you try to make a decision, you engage in ______ communication. a. interpersonal b. small group c. intrapersonal d. mass Ans: C KEY: Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify the evolution and foundation of the communication field REF: Cognitive Domain: Knowledge Answer Location: The Evolution and Foundation of the Communication Field Difficulty Level: Easy 7. The strategic process of creating shared meaning is called ______. a. small group communication b. interpersonal communication c. organizational communication d. intrapersonal communication Ans: B KEY: Learning Objective: 1-1: Identify the evolution and foundation of the communication field