COMM 210 EXAM 1 - TAMU Questions & Answers 100% Correct!

Communication is: - ANSWERSTransactional, mutually influential, the process of transmitting information and receiving feedback Communication is a ________________________ - ANSWERSProcess What are the two types of communication? - ANSWERSVerbal and nonverbal Verbal Communication barriers - ANSWERSAmbiguity of language, in-group and out-group language Example of in-group language - ANSWERSFan bases, "hump it" Nonverbal Communication - ANSWERSNot using words, but gestures and body language Nonverbal Communication barriers - ANSWERSCreates a challenge for online groups Examples of Nonverbal communication barriers - ANSWERSMiddle finger, eye contact, handshakes Myths of communication: - ANSWERScommunication is a cure-all, communication can breakdown, effective communication is merely skill building, effective communication is just common sense What is the difference in a group and people in aggregate? - ANSWERSA group interacts for the achievement for a common goal. Airport example What is a system? - ANSWERSA system is a set of interconnected parts working together to form a whole in the context of a changing environment Input - ANSWERSSomething put into a system, such as resources, in order to achieve a result. Throughput - ANSWERSthe flow of energy and matter into, through, and out of a system Output - ANSWERSThe results of the operation of any system.