Spch 100 midterm exam questions with
correct answers A+ rated
Benefits of studying communication - correct answer ✔✔we spend a majority of our time
communicating, to enhance our relationships, lack of effective communication was identified as the
cause of relational breakups more often than any other reason, to better fulfill our human need to
connect with others
communication fulfills Physical Needs - correct answer ✔✔presence or absence of communication can
affect physical health
communication fulfills Identity Needs - correct answer ✔✔we learn who we are by communicating with
others; how we see ourselves is based on the feedback others provide us(Reflected Appraisal)
communication fulfills Social Needs - correct answer ✔✔we create relationships through
communication; there is a strong link between the quality of communication and the success of
relationships
communication fulfills Practical Needs - correct answer ✔✔communication is an important tool for
getting our everyday needs met
The Communication Process - correct answer ✔✔the steps between a source and a receiver that result
in the transfer and understanding of meaning
Linear Model of communication - correct answer ✔✔communication as action, represents
communication as a one-way process, the process starts with the source(encodes), then the
message(channel), and ends with receiver(decodes)
Transactional Model of communication - correct answer ✔✔communication as transaction, represents
communication as a two-way process; the source, channel, and receiver send and receive messages
simultaneously
, Types of noise - correct answer ✔✔physical, psychological, physiological, semantic
physical noise - correct answer ✔✔outside interference
psychological noise - correct answer ✔✔mental interference
physiological noise - correct answer ✔✔biological interference
semantic noise - correct answer ✔✔occurs when the sender and receiver construct different meanings
Principles of Communication - correct answer ✔✔communication is transactional, can be intentional and
unintentional, has content and relational dimensions, is irreversible, and unrepeatable
characteristics of interpersonal communication - correct answer ✔✔uniqueness, interdependence, self-
disclosure, intrinsic rewards
communication competence - correct answer ✔✔communication that is both effective and appropriate
characteristics of competent communicators - correct answer ✔✔a large repertoire of skills, adaptability,
ability to perform skillfully, involvement, empathy/perspective taking, cognitive complexity, self-
monitoring
low self-monitors - correct answer ✔✔tend to be less sensitive to social cues, not concerned with what
others think, they are highly individualistic and sometimes act in ways that are considered socially
inappropriate, they express their thoughts and feelings even though they may be going against others'
expectations
high self-monitors - correct answer ✔✔highly sensitive to social cues, pay close attention to what's
considered appropriate in a given situation and act accordingly, are good at adapting to different
audiences, are concerned with appearances and try to "fit in" with others, even when such behavior
contradicts beliefs
correct answers A+ rated
Benefits of studying communication - correct answer ✔✔we spend a majority of our time
communicating, to enhance our relationships, lack of effective communication was identified as the
cause of relational breakups more often than any other reason, to better fulfill our human need to
connect with others
communication fulfills Physical Needs - correct answer ✔✔presence or absence of communication can
affect physical health
communication fulfills Identity Needs - correct answer ✔✔we learn who we are by communicating with
others; how we see ourselves is based on the feedback others provide us(Reflected Appraisal)
communication fulfills Social Needs - correct answer ✔✔we create relationships through
communication; there is a strong link between the quality of communication and the success of
relationships
communication fulfills Practical Needs - correct answer ✔✔communication is an important tool for
getting our everyday needs met
The Communication Process - correct answer ✔✔the steps between a source and a receiver that result
in the transfer and understanding of meaning
Linear Model of communication - correct answer ✔✔communication as action, represents
communication as a one-way process, the process starts with the source(encodes), then the
message(channel), and ends with receiver(decodes)
Transactional Model of communication - correct answer ✔✔communication as transaction, represents
communication as a two-way process; the source, channel, and receiver send and receive messages
simultaneously
, Types of noise - correct answer ✔✔physical, psychological, physiological, semantic
physical noise - correct answer ✔✔outside interference
psychological noise - correct answer ✔✔mental interference
physiological noise - correct answer ✔✔biological interference
semantic noise - correct answer ✔✔occurs when the sender and receiver construct different meanings
Principles of Communication - correct answer ✔✔communication is transactional, can be intentional and
unintentional, has content and relational dimensions, is irreversible, and unrepeatable
characteristics of interpersonal communication - correct answer ✔✔uniqueness, interdependence, self-
disclosure, intrinsic rewards
communication competence - correct answer ✔✔communication that is both effective and appropriate
characteristics of competent communicators - correct answer ✔✔a large repertoire of skills, adaptability,
ability to perform skillfully, involvement, empathy/perspective taking, cognitive complexity, self-
monitoring
low self-monitors - correct answer ✔✔tend to be less sensitive to social cues, not concerned with what
others think, they are highly individualistic and sometimes act in ways that are considered socially
inappropriate, they express their thoughts and feelings even though they may be going against others'
expectations
high self-monitors - correct answer ✔✔highly sensitive to social cues, pay close attention to what's
considered appropriate in a given situation and act accordingly, are good at adapting to different
audiences, are concerned with appearances and try to "fit in" with others, even when such behavior
contradicts beliefs
