Straighterline Communications

This document contains over 100 fully solved multiple-choice questions and answers from Exam 1 of COM 101 – Introduction to Communication for the 2025/2026 academic year at StraighterLine. It provides complete coverage of foundational communication principles across interpersonal, public, mass, and intercultural contexts, making it an ideal exam prep resource. Topics include key communication components (sender, message, feedback), types and models of communication (dyadic, public, intraper...

This document includes over 100 multiple-choice exam questions and correct answers from the COM 101 – Introduction to Communication course offered by StraighterLine. It covers a broad range of foundational communication concepts necessary for success in both academic and interpersonal contexts. Topics addressed include communication models and types (intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, public), active listening, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, intercultural communication, c...

which would NOT be an example of an identity factor that affects perception? (Ans- mental distractions such as daydreaming which is the best example of selective attention? (Ans- she immediately spotted the guy with the earring who looked so much like someone she had known before impression management is (Ans- sharing personal details in order to present an idealized self which is NOT a true statement about slang and jargon? (Ans- slang is not understood or used by most people ...