Communication Studies

6 years ago

Interpersonal communication occurs when people communicate in an ________ relationship.

Interpersonal communication occurs when people communicate in an ________ relationship.
a. I–It
b. It–Thou
c. I–Thou
d. It

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6 years ago

The statements listed are all characteristics of impersonal communication EXCEPTa. People are ...

The statements listed are all characteristics of impersonal communication EXCEPT
a. People are treated as objects.
b. People communicate in an “I–Thou” relationship.
c. There is mechanical, stilted interaction.
d. You communicate

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6 years ago

Ira goes to the same coffee shop once a week. He can't remember the cashier's name, but he is ...

Ira goes to the same coffee shop once a week. He can't remember the cashier's name, but he is always polite, and they say “Hi” to each other. Their relationship is best described as
a. I–It.
b. It–Thou.
c. I–Thou.
d. It.

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6 years ago

The type of communication that occurs when one person communicates the same message to many people ...

The type of communication that occurs when one person communicates the same message to many people at once, but the creator of the message is not physically present, is called
a. intrapersonal communication.
b. interpersonal communication.

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6 years ago

Learning how to understand and improve interpersonal communication cana. ensure that you avoid all ...

Learning how to understand and improve interpersonal communication can
a. ensure that you avoid all family conflicts.
b. guarantee that your relationships with family members will be perfect.
c. limit your options to problem solve.

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6 years ago

A study found that a student’s ________________ is the single most potent source of influence on ...

A study found that a student’s ________________ is the single most potent source of influence on growth and development during the undergraduate years
a. family
b. professor
c. peer group
d. romantic partner

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6 years ago

Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness. What percentage of the population is ...

Depression is the most commonly diagnosed mental illness. What percentage of the population is estimated to suffer from depression?
a. 20%
b. 15%
c. 5%
d. 40%

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6 years ago

What is encoding? (Multiple Choice)

What is encoding?
a. putting thoughts, ideas, and feelings into words and messages
b. filtering messages through past experiences
c. minimizing external and psychological noise
d. making sense out of words and messages

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6 years ago

When we interpret words or unspoken signals, we are

When we interpret words or unspoken signals, we are
a. decoding.
b. filtering.
c. transmitting.
d. encoding.

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6 years ago

An intentional or unintentional, verbal or nonverbal response to a message is calleda. ...

An intentional or unintentional, verbal or nonverbal response to a message is called
a. destination.
b. receiver input.
c. feedback.
d. channel selection.

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6 years ago

What distinguishes the communication-as-transaction model from the other two models?

What distinguishes the communication-as-transaction model from the other two models?
a. It was the first model to be developed.
b. All the interaction is simultaneous.
c. It considers the context and culture of the individuals.
d.

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6 years ago

For most scholars today, which view of communication is considered the most realistic?

For most scholars today, which view of communication is considered the most realistic?
a. action model
b. transactional model
c. Shannon-Weaver model
d. interactional model

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6 years ago

The transactional perspective of communication acknowledges thata. when we talk to others, we are ...

The transactional perspective of communication acknowledges that
a. when we talk to others, we are constantly reacting to what our partner is saying.
b. we talk to others; then when they talk to us, we listen.
c. we talk to others and

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6 years ago

Cues-filtered-out theory suggests thata. people use information they receive from others via ...

Cues-filtered-out theory suggests that
a. people use information they receive from others via electronic media to develop relationships.
b. the richness of a medium-based communication depends on the amount of emotional meaning it expresses

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6 years ago

The social information-processing theory explains howa. information about society is conveyed to the ...

The social information-processing theory explains how
a. information about society is conveyed to the public by the mass media.
b. family members convey essential information to one another through email.
c. information about social gr

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6 years ago

Social information-processing theory suggests thata. it may take longer to express emotional ...

Social information-processing theory suggests that
a. it may take longer to express emotional messages electronically.
b. there is more information to process in text-only interactions.
c. it is impossible to communicate emotional mess

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6 years ago

Your unspoken messages, even when you are asleep, provide cues to which others react. Which ...

Your unspoken messages, even when you are asleep, provide cues to which others react. Which principle of interpersonal communication does this demonstrate?
a. Interpersonal communication connects us to others.
b. Interpersonal communication

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6 years ago

The principle that says interpersonal communication is complicated means thata. you can't ...

The principle that says interpersonal communication is complicated means that
a. you can't completely understand others.
b. you can't not communicate.
c. once a message is sent, it can't be uncreated.
d. once a mess

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6 years ago

Communication theorists have noted that whenever we communicate with another person, there are ...

Communication theorists have noted that whenever we communicate with another person, there are really at least ________ “people” involved.
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8

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6 years ago

The principle of interpersonal communication that says communication is complicated is due partially ...

The principle of interpersonal communication that says communication is complicated is due partially to
a. the unintentional nature of some messages.
b. the time we spend taking back messages.
c. the interpretation of information throu

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6 years ago

“If communication can fail, it will” This illustrates the principle thata. interpersonal ...

“If communication can fail, it will” This illustrates the principle that
a. interpersonal communication is complicated.
b. interpersonal communication is governed by rules.
c. interpersonal communication is irreversible.
d. interp

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6 years ago

Rules governing interpersonal relationships may be

Rules governing interpersonal relationships may be
a. complementary or symmetrical.
b. self-oriented or other-oriented.
c. content-driven or emotion-driven.
d. explicit or implicit.

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6 years ago

The rules that govern interpersonal relationshipsa. define appropriate and inappropriate ...

The rules that govern interpersonal relationships
a. define appropriate and inappropriate communication in a given situation.
b. indicate which partner is in control.
c. define the impersonal or interpersonal nature of the relationship

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6 years ago

Which statement about rules is NOT true?

Which statement about rules is NOT true?
a. Interpersonal relationships are shaped by explicit and implicit rules.
b. Rules are not affected by the culture in which the individuals are communicating.
c. Relationship rules can be learne

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6 years ago

Which of the following has NOT been identified as one of the most important communication rules?

Which of the following has NOT been identified as one of the most important communication rules?
a. Partners should not criticize each other publicly.
b. Partners should look each other in the eye during conversation.
c. Partners shoul

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6 years ago

Bob and Jenna are having a conversation about housework. You’re always such a big help around the ...

Bob and Jenna are having a conversation about housework. You’re always such a big help around the house, Jenna hisses, sarcasm dripping from every word. This is an example of
a. the content of a communication message.
b. the relationship di

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6 years ago

Metacommunication is defined as (Multiple Choice)

Metacommunication is defined as
a. verbal or nonverbal communication about communication.
b. communication at the level of emotion.
c. communication at the level of content.
d. nonverbal communication codes that contradict verbal

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6 years ago

Competent communication should be appropriate, which requires which of the following?

Competent communication should be appropriate, which requires which of the following?
a. Choosing the single best way to communicate.
b. Choosing only our own approach to communication.
c. Letting other people dictate the approach to c

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6 years ago

Being “skilled” in interpersonal communication refers toa. learning principles, concepts, and ...

Being “skilled” in interpersonal communication refers to
a. learning principles, concepts, and ideas of effective communication.
b. translating knowledge about communication into action.
c. selecting the right behaviour for the situati

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6 years ago

If you have a genuine desire to improve your communication skills and you want to connect with ...

If you have a genuine desire to improve your communication skills and you want to connect with others, you are
a. motivated.
b. knowledgeable.
c. adaptable.
d. other-oriented.

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6 years ago

Being motivated about improving your communication effectiveness means thata. you select the right ...

Being motivated about improving your communication effectiveness means that
a. you select the right behaviour for the situation.
b. you translate your knowledge into action.
c. you learn principles, concepts, and ideas.
d. you wan

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6 years ago

To assess each communication situation and then adjust your behaviour is to be

To assess each communication situation and then adjust your behaviour is to be
a. adaptable.
b. motivated.
c. other-oriented.
d. knowledgeable.

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6 years ago

Unethical communication is characterized by

Unethical communication is characterized by
a. increasing listener's freedom of choice.
b. presenting the truth.
c. forcing views on others.
d. keeping confidences.

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6 years ago

It is difficult to communicate effectively when

It is difficult to communicate effectively when
a. we focus on our partner.
b. we are motivated.
c. we focus exclusively on ourselves.
d. we use our knowledge and skill.

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6 years ago

Considering the needs, goals, and desires of our partners is a way to become

Considering the needs, goals, and desires of our partners is a way to become
a. other-oriented.
b. self-focused.
c. symmetrical.
d. complementary.

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6 years ago

A self-focused communicator is one whoa. creates messages without considering the thoughts and ...

A self-focused communicator is one who
a. creates messages without considering the thoughts and feelings of the person who is listening.
b. creates messages intended only to make himself or herself look good.
c. wishes to control the c

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6 years ago

Describe the difference between interpersonal communication and impersonal communication and give an ...

Describe the difference between interpersonal communication and impersonal communication and give an example for both.

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6 years ago

Give an example that illustrates the difference between literal and psychological noise and explain.

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6 years ago

Compare and contrast communication as action, interaction, and transaction.

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