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Annotated Bibliography and Reflection
Annotated Bibliography and Reflection
During the last seven weeks of class, you have been asked to read several journal articles. You have also been asked to reflect on your cultural identity as you consider the many levels that constitute your identity. You also considered attribution,
butterpecan18   279   N/A
5 years ago
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about communication?
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about communication?
Which of the following is NOT a true statement about communication?
a. Experts agree on a definition of communication.
b. We communicate even when we are not speaking.
c. Without interpersonal communication, people suffer and may even
BeEbAcK   201   1 Reply
6 years ago
Interpersonal communication occurs when people communicate in an ________ relationship.
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
arco   123   1 Reply
6 years ago
The statements listed are all characteristics of impersonal communication EXCEPTa. People are ...
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
arco   204   1 Reply
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 ...
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.
BeEbAcK   91   1 Reply
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 ...
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.
arco   74   1 Reply
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 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.
BeEbAcK   97   1 Reply
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 ...
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
BeEbAcK   91   1 Reply
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 ...
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%
arco   104   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is encoding? (Multiple Choice)
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
BeEbAcK   91   1 Reply
6 years ago
When we interpret words or unspoken signals, we are
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.
arco   707   1 Reply
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 calleda. ...
An intentional or unintentional, verbal or nonverbal response to a message is called
a. destination.
b. receiver input.
c. feedback.
d. channel selection.
arco   93   1 Reply
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?
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.
arco   84   1 Reply
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?
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
BeEbAcK   77   1 Reply
6 years ago
The transactional perspective of communication acknowledges thata. when we talk to others, we are ...
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
arco   95   1 Reply
6 years ago
Cues-filtered-out theory suggests thata. people use information they receive from others via ...
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
arco   82   1 Reply
6 years ago
The social information-processing theory explains howa. information about society is conveyed to the ...
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
arco   95   1 Reply
6 years ago
Social information-processing theory suggests thata. it may take longer to express emotional ...
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
BeEbAcK   92   1 Reply
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 ...
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
BeEbAcK   78   1 Reply
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 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
arco   220   1 Reply
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 ...
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
BeEbAcK   69   1 Reply
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 ...
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
BeEbAcK   92   1 Reply
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 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
arco   187   1 Reply
6 years ago
Rules governing interpersonal relationships may be
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.
arco   95   1 Reply
6 years ago
The rules that govern interpersonal relationshipsa. define appropriate and inappropriate ...
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
arco   99   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which statement about rules is NOT true?
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
arco   88   1 Reply
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?
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
arco   102   1 Reply
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 ...
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
arco   152   1 Reply
6 years ago
Metacommunication is defined as (Multiple Choice)
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
BeEbAcK   99   1 Reply
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?
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
BeEbAcK   98   1 Reply
6 years ago
Being “skilled” in interpersonal communication refers toa. learning principles, concepts, and ...
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
arco   89   1 Reply
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 ...
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.
BeEbAcK   76   1 Reply
6 years ago
Being motivated about improving your communication effectiveness means thata. you select the right ...
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
BeEbAcK   62   1 Reply
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
To assess each communication situation and then adjust your behaviour is to be
a. adaptable.
b. motivated.
c. other-oriented.
d. knowledgeable.
arco   58   1 Reply
6 years ago
Unethical communication is characterized by
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.
arco   73   1 Reply
6 years ago
It is difficult to communicate effectively when
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.
arco   73   1 Reply
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
Considering the needs, goals, and desires of our partners is a way to become
a. other-oriented.
b. self-focused.
c. symmetrical.
d. complementary.
BeEbAcK   64   1 Reply
6 years ago
A self-focused communicator is one whoa. creates messages without considering the thoughts and ...
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
BeEbAcK   91   1 Reply
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 ...
Describe the difference between interpersonal communication and impersonal communication and give an example for both.
arco   111   1 Reply
6 years ago
Give an example that illustrates the difference between literal and psychological noise and explain.
Give an example that illustrates the difference between literal and psychological noise and explain.
Give an example that illustrates the difference between literal and psychological noise and explain.
arco   53   1 Reply
6 years ago
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