COM 100

Which of the following is not a communication myth?

Communication skills are improved by practice.

When Sam got up in the morning, he took a shower, chatted with his wife and kids at breakfast, and then went to work. At work, he asked a colleague to review a proposal, confirmed a lunch date with a friend, and wrote a memo to justify his request for a raise. Which of the following statements best describes this account?

Sam mostly addressed his instrumental needs.

Communications include writing

True

The ______ of communication is more important than the quantity.

effectiveness

Unlike relational communication needs, identity needs

are formed in part by comparing the self to others.

Which form of communication involves communicating with yourself?

intrapersonal communication

A formal description of the process of communication is called a communication

model.

According to a U.S. survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which of the following ranks highest in terms of what employers were seeking in job applicants who were new college graduates?

the ability to communicate verbally

Having an active social life is not a powerful predictor of a person's overall happiness.

False

True or false: Cognition is the same thing as intrapersonal communication.

False

Communication is the process that humans use to exchange information and create meaning by using which of the following?

Signs, behaviors, and symbols

Remarking "it is never okay to steal" is an example of using communication to meet a(n) ______ need.

Spiritual

If people treat you as being intelligent, you will be more likely to believe that you have that trait.

True

A common communication myth is that communication is inherently

Good

Santiago Ventura never made eye contact with the police officer because Mixtec Indians

believe that it is rude to look people directly in the eye.

When 91% of surveyed U.S. adults report that their communication skills are above average, they are

confusing experience with expertise.

Which of the following best describes instrumental needs?

Most day-to-day communication is about meeting instrumental needs.

Meeting each of your communication goals in a given situation means that

you are an effective communicator.

According to research, the single most important predictor of happiness in life is

A successful marriage

Which of the following should one remember to do when using channel-lean media?

Clarify your meaning wherever possible. Review your message before sharing it. Use emoji to convey emotion.

Which of the following statements about communication is not correct?

Communication has no rules.

Which of the following statements about communication is true, given that it can be used for positive purposes, such as expressing love for our children, but also for negative purposes, such as lying or making threats?

Communication is neither inherently good nor bad.

Which communication myth is illustrated by the belief that lack of effective communication is the primary cause of failing marriages?

Communication will solve any problem.

Research has shown that people with strong ties to family and friends are less likely to suffer from which of the following?

High blood pressure, mental illness, and pre mature deaths.

Which of the following statements are examples of spiritual principles?

I believe in destiny and fate. Divine beauty is found in nature.

Which of the following are characteristics of communication?

It has relational implications. It is affected by the perceptions of the participants. It has literal meanings.

Health can decline quickly when individuals are deprived of communication, such as when they

are in solitary confinement

Tweeting, sending email, and instant messaging, all rely on ______ media.

channel-lean

A recent survey of U.S. employers by the National Association of Colleges and Employers suggests that

communication skills are the most valued characteristic of a prospective employee.

Which of the following are elements of effective communication?

selecting a strategy for reaching your communication goals using more than one communication strategy to reach your communication goals understanding unique cultural expectations identifying your communication goals