Com Tests 1,2,3,4, and Final

Which of the following would be an appropriate active listening response to the statement: "This has been about the worst day of my life!"

"You seem really upset. What made your day so bad?"

Identify the example that illustrates a fragment, run-on (or fused) sentence, or comma splice.

Especially when I'm tired from working at the grocery store all night without any help.

The doctor carefully __________ the precise side effects of the drug, as well as its potential benefits.

Explained

Companies' reluctance to hire members of minority groups is an example of individual racism.

False

The last stage of the perception process is memory.

False

Which sentence is the most correct, clear, and concise?

Jane decided to be honest about her own needs in the relationship.

__________ communication is the general term used to describe communication from one source to many receivers who may be scattered throughout the world.

Mass

Which sentence is the most correct, clear, and concise?

My son has learned responsibility by having a dog, learning to take care of it, and giving it consistent care.

Which sentence is the most correct, clear, and concise?

NOT!! To have a successful, rewarding life, individuals must develop particular, marketable skills, and they also must explore diverse interests.

Which sentence is the most correct, clear and concise?

NOT!! We heard of the catastrophic air crash on the late-night news

Each horse in the race had __________ colors.

NOT!! it's

"Work on projects that will result in success" is one of the ways to improve the self-esteem.

True

One recommended way to resist the pressure to self-disclose is to be indirect and change the topic.

True

Proficiency in sending and receiving nonverbal messages can directly affect a person's popularity.

True

Self-awareness is basic to all communication.

True

Using indirect language allows people to express a desire without insulting or offending others.

True

Your regular seat in a classroom is an example of a secondary territory.

True

She graduated from __________.

Washington High School

The young boy ran over to give his sad uncle a hug because he knew the uncle felt __________.

bad

I pulled two __________ at the same time.

cats' tails

Effective listeners are more likely to

emerge as group leaders.

When someone sends a message in response to your initial message, such as laughing at your joke, they are sending

feedback

If I __________ to my father, I would not be in prison today.

had listened

Because his father __________ his ten-speed bike away to punish him for his failing grades, the boy sulked for two days.

had taken

His sister is the only one of his seemingly endless friends and acquaintances who __________ offered to help him after he contracted meningitis.

has

At the evaluation stage of the listening process, one should

identify any biases, self-interests, or prejudices that the speaker may have.

To sustain good health, __________ important to follow a healthful diet.

it's

"Do you understand what I've just asked you to do?" is an example of a(n)

metamessage

To get the most out of a lecture on the principles of communication, you should engage in __________ listening.

nonjudgmental

Before launching into her presentation to the board of directors, Sandra circulates through the room making small talk about the weather, the results of last night's ball game, etc. Sandra is engaging in

phatic communication.

The young lawyer struggled to understand and to articulate the __________ of the complex case.

principle

The more impersonal the interaction between people, the more likely they will

respond to each other according to societal rules.

I __________ him do it yesterday.

saw

In dialogue, each person is both

sender and receiver.

Before going to a reception at the university president's house, Abby reminds her date, Homer, not to act like he's at a fraternity party. Abby wants Homer to be most aware of the __________ context.

social-psychological

Robert is not prepared for the discussion in history class this morning. Every time the history instructor asks the class a question, Robert looks down and avoids eye contact with the instructor. Robert is displaying __________ cues.

turn-denying

At the international conference, the scientists had to defend the __________ points of their research.

unknown

I am not sure why you __________ doing that.

were

We knew who had been elected chairman, but we did not yet know __________ he had appointed to fill the various vacancies in the standing committee.

whom