COMM103- Midterm (Recharge)
Which of the following would be valued in collectivistic cultures?
1. Blending in 2. Low comfort level with public speaking
Steps of identifying appropriate speech topics in order from first to last, with the first step at the top
1. Brainstorm potential topics 2. Identify topics that are right for you 3. Identify topics that are right for your audience 4. Identify topics that are right for the occasion
Language is bonded by
1. Culture 2. Context
Which of the following are characteristics of mass communication?
1. Delivered to large audiences 2. Often used as a marketing tool 3. Transmitted via electronic or print media
General purposes for a presentation
1. Inform 2. Persuade 3. Introduce 4. Entertain
Rank the relative complexity of the 3 communication models, with the simplest at the top and the most complex at the bottom
1. Interaction 2. Action 3. Transaction
Which of the following statements are true of the action model of communication?
1. It depends on the receiver to decode the message 2. It assumes a one way process
Which of the following help people communicate with cultural awareness?
1. Knowing different communication codes 2. Being able to adapt to others 3. Being open-minded
Functions of language
1. Motivates action 2. Expresses who we are 3. Connects us to others
Which of the following are criticisms of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
1. People can have an experience even if they don't have a word for that experience 2. People who don't acquire a language because of cognitive deficiencies are able to think and interact with others 3. It is possible that our thought shape and constrain our language
In a study of people who use cellphones, which of the following were results associated with increased cell-phone image?
1. People found that their family lives were less satisfying 2. People felt that work intruded more on family life
Societies are made up on people who necessarily share which of the following in common?
1. Symbols 2. Values 3. Norms
Which of the following are true about language?
1. The values of a society are reflected in its use of language 2. Use of language varies by culture 3. Language is bound by culture
Which of the following are true scripted speeches?
1. They may be timed 2. They are common when the exact wording of the speech is crucial 3. They are delivered word for word from a manuscript
According to Hofstede and Hall, which of the following are cultural differences that influence how people communicate with each other?
1. Uncertainty avoidance 2. Views about masculinity and femininity 3. Emphasis places on individuals versus groups 4. Power distance
Which of the following accurately describe language?
1. Varies in clarity 2. Language can be interpreted in more than one way
In the context of communication, small groups contain about ___ people
3 to 20
A communication model is which of the following?
A formal description of the communication process
Physical Need
Addresses physical and mental well-being
Most communication researchers agree that communication competence means communicating in ways that are ______ in a given situation
Appropriate and effective
The transaction model of communication maintains that people in a conversation are
Both sources and receivers
Environments that incorporate multiple communication channels at once are called
Channel-rich contexts
Disfluent speeches
Characterized by the use of filler words such as "um" and "uh"
Anna doesn't show up for a date she had planned with Claude. Before Claude calls her to ask what happened, he considers several possibilities, including "Maybe she's sick or has been in a car accident." This is an example of applying
Cognitive complexity
Which of the following is not a communication myth?
Communication skills are improved by practice
Which of the following are components of context unique to the transaction model of communication?
Experience, gender, culture
Method of speech delivery that is carefully prepared to sound though as though it is being delivered spontaneously?
Extemporaneous
Incremental Theft
Failing to give credit for small portions of your speech—such as a phrase or paragraph—that you did not write
True or false: Everyone is an expert communicator because we have communicated practically everyday of our lives
False
What is the first step to preparing an effective speech?
Identifying the goal(s) you want to accomplish in your speech
Relational Need
Includes companionship, affection, relaxation, and escape
Which statements about the interaction model of communication are correct?
Includes context, treats communication as a two-way process, includes feedback
Spiritual Need
Includes principles and morals people value
Which best describes a culture in which people believe their primary responsibility is to themselves
Individualistic
Which of the following is the most common form of communication that people engage in?
Interpersonal Communication
Which form of communication involves communicating with yourself?
Intrapersonal communication
Instrumental Need
Meets practical, everyday needs
According to communication scholars Allen and McKerrow, which of the following categories of topics work particularly well for informative speeches?
Objects, concepts, processes
Patchwork Theft
Occurs when you copy words from multiple sources and put them together to compose your speech
Identity Need
Plays a large role in shaping the way individuals see themselves
Describes anything that stimulates the listeners' senses
Presentation aids
Communication
Process by which we use signs, symbols, and behaviors to exchange information and create meaning
In addition to the introduction, body, and conclusion, a working outline includes
Purpose statement, bibliography, title, thesis statemt
Which of the following would be considered feedback from students in class to the teacher's instructions for a new reading assignment?
Raised hands, yawns
Global Theft
Stealing your entire speech from another source and presenting it as if it were your own
Communication is the process that humans use to exchange information and create meaning by using which of the following?
Symbols, behaviors, signs
Confusion that results from the multiple meanings of the term boot in British and American English demonstrates
The arbitrary nature of language
Culture is learned primarily from which of the following?
The persons who raised you
General speech goals
To inform, to persuade, to entertain, to introduce, and to give honor
In what type of culture are individuals drawn to people and situations that are familiar?
Uncertainty-avoidant
Which of the following are shared components of a given culture?
Values, symbols, language
Unlike relational communication needs, identity needs
are formed in part by comparing the self to others
Language expresses who we are by naming and identifying us and enhancing our
credibility
In general, the larger the audience, the more ________ structured you should make your presentation
formally
Being taught to question authority is a characteristic of a _______ culture
low-power-distance
Viewing tine as a commodity is characteristic of a ________ culture
monochronic
Compared to interpersonal or small group communication, public communication typically requires ________ preparation time
more
When you think about culture as shared language, beliefs, and customs, it becomes apparent that we belong to
multiple cultures
Culture is specifically a property of
people
Research finds that speaking at a faster rate is more __________ to audiences
persuasive
Language is governed by
rules
The purpose statement of a speech defines the speaker's ________ goals
specific
Societies are made up of people who necessarily share which of the following
symbols, norms, values
Using information from scientific journals and major newspapers is a good ethical choice based on
using information only from reputable sources