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