Comm. 101 U1Q1

18. How is communication transactional? A. Meaning is created by both the sender and receiver as they communicate together. B. Meaning is created by the sender as he/she composes a message. C. Meaning occurs only in verbal messages. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.

A. Meaning is created by both the sender and receiver as they communicate together.

21. Too much talk can lead to problems. A. True B. False

A. True

23. At the same time as your communication creates an image of who you are for others, others' communication shapes your vision of yourself. A. True B. False

A. True

24. Language is symbolic, where words are arbitrarily used to represent objects and ideas. A. True B. False

A. True

26. An example of noise occurs when an individual is distracted because he/she is hungry, tired, or warm. A. True B. False

A. True

27. Location and environmental conditions where the communication takes place influence communication and message interpretation. A. True B. False

A. True

29. Individuals bring their beliefs, values, norms, and attitudes to each interaction and, the cultures to which they belong shape each of these factors. A. True B. False

A. True

30. Truthfulness plays a fundamental role in ethical communication.

A. True

7. After explaining the assignment, the professor noticed that the class looked very confused. The professor's interpretation is an example of __________ the nonverbal message. A. decoding B. encoding C. symbolically interpreting D. literally interpreting E. misunderstanding

A. decoding

1. To say that communication is a transaction captures the fact that A. each communicator is a sender and receiver at the same time B. meaning is not created as people communicate together C. communication is a static process D. previous communication events do not influence meaning E. relationships have little influence on meaning

A. each communicator is a sender and receiver at the same time

22. Because we communicate every day in a variety of contexts, communication is simply common sense. A. True B. False

B. False

25. Words symbolize the same meaning for individuals who speak a common language. A. True B. False

B. False

28. The linear communication model portrays communication as a process where both the sender and receiver simultaneously create meaning together through continuous communication and feedback. A. True B. False

B. False

20. __________ refers to honest and ethical responses receivers provide to the messages of others. A. Reasoned skepticism B. Healthy feedback C. Ethics of language use D. Ethics of nonverbal communication E. Apathy

B. Healthy feedback

8. Which of the following is NOT a symbol? A. putting one's palm up to mean "stop" B. a tiger you observe at the zoo C. the word "mother" D. a picture of a heart on Valentine's Day E. the word "cat"

B. a tiger you observe at the zoo

13. Messages are transmitted in a variety of ways including face-to-face conversations, telephone conversations, letters, text messages, and emails. These transmission forms represent various A. settings. B. channels. C. relationships. D. forces. E. structures

B. channels.

11. If a co-worker told you to make copies, you might be offended. However, if your boss were to ask you to make copies, it might not bother you at all. This is an example of the __________ meaning of a message. A. contextual B. relationship C. denotative D. connotative E. relative

B. relationship

17. The Human Communication in Society Model is an example of a __________ model. A. linear B. transactional C. circular D. spiral E. orbital

B. transactional

19. Which of the following statements accurately describes how communication is transactional? A. Communication is impacted by immediate and past message exchanges. B. Meaning is created as people communicate together. C. Communication is an ongoing process. D. All of the above. E. None of the above.

D. All of the above.

12. Which of the following participant characteristics influences how a communication interaction unfolds? A. participant culture B. participant history C. participant relationship D. all of the above E. none of the above

D. all of the above

2. A field of experience includes A. education B. life events C. cultural background D. all of the above E. none of the above

D. all of the above

6. Human communication occurs when A. talking to friends face to face. B. calling a co-worker on the phone. C. e-mailing a client. D. all of the above. E. none of the above.

D. all of the above.

10. To Amelia, the word "home" means warmth, love, and family. This is an example of the __________ meaning Amelia associates with the word home. A. contextual B. relationship C. denotative D. connotative E. relative

D. connotative

4. Co-rumination is a term that describes when A. college students share living space. B. people attend class in lecture halls and sit next to each other. C. friends discuss the positive aspects of their romantic partners with each other. D. individuals talk excessively with friends about problems or concerns. E. Gossip amongst teenage rivals.

D. individuals talk excessively with friends about problems or concerns.

15. Linear Model of Communication assumes that A. information is transferred from the sender to the receiver and then the process is reversed. B. meaning is created as individuals interact and respond to each other. C. it is more complex than the Transactional Model of Communication. D. all of the above. E. none of the above

A. information is transferred from the sender to the receiver and then the process is reversed.

14. Which of the following actions is NOT a function of feedback? A. lets the sender evaluate the societal and individual forces B. lets the sender know if the message was received C. lets the sender know how the message was interpreted D. serves as a message to the sender E. allows the sender to use the information conveyed to shape the next message

A. lets the sender evaluate the societal and individual forces

3. Why is it important to study human communication? A. Most communication is based on common sense. B. Communication misunderstandings rarely occur. C. Communication is a complex activity. D. It is a good career choice. E. Good communication can cure every relationship.

C. Communication is a complex activity.

16. __________ is a receiver's response to a message and often includes nonverbal communication. A. Noise B. Channel C. Feedback D. Message E. Static

C. Feedback

9. The dictionary definition of a word is the__________ meaning. A. contextual B. relationship C. denotative D. connotative E. relative

C. denotative

5. Tom was complaining and making insulting remarks to Mark about a mutual friend. In response, Mark's jaw tightened and he started shaking his head. Mark's nonverbal feedback made Tom realize he was being a petty person. In this instance, Tom experienced how communication A. follows a linear model. B. follows a circular model. C. influences self-identity. D. can terminate relationships. E. follows a transactional model.

C. influences self-identity.