Basic Communication Quizzes
Nonverbal behaviors are keen indicators of whether we feel positive or negative about others. Select one: True False
True
Not confined to sexual passion, eros may be expressed in spiritual, intellectual, and emotional ways. Select one: True False
True
One challenge with using demographic survey data is to avoid stereotyping. Select one: True False
True
One way to remember important information is to use mnemonic devices. Select one: True False
True
People with high status and/or power tend to touch others and invade others' space more than do people with less power and/or status. Select one: True False
True
Positioning people as intelligent or not intelligent is an example of a personal construct. Select one: True False
True
Reflected appraisal is the process of seeing ourselves through others' eyes. Select one: True False
True
Relational dialectics are normal in personal relationships. Select one: True False
True
Resonance is the extent to which media's representations are congruent with personal experience. Select one: True False
True
Self-indication occurs when we point out certain things to ourselves. Select one: True False
True
Skills of successful public speaking are similar to those we use in everyday conversations. Select one: True False
True
Skills of successful public speaking are similar to those we use in everyday conversations. Select one: True False
True
Social interactions tend to adhere to rules that are widely shared in a specific society. Select one: True False
True
Stereotypes are generalizations that can be both useful and misleading. Select one: True False
True
Surveys are useful when there is no published research on something important to your speech. Select one: True False
True
Symbols are the basis of language. Select one: True False
True
The development of a relational culture is part of the navigation stage of romantic relationships. Select one: True False
True
The older we get, the more complex is our perspective on life and people. Select one: True False
True
The physical setting is part of the speaking occasion. Select one: True False
True
The physical setting is part of the speaking occasion. Select one: True False
True
The rules of grammar, syntax, and spelling have been loosened by digital media and communication. Select one: True False
True
The word plagiarize means "to kidnap." Select one: True False
True
To become more media literate, individuals must first examine and be honest about how media influence us. Select one: True False
True
Transitions are vital to effective public speaking. Select one: True False
True
We spend more time listening than we do talking. Select one: True False
True
When we totalize others, we are recognizing all aspects of who they are. Select one: True False
False
"One day I won't have to worry about money. One day I'll make a great salary." These statements illustrate Select one: a. hypothetical thought. b. loaded language. c. arbitrary thought. d. symbolic organization. e. symbolic evaluation.
A
A neighbor asks Charles how the family is doing. There have been some family problems. Charles takes offense, thinking that the neighbor is prying into personal business. Charles is engaging in Select one: a. defensive listening. b. relational listening. c. preoccupational listening. d. informational listening. e. selective listening.
A
All of the following are ways visual aids add support to a presentation EXCEPT Select one: a. All of these are ways visuals add support to a presentation. b. visual aids increase listeners' interest because they add variety. c. visual aids help speakers relay their speech quickly and efficiently. d. visual aids increase listeners' understanding and retention of ideas presented in a speech.
A
Conducting a survey is useful when Select one: a. there is no published research on something important to your speech and you need to find out what listeners know. b. you want to gather data that support your beliefs about a topic. c. you have an abundance of published research on something important to your speech. d. you want to gather more information to support existing data. e. you already know the attitudes of your audience members.
A
Conducting a survey is useful when Select one: a. there is no published research on something important to your speech and you need to find out what listeners know. b. you want to gather data that support your beliefs about a topic. c. you have an abundance of published research on something important to your speech. d. you want to gather more information to support existing data. e. you already know the attitudes of your audience members.
A
If David were giving a speech about winter weather preparedness and wanted to find out about the audience's thoughts, feelings, or experiences they've had with the weather, what way of involving listeners might he use? Select one: a. Polling listeners b. Referring to specific listeners c. Calling for participation d. Asking a rhetorical question e. Asking for nonverbal responses
A
Jill is nervous about her biology test and says to her roommate, "This is stupid! I'm stupid! I'm going to fail." When Jill gets her test back a week later, she learns that she did, in fact, fail the test. Jill engaged in Select one: a. self-fulfilling prophecy. b. an attribution. c. using a prototype. d. mind reading. e. using a stereotype.
A
Lana says she enjoys using Facebook because it helps her connect to her friends from high school who are at other colleges, her cousins who live in New Mexico, and new people she meets on campus. Lana's reason for using Facebook is that it Select one: a. cultivates convergence. b. offers instant speed. c. provides resonance. d. allows for diffusion. e. is easily manipulated
A
Lana says she enjoys using Facebook because it helps her connect to her friends from high school who are at other colleges, her cousins who live in New Mexico, and new people she meets on campus. Lana's reason for using Facebook is that it Select one: a. cultivates convergence. b. offers instant speed. c. provides resonance. d. allows for diffusion. e. is easily manipulated.
A
Poor communication in the workplace means Select one: a. All of these are correct. b. errors and misunderstandings occur. c. people lose jobs. d. messages must be repeated. e. productivity suffers.
A
Randy says "I am really bummed out about not getting any job offers." His roommate Lance responds, "Sounds as if you're feeling pretty low about the response so far." Lance's communication is an example of Select one: a. paraphrasing. b. relying on mnemonics. c. ambushing. d. pseudolistening. e. elistening.
A
The extent to which media representations are congruent with personal experience is known as what by cultivation theorists? Select one: a. resonance b. mainstreaming c. fidelity d. indemnification e. coherence
A
Rules for how we are supposed to live and who we are supposed to be are known as Select one: a. social comparisons. b. identity scripts. c. attachment styles. d. direct definitions. e. self-fulfilling prophecies.
B
Sally and Jack have been seeing one another regularly since their Introduction to Communication class ended. They have a great number of common interests and activities. Lately though, Sally has mentioned to Jack her need to maintain her other male and female friendship activities. Though Sally and Jack's relationship remains strong, Sally's comments could be interpreted as which of the following stages of romantic relationships? Select one: a. escalation b. navigation c. intensification d. deterioration e. exploration
B
A person or group that decides which messages pass through the media and which do not are called Select one: a. media managers. b. gatekeepers. c. flow consultants. d. content trappers. e. editors.
B
A pie chart is a good way to show Select one: a. unfamiliar topics. b. contrasts and proportions. c. a verbal message. d. complex concepts. e. trends.
B
Aaron is being introduced to his new workplace and coworkers. His boss tells him the names of people and departments, but she says very little about each person's rank or the relationship between departments. She also does not speak much about the culture of the workplace. However, at the end of the introduction she says, "Hopefully now you have a better understanding of who we are, what we stand for, and how things work here." Aaron's boss's communication style seems to be best described as what? Select one: a. low context b. high context c. individualist d. collectivist e. masculine
B
All of the following are examples of influential particular others EXCEPT Select one: a. siblings. b. cyber bullies. c. day-care providers. d. parents. e. None of these are exceptions.
B
Chris just moved into a new apartment and spent the first day hanging pictures, putting out souvenirs of important times, and putting favorite objects on the bookshelves. Chris has relied on what form of nonverbal communication to personalize the new apartment? Select one: a. appearance b. artifacts c. proxemics d. paralinguistics e. kinesics
B
Chris says he loves Betsy but he's not sure they have a future together. Chris's feelings toward Betsy indicate Select one: a. he loves her and is committed but unsure of himself. b. he loves her but isn't committed. c. he is interested in other women he might date. d. he is just out for a good time. e. he loves her but is opposed to marriage.
B
Effective public speaking is really enlarged conversation, because Select one: a. it can involve speaking for as little as 2 minutes. b. all of these apply. c. it can occur before fewer than 20 people. d. the skills required are not so different from those we use in everyday conversations. e. it occurs naturally in everyday life.
B
Effective public speaking is really enlarged conversation, because Select one: a. it can involve speaking for as little as 2 minutes. b. all of these apply. c. it can occur before fewer than 20 people. d. the skills required are not so different from those we use in everyday conversations. e. it occurs naturally in everyday life.
B
Jeff is the owner of an Italian restaurant and makes deliberate choices about the dimness of the lighting, the softness of the music, and the choice of colors on the wall. Jeff's choices reflect which type of nonverbal communication? Select one: a. chronemics b. environmental factors c. proxemics d. haptics e. kinesics
B
Pavi says, "I know the recent crime on campus scared many of us, and we all want our campus to be a fun, safe place to be." Pavi's statement is an example of what important part of informative speaking? Select one: a. Adapt to diverse listeners. b. Connect with listeners' values and experiences. c. Provide listeners with a clear thesis statement. d. Motivate listeners to want information. e. Build credibility with listeners.
B
Putting another person's ideas in your own words is Select one: a. plagiarizing. b. paraphrasing. c. being deceptive. d. attributing. e. promoting.
B
Roger was sitting in class listening to his broadcasting professor talk about blogs, wikis, and memes. Roger was diligently taking notes and providing feedback. Roger's participation could be viewed as respectful based on a Select one: a. stereotype. b. constitutive rule. c. personal construct. d. regulative rule. e. hypothetical thought.
B
The first step to accepting yourself as being "in process" is Select one: a. realizing that the self is influenced by how others see us. b. accepting yourself as you are now. c. considering the setting, or context. d. avoiding self-sabotage. e. considering yourself in the context of society.
B
All of the following are necessary for a well-crafted speech EXCEPT Select one: a. a thoughtfully selected topic. b. a clear purpose. c. a humorous anecdote. d. a concise thesis statement. e. none of these are exceptions.
C
All of the following are part of the listening process EXCEPT Select one: a. responding. b. interpreting. c. judging. d. remembering. e. being mindful.
C
As part of her planning for her speech, Julia narrowed her topic by associating individual ideas in relation to broader ideas. This concept is known as Select one: a. clustering. b. brainstorming. c. mind mapping. d. determining the purpose. e. concept mapping.
C
While Matthew was listening to the political candidates to determine which was worthy of his vote, he was engaged in relational listening. Select one: True False
False
As part of her planning for her speech, Julia narrowed her topic by associating individual ideas in relation to broader ideas. This concept is known as Select one: a. clustering. b. brainstorming. c. mind mapping. d. determining the purpose. e. concept mapping.
C
Bax lives in a culture where "time is money." What type of nonverbal communication is expressed with this saying? Select one: a. kinesics b. artifacts c. chronemics d. haptics e. proxemics
C
Dejon is very connected to his family and values harmony and group interdependence. Dejon comes from a culture that would be considered? Select one: a. individualistic b. masculine c. collectivistic d. feminine e. understanding
C
Interviews allow a speaker to Select one: a. understand the perspective of people who are experts. b. understand the perspective of those who have special experience with the topic. c. do all of these d. gather information. e. check the accuracy of ideas.
C
Lara smiles and makes a funny face at her baby niece. Lara is engaging in ____ to communicate with the baby. Select one: a. paralanguage b. proxemics c. kinesics d. physical appearance e. haptics
C
Mally and Dana decide to read and do art while they are together. This satisfies their desires to some extent, but Mally is left feeling like they did not quite get to spend time together and Dana had a hard time concentrating on her work. Their response is best described as Select one: a. reframing. b. neglect. c. neutralization. d. voice. e. separation.
C
What does it mean to say that communication is a process? Select one: a. Communication is ongoing, always in motion, and evolves in clearly defined stages. b. It's hard to tell when communication starts and stops. c. Communication is ongoing, always in motion, and it's hard to tell when it starts and stops. d. Communication evolves in clearly defined stages. e. Communication is ongoing and always in motion.
C
Which of the following is an accurate statement about nonverbal communication? Select one: a. Nonverbal communication is less believable than verbal communication. b. Nonverbal communication only occurs consciously. c. Nonverbal communication is perceived as more honest than verbal communication. d. Nonverbal communication behaviors are consistent across cultures. e. Nonverbal communication does not impact verbal communication.
C
While listening to her friend Bill, Judy occasionally says, "tell me more" or "that's interesting; go on." These are examples of what type of communication to demonstrate interest and attentiveness? Select one: a. monitoring b. mindful mnemonics c. minimal encouragers d. paraphrasing e. None of these answers are correct.
C
Why are 92% of millennial men with children still doing less than half of parenting? Select one: a. Informal networks devalue women who prioritize family. b. They do not see women as equals. c. Institutional rules and structures do not accommodate today's families. d. They think men should be breadwinners and women should be caregivers. e. Their wives prefer to do more than half of the parenting. Feedback
C
Edmund is very attentive and supportive to his son Mylan when he is sober, but when Edmund drinks, he often ignores his son and sometimes verbally abuses him. Mylan never knows which way his father will act. If Edmund is Mylan's primary caregiver, Mylan is likely to develop which attachment style? Select one: a. fearful b. dismissive c. secure d. anxious/ambivalent e. defensive
D
You should practice your speech until you have it memorized. Select one: True False
False
"Knowing how to create a Zombie Apocalypse Preparedness Kit could save your life one day" is an example of what? Select one: a. a main point b. a specific purpose c. an introduction d. a thesis e. a general purpose
D
"Who all here knows a child under the age of 5?" is an example of which of the following listener involvement strategies? Select one: a. Referring to specific listeners b. Use of rhetorical question c. Direct participation d. Polling listeners
D
"You are an excellent athlete," Kevin tells his daughter. Kevin's statement is an example of Select one: a. identity script. b. downer. c. self-fulfilling prophecy. d. direct definition. e. indirect definition.
D
A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a Select one: a. mind map. b. general purpose. c. thesis statement. d. specific purpose. e. speech topic
D
A behavioral objective that specifies what response a speaker wants from an audience is called a Select one: a. mind map. b. general purpose. c. thesis statement. d. specific purpose. e. speech topic
D
All aspects of communication other than the words themselves are known as Select one: a. perception. b. assertiveness. c. nonverbal astuteness. d. nonverbal communication. e. verbal dialectics.
D
Ashley grew up in a poor neighborhood with parents who struggled to pay their bills. She was even homeless for several months as a child after her family was evicted from their apartment. As an adult, Ashley makes enough money to live comfortably, but she has a fuller understanding of socioeconomic class due to her experiences as a child. Ashley's perspective on class is an example of Select one: a. cognitive schemata. b. self-serving bias. c. constructivism. d. standpoint. e. person-centered perception.
D
Assuming an attentive posture, holding eye contact, and nodding to show you understand what another person is saying are nonverbal behaviors that convey which dimension of relational level meanings? Select one: a. control b. status c. power d. responsiveness e. liking
D
Because of the arbitrary nature of symbols, we can Select one: a. create explanations of why misunderstandings occur and then work to punctuate correctly. b. create symbols based on a range of meanings in a culture. c. All of these answers are correct. d. create private communication codes, words, and terms. e. create shared understandings of what communication means and what kinds of communication are and are not appropriate.
D
Elijah goes into the library to find his friend Aimee who went there to study. He walks through the library until he sees her and then sits down beside her. Later Elijah's friend Marvin comes over and says, "Hey, man, why did you ignore me when you walked right past me a minute ago?" Elijah shakes his head, not knowing why he didn't see Marvin. Elijah's failure to see Marvin when he was focusing on finding Aimee is an example of Select one: a. noise. b. biased perception. c. assimilation. d. selective perception. e. insular listening.
D
Elliot is having trouble listening effectively in his political science class. The professor has been presenting information quickly while simultaneously flipping through an abundance of PowerPoint slides containing complex statistical data. Elliot doesn't know where to focus his energies. This is an example of Select one: a. preoccupation. b. prejudgment. c. lack of mindfulness. d. message overload. e. message complexity.
D
If we wish to enhance our competence and avoid the problems of abstraction, we should Select one: a. distinguish between facts and inferences. b. avoid mind reading. c. recognize that all perceptions are subjective. d. All of these answers are correct. e. check our perception with others.
D
Janet says, "I didn't get a job offer because the interviewer was biased and it was a nasty day. However, Ellen didn't get an offer because she isn't qualified." This is an example of Select one: a. internal attributions. b. scripting. c. construct differentiation. d. self-serving bias. e. stereotyping.
D
Jennifer is going to give an informative speech about the parts of the Pentagon. Which pattern of organization should she use? Select one: a. star b. topical c. temporal d. spatial e. comparative
D
Katrina wants to highlight key material in her informative speech. What is one way she can accomplish this? Select one: a. Choose evidence consistent with her beliefs and highlight that. b. State her thesis statement. c. Show listeners she cares about them. d. Provide nonverbal clues that could hightlight material. e. Show how material directly affects the audience.
D
Listening to enrich our lives so that we can enjoy conversations and music while not concentrating on organizing and remembering is what type of listening? Select one: a. relational listening b. listening to discriminate c. critical listening d. listening for pleasure e. informational listening
D
Marcia called the man who cut in front of her in line an old geezer. "Old geezer" is a term which would be considered Select one: a. prescriptive language b. indexing language c. ambiguous language d. loaded language e. totalizing language
D
Only eight hours after physically receiving a message, most people remember only about what amount of the message? Select one: a. 25 percent b. 90 percent c. 75 percent d. 35 percent e. 50 percent
D
Shelli and Lisa are talking about their favorite teachers. They each have qualities and characteristics that they feel make the ideal teacher. What are Shelli and Lisa talking about? Select one: a. schemata b. personal constructs c. person-centeredness d. prototypes e. scripts
D
Since Sam was a baby, her parents have always told her, "Treat others how you want to be treated." This is an example of a(n) Select one: a. ego boundary. b. attachment style. c. direct definition. d. identity script. e. upper.
D
What are the two ways that mindfulness can enhance communication? Select one: a. increases others' understanding of how you feel and leads others to express communication overtly b. helps others select information to communicate about and also helps them to be receptive to messages c. expresses communication covertly and increases our understanding of how someone feels or thinks d. increases our understanding of how someone feels and thinks about what they are saying and leads others to express themselves in greater depth e. increases our satisfaction for communication by helping us to fully attend to the message and leads us to think more critically about who and what
D
What did George Herbert Mead mean when he stated that people are "talked into" humanity? Select one: a. We first see ourselves through the eyes of others. b. Other people's messages form important foundations for our self-concepts. c. We gain personal identity as we communicate with others. d. All of these answers are correct. e. Family members help to tell us who we are.
D
What escalates intimacy? Select one: a. physical attractiveness b. proximity c. similarity d. self-disclosure e. self-concept
D
When we engage in social comparisons, what might we be doing? Select one: a. forming an identity script for what a friend is b. forming a direct definition for the people we come into contact with c. telling ourselves that we are good d. measuring ourselves in relation to others by deciding we are like them or different from them e. measuring how long it takes us to invite that individual to converse
D
Which of the following methods of reducing communication apprehension aims to reduce anxiety by guiding apprehensive speakers through imagined positive speaking experiences? Select one: a. cognitive restructuring b. skills training c. systematic desensitization d. positive visualization e. reflective practicing
D
Which of the following statements about communication is accurate? Select one: a. Studying communication is less popular now than it was 15 years ago. b. Studying communication only has academic benefits. c. Studying communication is very difficult and should be pursued only by those seeking a doctoral degree. d. Studying communication can improve your communication skills. e. People who study communication are no less likely to communicate clearly than those who do not study it.
D
Which of these is a common reason communication researchers have found that people give for not practicing safer sex? Select one: a. They do not have access to safer sex information. b. They do not care if they contract an STI/STD. c. They do not have access to condoms and other protection. d. Alcohol impairs their thinking. e. New treatments reduce the threat of HIV/AIDS.
D
While visiting her parents on a break from school, Deena doesn't pay attention to much of what they say. She lets much of their communication just come in one ear and out the other without her ever listening. However, when her mother mentions going shopping to get some new clothes and good novels for Deena to take back to school, Deena listens attentively. This is an example of Select one: a. pseudolistening. b. defensive listening. c. mindless listening. d. selective listening. e. prejudgment.
D
David had his laptop open, checking out his favorite websites. His mother calls, and during the conversation, he answers by saying, "ummm hmmm," "yeah," "sure," "ummm hmmm," all because he is really focused on the websites. David is engaged in Select one: a. selective listening. b. monopolizing. c. literal listening. d. defensive listening. e. pseudolistening.
E
Erin tries to concentrate during a class lecture, but she can't get her mind off a personal problem. Erin's preoccupation with her personal problem is an example of Select one: a. social diversity. b. feedback. c. transaction. d. noise and transaction. e. noise.
E
Evidence serves which of the following functions? Select one: a. to make ideas more clear and compelling b. to make ideas more interesting c. to fortify a speaker's opinion d. to heighten a speaker's credibility e. all of these
E
How do mass media and social media differ? Select one: a. Mass media have nearly instant speed while social media do not. b. Mass media cultivate convergence, but social media do not. c. Mass media are easier to manipulate than social media. d. All of these choices are examples of how mass and social media differ. e. Social media is digitalized.
E
If Jacob, Bobby's supervisor, tells Bobby to "get lost," why would Bobby feel as though his supervisor may see him as inferior and dislike his work? Select one: a. There is no reason for Bobby to get offended. b. The content level of meaning indicates that Jacob probably isn't serious. c. "Get lost" is a phrase that people use but don't really mean. d. The content level of meaning indicates that Jacob is mean. e. The relationship level of meaning probably indicates that Jacob isn't joking when he says "get lost."
E
Maria tried to learn to swim at a young age but gave up before succeeding. She carried the belief that she could not learn to swim into adulthood and labeled herself a nonswimmer. This is an example of Select one: a. a generalized other. b. a negative attachment style. c. self-sabotage. d. an ego boundary. e. a self-fulfilling prophecy.
E
Mary is studying for her final exams and is quite stressed about getting good grades. Her roommate Anne asks, "Have you finished studying yet?" Mary gets offended and verbally attacks Anne by saying, "Get off my case. I'm doing the best I can to prepare." Anne replies, "Sorry, Mary, I was just checking to see how you were doing." Mary's dialogue to Anne could be viewed as Select one: a. mindful listening. b. selective listening. c. pseudolistening. d. ambushing. e. defensive listening
E
Social media alter conceptions of Select one: a. self. b. time. c. content. d. mass media. e. space.
E
The statement, "Life is a grand adventure" is an example of Select one: a. a narrative. b. a quotation. c. an example. d. a simile. e. a metaphor.
E
The three greatest influences on initial attraction in romantic relationships are Select one: a. self-confidence, candor, and physical attractiveness. b. outspokenness, physical attractiveness, and self-concept. c. physical attractiveness, self-confidence, and proximity. d. confidence, self-concept, and proximity. e. self-concept, proximity, and similarity.
E
The type of informative speech that summarizes the results of something is a(n) Select one: a. reporting. b. explanation. c. demonstration. d. description. e. briefing.
E
This type of outline is basically a map of the speech and can be called a "sketch" of the speech. Select one: a. a formal outline b. delivery c. oral style d. a key word outline e. a working outline
E
When doctors listen with a stethoscope to diagnose heart functioning of chest congestion, they are engaging in which type of listening? relational listening Select one: a. listening to discriminate b. listening for pleasure c. critical listening d. relational listening e. informational listening
E
When we listen to a friend's worries, let a romantic partner tell us about problems, counsel a coworker, or talk with a parent about health concerns, we are engaging in Select one: a. critical listening. b. listening for pleasure. c. informational listening. d. listening to discriminate. e. relational listening. Feedback
E
When you state that symbols are not intrinsically connected to what they represent, you are asserting which of the following statements? Select one: a. Symbols are powerful. b. Symbols have multiple interpretations. c. Symbols create meaning. d. Symbols are ambiguous. e. Symbols are arbitrary.
E
Which is the most abstract term in the following words? Select one: a. bovine b. farm animal c. large animal d. Bessie, our cow e. animal
E
Which organizational pattern argues that there is a direct relationship between two things? Select one: a. temporal b. topical c. comparative d. problem-solution e. cause-effect
E
A common instance of conflicting punctuation is the demand-attack pattern. Select one: True False
False
A speaker can rely on only his/her opinions to support persuasive messages. Select one: True False
False
Ambushing involves perceiving personal attacks, criticisms, or hostile undertones in communication when no offense is intended. Select one: True False
False
As a rule, men assume more psychological responsibility for relationships than women. Select one: True False
False
Cognitive psychologists have found that email alerts, IMs, and notifications of text messages do not undermine the ability to listen mindfully for those who are accustomed to multitasking. Select one: True False
False
Cognitively complex people are likely to ignore information that doesn't fit neatly with their previously formed impressions. Select one: True False
False
Conversational rerouting is one of the most effective ways to deal with ineffective listeners. Select one: True False
False
Ethical standards are only of concern when preparing an informative speech. Select one: True False
False
For an informative speech to be effective, speakers should be motivated to want what the audience offers. Select one: True False
False
For effective communication, one should evenly engage in I-language and you-language. Select one: True False
False
Informative speakers should present all the information they can find about their topics. Select one: True False
False
Literal listening is an effective form of listening because it focuses primarily on the content of the message. Select one: True False
False
People with dismissive attachment styles have a negative view of themselves and a high regard for others and relationships. Select one: True False
False
Sally is having trouble following a speaker who is using detailed technical terms and complex sentences and thus tunes him out, which is an example of an internal obstacle to listening. Select one: True False
False
Speakers often tell a story because they don't like using other types of support. Select one: True False
False
Statistics do not enhance speaker credibility. Select one: True False
False
Symbols are intrinsically connected to their meaning. Select one: True False
False
The first step in the introduction is to preview the content of the speech. Select one: True False
False
The mass media exercise little control over the events, people, and issues that do and do not reach the public. Select one: True False
False
The media is not a primary agent in teaching social perspectives. Select one: True False
False
The more complex a visual aid, the greater its impact. Select one: True False
False
The temporal organizational pattern is also known as the spatial pattern. Select one: True False
False
To become the most effective speaker, you should try to eliminate all communication apprehension. Select one: True False
False
Use of minimal encouragers is an active listening technique intended to clarify another's meaning or needs. Select one: True False
False
Using a comparison means using similes. Select one: True False
False
When we engage in extensive digital communication, our emotional and intellectual growth is enhanced. Select one: True False
False
Meanings are the heart of communication. Select one: True False
True
Mental indexing reminds us that we and others are able to change in remarkable ways. Select one: True False
True
Ninety percent of a speech happens before it is delivered. Select one: True False
True
A prototype is a knowledge structure that defines the best or most representative example of some category. Select one: True False
True
Adults with anxious/ambivalent attachment styles are often inconsistent in giving/accepting affection and closeness. Select one: True False
True
Because symbols organize thought, they allow us to think about abstract concepts which can then in turn lead to distorted thinking. Select one: True False
True
Both verbal and nonverbal communication are symbolic, guided by constitutive and regulative rules, and culture bound. Select one: True False
True
Critical thinking is a unifying theme in the field of communication. Select one: True False
True
Deciding to be mindful is the first step in listening and the foundation of all other steps. Select one: True False
True
Developing ego boundaries that help define where the self stops and the rest of the world begins is the beginning of the self-concept. Select one: True False
True
Empathy is the ability to feel with another person. Select one: True False
True
Even within a single culture, different social communities have distinct rules for nonverbal behavior. Select one: True False
True
Feedback in the communication process can be either intentional or unintentional. Select one: True False
True
For ludic lovers, love is a challenge, a puzzle, a game to be relished, but not one to lead to commitment. Select one: True False
True
Indexing refers to a technique that allows us to note that our statements reflect only specific times and circumstances. Select one: True False
True
Informative speeches should call for participation from the audience. Select one: True False
True
Interactive models of communication show that communicators create and interpret messages within personal fields of experience. Select one: True False
True
