coms 1010
Which of the following best describes communication competence?
the ability to effectively exchange meaning through a common system of symbols or behavior
In a classroom, Wai talks to his friend Stacey. What is the context in this scenario?
In a classroom
interpersonal communication
The process of using messages to generate meaning between at least two people in a situation that allows mutual opportunities for both speaking and listening is known as
public communication
The process of using messages to generate meaning within the self is ____________ , because it is the communication that occurs within one's own mind.
mass communication
The process of using messages to generate meanings in a mediated system, between a source and a large number of unseen receivers, is called
T/F: People attempt to present an idealized version of themselves by using impression management.
True
Communication is best described as
a process
Which of the following means that your mind selects, organizes, and interprets what you sense?
active perception
Ann is elderly and often finds that younger people tend to talk to her using loud voices and simple language.
identity factors
Read the following and then identify the cause of the perceptual difference. Ann is elderly and often finds that younger people tend to talk to her using loud voices and simple language.
identity factors
If someone stereotypes, he or she is failing to
index
It is easy to "go green"
inference
brett is a terrific piano player
inference
cassie is a better choice for this job than anna
inference
i can tell by the look on Joe's face that he's angry
inference
taking a public speaking class will make you a better speaker
inference
the US needs a new health care plan
inference
The process of using senses to acquire information about the environment is called
perception
Mariana and her boyfriend, Thomas, were having a fight because Thomas doesn't call when he says he will. During the fight, Mariana described Thomas's behavior, suggested possible reasons why he didn't call, and asked for an explanation. Mariana was utilizing
perception checking
The study of language as it is used in a social context is known as
pragmatics
A preformed opinion based on insufficient knowledge or irrational feelings is termed
prejudice
Min angrily yelled at James to "shut up!" Which aspect reflects the content dimension?
"Shut up!"
communication ethics
A set of moral principles or values guided by the belief that people should be open, honest, and reliable
Which of the following is an observation?
CDs were introduced in the early 1980s.
social scientific method
Systematic observation of people communicating; a summary of that observation; and the drawing of a conclusion about how patterns can be generalized into a theory about communication
communication competence
The ability to effectively exchange meaning through a common system of symbols or behavior
intrapersonal communication
The process of using messages to generate meanings in a situation in which a single source transmits a message to a number of receivers, who give nonverbal feedback, is known as
T/F: Mass communication is the process of sending messages to generate meaning to people through a mediator.
True
T/F: A positive first impression can be easily reversed, but a negative first impression can persist even when information contradicts it.
True
T/F: An effective communicator considers the needs and expectations of others when selecting messages to share.
True
T/F: An operational definition identifies something by revealing how it works, how it is made, or what it consists of.
True
T/F: Dyadic communication allows for a great deal of feedback, and it occurs between two people.
True
T/F: If someone nods to indicate that he or she understands a message, he or she is providing feedback.
True
Which of the following types of language can silence some members of a group while privileging other groups?
ageist
All of the following types of communication are used to manage impressions
appearance, setting, manner
The phrase "You cannot un-ring a bell" relates to the communication principle that communication
cannot be reversed
you win some and you lose some
cliche
Filling in missing information to complete an incomplete figure or statement is a perceptual organization process called
closure
The tendency to fill in missing information to complete an otherwise incomplete figure or statement is known as
closure
The process of using messages to generate meaning is referred to as
communication
Jack and Roshanna talk to each other often. They are able to exchange messages efficiently and with little misunderstanding. They demonstrate
communication competence
Someone who uses specific words rather than abstract words uses what kind of language?
concrete
Katie interviewed Omid for a class project. What kind of communication was being utilized?
dyadic
sometimes soldiers are injured by friendly fire
euphemism
If you expose yourself to information that reinforces your beliefs, you are engaged in selective
exposure
T/F: Communication quantity increases communication quality.
false
T/F: Ethical standards are the same in every discipline and culture.
false
T/F: If Demetri only sees and believes what he wants to see and believe, he is engaged in selective exposure.
false
T/F: Indexing is a collection of symbols, letters, or words with arbitrary meanings that are governed by rules.
false
T/F: Offering personal reactions or judgments is known as descriptiveness.
false
T/F: One way to improve language skills is to recognize that observations and inferences are the same.
false
T/F: People perform their roles as source and receiver independently.
false
T/F: Translating your thoughts into words is referred to as decoding.
false
The verbal and nonverbal responses to a message are known as
feedback
When organizing stimuli, the focal point of your attention is the
figure
Five years ago, Rosa ate at a restaurant and did not like the food. She has not eaten there since, and she still says that the restaurant has terrible food. In what activity is she taking part?
frozen evaluation
she's a hot a chick
gender-biased
Indexing can help you avoid
generalizing
Identity factors of perception can include
hair color and height
The process of using messages to generate meaning between at least two people in a situation that allows mutual opportunities for both speaking and listening is known as
interpersonal communication
During perception, we assign meaning to stimuli. This is termed
interpretation
Assigning meaning to stimuli is a part of the perceptual process called
interpreting
Communication that includes our experiences, feelings, attitudes, and opinions is _____ communication.
intrapersonal
What is one advantage of studying communication?
it can improve the way you see yourself
cover pages are needed not he front of all TPS reports
jargon
Language can be ambiguous.
language is abstract
The ladder of abstraction indicates if a word is more concrete or abstract.
language is abstract
"Vacation" can mean many things to various people.
language is arbitrary
Communication in individualistic societies focuses on the individual person.
language is bound by context and culture
Language is affected by one's background (Sapir-Whorf hypothesis).
language is bound by context and culture
Language follows guidelines with respect to grammar.
language is governed by rules
Semantics play a part in how we talk or write.
language is governed by rules
Syntax rules affect how we use language.
language is governed by rules
There are particular ways to pronounce words.
language is governed by rules
"Chair" represents an item of furniture used for sitting.
language is symbolic
"Seven" represents a specific quantity of something.
language is symbolic
The verbal and nonverbal form of the thought that one person wishes to communicate to others is the
message
Anything that interferes with receiving or interpreting a message is known as
noise
CDs were introduced in the early 1980s
observation
recent research shows that violence against women has increased over the last five years
observation
the oprah winfrey show is award-winning
observation
tiger woods took time away from gold in 2010 after sexual allegations were made against him
observation
Chris is the shift supervisor at the local grocery store. His employees tend to communicate respectfully toward him and usually do not joke with him like they do with coworkers.
past experiences and roles
Just before going to her performance review at work, Jen learned that her uncle had died. Because she did not know about Jen's uncle, her supervisor thought that Jen took the constructive criticism too personally.
present feelings and circumstances
Wei saw a girl from his class standing very close to a man. He assumed they were dating because he organized the stimuli based on the two people's
proximity
lets go grab a hoagie
regionalism
Rashida remembers only the positive remarks that people make about her ideas, and she "forgets" the negative remarks. She is using selective
retention
The tendency to focus on certain cues and ignore others
selective attention
The act of exposing yourself to information that reinforces, rather than contradicts, your beliefs or opinions
selective exposure
The tendency to see, hear, and believe only what you want to see, hear, and believe
selective perception
The tendency to better remember the things that reinforce your beliefs rather than those that oppose them
selective retention
The study of how we use language to evoke meaning in others is labeled
semantics
When someone sees several people carrying musical instruments, he or she often groups these people together into "a band" because they resemble one another. This means of organizing stimuli is also known as
similarity
buzz off!
slang
What type of communication includes three to ten people and can be intimate or formal?
small group
An individual who has a thought that he or she wishes to communicate is a
source
The process of development of the self through messages and feedback from others is referred to as
symbolic interactionism
The consolidation of voice, data, video, audio, and other channels of communication in our digital lives is known as
technological convergence
Which of the following best describes selective perception?
the tendency to see, hear, and believe only what you want to see, hear, and believe
T/F: The organizational principle of proximity indicates that we perceive objects close to each other as related.
true