Speech 106 midterm

Phrases that both emphasize inclusion and enhance feelings of connection and similarity are known as

"we" language

According to researcher Dominic Infante, how can you competently communicate with verbally aggressive people?

All of the answers are correct.

When evaluating information posted online, which of the following is part of the contents warranting value?

All the above are correct

Not one of the 5 features that define communication?

Ethics

During which stage of the listening process do you compare new information against your existing knowledge?

Evaluating

Which of the following is the cause of empathy deficits online?

Lack of nonverbal communication

In this type of culture, people tend not to presume others share their beliefs, thus strive to be informative clear and direct in their communication

Low-context culture.

The overwhelming tendency of people to attribute others' behaviors to internal rather then external forces is known as

The fundamental attribution error

According to this communication model, there aren't senders or receivers; instead, participants constantly exchange verbal or nonverbal messages and feedback to collaboratively create meaning

Transactional model

Which of the following impressions forms slowly, over time?

algebraic impressions

In terms of nonverbal communication, you can express your identity, affluence, and influence through your use of

artifacts

According to table 5.3, types of deception, which if the following refers to revealing part of the truth while leaving out important information?

concealment

Gestures that substitute for verbal statements-for example, giving a thumbs-up to communicate "good job!"-are known as

emblems

Which phenomenon occurs when people say negative things online they wouldn't say in person?

flaming

During which of the following activities are you most likely to mishear messages?

multitasking

Which of the following types of listeners view listening as an opportunity to establish bonds between themselves and others?

people oriented

one way to improve nonverbal competence is to evaluate the accuracy of your attributions through

perception checking

If you convince your sister to lend you her car by describing your clean driving record and devotion to speed limits, you are accomplishing what type of goal?

self-presentation

What is the term for a person's anatomical, biological distinctions, including external genitalia, internal reproductive organs, hormones, and chromosomes?

sex

Which of the following is NOT one of the four characteristics of understandable language, according to the cooperative principle?

symbolic

According to Self-Discrepancy Theory, you are more likely to experience high self-esteem if

your self-concept matches your ideal and ought selves

Which statement about faces and make is true?

A mask covers the private aspects of your self

People from which type of culture prefer frequent touching, shared gaze, and close physical proximity?

High-contact cultures

Through possibly caused by stress, people who use this type of listening may think less favorable about themselves and experience lower martial satisfaction

aggressive listening

Repeatable goal-directed behaviors and behavioral patterns that you routinely practice and that reflect knowledge of competent communication are known as _____.

communication skills

Which of the following is not one of the five steps of perception-checking?

compare your impressions with a neutral source

If your sister is giving you detailed directions to her new apartment during a phone call, you are listening to

comprehend

You and your sister using the phrase "blue moon" to signal to each other when your mom is in a bad mood is an example of

connotative meanings

Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve intercultural competence?

employing benevolent prejudice

Which feature of competent communication requires you to treat others with respect and communicate with them honestly? kindly, and positively?

ethics

Which of the following is NOT one of the chapters suggestions for competently using mediated communication?

limiting mediated communication to a couple of messages per day.

Which of the following is NOT a way to show dominance through nonverbal communication?

looking down

According to co-cultural communication theory, the dominant culture within a society determined by the people with the most

power

The process by which children and teens learn about cultural expectations for their gender is known as gender

socialization

If you want to have an important conversation with a family member, you should first try to engage in a real-time conversation, or

synchronous communication