Elements of Human Communication CHPT 1

Which of the following statements is true of communication?

Communication involves both verbal and nonverbal messages.

(True/False?) Ambiguity is tolerated more in low-uncertainty-avoidance cultures than in high-uncertainty-avoidance cultures.

False

(True/False?) With advances in technology, few differences exist between face-to-face and computer-mediated communication.

False

When Henri wants to share information with Chantal but not with others in the room, he switches from speaking English to speaking French, which Chantal understands. Which of the following best describes what Henri does to keep his comments to Chantal private?

He encodes his message in a way he thinks only Chantal will understand.

__________ communication is the general term used to describe communication from one source to many receivers, some of which may be scattered throughout the world.

Mass

Which of the following myths of communication is identified in your book?

The more you communicate, the better your communication skills will be.

(True/False?) Communication is a reversible and erasable process.

True

(True/False?) Sunglasses may be regarded as communication noise.

True

The vehicle through which we send messages is referred to as the __________.

channel

Mario has a deep commitment to the identity and beliefs of his Puerto Rican-American culture, following customs and embracing specific artifacts. This is Mario's __________.

ethnic identity

The statement "I may be wrong about this, but. . . ." best illustrates the element of communication known as __________.

feedforward

Individualistic cultures put more emphasis on self-reliance, __________, and __________.

independence; individual achievement

"Do you understand what I've just asked you to do?" is an example of a(n) __________.

metamessage

Phatic communication is also referred to as __________.

small talk

According to your book, competent communicators __________.

think critically and mindfully