IPC Chapter 1

According to the book, all of the following are guidelines for interpersonal communication competence EXCEPT: a. develop a range of skills b. adapt communication appropriately c. engage in dual perspective d. imagination e. commitment

d. imagination

Interpersonal communication comes from the root words "inter" and "personal," meaning: a. between persons. b. with persons. c. innermost self. d. coming from the person. e. about persons.

a. between persons.

Sam sees Sally. Sam thinks Sally is so hot. Sam says, "Hey! Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see!" According to the model of communication, Sam is trying to ____ a message to Sally. a. encode b. decode c. feedback d. channel

a. encode

According to research discussed in Chapter 1, for intimates, talking about a vision of a shared future a. is the most powerful ties that link people. b. is uncommon in romantic relationships. c. reveals the "dark side" of the relationships. d. provides a way for partners to communicate in secret code.

a. is the most powerful ties that link people.

Communication about communication is: a. metacommunication b. channel c. noise d. summacommunication e. multicommunication

a. metacommunication

Zach says to his friend, "I meant that as a sarcastic remark, not as a comment on you at all." Zach's statement is an example of: a. metacommunication. b. emoticons. c. conveyors. d. illustrators. e. distortion.

a. metacommunication.

Miguel tries to concentrate during a class lecture, but he can't get his mind off a personal problem. His preoccupation with his personal problem is an example of ____ noise. a. psychological b. physical c. semantic d. syntactic e. behavioral

a. psychological

Jenema is walking in a mall and a homeless person approaches her and asks for money. Jenema keeps walking without speaking to or looking at the person. The relationship between Jenema and the homeless person is a. I-You b. I-Thou c. I-It d. I-ME e. I-Us

c. I-It

An example of physiological noise is a. puppies b. being preoccupied with a problem c. cigarettes d. fatigue e. poor sound

d. fatigue

Shay-Nay talks with a different accent and most people can not understand her. This is an example of what kind of noise? a. preoccupied b. physical c. physiological d. psychological e. semantic

e. semantic

Love would be placed in which of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? a. Self-actualization b. Safety and Protection Needs c. Belonging Needs d. Self-esteem e. Physical Needs

c. Belonging Needs

This psychologist first described a hierarchy of human needs. a. Wilbur Schramm b. Claude Shannon c. Abraham Maslow d. Warren Weaver e. Julia Wood

c. Abraham Maslow

____ models of communication highlight the dynamic nature of interpersonal communication. a. transactional b. linear c. relational d. interactive e. metacommunicative

a. transactional

An example of psychological noise is a. poor health b. being preoccupied with a problem c. cigarette smoke in a crowded room d. fatigue e. poor sound

b. being preoccupied with a problem

Symbols such as ;-) or :-( are called ____ and are used to convey inflection and nonverbal features of communication. a. metacommunication b. emoticons c. conveyors d. illustrators e. distortion

b. emoticons

Maya Angelou has expressed the idea that: a. communication is reversible. b. individuals must learn how to be different together. c. people from around the world are more dissimilar than they are alike. d. globalization has had a negative effect on individual cultures. e. the world is more monocultural than multicultural.

b. individuals must learn how to be different together.

Monica and Chandler have an argument over whose turn it is to do clean their house. In the heat of the argument, Chandler calls Monica a "slob". Then, Monica calls Chandler a "self-centered moron". Later, after they have made up, Chandler tries to apologize to Monica. However, Monica is still hurt and complains that no matter what Chandler says now he must have meant what he said. According to the communication principles, Chandler doesn't realize that: a. interpersonal communication is unrepeatable b. interpersonal communication is irreversible c. interpersonal communication is complicated d. interpersonal communication is inescapable e. none of these

b. interpersonal communication is irreversible

____ models of communication view communication as flowing only in one direction, from sender to receiver. a. transactional b. linear c. relational d. interactive e. metacommunicative

b. linear

Sharpay notices that she is the only person who has not spoken in a group conversation. She reminds herself to be involved and to show she's interested in the group's talk, so she speaks up. Sharpay's noticing and changing her communication to be more effective in the situation is an example of: a. irreversibility. b. monitoring. c. person-centeredness. d. systemic thinking. e. content-level meaning.

b. monitoring.

The author of your text argues that: a. self-actualization needs are the most important ones that we fulfill through communication. b. self-esteem needs are influenced by individuals' interpersonal communication skills. c. belonging needs are not essential to everyone, as some individuals don't need others to enjoy life. d. physical needs cannot be met by communicating with others. e. safety needs must be met through activities such as installing new locks for our homes and purchasing weapons for self protection.

b. self-esteem needs are influenced by individuals' interpersonal communication skills.

Britney and Kevin have been dating for over five years. They constantly talk about how many kids they want and where they will live in the future. This is an example of how interpersonal ____. a. communication is unintentional b. communication is irreversible c. communication is transactional d. communication develops and sustains relationships e. none of these

d. communication develops and sustains relationships

Linnea's parents praise her for earning high marks in her first year in college. Linnea's parents are addressing her ____ needs. a. self-actualization b. safety c. belonging d. self-esteem e. physical

d. self-esteem

Ning believes that she will never be able to take public speaking, because she does not have a natural talent. However, the book states that a. communication is unintentional b. communication is irreversible c. communication is transactional d. communication is unrepeatable e. communication effectiveness can be learned

e. communication effectiveness can be learned

Jen and Mark are happily married. Recently, Mark had an affair. He tried to tell Jen about his infidelity. She is completely hurt by his actions. It doesn't matter what Mark says to her, she is very upset and can not get over his betrayal. This is indicative of how interpersonal: a. communication is unintentional b. communication is irreversible c. communication is transactional d. communication is unrepeatable e. communication is not a panacea

e. communication is not a panacea

The author argues that most of us take ____ for granted. a. affection b. content c. belonging d. responsiveness e. socialization

e. socialization