IC Ch.1 Review

Both men and women appreciate metacommunication, but women tend to appreciate it more when there is no conflict to be resolved. T or F

T

Engaging in a dual perspective allows us to understand how someone else thinks and feels. T or F

T

Humans generally do not focus on higher (more abstract) needs until more basic needs are first met. T or F

T

Online communication is irreversible just as face-to-face communication is. T or F

T

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.

d) fatigue.

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

Communication about communication is Question options: a) Metacommunication. b) channel. c) noise. d) impersonal. e) linear communication.

a)Metacommunication.

In which level of communication do people acknowledge one another as people but don't fully engage each other as unique individuals? a) I-It communication b) I-You communication c) I-Thou communication d) I-Me communication e) I-Us communication

b) I-You communication

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

d) self-esteem

Self-actualization is the need that humans generally try to address first. T or F

F

It is impossible to avoid communicating when we are with others. T or F

T

The transnational model recognizes that noise is absent throughout interpersonal communication. T or F

F

According to research discussed in Chapter 1, for intimates, talking about a vision of a shared future is Question options: a) one of the most powerful ties that link people. b) uncommon in romantic relationships. c) common in romantic relationships but not friendships. d) inappropriate for professional settings. e) harmful for most interpersonal relationships.

a) one of the most powerful ties that link people.

The ________ model of interpersonal communication is most accurate because it emphasizes the multiple roles that people take during the communication process. Question options: a) transactional b) linear c) dual perspective d) metacommunicative e) interactive

a) transactional

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 Question options: a) metacommunication. b) emoticons. c) conveyors. d) illustrators. e) distortion.

a)metacommunication.

Which psychologist first described the hierarchy of five human needs? Question options: a) Wilbur Schramm b) Claude Shannon c) Abraham Maslow d) Warren Weaver e) Julia Wood

c) Abraham Maslow

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

Appropriately adapted communication is sensitive to goals, contexts, and other people. T or F

T

The likelihood of meeting the needs Maslow discussed depends on our ability to participate effectively in a very diverse social world. T or F

T

The transactional model of interpersonal communication emphasizes the dynamism of interpersonal communication and the multiple roles people assume during the process. T or F

T

When communicating online, many people use ________ to communicate nonverbal information. Question options: a) monitoring b) emoticons c) conveyors d) illustrators e) distortion

b) emoticons

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 Question options: a) interpersonal communication is unrepeatable. b) interpersonal communication is irreversible. c) interpersonal communication is complicated. d) interpersonal communication is inescapable. e) None of these choices are correct.

b) interpersonal communication is irreversible.

Manjeet 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. Manjeet's noticing and changing her communication to be more effective in the situation is an example of Question options: a) irreversibility. b) monitoring. c) person-centeredness. d) systemic thinking. e) content-level meaning.

b) monitoring.

The author of your text argues that Question options: a) self-actualization needs must be satisfied before we can address other needs 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) only physical needs can be met by communicating with others. e) safety needs cannot be met through communication.

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

According to the book, all of the following are guidelines for interpersonal communication competence EXCEPT: Question options: a) Develop a range of skills. b) Adapt communication appropriately. c) Engage in dual perspective. d) Encourage your imagination. e) Commit to ethical communication.

d)Encourage your imagination.

Mariko used so much jargon in her presentation that most people in the audience couldn't understand her. This is an example of what kind of noise? a) Preoccupied b) Physical c) Physiological d) Psychological e) Semantic

e) Semantic

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

e) not a panacea.