Straighter-line Communications 101
Final Exam-Graded A
The Word communication comes from the Latin Communicare, which means - ANS-To
Make Common
Which of the following is Not a component of communication - ANS-Action
The accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, newspaper, Internet,
etc) into one medium is called - ANS-Media Convergence
Public communication is best defined as - ANS-The process of using messages to
generate meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a message to a number
of recievers
Saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a - ANS-
Nonverbal Code
Which term refers to communication between two people - ANS-Dyadic communication
As a communicator what are the three separate activities you engage in during the
perception process - ANS-Selection, organization, and interpretation
When you meet someone for the first time, you are forming - ANS-A first impression
Understanding what aspects of communication will make a significant difference in your
life and in the lives of people from around the world? - ANS-Theory, research, and
application
Which statement about stereotyping is true? - ANS-Some Stereotypes are positive.
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? -
ANS-Dramaturgy
A person groups stimuli into meaningful units during which part of perception? - ANS-
Organization
Which of the following would be the reason an individual looking at a class picture might
see his or her own face first? - ANS-Because it is figure and the rest of the class is
ground
, Which of the following does NOT mean that "words are arbitrary" - ANS-Words have
inherent meaning
Which of the following is Not a true statement about slang and jargon? - ANS-Slang is
not understood or used by most people.
The term that refers to the arrangement of words is - ANS-Syntax
Which of the following statements about language is False? - ANS-The meaning of a
word does not change once it is included in the dictionary.
Which statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is NOT verified by
research? - ANS-Clothing and artifacts are unrelated to how acceptable we find other
people to be.
The study of nonword sounds that communicate meaning is called - ANS-Paralinguistic
Which of the following is an example of indexing? - ANS-My Shih Tzu chews on
everything. Does yours do that as well?
Semantics is: - ANS-The study of the way humans use language to evoke meaning in
others
As the woman shaded her eyes with her open hand on her brow, she said "Wow, is it
ever bright out here". The nonverbal cue here is - ANS-an illustrator
A distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T> Hall referred to as -
ANS-Social distance.
Which of the following findings is true of the relationship between dress and
personality? - ANS-People who conform to current styles seek to be accepted and liked.
When you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite
corrections, you are - ANS-Checking your understanding of perception of the speaker.
"You need to remember this because it will be on the quiz." What type of lecture cue is
this statement? - ANS-Importance
Listening that is considered active and involves understanding the perspective of
another person is called" - ANS-Empathic Listening
Which of the following is NOT an effective means of using verbal communication when
listening? - ANS-Use evaluative, non-descriptive comments.
Children with high levels of language development are more likely to - ANS-Have more
efficient working memory.
Final Exam-Graded A
The Word communication comes from the Latin Communicare, which means - ANS-To
Make Common
Which of the following is Not a component of communication - ANS-Action
The accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, newspaper, Internet,
etc) into one medium is called - ANS-Media Convergence
Public communication is best defined as - ANS-The process of using messages to
generate meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a message to a number
of recievers
Saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a - ANS-
Nonverbal Code
Which term refers to communication between two people - ANS-Dyadic communication
As a communicator what are the three separate activities you engage in during the
perception process - ANS-Selection, organization, and interpretation
When you meet someone for the first time, you are forming - ANS-A first impression
Understanding what aspects of communication will make a significant difference in your
life and in the lives of people from around the world? - ANS-Theory, research, and
application
Which statement about stereotyping is true? - ANS-Some Stereotypes are positive.
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective? -
ANS-Dramaturgy
A person groups stimuli into meaningful units during which part of perception? - ANS-
Organization
Which of the following would be the reason an individual looking at a class picture might
see his or her own face first? - ANS-Because it is figure and the rest of the class is
ground
, Which of the following does NOT mean that "words are arbitrary" - ANS-Words have
inherent meaning
Which of the following is Not a true statement about slang and jargon? - ANS-Slang is
not understood or used by most people.
The term that refers to the arrangement of words is - ANS-Syntax
Which of the following statements about language is False? - ANS-The meaning of a
word does not change once it is included in the dictionary.
Which statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is NOT verified by
research? - ANS-Clothing and artifacts are unrelated to how acceptable we find other
people to be.
The study of nonword sounds that communicate meaning is called - ANS-Paralinguistic
Which of the following is an example of indexing? - ANS-My Shih Tzu chews on
everything. Does yours do that as well?
Semantics is: - ANS-The study of the way humans use language to evoke meaning in
others
As the woman shaded her eyes with her open hand on her brow, she said "Wow, is it
ever bright out here". The nonverbal cue here is - ANS-an illustrator
A distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T> Hall referred to as -
ANS-Social distance.
Which of the following findings is true of the relationship between dress and
personality? - ANS-People who conform to current styles seek to be accepted and liked.
When you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite
corrections, you are - ANS-Checking your understanding of perception of the speaker.
"You need to remember this because it will be on the quiz." What type of lecture cue is
this statement? - ANS-Importance
Listening that is considered active and involves understanding the perspective of
another person is called" - ANS-Empathic Listening
Which of the following is NOT an effective means of using verbal communication when
listening? - ANS-Use evaluative, non-descriptive comments.
Children with high levels of language development are more likely to - ANS-Have more
efficient working memory.
