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Chapter 1 - 5 & Critical Thinking Lesson 2
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1The study of communication is important because of which of the following?
- AWe can become more employable.
- BWe can improve our interpersonal relationships
- CWe can improve our health
- DAll of the above are reasons to study communication
2According to your textbook, which of the following is not one of the criteria for a competent message.
- AThe message should be interesting
- BThe message should be ethical
- CThe message should achieve the intended effect
- DThe message should be understood
3Noshin is listening to Leah tell a story about what happened in class yesterday. The two are engaging in which actions?
- ANoshin and Leah are both decoding
- BNoshin is decoding and Leah is encoding
- CNoshin and Leah are both encoding
- DNoshin is encoding and Leah is decoding
4Prior to class, Daisy received a phone message alerting her to call home immediately. As a result of receiving this message, she is unable to focus on the class discussion. Which component of the communication process does this describe?
- AContext
- BNoise
- CFeedback
- DReceiver
5During football practice, Coach Rodriguez tells Jacob to drop and give him 20 pushups! Jacob immediately does as he’s told. This example best describes which model of communication?
- AReaction
- BTransaction
- CInteraction
- DAction
6You’re on the phone with a friend and you propose a time to meet at your favorite restaurant. Your friend asks, “You said 7:00pm, right?” This example best describes which model of communication?
- ARedundancy
- BTransaction
- CInteraction
- DAction
7Jenny is speaking to Madina about her ideas for a speech. While Jenny is speaking, Madina simultaneously shakes her head and has a puzzled look on her face. Jenny notices this response and stops and explains her ideas in another way. This example best describes which model of communication?
- ACommunication as transaction
- BCommunication as interaction
- CCommunication as feedback
- DCommunication as action
8Kara's friend states that she did not understand what Kara meant by her previous statement. Kara restates her message by giving an example that is personally relevant to her friend. Kara's behavior best illustrates which of the principles of communication?
- AEffectively adapting to the context of communication
- BBeing aware of your communication
- CAppropriately adapting your messages to others
- DEffectively using and interpreting nonverbal messages
9Your identity or subjective description of who you think you are is ______.
- ASelf-reflexiveness
- BSelf-expectation
- CSelf-esteem
- DSelf-concept
10Priscilla feels that she is unattractive and unlovable following a recent break-up with her boyfriend. Prior to this incident, Priscilla had a healthy view of her worth. Priscilla experienced a decrease in ______.
- ASelf-esteem
- BSelf-consciousness
- CSelf-concept
- DSelf-reflexiveness
11Before his exam, John felt nervous and unprepared. He told his friend, “I think I’m going to fail.” When John got his exam score back, he earned a failing grade. This is an example of:
- ASelf-expectation
- BSelf-fulfilling prophecy
- CSelf-esteem
- DSelf-concept
12Aaron was asked to give a speech to the incoming freshmen about the advantages of serving in student government. He had never given a speech before and was very nervous. A speech professor suggested that in addition to practicing, he could picture himself delivering the speech successfully and receiving favorable feedback from his audience. Which method did the professor recommend to help Aaron manage his communication apprehension?
- ASurrounding himself with positive people
- BReframing
- CPositive self-talk
- DVisualization
13Pat is watching TV, and his roommate walks in and tells Pat that he wishes to talk to him. Pat turns off the TV in order to focus on the conversation with the roommate. Pat’s decision to focus on the roommate rather than the television illustrates what stage of the perceptual process?
- AClosure
- BInterpretation
- COrganization
- DAttention and selection
14Assuming a person belongs to a particular group because of his or her clothing is an example of which of the following?
- AAttention
- BClosure
- CReframing
- DSelection
15Robin suspected that her roommate, Julie, wanted to break up with her boyfriend. Rather than asking her specifically, Robin paid close attention to how Julie complained about him, avoided his phone calls, and was late getting ready for dates with him. What method was Robin using to check her perception of Julie’s feelings?
- ASelf-fulfilling prophecy
- BSocial comparison
- CIndirect perception checking
- DDirect perception checking
16Veronica noticed that her roommate responded with short, one-word answers to her questions. She suspected that her roommate was upset with her, but she didn’t know why. She asked her, “It seems like you have been avoiding me all day. When I ask you a question, you answer with only a few words. Have I done something to make you mad at me?” This statement is an example of _____.
- Aself-fulfilling prophecy
- Bsocial comparison
- Cindirect perception checking
- Ddirect perception checking
17 _____ meaning conveys the restrictive, or literal meaning of a word, and _____ meaning conveys the personal and subjective meaning of a word.
- AConcrete; abstract
- BAbstract; concrete
- CDenotative; connotative
- DConnotative; denotative
18Christine and Tim are having a huge argument. Christine said to Tim, “Either you love me or you don’t!” Which of the following barriers to effective communication does this statement represent?
- ASexism
- BAbstraction
- CPolarization
- DDenotation
19Greg has just started his new job and is feeling overwhelmed with projects that are coming due in a short time. He is talking with Julia, his friend and co-worker. Julia responds by relating the frustration and confusion she felt when she started the job and offers to help Greg get back on track with his projects. This is an example of:
- AApathy
- BManipulation
- CEmpathy
- DControl
20The reason we say that nonverbal communication is more believable than verbal communication is that _____.
- ANonverbal communication is less obvious than verbal communication
- BVerbal communication is more ambiguous than nonverbal communication
- CNonverbal communication is mostly under our conscious control
- DVerbal communication is a conscious activity, much of our nonverbal is not
21Displays of culture such as clothing, jewelry, and makeup, are called _____.
- Avocalics
- Billustrators
- Cgestures
- Dartifacts
22Melissa is in the middle of delivering her speech when she begins to twirl her hair as she speaks. This action is known as a(n)
- AIllustrator
- BVocalic
- CAdaptor
- DRegulator
23Monica moves closer to Luke and begins to converse with him from about two feet away. At this distance, in which of Luke’s spatial zones is Monica in?
- APublic
- BSocial
- CPersonal
- DIntimate
24Benito enters a coffeehouse and places his book, his laptop and his coffee in an arrangement around the table where he plans to work on this paper for is intercultural communication class. These items are being used to serve as which of the following?
- ARepeaters
- BIllustrators
- CEmblems
- DTerritorial markers
25Listening involves the processes of:
- AAttending, sorting, interpreting, filtering, rehearsing
- BSelecting, acknowledging, comprehending
- CSelecting, attending, understanding, remembering, responding
- DAwareness, rejecting, decoding, remembering, reacting
26Keri really enjoys talking with people, learning about them, and sharing personal information. How would you describe Keri’s listening style?
- AAnalytical listening
- BRelational listening
- CTask-oriented
- DCritical listening
27Don was working on his new job. When asking his new boss for information, he noticed his boss' answers tended to ramble on and this made Don second guess what his boss was saying. This frustrated Don when all he wanted was information. Don's listening style would be described as:
- ATask-oriented listening
- BCritical listening
- CRelational listening
- DDefensive listening
28All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal. This is an example of which critical thinking theory?
- ACause and effect
- BReasoning
- CParataxic distortion
- DSyllogism
29A student entered the classroom late so, therefore, the student missed an important presentation. This is an example of which critical thinking theory?
- ACause and effect
- BReasoning
- CParataxic distortion
- DSyllogism
30My teacher reminds me of my husband. He probably is just as sweet! This is an example of which critical thinking theory?
- ACause and effect
- BReasoning
- CParataxic distortion
- DSyllogism
31Who you think you are is [blank_start]self-concept[blank_end].
- Aself-concept
- Bself-fulfilling prophecy
- Cself-expectation
32You predict something, then it comes True, this concept is called [blank_start]self-fulfilling prophecy[blank_end].
- Aself-fulfilling prophecy
- Bself-concept
- Cself-expectation
33Goals of how you expect yourself to behave is called [blank_start]self-expectation[blank_end].
- Aself-expectation
- Bdreams
- Cself-concept
34Choosing what to focus on.
- ASelection
- BReframing
- CClosure
- DAttention
35Seeing something from a different point of view.
- ASelection
- BReframing
- CClosure
- DAttention
36What we see in environment.
- ASelection
- BReframing
- CClosure
- DAttention
37What is the behavior called when someone is fidgeting while talking to someone?
- ARegulator
- BAdaptor
- CVocalic
- DIllustrator
38What is the behavior called when a person is twirling hair while they are in a stressful situation?
- ARegulator
- BAdaptor
- CVocalic
- DIllustrator
39Behavior that contradicts what is being said. For example: A person is yawning while saying they are not tired.
- AIllustrator
- BVocalic
- CAdaptor
- DRegulator
40Nonverbal sign that has a specific meaning. For example: Holding your pointer finger vertically to your lips, means "Shhh."
- ARegulator
- BAdaptor
- CIllustrator
- DEmblems
41A culture in which people derive much information from the words of a message and less information from nonverbal and environmental cues.
- ACo-Culture
- BHigh-Context Culture
- CLow-Context Culture
- DCultural shock
42A culture in which people derive much information from the words of a message and less information from nonverbal and environmental cues.
- ACo-Culture
- BHigh-Context Culture
- CLow-Context Culture
- DWord Culture
43Human movements, gesture, and postures.
- AKinesics
- BDialect
- CDenotative
44Halls Spatial Zones: Which Zone is 0 ft - 1 1/2 ft.
- APersonal Space
- BIntimate Space
- CSocial Space
- DPublic Space
45Halls Spatial Zones: Which Zone is 4 ft - 12 ft.
- AIntimate Space
- BSocial Space
- CPersonal Space
- DPublic Space
46Halls Spatial Zones: Which Zone is 1 1/2 ft - 4 ft.
- AIntimate Space
- BSocial Space
- CPersonal Space
- DPublic Space
47Halls Spatial Zones: Which Zone is 12 ft and beyond.
- AIntimate Space
- BPersonal Space
- CPublic Space
- DSocial Space
48Listeners prefer to attend to feelings and emotions and to search for common areas of interest when listening to others.
- ARelational-oriented listening style
- BAnalytical-oriented listening style
- CCritical listening style
- DTask-oriented listening style
49Listeners prefer to withhold judgment, listen to all sides of an issue, and wait until they hear the facts before reaching a conclusion.
- ARelational-oriented listening style
- BAnalytical-oriented listening style
- CCritical listening style
- DTask-oriented listening style
50Listeners are focused on accomplishing something and look at the overall structure of the message to see what action needs to be taken; they also like efficient, clear, and briefer messages.
- ATask-oriented listening style
- BCritical listening style
- CAnalytical-oriented listening style
- DRelational-oriented listening style
51Listeners are likely to listen for the facts and evidence to support key ideas and an underlying logic; they also listen for errors, inconsistencies, and discrepancies when listening.
- ATask-oriented listening style
- BCritical listening style
- CAnalytical-oriented listening style
- DRelational-oriented listening style
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- Descripción
- Practice Quiz that covers material from Foundations of Communication
- Autor
- Zaundra McNew
- Idioma
- English
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