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The skit shown in class about two men applying for a job illustrated the concept of
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role
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The idea that our past experiences lead us to see the world in a particular way that is difficult to change is called
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perceptual constancy
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Aristotle introduced the concept that effective communication is comprised of
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appeals (ethos, pathos, logos)
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Which is the best example of an advertising slogan designed to appeal to the self-actualization need?
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Be all that you can be
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Perceptual checking is a skill that helps us
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Understand another person and his or her message more accurately
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Which of the following is defined as the idea that what people perceive is influenced by the language in which they think and speak?
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linguistic relativity hypothesis aka sapir-whorf hypothesis
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Research shows that innocent people being questioned by the police
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tend to change details in their story more than guilty people??
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Who is more likely to use touch as a means of communication?
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a black woman from puerto rico
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Paralinguistic cues indicate all of the following except
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intelligence
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Which statement about clothing and the perception of others is not verified by research?
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clothing and artifacts are unrelated of how acceptable we find other people to be
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Individualistic cultures tend to be ______ context cultures.
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low context cultures
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Japan and France are examples of uncertainty-_________ cultures.
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uncertainty rejecting cultures
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In the "Seinfeld" episode shown in class, when Jerry stops himself from saying "scalper" he is exhibiting a communication behavior called
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code sensitivity
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Which of the following activities does NOT occur in perception?
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Exploration
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Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
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Your language shapes your perception
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Unique combinations of rituals, religion, thought patterns, and behaviors are known as:
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culture
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What type of information includes general audience characteristics such as age, gender, and education?
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demogrphic
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When "Bill O'Reilly" asked "Dr. Susan van Etten" if she had ever been to Alaska, he engaged in a(n)
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red herring
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"It is a mistake to allow assisted suicide. That will just open the door to forced extermination of anyone society feels is too old or too sick." This is an example of what type of fallacy?
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hasty generalization
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In the Middle East, a traditional Arab woman knows one of the rules of her culture is that she is to walk a few paces behind her husband. What type of culture is this?
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implicit rule culture
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding our need for intercultural communication
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Increased exposure to others from different cultures requires a need to communicate interculturally.
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When Jerry gives Elaine a TV Guide to read on the subway ride home, it's an example of _____________ behavior.
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compliance gaining
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When Lisa is out at a restaurant or cafรฉ with her friends she is very informal. At work, Lisa is a completely different person. She dresses and acts professionally. What type of behavior is this?
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flexibility
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"Of those polled, 55% indicated that they certainly would buy a gun; another 20% said they would strongly consider it. Clearly, gun ownership is a right that needs to be protected." This is an example of what type of fallacy?
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ad populum
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"Mr. Young, I studied my notes and the chapters for 18 hours before taking this exam and all I got was a C. I deserve a higher grade." This argument fails the standard of
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relevance
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An extrovert being friends with an introvert demonstrates what type of relationship?
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complementary
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The Frye standard refers to
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the admissibility of scientific evidence in court
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"Smoking among teenagers is increasing. Teenagers are also more involved in violent crimes than they used to be. We need to ban the sale of cigarettes to kids under 18 before our cities turn into violent war zones." This is an example of what type of fallacy?
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post hoc
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Who once said, in a celebration of English royalty, "Give three cheers for our queer old dean?"
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The Rev. William Spooner
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Which of the following examples best depicts the denotative meaning of a word?
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Abortion is the termination of a pregnancy in the first trimester.
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Semantics can be defined as the
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Science of meaning in language
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Which type of need can only be fulfilled through interpersonal interaction?
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affection
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When you analyze the speaker and the situation to make judgements about the message presented, you are engaging in
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critical thinking
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A good example of hyperbole would be:
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I've told you a million times not to use hyperbole
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As he drove out of the driveway, he saw his wife waving but did not realize that she wanted him to stop to avoid running over the tricycle. He though she was just waving good-bye. The problem in this nonverbal episode is that we
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Use the same cue to communicate a variety of meanings.
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Guy MacKendrick's injury makes him, in the British view, unacceptable as an "account man." The Brits express this by saying:
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"He'll never play golf again."
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When Conrad Hilton interviewed Don Draper, did he ask any "illegal questions"
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no
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Formal communication consists of all the following EXCEPT:
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grapevine
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Angela tells Richard that he will not receive a raise unless he agrees to give her a massage. This is what type of sexual harassment?
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quid pro quo
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The ways in which groups of people both maintain structure and order through their symbolic interactions refers to
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organizational communication
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All of the following are needs fulfilled by primary groups EXCEPT
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achievement
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Did the President of the United States really have intestinal flu or was it a more serious malady? This is a question of
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interest
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Research by Ericson & Gardner (1992) found what percentage of high apprehension college students failed to graduate
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50%
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A good example of "corridor culture" would be
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the working environment at Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s
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Which of the following statements about emotional labor is NOT true?
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Emotional labor can decrease job satisfaction
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All of the following are reasons listed in your text for why you should study small group communication EXCEPT
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It is more fun to do things with a group of people rather than as an individual
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______________ suggests that communication apprehension may have a predominantly hereditary basis.
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communibiology
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a group norm?
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The leader has a very large vocabulary so she practically needs an interpreter for others to understand her
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When other members of a group admire and respect a person, that person has
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Referent power
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The great UNC basketball coach, Dean Smith, was able to win so often because his team understood what the opponent was trying to do on offense and defense. Dean Smith was a master at knowing what types of plays the other team was going to run during the game. What type of power does this illustrate?
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expert power
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During an interview for a waitress job, Mr. Mitchell (the interviewer) asks Kelly (the interviewee) if she is married or has any children. This is a violation of
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Bona fide occupational qualifications
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The army is what type of organization?
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political orientation
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The great UCLA basketball coach John Wooden was able to motivate his players because of his charisma and the high level of respect his players held him in. What type of power does this illustrate?
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Referent power
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The statement, "I don't care; whatever you want to do is fine with me" is most likely to be uttered by a ______ leader.
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Laissez-faire leader
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Which situation invites an emergent leader?
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The company has just announced impending personnel reductions, and a small group of recently hired employees have gathered to discuss strategy
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A non-profit hospital is what type of organization?
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pattern maintenance
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Informal communication consists of all of the following EXCEPT:
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downward communication
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Which of the following is most likely an example of an assigned group
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A group of students asked by the principal to clean the playground
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Which of the following is NOT a general interviewing strategy?
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Be prepared to discuss salary at your interview
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Which of the groups below may be classified as a secondary group?
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SGA Committee on Improving Campus Parking
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Which of the following is the best example of concreteness?
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My hometown is Isle, Minnesota, population 409
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Which of the roles described below is more an informal role than a formal role?
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Kathleen's role of "taskmaster" due to her ability to maintain focus and not be sidetracked by frivolity and side talk
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According to the textbook conditions in the workplace that are sexually offensive or intimidating are known as:
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hostile work environment
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If you obtained information for your speech from several websites and failed to cite how much information came from those sources, you are engaging in
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incremental plagiarism
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Hazel, a 70-year-old woman, watches 3 hours of local news on TV every day. This viewing has convinced her that her city is overwhelmed with pedophiles, road-raging drivers, fires, automobile accidents, and robberies. This is an example of _______________.
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cultivation theory?