Com Quizzes-set 1

According to the textbook, reasoned skepticism includes

People typically feel considerably less free in offering "healthy feedback" to which of the following people?

Choosing not to tell a co-worker that you are getting a divorce is an example of

The manner in which you discipline your child may be different in the grocery store versus at your home because of this component of human communication.

Terry was very angry that Morgan posted, on Facebook, pictures of Terry playing beer pong at a college party they attended. Morgan said it was no big deal, that pictures could always be un-tagged. Terry was not comforted because

In terms of communication ethics, if you fail to mention to your roommate that you accidentally scraped the bumper of her car when you pulled into the garage, you have engaged in

The use of an X to indicate one should avoid a certain behavior (such as an X through a picture of a cigarette to indicate no smoking) is an example of

__________models of communication reveal that communication is an ongoing process and each communicator is a sender and receiver at the same time.

A __________ is something that represents something else and is used to convey meaning.

If Paul's mother was cold and distant during his childhood, the __________ meaning he associates with the word "mother" is likely to be negative.

Messages can be transmitted through all of the following channels EXCEPT

In terms of the __________ component of the communication process, asking your classmate versus your instructor for a ride home is likely to have a different impact.

Which of the following is an example of "noise" that can affect communication in a classroom?

The component of communication that enables a sender of a message to know that the message was received is called

Your textbook defines communication as __________ in which people generate meaning through the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages in specific contexts and embedded in culture.

If you believe some circumstances call for stretching the truth or being deceptive because of the circumstances you likely adhere to a(n) __________ ethical standard.

Which of the following is NOT one of the key components of communication?

The detective examining fingerprints left at a crime scene is using __________ signs to find the perpetrator of the crime.

Fathers who give advice on caring for infants may experience __________ because many tend to give greater credibility to women as nurturers of children.

Which of the following is NOT true about rhetoric?

When examining a TV series in order to determine how gay and lesbian relationships are portrayed as non-traditional, marginalized, or not "normal," a researcher utilized textual analysis. This method is associated with

A person's worldview or __________ characterizes the assumptions one makes about knowledge and the nature of reality.

A communication researcher who is examining the flirtation behaviors used by couples interacting with one another, by converting data to numeric indicators is using

The __________ approach views reality as subjective and material.

One weakness of the postmodern approach is that

Because of its interest in the study of __________, the field of psychology had an influence on the emerging communication discipline.

One weakness of the postmodern approach is that

Sets of statements that explain a particular phenomenon are known as

Sam wants to predict how freshmen girls will respond to different pickup lines at local taverns, so constructs a questionnaire to be distributed to a large number of freshmen women. Answers will be coded as data and statistical analysis will be run. Sam is acting as what type of researcher?

Elocution, the mechanics of public speaking, includes all of the following EXCEPT

One strength of the critical approach is

The __________ approach views reality as external and describable.

Tamara is interested in doing a quantitative research study to determine the most significant causes of public speaking anxiety among college students. This study belongs to the ______________ approach to communication research.

Examining the behaviors of buyers at a swap meet in order to determine how they interact with sellers by observing and interacting with the buyers in a natural environment would involve the

The approach to communication research and study that attempts to describe, predict and explain human behavior is called

Pat moved to a new apartment building. He introduced himself to his new neighbors and discovered that three of them were also college students. They began an interesting discussion of majors and favorite courses. This exchange could be seen as employing

__________ is the Renaissance idea that celebrates human nature and its potential.

Which of the following is NOT a strength of the social science approach?

The overall goal of rhetorical criticism is to

Which of the following is NOT true about identity?

Examples of secondary identities include all of the following EXCEPT:

If your instructor believes you are a good student and, therefore, provides you with extra attention and encouragement, you are likely to perform well in the class. These behaviors are an example of

In our society, little girls wear pink and little boys wear blue. This is a difference prescribed by

Jamal loves cooking but does not feel comfortable telling schoolmates about it, while Pam identifies herself as transgendered but has learned not to mention that to anyone but the closest of friends. These are examples of

"The process or means by which we show the world who we think we are" is the definition of

The idea that our self-images are shaped by the ways others view us is called

Which of the following is NOT true regarding our identity?

Jared is assigned to coach a little league team that finished in last place during the prior season and he heard many parents talk about the lack of skill on the team. Sure enough, the team finished in last place again. According to __________, this outcome was more likely.

Josh's parents always tell him he's a wonderful child and express the same sentiment to their friends. This is likely to have a positive impact on his identity according to

The relatively stable perceptions we have of ourselves is referred to as

With ancestors from Italy, Tony is proud of his Italian __________ identity. He enjoys his frequent visits to Italy from his home in New York City.

Where you live, the income you earn, and your educational achievements are part of your

"The collection of roles, rules, norms, beliefs, and attitudes endorsed by the community in which a person lives" is the definition of

The idea that most people would be happier in the best house in a not-so-nice neighborhood than they would be in the worst house in a really nice neighborhood is an example of the way __________ can influence our identities.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a type of identity?

Amber walked onto an elevator and a gentleman, who she had never met, struck up a conversation with her and maintained steady eye contact. Based on her __________ she did not anticipate that interaction.

Heidi introducing David as her husband, politicians asserting that they are not gay, or even TV shows like The Bachelor are all examples of enacting which aspect of identity?

Julia's football coach told her that she would make an excellent addition to the team because he has seen her practice several times. She's seeing herself as a great player because of this feedback from a

Based upon information gathered from television and movies, one might assume that coming from a same-sex-parented home is not common. One's identity may be influenced by these sources, which are referred to as

Damon is on a first date with Sheila. He was surprised to learn that she did not want children because he believed most women wanted to care for and nurture a child of her own. He has been over-generalizing or __________ women.

Which of the following is NOT part of the perception process?

Nathan believes he was not admitted to the college of his choice because minorities were admitted before him simply because they were minorities. This is an example of

Angela's negative feelings or __________ toward gay people leads her to believe that they should not be allowed to marry.

Josephine has worked as a pharmaceutical sales representative for several years. She has developed a template for introducing herself to new doctors she hopes to add as clients. She has developed a(n) __________, which is an aspect of the organization part of the perception process.

The part of the perception process known as __________ involves attending to just a narrow range of the full array of sensory information available and ignoring the remainder.

You notice that when you shop with your friend who is 6'5" that he tends to receive more attention from sales associates that you. You are 5'3". The sales associates are focusing on which feature that affects selection?

When you meet a new person, you have a mental map that guides how you greet and introduce yourself to this person. These mental maps are called

The tendency to view one's own group as the standard against which other groups should be measured or judged is called

By the end of this course, you will possess more categories or constructs with which to understand human communication than you currently possess. This increase in categories or constructs is also referred to as

The woman in church who wears the bright red hat always seems to get the attention of others. The feature of selection involved in this situation is

One's perception can be influenced by

John has been thinking in advance about the best way to ask his wife about buying the new plasma television he would like to buy. He has been using the __________ aspect of the organization part of the perception process.

When a person can generate many potential explanations for a situation, they are also likely to be able to generate a greater number of persuasive messages, and be better able to comfort others. They are displaying

The radio advertisement ended with the announcer stating, "Take advantage of this offer now by calling 1-800-SAVE-NOW, 1-800-SAVE-NOW, 1-800-SAVE-NOW." The announcer was relying upon which feature that affects your selection?

Cognitive representations and categorization are both types of

Elton snapped at a waitress when she delivered the wrong entrée to him. According to the __________ he is likely to make __________ attributions for his own behavior.

If women believe that the world is a dangerous place for them, and thus are reluctant to walk alone after dark, this can be seen as an example of an interpretive lens, or

Personality characteristics that can impact the perception process include all of the following EXCEPT

Because of the role of __________ in the perception process, visual stimulation is given primacy in the U.S., thus leading to the saying "seeing is believing."

Obscene gestures are part of a category of nonverbal behavior known as

Which of the following is a type of the nonverbal code we call "kinesics"?

When you talk on the phone while working on your computer and watching TV, you are using time

When an employer stands behind an employee and leans over to provide directions, placing his or her hand on the employee's shoulder, this is an example of what type of touch?

The type of touch likely to occur during a job interview when you shake hands with the interviewer is called:

The expressions "Time is money" and "Don't waste your time" reflect the __________ of time

Personal distance ranges from __________.

James is talking to a small group of friends. During the conversation, he leans forward and looks at the current speaker to indicate he would like to speak next. Which function of nonverbal behavior is he displaying?

Which of the following is NOT true about nonverbal communication?

All of the following facial expressions are thought to be the same across cultures EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the relationship between nonverbal communication, power and society?

Kinesics is the study of nonverbal communication including all of the following EXCEPT

Trevor sarcastically stated, "That was a funny joke" while he rolled his eyes. Which means of nonverbal behavior interacting with a verbal message is being conveyed?

When people use nonverbal communication to engage in conversational turn-taking, they are using which function of communication?

Rafael pointed left to the customer outside the locked door, indicating the direction of an unlocked door. Which means of nonverbal behavior interacting with a message is being conveyed?

Which of the following is an example of functional touch?

Nonverbal behavior becomes nonverbal communication when

__________ are the sounds we utter that do not have the structure of language.

If you hold your index finger to your closed lips so that the person seated next to you stops talking, which kinesic behavior are you using?

Interacting with grocery clerks, sales clerks, or coworkers is likely to occur at the __________ distance.