COM1000 Exam 3

Two routes of the EIM

Which of the following is the best example of selective attention?

Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

Which of the following is NOT included in the study of proxemics?

Which of the following statements about language is false?

"I will oppose any effort to build a nuclear waste suppository in this state." This is an example of what rhetorical device?

Which statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is NOT verified by research?

"There are two types of logic: inductive logic and seductive logic." This is an example of a

On April 17, 1973, Ron Ziegler, President Nixon's press secretary, was caught in a lie during a press conference. In his attempt to extract himself from an embarrassing situation, Ziegler said the most recent statement was the "operative statement"; the previous one was now "inoperative." This is a classic example of

The idea that our past experiences lead us to see the world in a particular way that is difficult to change is called

Which of the following is a reason people terminate relationships?

A good example of hyperbole would be:

Which of the following is a good example of a complementary relationship?

He is good at writing and understanding literature; she is a whiz at math and statistics; together they make a great pair. The concept of friendship illustrated here is

A distance of ten feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as

Which of the following activities does NOT occur in perception?

Semantics can be defined as the

Those cultures that rely heavily on subtle nonverbal cues to convey meaning utilize which of the following orientations?

According to William Schultz, three interpersonal needs that are satisfied through interaction with others are

Upon walking into a crowded bar on a Friday night, Daniel begins to get uncomfortable because it is so crowded. There are many people very close to him and some even bumping into him as they pass. These people are in Daniel's:

Which statement about nonverbal use of space is false?

The SMCRE model of communication identifies

In reference to chronemics, relaxed people might ___________, whereas task-oriented people ___________

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 a(n)

The term that refers to the arrangement of words is

The preferred way to avoid an ethnocentric perspective is to

Parallelism involves

Which of the following is the best example of an explicit-rule culture?

Which of the following would be a good example of self-disclosure?

Aristotle introduced the concept that effective communication is comprised of

Which of the following is the best example of concreteness?

Who is more likely to use touch as a means of communicating?

These cultures tend to load a lot of meaning into the setting or context of communication and prefer traditions over change.

Which of the following is NOT necessarily part of the process of listening?

Which of the following is FALSE regarding our need for intercultural communication?

According to the SMCRE model of communication, which of the following best describes the environment of a speaking occasion?

Which is the best example of an advertising slogan designed to appeal to the self-actualization need?

When Lisa is out at a restaurant or café 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?

Commonly known as the "bandwagon" appeal, the argument that a policy is right merely by virtue of favorable public opinion support is known as what kind of argumentative fallacy?

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?

he Frye standard refers to

"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?

In the videos shown in class during the lectures on nonverbal communication, Donna's movement in relation to Eric and Chrissy's movement in relation to Mike illustrate the concept of

An extrovert being friends with an introvert demonstrates what type of relationship?

"Of course we cannot take seriously Senator Smith's objections to affirmative action; his womanizing is well-known." This is an example of what type of fallacy?

Richard Nixon's "Checkers" speech is famous for employing what logical fallacy?

"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

The skit shown in class about two men applying for a job illustrated the concept of

Assif Mandvi's imitation of an American answering a call for "tech support" was an example of

According to Hiscock-Anisman, an honest person

When Jerry gives Elaine a TV Guide to read on the subway ride home, it's an example of _____________ behavior

France is an example of a(n) ____________ culture

"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?

"I say the Democratic Party leadership conspired to keep details of the Foley scandal quiet until right before the November election. Can you prove that they didn't?" This is an example of what type of fallacy?

After arriving in the United States to begin work on his masters degree in business, Shoko found that the best way for her to fit into her new surroundings was to begin dressing like her fellow classmates and developing interests that were similar to theirs. Which type of goal is Shoko attempting to achieve with this behavior as a member of a marginalized group?

Who once said, in a celebration of English royalty, "Give three cheers for our queer old dean?"

When "Bill O'Reilly" asked "Dr. Susan van Etten" if she had ever been to Alaska, he engaged in a(n)

Asked to support his assertion that a particular team will not win the championship, a sports commentator says, "They won't win because they won't be able to put enough points on the board." This is an example of what type of fallacy?

The Amish in the United States use the ___________ in order to protect their way of life.

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?