COMM 101

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

At what age do people, on average, begin receiving specialized attention based on physical attractiveness?

Which of the following would be an example of a physiological factor that affects perception?

Which of the following statements about touch is false?

The social-scientific studies reported about nonverbal communication are based on a specialized application of

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

Paraphrasing is the act of

According to the textbook, first impressions

He acts very interested in her, stands close, looks deep into her eyes, and brings her drinks during the party. She observes his words and actions and dares to believe that he is falling in love with her on this first meeting. Which of the following questions would an expert on nonverbal communication not ask?

Which of the following examples best depicts the denotative meaning of a word?

Which of these statements is an example of euphemism?

If Jeffrey was unable to control his communication in a way that presented an "idealized" version of himself, he would be lacking in

Jennifer, Lisa, and Christina are having an in-depth conversation about a previous relationship that was abusive. Each of the women is participating equally. What type of descriptor most accurately describes this conversation?

A recent and widespread transfer of informal language into more formal settings is thought to be the use of

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

When you look at yourself in the mirror and decide that you need to comb your hair, you are using what context of communication?

Which of the following is not a component of communication?

Justin, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral College. During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of the Electoral College. Justin ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade. What error might Justin have committed with his language usage?

Which of the following would be the reason why an individual looking at a class picture might see his or her own face first?

Which of the following characteristics is not true of active perception?

The term that includes the use of symbols to create meaning is known as

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

Which of the following does not mean that "words are arbitrary"?

Of the contexts that include two or more people, the one that permits the least opportunity for feedback is

The component of communication that consists of facial expressions, words, and phrases is the

Susan and Walter are out on a date. During the course of conversation, Walter tells Susan that his parents recently got divorced. After hearing this, Susan feels compelled to tell Walter that her parents were divorced when she was very young. What principle of self-disclosure can be identified here?

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

Which of the following is a limitation of short-term memory?

Which of the following is not an effective means of using verbal communication when listening?

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

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

When you analyze the speaker and the situation to make judgments about the message presented, you are engaging in

During a lecture Dr. Washington stated, "Now I will move on to my fourth topic..." What type of lecture cue was Dr. Washington using?

A relationship in which the two people are very similar is called

A person who gets so involved in the particulars that she misses the main point is demonstrating an example of a

Which of the following is true about men's listening behaviors as compared to women's listening behaviors?

During a lecture Ms. Anderson stated, "Here is the conclusion you should draw from this example, which will be on your final exam." What type of lecture cue was Ms. Anderson using?

Which of the following is an example of hearing rather than listening?

Which stage is not one of the stages of "coming together"?

Which of the following is the best example of androgyny?

The opposite of defensive communication is

In what stage do first impressions and the sizing up of another person occur?

What do we call the stage in which the two partners start emphasizing their individual differences?

Which type of need can only be fulfilled through interpersonal interaction?

College students spend approximately what proportion of their time listening to others and the mass media?

Which of the following is not one of the three stages in interpersonal relationships?

Which of the following statements about active listening is false?

Rashi and Anita marry because they are of the same cultural background. This is most likely what type of relationship?

Which two concepts seem most closely related?

The phrases "This will be on your quiz Friday" and "The second type of listening is ..." are examples of

A recent and widespread transfer of informal language into more formal settings is thought to be the use of

Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is listening. She is communicating using

Which of the following is not cited in the book as one of the three reasons why differences in perception occur?

A person who gets so involved in the particulars that she misses the main point is demonstrating an example of a

Perceptual checking is a skill that helps us

Which type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention?

The term that includes the use of symbols to create meaning is known as

Which of the following characteristics is not true of active perception?

The component of communication that consists of facial expressions, words, and phrases is the

Which of the following does not relate to the term process?

In what stage do first impressions and the sizing up of another person occur?

Dialogic communication is best described as

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

Which of the following examples best depicts the denotative meaning of a word?

Paul is at home watching a politically oriented discussion show on cable TV. One of the commentators is making arguments that are faulty, which makes Paul very angry. But Paul cannot express that to the commentator on TV. Paul is feeling the frustrations of which context of communication?

Which of the following does not accurately describe what we mean when we say that language is personal?

Which of these statements is an example of euphemism?

Which of the following is not one of the three stages in interpersonal relationships?

Which part of the listening process is responsible for interpreting and assigning meaning to stimuli?

Which of the following activities does not occur in perception?

Which statement about co-cultures and perception is true according to chapter 2 of the textbook?

Children with higher levels of language development are more likely to

"You need to remember this because it will be on the quiz." What type of lecture cue is this statement?

The word communication comes from the Latin "communicare," which means

Which of the following is an example of a physical distraction to listening.

A relationship in which the two people are very similar is called

Which association below is not part of the textbook definition of interpersonal relationships?

Which of the following is the least public form of communication?

Which of the following does not mean that "words are arbitrary"?

To whom are you the most likely to stand the closest?

Technical language that has been developed by a professional group is known as

The study of nonword sounds that communicate meaning is called

The phrases "This will be on your quiz Friday" and "The second type of listening is ..." are examples of

Michael and Victoria's relationship is not doing very well. Victoria does not go to the restaurant where Michael works anymore because she knows that he will likely be there. What stage of relationship deterioration is Michael and Victoria likely experiencing?

Which of the following is an inference?

Which of the following is not an example of a cliché?

The opposite of defensive communication is

Tinnitus is something that would be most likely to affect your

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

When you do not listen well because you are daydreaming, it is referred to as

Empathic listening differs from active listening in that

If I notice that Bill and Yolanda are often together and I "fill in" my inference that they are now lovers, then I am illustrating the concept of perception called

Which of the following findings is true of the relationship between dress and personality?

Two men are arguing at the bar when the smaller one says something unkind about the other's mother. The bigger fellow glares straight ahead at his opponent. He is using a nonverbal signal that is best described as being an

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

Which of the following descriptions applies to someone with an interpersonal relationship as defined in the book?

Which relational dialectic involves tensions surrounding the need for consistency in a relationship as well as "newness and novelty."

Which of the following is the best example of how role affects perception?

Which of the following is a reason people terminate relationships?

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

Informal communication consists of all of the following except

Messages between organizational members of the same power level are best described as

The army is what type of organization?

What is code sensitivity?

Which of the following statements about emotional labor is not true?

Formal communication consists of all the following except

The ways in which groups of people both maintain structure and order through their symbolic interactions refers to

When you organize your experiences by type, which type of resume are you using?

What types of cultures are most likely to tolerate ambiguity, uncertainty, and diversity?

If someone in a marginalized group tries to fit in with the dominant group, he or she is striving for what goal of co-cultural communication.

The preferred way to avoid an ethnocentric perspective is to

A school is what type of organization?

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

____________ is where you assume that all members group are alike.

Your cover letter should have which four main sections?

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?

According to the textbook, conditions in the workplace that are sexually offensive or intimidating are known as

In which type of culture would it be more likely for extended family members to live with nuclear family members?

All of these are examples of implicit-rule cultures except

Kevin and Paul are having a conversation in which Kevin says, "All gay men are very effeminate." What type of intercultural communication problem might Kevin be engaging in?

Because of technology (e.g., cell phones and the Internet), the world has become

Which of the following statements about resume writing style is not accurate?

Which of the following countries would most likely use M-time?

EEO legislation states that interview questions must be related to

Which of the following is not true of a collectivist culture?

The preliminary organization for your outline is planned with

Which statement about eye contact is incorrect?

Which of the following is not a research-based finding about source credibility?

The method taught for organizing a speech is

A new type of audience analysis that brings national issues down to the individual level is termed

Opaque and overhead projectors

Which of the following statements about attitudes, beliefs, and values is true?

Inappropriate conduct for interviewing a source for your speech would include

Nadine was giving a speech at the main intersection of campus, trying to get students to vote for her candidate for state Senate. Her speech was very passionate and emotional. What type of arguments might she have been using?

Orlando gave his persuasive speech on why the class should participate in the campus recycling program. Initially, the views of very few students were changed. However, after a few months, most of the class was participating. Orlando's speech could be said to have

A list of sources used in your presentation is called the

An important aspect of informative speaking is making your subject _____________ to the audience.

Raymond gave his persuasive speech on why you run a West Coast football offense to his general population speech class. Raymond likely didn't do what part of speech preparation?

A rhetorical question is a question

Which of the following is not a means of resisting persuasion?

Which of the following is in correct APA format?

Which of the following is most likely to be the topic for a persuasive speech?

If you encourage the audience to start a new behavior, your persuasive purpose is

Which of the following statements regarding gender and group interaction is true?

Which of the following is most likely an example of an assigned group?

Which of the following is not meant by the term information overload?

Which approach to reducing anxiety would be best implemented through intrapersonal communication?

The mode of delivery that is used most often in the public speaking classroom is the

Explanation is to idea development as narration is to

Which of the following statements illustrates a task function statement?