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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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Paraphrasing is the act of
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repeating what you think you heard in your own words
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Erving Goffmans theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective?
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dramaturgy
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Which statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is not verified by research?
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Clothing and artifacts are unrelated to how unacceptable we find other people to be
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Which of these statements is an example of euphemism?
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rest room
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Which of the following would be an example of a physiological factor that affects perception?
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a woman who weighs ninety-seven pounds
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Which of the following statements about language is false?
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The meaning of a word does not change once it is included in the dictionary
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Which of the following best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
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our language shapes your perception
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According to the textbook, first impressions
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are based on comparisons to ourselves
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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 "mm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is listening. She is communicating using...
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paralinguistics
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Which of the following terms is not part of the definition of communication
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static
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Which of the following findings is true of the relationship between dress and personality
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people who conform to currently styles seek to be accepted and liked
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Of the contexts that include two or more people, the one that permits the least opportunity for feedback is
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mass context
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which term refers to communication between two peole?
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dyadic communication
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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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The integration of email, calenders, internet, and voice communication into devices like smartphones is called
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technological convergence
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Which of the following is not cited in the book as one of the three reasons why differences in perception occur
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present eating habits
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Which of the following would be the reason why an individual looking at a class picture might see his or her own face first
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because it is figure and the rest of the class is ground
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which type of facial expression will likely recieve the most attention?
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angry
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The same bottom-feeding fish known as bullheads in Minnnesota are called catfish in Ohio. This language phenomenon is classified as
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regionalism
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When a person leans forward makes direct eye contact, and has a positive facial expression, he or she is exhibiting the concept of both interest and
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liking
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Which of the following is not a context of communication
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feedback
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communication begins with
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the self
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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 thought she was just waving goodbye. The problem in this nonverbal episode is that we
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use the same cut to communicate a variety of meanings
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Which of the following statements is descriptuve as opposed to evalutative
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i counted twenty questions of which i was uncertain
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Which of the following is a good example of a complementary relationship?
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She is shy, and he likes to speak for both of them
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Michael and Victorias 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?
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Avoiding
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Tinnitus is something that would be likely to affect you
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hearing
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Whcih of the following is the best example of androgyny?
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A single mother, she is saffectionate with her children at home and a real professional at work
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Which of the following is a limitation of short term memory
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can only hold 5 to 9 bits of information on average
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Which of the following is essential to demonstraing active listening
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sit or stand so you are directly facing the speaker
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You have to give a speech on hawaii. Which of the following sources would have the best source credibility?
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a friend who just got back from vacationing there
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Which of the following is a reason people terminate relationships?
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aggressiveness
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A person who gets so involved in the particulas that she misses the main point is demonstrating an example of a
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factual distraction
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Children with higher levels of language development are more likely to
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have more efficient working memory
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Which stage is not one of the stages of "coming together"
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circumscribing
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Which of the following descriptions applies to someone with an interpersonal relationship as defined in the book?
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a married couple that have quarreled with each other for years
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In what stage do first impressions and the sizing upof another person occur?
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initiation
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Which relational dialetic involves tensions surrounding the need for consistency in a relationship as well as "newness and novely"
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stability and change
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The stage in the relationship in which two people involved begin mirroring each others behavior in manner, dress, and language is called the
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integrating stage
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Which of the following is not necesarily part of the processof listening
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The reciever responsds with a return message
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Rashi and Anit because they are of the same cultural background. This is most likely what type of relationship?
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Symmetrical
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Which part of the listening process is responsibe for interpreting and assigning meaning to stimuli
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Working memory
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In relationships formalized patterns or action or words that are followed regulary and are indicators of relational uniqueness are called q
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rituals
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Susan and walter are out on a date. During the conversatino, walter tells susan that his parents recently got divorced. After hearing this, Susan feels compeeled to tell walter that her parents were divorced when she was very young. What principle of self-disclosure an be identified here>
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Disclosure tends to be reciprocal
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which of the followin gis not an effective means of using verbal communication when listenign
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Use evaluative, nondescriptive comments
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Which of the following statements about active listening is false
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Active listening and empathic listening are exactly the same thing
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which of the following is true about mens listening behaviors as compared to womens listening behaviors
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Men listen in order to take action and solve problems
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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
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complementary
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Based on research reported in Chapter 5, to enhance the chance that children will process complex and ambiguous information with less anxiety parents should
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create an environment where multiple topics are discussed in the family
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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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Which part of the listening process is responsible for interpreting and assigning meaning to stimuli
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working memory
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The component of communication that consists of facial expressions, words, and phrases is the
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nonverbal code
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Which of the following is not a component of communication
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action
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Communication by touch is called
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tactile communication
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Paraphrasing is the act of
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repeating what you think you heard in your own words
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Which of the following would be an example of a physiological factor that affects perception?
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a woman who weighs ninety-seven pounds
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Technical language that has been developed by a professional group is known as
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Jargon
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Rashi and Anita marry because they are of the same cultural background. This is most likely what type of relationship?
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symmetrical
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a cliche
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Our county is more of a banquet than a melting pot
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Which of the following is TRUE about mens listening behaviors as compared to womens listening behaviors?
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Men listen in order to take action and solve problems
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In relationships formalized patterns of action or words that are followed regularly and are indicators of relational uniqueness are called
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rituals
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Which of the following statements about language is false?
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The meaning of a word does not change once it is included in the dictionary
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Which of the following statement about distance is FALSE?
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Women exhibit discomfort at the small space they are allowed by others
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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 th elegal 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 commited with his language usage?
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Jargon
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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?
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dialogic
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When you paraphrase the speakers message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are
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checking your undertanding or perception of the speaker
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The term that includes the use of symbols to create meaning is known as
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code
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What do we call the stage in which two partners start emphasizing their individual differences?
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differentiation
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Which of the following is the BEST example of androgyny
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A single mother, she is affectionate with her children at home and a real professional at work
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Which of the following is an example of a physical attraction to listening
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The two people talking in the row ahead of me kept from catching very much of his lecture
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Which statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is not verified by research
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Clothing and artifacts are unrelated to how acceptable we find other people to be
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Which of the following does NOT relate to the term PROCESS
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static
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Which of the following is NOT an effective means of using verbal communication when listening
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use evaluative, nondescriptive comments
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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
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closure
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According to the textbook, first impressions
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are based on comparions to ourselves
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At what age do people, on average, begin receiving specialized attention based on physical attractiveness
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which of the following does NOT mean that "words are arbitrary"
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words have inherent meaning
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Which of the following statements about touch is false
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men value touch more than women do
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The accumulation of various types of mass communication[radio, TV, newspaper, internet} into one medium is called
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media convergence
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What statement about co-cultures and perception is true according to chapter 2 of the textbook
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Men see talk as instrumental, as something done for a specific purpose
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During this part of perception, a person groups stimuli into meaningful unites
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organization
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Jennifer and Lisa are sitting in a coffee shop having a friendly conversation. what descriptor of their communcation interaction is most accurate
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dyadic communication
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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about slang and jargon
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slang is not understood or used by most people
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Children with higherlevels of language development are more likely to
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have more effecient working memory
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Which stage is NOT one of the stage of "coming together"
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circumscribing
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When you look at yourslef in the mirror and you decide that you need to comb your hair, you are using what CONTEXT of communication
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intrapersonal communication
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During a lecture Dr. Washington stated "Now i will move on to my fourth topic.." what type of lecture cue was dr washington using
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organizational
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When a person leans forward, makes direct eye contact, and has a positive facial expression, he or she exhibiting the concept of both interest and ______
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liking
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Which of the following is a reason people terminate relationships
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aggressiveness
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Michael and Victoria relationship isnt doing so well she doesnt go near the restraunt he works at anymore why
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avoiding
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The opposite of defensive communication is
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supportive communication
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The social-scientific studies reported about nonverbal communication are based on a specialized application of
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the scientific method
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which of the following characteristics is NOT true of active perception
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simple
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Jeremy was walking across campus in a hurry, on the way he saw his friend johnny who told him to call him later and gave him his cell phone number but he forgot why
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short term memory
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Paralinguistic cues can indicate all of the following except
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intelligence
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Erving Goffmans theory of self presentation is based on what type of perspective
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dramaturgy
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which of the following statements about active lsitening is false
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Active and empathic listenign are exactly the same thing
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According to william schutz three interpersonal needs that are satisfied through interaction with others is
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inclusion, affection and control
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Which of the following is the BEST example of concreteness
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My hometown is Isle, Minnestoa, population 409
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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 engagin in>
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stereotyping
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Which of the following countries would most likely use Mtime?
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germany
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Angela tells Richard that he will not reciee a riase unless he agrees to give her a massage. This is what type of sexual harrassment
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quid pro pro
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When you organize your experience by type, which type of resume are you using
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funcitonal
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A conflict management style that involves negotiation is also knwon as
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compromise
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_______ is where you have a negative attitude toward a group of people just because of who hey are
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prejudice
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Which of the following is not a strategy for improving intercultural communication
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adopt an ethnocentric perspective
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What is code sensitivity
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using words and nonverbal communication that are easy for the interpreter to understand
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A school is what type of organization
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pattern-maintenance
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If someone in a marginzalized group tries to fit in with the dominant group, he or she is striving for what goal of co-cultural communication
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assimilation
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Which of the following statements about resume writing style is NOT accurate
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you should use the pronoun "I"
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Which of the following is NOT true of a collectivist culture?
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High levels of divorce
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Which of the following is the best example of an explicit-rule culture
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United states
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Because of technology[cell phones and the internet] the world has become
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a global village
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These cultures tend to load a lot of meaning into the setting or context of communication and prefer traditions over change
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high-context
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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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Formal communcation consits of all the following EXCEPT
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the grapevine
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During an interview for a waitress job, Mr. Mitchell asks kelly 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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Your cover letter should have which four main sections
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attention, interest, desire, action
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Messages between organizational members of the same power level are best described as
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horizontal
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The ways in which groups ofpeople both maintain structure and order through their symbolic interactions refers to
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organizational communication
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Which of the folliwng statements about emotional labor is NOT true
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emotional labor can decrease turnover
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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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_______ is where you assume that all members groups are alike
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stereotyping
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EEO legislation states that interview questions must be related to
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bona fide occupational qualifications
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Which of the following does an informative speech not have to be
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entertaining
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A mode that requires practice; allows ample eye contact, movement, and gestures, and discourages responding to audience feedback is the
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memorized mode
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If you ask people to rank their favorite pastimes, you are asking for
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attitudinal information
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Which of the following statements is not reflected in the research on source credibility?
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Source credibility is directly connected with IQ
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Which of the following statements about deductive arguements is false
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deductive use syllogisms, which contain a conclusion but no major premise
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Which of the following is not recommended in the book as a way to select a topic
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psychic review
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a vocalized pause is
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always seen as a negative characterstic of delivery
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which of the following statements about inductive arguments is false
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inductive arguments include a major and minor premise
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The conept of common ground in public speaking is most closely related to which dimension of source credibility
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co-orientation
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Explanation is to idea development as narration is to
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story telling
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Which of the following is not a function of a speech introduction
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to state a brief summary of the main arguments you will be presenting
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Which of the following is most likely to be the topic for a persuasive speech
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Additional legislation should be passed to aid handicapped individuals
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Which of these groups may be classified as a secondary group
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SGA committee on improving Campus parking
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good movement is
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appropriate and purposeful
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Enunciation is a delivery term that means
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Pronunciation and articulation
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The great tennesse Basketball coach, pat summit is able to win so often because her team understands what the opponent is trying to do on offense and defense. Pat summit is a master at knowing what types of plays the other team is going to run during the game. What type of power might she possess?
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expert power
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In monroes motivated sequence, the step where you attempt to get the audience to see how they will benefit fro your ideas is called the ________ step
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visualization
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Which of the following is an effective strategy for describign
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use of metaphors
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Which of the followin gis more a long-range goal than an immediate purpose
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the audience hould read Gores book on environment to increase their knowledge
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The preliminary organization for your outline is planned with
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The rough draft
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In which of the following survery s should you place the most trust?
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a university study by known sociologists that concludes welfare payments are insufficient
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In public speaking which of the following are you not expected to adapt to the audience
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your own personal position on the issue
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Which of the following statements regarding gender and group interation is true
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women prefer more formal speech forms
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A rhetoical question is a question
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for which no answer is expected
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Which of the following is in correct APA format
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Brown, D. [2001]. Coaching techniques. Boston: ABC Publishers.