Question 1

Communication changes in different contexts.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The context of communication requires the most prestructuring of the message in public communication.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Communication is the simple transmission of information from one person to another.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following terms is not part of the definition of communication?

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A)   process
B)   signs
C)   meaning
D)   codesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

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

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A)   channel.
B)   nonverbal code.
C)   verbal code.
D)   message.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Your perceptions shape your speaking and your listening.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following does not relate to the term public communication?

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A)   formality
B)   structure
C)   planning
D)   spontaneityE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

The message that is sent to another person or group of people can be both verbal and nonverbal.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)   intrapersonal communication
B)   interpersonal communication
C)   dyadic communication
D)   public communicationE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

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

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A)   intrapersonal
B)   interpersonal
C)   group
D)   organizationalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The process of understanding and sharing meaning within the self is called interpersonal communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

Which term refers to communication between two people?

Accepted Answer

A)   dyadic communication
B)   intrapersonal communication
C)   small-group communication
D)   synthetic communicationE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Encoding is assigning meaning to an idea or thought.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Communication is the process of using messages to generate meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Having a local newspaper start placing video about news events on its website is an example of media convergence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Using your computer to check the voice mail for your office telephone is an example of media convergence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)   feedback.
B)   code.
C)   meaning.
D)   context.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

The accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio,television,newspapers,internet,etc.) into one medium is called

Accepted Answer

A)   technological convergence.
B)   organizational convergence.
C)   inherent convergence.
D)   media convergence.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)   intrapersonal context.
B)   interpersonal context.
C)   public context.
D)   mass context.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

When you do not listen well because you are daydreaming,it is because of

Accepted Answer

A)   encoding.
B)   semantic distractions.
C)   noise.
D)   channeling.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Communication

Communication changes in different contexts.

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The context of communication requires the most prestructuring of the message in public communication.

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Communication is the simple transmission of information from one person to another.

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Which of the following terms is not part of the definition of communication?

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

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Your perceptions shape your speaking and your listening.

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Which of the following does not relate to the term public communication?

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The message that is sent to another person or group of people can be both verbal and nonverbal.

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

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

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The process of understanding and sharing meaning within the self is called interpersonal communication.

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Which term refers to communication between two people?

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Encoding is assigning meaning to an idea or thought.

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Communication is the process of using messages to generate meaning.

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Having a local newspaper start placing video about news events on its website is an example of media convergence.

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Using your computer to check the voice mail for your office telephone is an example of media convergence.

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

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The accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio,television,newspapers,internet,etc.) into one medium is called

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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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When you do not listen well because you are daydreaming,it is because of

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