Question 1

Which of the following describes a relational message?

Accepted Answer

A)  a message that communicates information about the subject being discussed.
B)  a message that expresses the social relationship between two or more individuals
C)  a behavioural message that treats others as objects
D)  a written message posted on a workplace Facebook pageE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

According to the textbook, how did college students who frequently use instant messaging find face-to-face communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  not better in terms of satisfying communication and information needs but better at meeting their social needs
B)  better "in terms of satisfying individuals' communication, information, and social needs"
C)  more stressful and less time effective
D)  enjoyable but disruptive to their time management and information-gathering responsibilitiesE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

What is the best thing to do when you are unsure of the relational dimension of a message?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accept the verbal statement at face value.
B)  Interpret the nonverbal behaviour.
C)  Describe the behaviour and ask what it means.
D)  Go back to the content dimension of the message to find meaning.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Susan is four-year old and is upset with her mother so she states, "I am never communicating again." However, it would be impossible for her or anyone to stop communicating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following best defines qualitative interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  communication in which the parties consider one another as unique individuals rather than as objects
B)  impersonal communication, usually face to face, between two individuals
C)  behaviour that treats others as objects rather than as individuals
D)  two people interactingE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

Open-mindedness in intercultural communication means adopting the beliefs of the culture you are visiting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each of the statements below with the element of the communication model it illustrates most clearly.
a.behaviour
b.receiver
c.environment
d.message
e.psychological noise
-Ali raises his voice as he speaks with Lee.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the statements below with...

Question 8

Which social needs do people strive to fulfill by communicating?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity and physical
B)  control and affection
C)  talking and listening
D)  self-esteem and self-actualizationE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

The transactional model represents communication as static-more like a gallery of still photographs than a motion picture film.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What do some theorists claim is the most important reason for fulfillment and emotional well-being?

Accepted Answer

A)  career satisfaction
B)  physical fitness
C)  social popularity
D)  positive relationshipsE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

According to research, which statement best describes social media communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances both the quantity and quality of interpersonal communication.
B)  It diminishes both the quantity and quality of interpersonal communication.
C)  It enhances the quantity but decreases the quality of interpersonal communication.
D)  It enhances the quality but decreases the quantity of interpersonal communication.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Feeling sorry for someone is empathy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Susan is four-year old and is upset with her mother so she states, "I am never communicating again." However, it would be impossible for her or anyone to stop communicating.

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Which social needs do people strive to fulfill by communicating?

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Open-mindedness in intercultural communication means adopting the beliefs of the culture you are visiting.

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Which of the following best defines qualitative interpersonal communication?

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Feeling sorry for someone is empathy.

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According to research, which statement best describes social media communication?

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Match each of the statements below with the element of the communication model it illustrates most clearly. a.behaviour b.receiver c.environment d.message e.psychological noise -Ali raises his voice as he speaks with Lee.

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According to the textbook, how did college students who frequently use instant messaging find face-to-face communication?

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What do some theorists claim is the most important reason for fulfillment and emotional well-being?

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What is the best thing to do when you are unsure of the relational dimension of a message?

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Which of the following describes a relational message?

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The transactional model represents communication as static-more like a gallery of still photographs than a motion picture film.

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Exam 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Susan is four-year old and is upset with her mother so she states, "I am never communicating again." However, it would be impossible for her or anyone to stop communicating.

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Which social needs do people strive to fulfill by communicating?

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Open-mindedness in intercultural communication means adopting the beliefs of the culture you are visiting.

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Which of the following best defines qualitative interpersonal communication?

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Feeling sorry for someone is empathy.

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According to research, which statement best describes social media communication?

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Match each of the statements below with the element of the communication model it illustrates most clearly. a.behaviour b.receiver c.environment d.message e.psychological noise -Ali raises his voice as he speaks with Lee.

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According to the textbook, how did college students who frequently use instant messaging find face-to-face communication?

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What do some theorists claim is the most important reason for fulfillment and emotional well-being?

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What is the best thing to do when you are unsure of the relational dimension of a message?

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Which of the following describes a relational message?

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The transactional model represents communication as static-more like a gallery of still photographs than a motion picture film.

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