Chapter 1 Quiz

Chapter 1 Quiz

True or False

Question 1.2

1. Encoding is the process of receiving a message by interpreting and assigning meaning to it

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Question 1.3

2. Communication goals can sometimes be enhanced by the simultaneous use of one or more forms of technology

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Question 1.4

3. Communication is appropriate when it meets the demands of the situation, as well as the expectations of one’s specific communication partner and any other people present

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Question 1.5

4. According to the competent communication model, the communicators’ cognitions are the backdrop in which all other communication influences occur

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Question 1.6

4. According to the competent communication model, the communicators’ cognitions are the backdrop in which all other communication influences occur

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Question 1.7

5. Communication is the process by which individuals use symbols and behaviors to exchange information

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Question 1.8

6. Humans are able to communicate without the use of symbols

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Question 1.9

7. Communication only occurs when it is intentional on part of the sender

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Question 1.10

8. Affiliation is the affect, or feelings, we have for others

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Question 1.11

9. A dyad is any group of two or more people

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Question 1.12

10. The ability to have a number of behaviors at your disposal and the willingness to use different communication behaviors in different situations are known as cognitive complexity

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Multiple Choice

Question 1.13

1._____________ refers to our reliance on communication to obtain particular objectives

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Incorrect. The correct answer is B.

Question 1.14

2. In which simple model of communication is there a sender who originates a message, and sends it through a channel to a receiver, without any kind of feedback taken into consideration?

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Incorrect. The correct answer is D.

Question 1.15

3. Which of the following describes communication that is effective and appropriate for a given situation?

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Incorrect. The correct answer is C.

Question 1.16

4. The word refrigerator is an arbitrary ________ that refers to an electronic device in which we store food to keep it cold

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Incorrect. The correct answer is A.

Question 1.17

5. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for which communication is used according to the functional perspective?

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Incorrect. The correct answer is C.

Question 1.18

6. Communication is linked to _____, the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group of people

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Incorrect. The correct answer is C.

Question 1.19

7. Which of the following communication models incorporates relationship, context, and the communicator's cognitions into the communication process?

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Incorrect. The correct answer is B.

Question 1.20

8. Which term refers to the study of moral choices individuals make in their relationships with others?

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Incorrect. The correct answer is C.

Question 1.21

9. Which area of the communication discipline focuses on effectively delivering a message to a group, as well as being a more critical audience member?

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Incorrect. The correct answer is A.

Question 1.22

10. Communication requires a _______, or set of symbols that are joined to create a meaningful message

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