Chapter 1 Quiz
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1. Encoding is the process of receiving a message by interpreting and assigning meaning to it
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2. Communication goals can sometimes be enhanced by the simultaneous use of one or more forms of technology
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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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4. According to the competent communication model, the communicators’ cognitions are the backdrop in which all other communication influences occur
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4. According to the competent communication model, the communicators’ cognitions are the backdrop in which all other communication influences occur
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5. Communication is the process by which individuals use symbols and behaviors to exchange information
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6. Humans are able to communicate without the use of symbols
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7. Communication only occurs when it is intentional on part of the sender
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8. Affiliation is the affect, or feelings, we have for others
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9. A dyad is any group of two or more people
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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
1._____________ refers to our reliance on communication to obtain particular objectives
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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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3. Which of the following describes communication that is effective and appropriate for a given situation?
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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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5. Which of the following is NOT a purpose for which communication is used according to the functional perspective?
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6. Communication is linked to _____, the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group of people
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7. Which of the following communication models incorporates relationship, context, and the communicator's cognitions into the communication process?
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8. Which term refers to the study of moral choices individuals make in their relationships with others?
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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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10. Communication requires a _______, or set of symbols that are joined to create a meaningful message
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