Deck 11: Perception and Communication

Question 1

The process of actively organizing perceptions to bring some stimuli to the foreground is known as _______ perception.

Answer 1

selective
Explanation: We are exposed to an overwhelming amount of perceptual stimuli. Selective perception is the way in which we foreground certain stimuli and push others to the background.

Question 2

Match the following principles of perceptual organization to their description.
-Objects that are close together tend to be grouped together

A) Proximity principle
B) Continuity principle
C) Closure principle
D) Figure-ground principle

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Match the following principles of perceptual organization to their description.
-Extrapolations are made from patterns and sequences

A) Proximity principle
B) Continuity principle
C) Closure principle
D) Figure-ground principle

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Match the following principles of perceptual organization to their description.
-Gaps in ambiguous and incomplete information are filled in in accordance with existing perceptions

A) Proximity principle
B) Continuity principle
C) Closure principle
D) Figure-ground principle

Question 5

Match the following principles of perceptual organization to their description.
-Some perceptions are brought to the foreground whilst pushing others to the background

A) Proximity principle
B) Continuity principle
C) Closure principle
D) Figure-ground principle

Question 6

We are predisposed to perceive the world in certain ways

Question 7

Gossip is an example of formal communication within an organization.

Question 8

To which of the following does Deleuze and Guattari's 'suppleness of communication' (1987: 214) refer?

A) Organization chart
B) Formal communication
C) Informal communication
D) Matrix structure

Question 9

Which of the following might outline formal channels of communication within an organization? Please select all that apply.

A) The water cooler
B) A staff sports club
C) An email distribution list
D) The organization chart

Question 10

Match the following channels of communication to their most appropriate example.
-A verbal conversation

A) Oral
B) Bodily
C) Written
D) Symbolic

Question 11

Match the following channels of communication to their most appropriate example.
-Gestures and facial expressions

A) Oral
B) Bodily
C) Written
D) Symbolic

Question 12

Match the following channels of communication to their most appropriate example.
-An email

A) Oral
B) Bodily
C) Written
D) Symbolic

Question 13

Match the following channels of communication to their most appropriate example.
-A traffic sign

A) Oral
B) Bodily
C) Written
D) Symbolic

Question 14

The process of receiving a response or a reaction to communication is known as ____________.

Question 15

Match the following different types of focus of communication to their most appropriate example.
-A telephone conversation

A) One-to-one
B) One-to-many
C) Many-to-many
D) Many-to-one

Question 16

Match the following different types of focus of communication to their most appropriate example.
-A speech at a meeting

A) One-to-one
B) One-to-many
C) Many-to-many
D) Many-to-one

Question 17

Match the following different types of focus of communication to their most appropriate example.
-A company newsletter

A) One-to-one
B) One-to-many
C) Many-to-many
D) Many-to-one

Question 18

Match the following different types of focus of communication to their most appropriate example.
-An email from a project group

A) One-to-one
B) One-to-many
C) Many-to-many
D) Many-to-one

Question 19

Which of the following are examples of 'noise' which might disrupt the communication process? Please select all that apply.

A) Physical
B) Psychological
C) Social/cultural
D) Formal

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the implications that Latour's (1986) rugby ball metaphor has for communication?

A) Communication is an important part of teamwork and needs to be developed for a team to function effectively.
B) Miscommunication happens often on a rugby field because there is so much noise from the crowd.
C) Once a message has been communicated, how it is then passed on and distorted is beyond the control of the original sender.
D) Miscommunication can cause a team to be unsuccessful.

Question 21

Technology can turn human weaknesses into an advantage.

Question 22

How might social presence theory explain the use of emoticons and emoji in emails and SMS messages?

A) They reduce uncertainty in communication.
B) They are a surrogate for facial expressions and body language missing from written communication.
C) They are currently considered to be the fastest growing language.
D) They increase the speed of feedback in email communication.

Question 23

An email is the best way to communicate the details of a new corporate culture.

Question 24

ICT within organizations refers to ______, communication, and technology