Deck 1: Interpersonal Communication Overview

Question 1

In the linear model of communication, the sender decodes the message, which is then encoded by the receiver.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In addition to words themselves, nonverbal messages for certain contexts can change over time.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

According to the foundational principles of interpersonal communication, even the lack of response to another person's message can be a form of communication.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In many cases, we are sending messages even when we do not intend to do so.

Question 5

A message that can be sent through sight, sound, and touch is high in channel immediacy.

Question 6

Interpersonal communication uses knowledge derived from the:

A) communicators' unique relationship.
B) communication channel.
C) model of communication used.
D) dyad.

Question 7

When you order lunch from the drive-thru, your interaction with the cashier is an example of:

A) interpersonal communication.
B) unique communication.
C) dyadic communication.
D) transactional communication.

Question 8

Shanice is having trouble paying attention to her friend, who is telling her about the exciting day she had, because she is worried about an upcoming exam and wants to go study. This is an example of:

A) physical noise.
B) physiological noise.
C) semantic noise.
D) psychological noise.

Question 9

Unlike the linear model of communication, the transactional model allows for:

A) feedback.
B) encoding.
C) decoding.
D) context.

Question 10

When Cecil teases his friend Katrina, she rolls her eyes and says, "Get out of my face!" Cecil laughs, indicating that he is reacting to the _______ information in Katrina's message.

A) literal
B) informational
C) relational
D) unidirectional

Question 11

You are having a terrible day when your friend bursts into the room to tell you about an incredible job offer he's just received. You are so irritated that you explode and tell him he's sure to end up being fired because he's so lazy and dimwitted. According to the foundational principles of interpersonal communication, which of the following is true?

A) If your friend doesn't react to your outburst, then communication has not occurred.
B) Your friend's reaction will not be affected by his cultural rules of communication.
C) The relational context of the message is not important in this situation.
D) Your relationship can be forever changed by this interaction.

Question 12

Camila communicates differently when she is hanging out with her roommates watching TV, visiting her grandmother in the hospital, and interacting with her coworkers at her job. This is communication principle:

A) 1: Interpersonal messages are omnipresent.
B) 2: Interpersonal messages follow rules.
C) 3: Interpersonal messages contain both substance and nuance.
D) 4: Interpersonal messages permanently impact relationships.

Question 13

You meet Calvin and Maria at a party you are attending with some mutual friends. During the course of the evening, they stay close together, touch hands, and often look into each other's eyes. One of the foundational principles of interpersonal communication states that interpersonal messages contain both substance and nuance. Applying this principle would help you to:

A) predict how your interactions with them will impact your future relationship.
B) interpret the cultural context of their communication.
C) make a judgment about their relationship.
D) observe the further subtleties of their communication with one another.

Question 14

The actual words of a communication comprise its:

A) specific rules.
B) omnipresent nature.
C) relational information.
D) content information.

Question 15

The communication channel lowest in channel synchronicity is:

A) face-to-face communication.
B) email.
C) phone conversation.
D) texting.

Question 16

Carlos met Rachel at a party. They enjoyed spending time together and agreed to get in touch again. Carlos wants his message to Rachel to have high channel synchronicity but lower channel immediacy, so he chooses:

A) a text message.
B) a face-to-face interaction.
C) a phone call.
D) email.

Question 17

Notes and letters can best be described as:

A) immediate.
B) rich.
C) synchronous.
D) asynchronous.

Question 18

Tran and his family like to email one another, but Tran often makes jokes or sarcastic comments that are misinterpreted. Sometimes these misunderstandings even cause hurt feelings among his family. Tran should consider choosing a communication channel with greater:

A) immediacy.
B) richness.
C) synchronicity.
D) cultural rules.

Question 19

George has decided to tell his parents that he is going to drop out of school and travel around Europe, doing odd jobs to earn his way. What is some of the verbal and nonverbal feedback George should expect from this communication interaction? What will be the likely communication climate, and what can George do to influence it? What kinds of noise may interfere with this message?

Question 20

Name a situation in which it would be most appropriate to use the following channels of communication: face-to-face, video chatting, a phone conversation, email, and a written note. Explain your answers.