Question 1

The Amish, African Americans, Catholics, and hipsters are all groups we might refer to as members of a(n)

Accepted Answer

These groups can all be considered co-cultures, which are groups that share some characteristics of the larger culture but also have unique cultural elements that set them apart. Enclaves refer to a physical area where a cultural group is concentrated, while student groups and code-communities are not necessarily defined by cultural characteristics.

Question 2

Although music and sports are your favorite topics to discuss, you are able to converse about other topics that are more interesting to others or that are more appropriate in particular situations. This is an example of

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The ability to converse about a variety of topics shows behavioral flexibility, which is the capacity to adapt and adjust one's behavior to various social situations and contexts. It is an important skill in building and maintaining relationships with others. Culture (A) refers to the shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group or society, while interdependence (B) refers to the mutual reliance and cooperation among individuals or groups. Affiliation (D) refers to the need for social connections and relationships with others. Although these concepts may be relevant, they do not fit the context of the given scenario as well as behavioral flexibility does.

Question 3

The ____________ model of communication presents a transactional perspective, in which individuals simultaneously send and receive messages within a relational, situational, and cultural context.

Accepted Answer

The competent communication model emphasizes the simultaneous sending and receiving of messages and considers the relational, situational, and cultural contexts, making it transactional.

Question 4

The word "dog" is a ___________, which arbitrarily refers to the canine companion that sleeps at the foot of your bed.

Accepted Answer

The word "dog" is a symbol because it represents a specific object or concept, in this case, the furry four-legged animal that we refer to as our pet. It is not a code because it does not have a secret or specific meaning that needs to be decoded. It is not a channel because it is not a medium or pathway through which information is transmitted. It is not a behavior because it does not describe an action or reaction.

Question 5

The ability of one person, group, or organization to influence others and the manner in which their relationships are conducted is called

Accepted Answer

Control refers to the ability to influence others and their behavior, and to shape the relationships that exist between different individuals or groups. This can be done through the use of power, authority, resources, or other means of persuasion or coercion. Control can be exercised in a variety of settings, including organizations, communities, and societies at large. The concept of control is important in understanding social dynamics and in developing effective strategies for managing relationships and achieving goals.

Question 6

In the interaction model of communication, we refer to the receiver's responses as

Accepted Answer

In the interaction model of communication, feedback refers to the receiver's responses to the sender's message. This feedback can be verbal or nonverbal and allows the sender to adjust their message accordingly. Therefore, choice C - feedback, is the best answer. Choices A, B, and D do not accurately describe the receiver's response in the interaction model of communication.

Question 7

_____________ refers to the study of morals, specifically the moral choices individuals make in their relationships with others.

Accepted Answer

Ethics is the study of moral principles that guide individuals' behavior and decision-making in relationships with others. It involves examining different perspectives, values, and beliefs to determine the right and wrong ways of interacting with others. While religion and culture may also play a role in shaping individuals' moral beliefs, ethics is a broader and more systematic study of moral principles that apply across different belief systems and cultures. Communication, on the other hand, refers to the exchange of messages between individuals and is not necessarily focused on moral decision-making.

Question 8

While on a first date, you notice your date leaning in toward you, meeting your gaze, smiling when you make eye contact, and laughing at your jokes-you infer from this behavior that your date likes you. This scenario best represents the use of communication to express

Accepted Answer

The behavior described in the scenario (leaning in, eye contact, smiling, laughing) indicates an attempt to establish a positive and friendly connection with the other person. This aligns with the concept of affiliation, which involves using communication to create and maintain social relationships. Control, goal achievement, and influence over another person are not evident in this scenario.

Question 9

In which model of communication does a sender originate a message and send it through a channel to a receiver without taking any kind of feedback into consideration?

Accepted Answer

In the linear model of communication, the sender transmits a message through a channel to a receiver without considering any feedback from the receiver. This model is unidirectional, meaning that it flows only in one direction from the sender to the receiver.

Question 10

Communicators who can consider multiple scenarios, formulate multiple theories, and make multiple interpretations when encoding and decoding messages are said to have a high degree of

Accepted Answer

Cognitive complexity refers to the ability to understand multiple perspectives, consider different outcomes, and use a variety of communication strategies. This ability is important in effective communication and is associated with higher levels of communication competence.

Question 11

_____________ is the process by which we use symbols and behaviors to exchange information.

Accepted Answer

Communication is the process by which we use symbols and behaviors to exchange information between individuals or groups. Encoding involves the sender translating their message into symbols or language that the receiver can understand, while decoding is the process by which the receiver interprets and assigns meaning to the message. Perception is the process by which individuals select, organize, and interpret sensory input.

Question 12

A(n) _____________ perspective on communication examines how communication behaviors work (or don't work) to accomplish our goals in personal, group, organizational, public, or technologically mediated situations.

Accepted Answer

A functional perspective on communication focuses on how communication behaviors function to achieve specific goals in various contexts. It examines the effectiveness of communication behaviors, such as how well they accomplish their intended purposes and how they affect the people and situations involved. The other options are not as directly related to this perspective on communication. Interdependent focuses more on how communication behaviors affect relationships and how relationships affect communication behaviors. Interdisciplinary refers to the integration of multiple academic disciplines. Interpersonal pertains to communication between individuals.

Question 13

After looking in your book bag and realizing you forgot to grab a pen, you lean over to one of your classmates and you say, "Do you have a pen I can borrow for class today?" You have just engaged in what mental process as you constructed your message?

Accepted Answer

The mental process involved in constructing the message is encoding, as you are selecting and arranging symbols (words) to convey your request for a pen to your classmate.

Question 14

The best definition of interdependence from the following list is

Accepted Answer

Interdependence is defined as a relationship between two or more people or things where what one person or thing does affects the other person or thing, and vice versa. Option A best describes this definition. Option B is more related to the concept of codependency, while option C only covers one aspect of interdependence. Option D describes the opposite of interdependence, which is a lack of communication and cooperation.

Question 15

The shared beliefs, values, and practices of a group of people is their

Accepted Answer

Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, practices, and social behaviors of a particular group or society. Norms (C) are specific guidelines or rules for behavior within a culture or society. A communication relationship (A) refers to the ways in which people interact with one another through communication, whereas a co-culture (D) refers to a smaller group within a larger culture that shares some but not all of the larger culture's beliefs, values, and practices.

Question 16

The process of interpreting and assigning meaning to a message that is received is referred to as

Accepted Answer

Decoding is the process of interpreting and assigning meaning to a message that is received. Encoding refers to the process of creating a message to be sent. Translating usually refers to converting a message from one language to another. Inquiring refers to asking questions or seeking information.

Question 17

All of the following are identified in the text as the primary functions of communication except for which one?

Accepted Answer

The text identifies the primary functions of communication as expressing affiliation, managing relationships, and influencing others. The exchange of information is a key aspect of communication, but not the primary function mentioned in the text.

Question 18

________________ are the thoughts a communicator has about himself or herself and others.

Accepted Answer

The term "cognitions" refers to a person's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, including those they have about themselves and others. While emotions (C) and feelings (A) are related to a person's subjective experience of the world, behaviors (D) refer to the actions a person takes.

Question 19

Because communication involves two or more people acting in both sender and receiver roles and because their messages are dependent on and influenced by those of their partner means that communication is

Accepted Answer

The statement describes communication as a transactional process in which multiple people are involved in both sender and receiver roles and their messages are dependent on and influenced by each other. This highlights the interactive and dynamic nature of communication, emphasizing the importance of considering the context, relationship dynamics, and feedback. This aligns with the transactional model of communication, which emphasizes the mutual exchange of messages and shared responsibility for creating meaning. The other options may also have some relevance to communication, but do not fully capture the interactive and interdependent nature of communication as described in the statement.

Question 20

When communication is appropriate, it

Accepted Answer

Appropriate communication meets the demands of the situation and the expectations of those involved. It may not necessarily guarantee meeting all of one's goals or producing a specific product, but it does ensure that the message is delivered and received in a satisfactory manner. Avoiding misunderstandings is also a goal, but not always attainable.

Quiz 1: B: Communication: Essential Human Behavior