Question 1

The quote, "I am not what I think I am and I am not what you think I am; I am what I think that you think I am," suggests that in any conversation there are actually 6 selves present: You, the Other, what You think of the Other, What the Other thinks of You, What You think the Other thinks of You, and ________.

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The missing self in the quote is "What the Other thinks You think of Him or Her." This refers to the perceived expectations or judgments that the Other perceives from You, and how they may alter their behavior or self-presentation accordingly. This concept is often referred to as the looking-glass self, and it highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of interpersonal communication and perception. The other choices are not directly related to the quote or do not fit with the logic of the concept.

Question 2

In symbolic interaction, ___________ are any objects to which we can refer to make meaning.

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Question 3

Goffman's frame analysis argues that we become adept at reading __________ through communication with others in our culture, and as a result allow us to fine tune our presentations of ourselves.

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Social cues are the signals we give and receive during social interaction that allow us to understand the situation and behave appropriately. Goffman argues that through communication with others in our culture, we become adept at reading these social cues and use them to fine tune our presentations of ourselves. Participatory symbols, social objects, meaning-making objects, and metaphors may also play a role in communication, but do not directly relate to Goffman's frame analysis and the idea of social cue reading.

Question 4

We use communication to meet many goals other than developing and maintaining our sense of self. We also communicate to _________; that is, communication is our primary means of interaction and we are dependent on the sight and sound of others.

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Question 5

We use communication to meet many goals other than developing and maintaining our sense of self. We also communicate to _________; that is, we are always persuading.

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Persuasion is a key goal of communication, as we often try to influence others to adopt our views or take certain actions. While building and maintaining relationships, exchanging information, and buying products may involve some level of persuasion, these are not the primary goals of communication. Being human is a basic characteristic of all humans, but it is not a goal of communication.

Question 6

We use communication to meet many goals other than developing and maintaining our sense of self. We also communicate to _________; that is, we are always exploring new people, places, and things and communication is our primary tool of discovery.

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The sentence states that communication is our primary tool of discovery when exploring new people, places, and things, which indicates that the primary goal is to exchange information. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Options A, B, and E may be secondary goals of communication but are not the primary goal mentioned in the sentence. Option C is a general statement about the importance of communication but does not specifically address the primary goal mentioned in the sentence.

Question 7

We use communication to meet many goals other than developing and maintaining our sense of self. We also communicate to _________; that is, communication binds and defines the ties we have with friends, family, and important others.

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Building and maintaining relationships involves using communication to create and strengthen connections with others. It allows us to define our connections with people who hold significant places in our lives, and helps us to foster supportive and caring relationships.

Question 8

You and a friend pass in the hall and you offer up a hearty "What's up?" Certainly you wanted to acknowledge your friend, but you were also exercising communication's power to ___________.

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By choosing to use the phrase "What's up?" instead of a different greeting or ignoring the friend altogether, the speaker is attempting to shape their friend's perception of them as friendly and approachable.

Question 9

Every culture has its own definitions of attractiveness. But even if you do not accept your culture's view of attractiveness, if those around you do, ___________.

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Even if an individual does not accept their culture's view on attractiveness, if those around them do hold such views, it can still impact how the individual sees themselves. This can affect their self-esteem, self-confidence, and overall mental health.

Question 10

The perspective on communication which sees communication as creating something that did not exist before is the ________ view of communication.

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The constitutive view of communication emphasizes that communication creates or brings into existence something new, such as shared meanings, relationships, or identities, rather than simply transmitting pre-existing information or regulating behavior (A, C). It also challenges the representational view (E), which assumes that communication merely represents or reflects pre-existing reality, by recognizing that communication actively constructs and shapes reality. The intransitive view (B) refers to communication that does not involve symbolic exchange, which is not relevant to this question.

Question 11

How can cultures both liberate and limit? Give examples of both functions.

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Question 12

Using everyday examples from your own life, list and describe how the different types of noise can impede your ability to make meaning.

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Question 13

You cannot not communicate. Explain why?

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Question 14

Who are symbolic interaction's two important "others" and how do they help us better understand ourselves in the different situations we find ourselves in?

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Question 15

What are social cues and how do they allow for people to shift frames in an interaction?

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Question 16

In 1923, linguist C.K. Ogden and literary critic I.A. Richards offered their "Triangle of Meaning" as a way to understand the operation of signs and symbols. List and describe the elements of the triangle, explain how they interact to make meaning, and offer your own example.

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Question 17

Describe the interplay of bounded and dominant culture. What are some of the benefits and costs of their influence on communication?

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Question 18

How did the Palo Alto Group challenge the source-dominated view of communication? Explain how their perspective moved our understanding of communication toward the idea that communication is a transaction.

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Question 19

George Herbert Mead laid out his theory of symbolic interaction in a book entitled Mind, Self, and Society. Explain what he meant by mind, self, and society and how they interact to help us know who we are and make our way in the world.

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Question 20

The quote, "I am not what I think I am and I am not what you think I am; I am what I think that you think I am," suggests how complex and complicated communication can be. It tells us that in what appears to be a routine conversation, there are not simply two people communicating; there are actually six "selves" involved. What are those six selves and how do they interact to allow both parties to make meaning? Use an example of an encounter from your own experience do demonstrate the presence and operation of the six selves.

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Quiz 1: The Communication Process: Perception, Meaning, and Identity