Question 1

DO NOT USEAccording to Chapter One, all of the following are attributes needed to communicate successfully with people from different cultures except

Accepted Answer

While friendliness can certainly help establish rapport with people of different cultures, it is not necessarily an attribute needed to successfully communicate with them. The other options listed - motivation, tolerance for ambiguity, open-mindedness, and knowledge and skill - are important attributes for successfully communicating across cultures.

Question 2

Which of the following is most clearly an example of qualitatively interpersonal communication?

Accepted Answer

Qualitatively interpersonal communication involves the sharing of personal information, emotions, and opinions between individuals. In this scenario, Royce is asking about Jane's sick child, which involves expressing concern and empathy for another person, making it the most clear example of qualitatively interpersonal communication. The other options involve more transactional or superficial interactions.

Question 3

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by​

Accepted Answer

Skillful, integrated communicators are able to communicate competently without needing to constantly think about their behavior or how to communicate effectively. They have internalized effective communication habits and are able to communicate seamlessly and without hesitation.

Question 4

Almost all messages have

Accepted Answer

Most messages have both content and relational dimensions. The content dimension refers to the actual words and their meanings, while the relational dimension refers to the underlying relationship between the communicators, such as their attitudes, emotions, and beliefs towards each other. Even if the communicators do not intend to convey a relational message, it is still present in their communication.

Question 5

Identity and communication are related in that we​

Accepted Answer

Our identity is shaped by the way others communicate with us. This includes feedback, recognition, and validation, all of which contribute to our formation of a self-concept. Communication is therefore an essential tool in developing and maintaining our identities.

Question 6

The authors describe some of the social needs we strive to fulfill by communicating as​

Accepted Answer

The authors identify control and affection as two of the social needs we strive to fulfill through communication. Other needs may include establishing social bonds, gaining information, and expressing emotions, but these are not listed as answer choices in the question.

Question 7

In the Looking at Diversity reading in Chapter One, Igor Ristic says that effective intercultural communication

Accepted Answer

Effective intercultural communication involves being aware of various cultural norms and adapting our communication. It is important to understand and respect cultural differences and avoid judging others based on our own cultural standards.

Question 8

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be​

Accepted Answer

When two friends communicate face to face, they are most likely engaging in a two-way dialogue where they are both sending and receiving messages at the same time. This is a characteristic of synchronous communication where the communication is happening in real-time. While one person is talking, the other person is listening and processing the message, and then they switch roles. Therefore, D is the best answer.

Question 9

The environments that communicators occupy are​

Accepted Answer

Environments are the fields of experience that affect how communicators understand others' behavior. This includes cultural backgrounds, social norms, personal experiences, and other contextual factors that shape perceptions and interpretations of messages.

Question 10

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn't embarrass either of you.Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would​

Accepted Answer

Communication competence requires that we consider multiple alternatives and choose the best one for the specific situation. In the given scenario, it is important to consider the friend's personality and communication style before deciding how to convey the message. Once you have considered various options, choose the one that you think will be most successful and not embarrassing for either of you.

Question 11

Strategies you can use to develop a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication include

Accepted Answer

All of these strategies (reading, passive observation, self-disclosure, and talking to experts) can contribute to the development of a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication. Reading can provide a deeper understanding of different cultures, passive observation can help individuals pick up on nonverbal cues and other cultural norms, self-disclosure can facilitate trust and understanding between individuals from different cultures, and talking to experts can provide valuable insights and advice on how to navigate intercultural interactions.

Question 12

DO NOT USE Research on the benefits and challenges of social media indicates that​

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that there are indeed benefits to using social media for communication, such as increased accessibility to friends and family, and the ability to maintain long-distance relationships. While there are also challenges associated with social media use, such as the potential for cyber bullying and the spread of misinformation, many individuals find that the benefits outweigh the costs.

Question 13

Which is an example of "noise" as the term is defined in your text?​

Accepted Answer

Noise, as defined in communication contexts, includes any distraction that interferes with the effective exchange of messages. This can be physical (like someone tapping a pencil), physiological (like a headache), psychological (like anger or preoccupation with another topic), all of which are examples provided in the choices.

Question 14

When Ernesta realizes during an office meeting that she's interrupted a co-worker twice, she demonstrates the skill of

Accepted Answer

Self-monitoring is the ability to be aware of one's own behavior and how it affects others. In this scenario, Ernesta realizes that she interrupted her co-worker twice, demonstrating self-monitoring skills.

Question 15

All of the following elements are included in the transactional communication model introduced in Chapter One except

Accepted Answer

The transactional communication model includes elements such as message, environment, channel, and noise, but it does not specifically list "sender" as a separate element. Instead, it focuses on the exchange of messages and feedback within a specific environment, making communication a shared process.

Question 16

DO NOT USE ​In Chapter One, sociolinguist Deborah Tannen claims that

Accepted Answer

Tannen argues that electronic mail has the potential to enhance the depth and quality of relationships by facilitating more frequent and thoughtful communication.

Question 17

An interpersonal relationship differs from an impersonal one because​

Accepted Answer

An interpersonal relationship involves sharing thoughts and feelings with one another, being affected by each other's life, feeling sadness when the relationship changes or ends, and finding the time spent in the relationship rewarding. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 18

Some of the characteristics that make relationships more interpersonal than impersonal are​

Accepted Answer

Uniqueness, irreplaceability, and interdependence are all characteristics of interpersonal relationships because they involve a level of emotional attachment and connection that goes beyond the superficial or transactional nature of impersonal relationships. The other choices may also be important factors, but they do not necessarily distinguish interpersonal relationships from impersonal ones.

Question 19

Research has shown that competent communicators achieve effectiveness by​

Accepted Answer

Competent communicators are able to adjust their behaviors and language to fit the person and situation, which allows for effective communication. Simply using the same types of behavior in all situations or having a large vocabulary does not necessarily lead to effectiveness, and apologizing or giving feedback may be only a small part of effective communication.

Question 20

Psychologist Abraham Maslow suggests that the most basic human needs

Accepted Answer

Maslow's hierarchy of needs proposes that humans have a hierarchy of needs, with the most basic physiological needs (such as food, water, shelter) needing to be satisfied before we can focus on fulfilling higher-level needs, such as social belonging or self-actualization. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Quiz 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

DO NOT USEAccording to Chapter One, all of the following are attributes needed to communicate successfully with people from different cultures except

Which of the following is most clearly an example of qualitatively interpersonal communication?

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by

Almost all messages have

Identity and communication are related in that we

The authors describe some of the social needs we strive to fulfill by communicating as

In the Looking at Diversity reading in Chapter One, Igor Ristic says that effective intercultural communication

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be

The environments that communicators occupy are

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn't embarrass either of you.Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would

Strategies you can use to develop a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication include

DO NOT USE Research on the benefits and challenges of social media indicates that

Which is an example of "noise" as the term is defined in your text?

When Ernesta realizes during an office meeting that she's interrupted a co-worker twice, she demonstrates the skill of

All of the following elements are included in the transactional communication model introduced in Chapter One except

DO NOT USE In Chapter One, sociolinguist Deborah Tannen claims that

An interpersonal relationship differs from an impersonal one because

Some of the characteristics that make relationships more interpersonal than impersonal are

Research has shown that competent communicators achieve effectiveness by

Psychologist Abraham Maslow suggests that the most basic human needs

Quiz 1: A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

DO NOT USEAccording to Chapter One, all of the following are attributes needed to communicate successfully with people from different cultures except

Which of the following is most clearly an example of qualitatively interpersonal communication?

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by​

Almost all messages have

Identity and communication are related in that we​

The authors describe some of the social needs we strive to fulfill by communicating as​

In the Looking at Diversity reading in Chapter One, Igor Ristic says that effective intercultural communication

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be​

The environments that communicators occupy are​

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn't embarrass either of you.Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would​

Strategies you can use to develop a more mindful and competent style of intercultural communication include

DO NOT USE Research on the benefits and challenges of social media indicates that​

Which is an example of "noise" as the term is defined in your text?​

When Ernesta realizes during an office meeting that she's interrupted a co-worker twice, she demonstrates the skill of

All of the following elements are included in the transactional communication model introduced in Chapter One except

DO NOT USE ​In Chapter One, sociolinguist Deborah Tannen claims that

An interpersonal relationship differs from an impersonal one because​

Some of the characteristics that make relationships more interpersonal than impersonal are​

Research has shown that competent communicators achieve effectiveness by​

Psychologist Abraham Maslow suggests that the most basic human needs

Skillful, integrated communicators are characterized by

Identity and communication are related in that we

The authors describe some of the social needs we strive to fulfill by communicating as

Two friends communicating face to face would most likely be

The environments that communicators occupy are

You want to let a close friend know how much she/he means to you in a way that is sincere and doesn't embarrass either of you.Following the advice on communication competence in your text, you would

DO NOT USE Research on the benefits and challenges of social media indicates that

Which is an example of "noise" as the term is defined in your text?

DO NOT USE In Chapter One, sociolinguist Deborah Tannen claims that

An interpersonal relationship differs from an impersonal one because

Some of the characteristics that make relationships more interpersonal than impersonal are

Research has shown that competent communicators achieve effectiveness by