Question 1

Cultural differences play a relatively unimportant role in interpersonal communication.

Accepted Answer

Cultural differences can significantly impact interpersonal communication, including differences in communication styles, norms, values, and expectations. Understanding and respecting cultural differences is essential for effective communication in today's diverse world.

Question 2

If Jacob,Bobby's supervisor,tells Bobby to "get lost," why would Bobby feel as though his supervisor may see him as inferior and dislike his work?

Accepted Answer

The relationship level of meaning implies that Jacob may not have a good opinion of Bobby and his work, as he is using a dismissive and potentially disrespectful phrase towards him.

Question 3

What type of communication did the ancient Greek,Aristotle,primarily focus on?

Accepted Answer

Aristotle primarily focused on public communication, also known as rhetoric. He believed that individuals could use language to persuade and influence others, and his work focused on developing techniques to effectively communicate in public settings.

Question 4

Poor communication in the workplace means

Accepted Answer

Poor communication can have a variety of negative effects, including causing errors and misunderstandings, requiring messages to be repeated, lowering productivity, and potentially leading to job loss. All of these are examples of poor communication in the workplace.

Question 5

Feedback in the communication process can be either intentional or unintentional.

Accepted Answer

Feedback can be intentional, such as when a person directly responds to a message, or unintentional, such as when a person's body language or tone of voice provides feedback without conscious effort.

Question 6

To say that communication is a system means that it is always deliberately planned.

Accepted Answer

Communication can also be accidental or unplanned. While the message or information being communicated may have been intentionally sent, the way it is received or interpreted by the audience may not have been guided or planned.

Question 7

What name does philosopher Martin Buber give to the relationship where most personal communication occurs?

Accepted Answer

Martin Buber gives the name "I-Thou relationship" to the relationship where most personal communication occurs.

Question 8

What did George Herbert Mead mean when he stated that people are "talked into" humanity?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

To study communication is to study

Accepted Answer

The study of communication involves understanding how we use symbols (such as language or nonverbal cues) to create meaning in our lives. It is not necessarily about prescribing what we should believe, discussing the value of friendships, or exploring the arbitrary nature of the world. While the content level of meaning in phrases we hear may be relevant to communication, it is not the only focus of the field.

Question 10

Erin tries to concentrate during a class lecture,but he can't get his mind off a personal problem.His preoccupation with his personal problem is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Noise refers to any external or internal distractions that interfere with the communication process. In this scenario, Erin's personal problem is an internal distraction that is causing noise and hindering his ability to concentrate during the class lecture.

Question 11

Effective communication principles are the same across all cultures.

Accepted Answer

Different cultures have different values, beliefs, and communication styles that can influence how a message is received and interpreted. Therefore, effective communication principles may need to be adapted or customized to suit the cultural context.

Question 12

What area of communication emphasizes the relationships between coworkers?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Communication with others to shape which area(s)of our lives?

Accepted Answer

Communication with others can shape all areas of our lives, including our cultural identity, our professional relationships and opportunities, our social and civic engagements, and our personal connections and growth. Therefore, option E is the best answer as it includes all areas.

Question 14

Which of the following is/are considered unifying themes in the field of communication?

Accepted Answer

Ethics, symbols, critical thinking, and meaning are all considered unifying themes in the field of communication. They are the foundational concepts that connect various subfields and sub-disciplines within the larger field of communication. These themes are essential to understanding how communication functions and how to effectively communicate in different contexts.

Question 15

Which of the following statements about communication is/are accurate?

Accepted Answer

Studying communication can definitely improve your communication skills. Communication is a complex and dynamic field, and studying it can help you understand the mechanisms behind effective communication and apply them in your own interactions. A, B, D, and E are inaccurate statements about communication.

Question 16

Which of these types of communication is defined as "communication between people."

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal communication is defined as communication between people. Intrapersonal communication refers to communication within oneself, group communication refers to communication within a group, public communication refers to communication to a large audience, and mass media communication refers to communication through various forms of media to a wide audience.

Question 17

Meanings are at the heart of communication.

Accepted Answer

Meanings are the essence of communication. Without meanings, communication would be meaningless. Therefore, it is true that meanings are at the heart of communication.

Question 18

What does it mean to say that communication is a process?

Accepted Answer

Saying that communication is a process implies that it is continuous and dynamic, making it difficult to pinpoint exact start and end points. This reflects the ongoing, fluid nature of communication, as captured in option E.

Question 19

You did not do very well during the spring semester at school.When your parents see your grades,your mother says to you,"You're going to need to take some classes this summer." The content meaning of this statement is:

Accepted Answer

The content meaning of the statement directly refers to the need to take courses during the summer, as indicated by the mother's words.

Question 20

One of the first models of communication (Laswell)described communication as linear. Which of these five questions did NOT help to describe how communication worked in this early model?

Accepted Answer

The other four questions - who, says what, in what channel, with what effect - helped to describe the linear process of communication according to Laswell's model. However, "Says who?" was not one of the questions included in this model.

Quiz 1: The World of Communication