Question 1

A new family in town has joined a local church and enrolled their children in the Sunday morning religious school. Members welcome the family by inviting the parents to join the adult prayer group on Wednesdays. The parents explain that they are not very religious, but have joined the church because they believe in providing a religious education for their children. What perceptual principle explains this scenario?
A) proximity principle
B) similarity principle
C) closure principle
D) simplicity principle
E) selection principle

Accepted Answer

The similarity principle explains this scenario. The members of the church assume that because the new family has joined and enrolled their children, they share similar beliefs and values as the existing members. Therefore, they invite the parents to join the adult prayer group on Wednesdays, assuming that this is something the new family would be interested in.

Question 2

Carlos is about to make an important presentation. He admits he is very nervous and hopes that he remembers to avoid saying "and uh" or "um" as he speaks. Which of the following fears probably underlies his communication apprehension?
A) fear of failure
B) fear of the unknown
C) fear of others
D) fear of breaking the rules
E) fear of the spotlight

Accepted Answer

The answer of Carlos is about to make an important...

Question 3

The fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons is referred to as
A) self-concept.
B) feedback.
C) communication apprehension.
D) social tension.
E) confidence.

Accepted Answer

Communication apprehension refers to the fear or anxiety associated with communicating with others. Self-concept refers to one's self-identity, feedback refers to responses to communication, social tension doesn't accurately describe the fear or anxiety associated with communication, and confidence is the opposite of fear or anxiety.

Question 4

_______________ is the process through which you select, organize, and interpret sensory stimuli in the world around you.
A) Perception
B) Promotion
C) Self-monitoring
D) Supplication
E) Personal reflection

Accepted Answer

Perception is the process of selecting, organizing, and interpreting sensory stimuli to give meaning and coherence to the information around us. Promotion refers to the communication of information about a product or service to a target audience. Self-monitoring is the process of observing and regulating one's own behavior and communication. Supplication refers to the act of humbly asking for help or assistance. Personal reflection is the process of thinking about and evaluating one's own experiences and beliefs.

Question 5

You are always changing and becoming.

Accepted Answer

As individuals, we have the capacity to learn, grow, adapt and change throughout our lives. Our experiences, interactions, and environment shape us and influence who we become. Therefore, we are always changing and becoming.

Question 6

Omar watches the same news station every evening because he agrees with their viewpoint on current events. Omar's choice of that one station demonstrates which of the selective processes?
A) selective exposure
B) selective attention
C) selective interpretation
D) selective recall
E) selective organization

Accepted Answer

Selective exposure refers to the process of intentionally seeking out information that aligns with one's pre-existing beliefs or values. In this case, Omar is actively choosing to watch a news station that shares his viewpoint, making it an example of selective exposure.

Question 7

Our tendency to only subject ourselves to messages that are consistent with what we already believe is called
A) selective exposure.
B) selective attention.
C) selective interpretation.
D) selective recall.
E) selective organization.

Accepted Answer

Selective exposure is the tendency to expose oneself only to information that is consistent with one's existing beliefs and attitudes. This can lead to a reinforcement of pre-existing ideas and an avoidance of alternative perspectives. The other options (selective attention, interpretation, recall, and organization) all relate to different aspects of how we process information, but do not specifically refer to the selective reception of information based on pre-existing beliefs.

Question 8

You go to a lunch meeting with Hannah and immediately notice that she is missing an earring, that she isn't wearing her usual professional make-up, and that she's breathing hard when she sits down. What part of the perception process have you used?
A) the figure-ground principle
B) selection
C) organization
D) interpretation
E) evaluation

Accepted Answer

The observer has used the process of selection to identify the specific features that are different from the usual behavior or appearance of Hannah.

Question 9

In terms of perception, different cultures may not
A) experience the world in similar ways.
B) select, organize and interpret stimuli.
C) process information.
D) apply the simplicity principle.
E) engage in selective perception.

Accepted Answer

Perception is influenced by culture and can vary across cultures. Different cultures can have different beliefs, values, and experiences, which can affect the way they perceive and interpret the world around them. Therefore, they may not experience the world in similar ways.

Answer: B, C, and E 
 These options are all aspects of perception that are influenced by culture. Selecting, organizing, and interpreting stimuli are all cognitive processes that can be influenced by cultural norms, values, and beliefs. Processing information is also affected by cultural factors such as language and education. Selective perception occurs when individuals focus on certain aspects of their environment while ignoring others, and this can also be influenced by cultural factors. The simplicity principle, on the other hand, refers to the tendency to organize stimuli into the simplest possible forms, and it is not necessarily influenced by culture.

Question 10

Which communication element is represented in the perception checking guidelines when you ask the following question: How could your perceptions affect the way you use verbal and nonverbal behavior to convey a message?
A) structure
B) context
C) purpose
D) others
E) expression

Accepted Answer

Expression refers to how perceptions influence the way verbal and nonverbal behaviors are used to convey a message.

Question 11

When two individuals share a trait, we may also assume they have other things in common. This is an example of the
A) proximity principle.
B) closure principle.
C) similarity principle.
D) simplicity principle.
E) complexity principle.

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the similarity principle, which suggests that people tend to group together based on shared characteristics or traits, and assume that they share other attributes as well.

Question 12

Jamie has a job interview and feels stressed because he has never been to the office building and he doesn't know what to expect from the interview. What is the source of Jamie's communication apprehension?
A) fear of failure
B) fear of the unknown
C) fear of others
D) fear of breaking the rules
E) fear of the spotlight

Accepted Answer

Jamie's communication apprehension is stemming from the fear of the unknown, as he has never been to the office building and does not know what to expect from the interview.

Question 13

If Emma daydreams while her instructor is lecturing, what stage has she skipped in the three-step perceptual process?
A) selection
B) organization
C) interpretation
D) synthesis
E) evaluation

Accepted Answer

The three-step perceptual process includes selection, organization, and interpretation. Emma is not selecting the information being presented by her instructor, as she is daydreaming and not paying attention. Therefore, she has skipped the selection stage.

Question 14

While waiting to buy movie tickets, Brent sees three friends leaving the theatre. They are laughing hysterically. Brent assumes that the film must be very funny. What organizational principle of perception is Brent using?
A) Peter principle
B) simultaneous principle
C) closure principle
D) simplicity principle
E) complexity principle

Accepted Answer

Brent is using the simplicity principle of perception, which states that our brains prefer to perceive things in the simplest way possible. In this case, Brent is assuming that the film must be funny based on the simplest explanation for his friends' behavior - that they are laughing because the movie is funny.

Question 15

When we alter the meaning of messages so they become consistent with what we believe, we are practicing which selective process?
A) selective exposure
B) selective attention
C) selective interpretation
D) selective recall
E) selective organization

Accepted Answer

Selective interpretation involves altering the meaning of messages to be consistent with our beliefs or values. Selective exposure refers to seeking information that is consistent with our existing beliefs, selective attention involves paying attention to information that supports our beliefs while ignoring information that contradicts them, selective recall is remembering information that reinforces our beliefs and forgetting information that challenges them, and selective organization is categorizing information in a way that supports our beliefs.

Question 16

Communication scholar James McCroskey makes all of the following claims about the nature of communication apprehension except:
A) it permeates every facet of an individual's life.
B) it is an inborn neurobiological trait.
C) it affects major decisions about our lives.
D) it affects our behavior in many communication settings.
E) it is a trait that can easily be changed.

Accepted Answer

James McCroskey's research suggests that communication apprehension is a relatively stable trait and not something that can be easily changed.

Question 17

Throughout your lifetime, your self-concept is a permanent characteristic of who you are.

Accepted Answer

Your self-concept can change over time based on various factors such as experiences, feedback from others, and personal growth. Therefore, it is not a permanent characteristic, but rather a constantly evolving aspect of your identity.

Question 18

When you remember positive and negative messages and experiences in a way that is consistent with what you already believe about yourself and your encounters with others, you are practicing which selective process?
A) selective exposure
B) selective attention
C) selective interpretation
D) selective recall
E) selective organization

Accepted Answer

Selective recall is the process where individuals remember information that is consistent with their pre-existing beliefs and attitudes, while often forgetting information that contradicts them. This process influences how people remember past events and messages in a way that aligns with their current views and self-perception.

Question 19

When using systematic desensitization as a method of reducing communication apprehension, you begin by trying to relax while visualizing a nonthreatening communicative act. Which of the following situations would be a good choice for your initial visualization?
A) You are introducing yourself to a group in which you are the only new member.
B) You have been appointed the chairperson of a meeting.
C) You are having a casual conversation with a coworker before a meeting.
D) You have been asked to make a presentation, but do not have enough time to prepare.
E) Your boss has just asked you a difficult question.

Accepted Answer

A casual conversation with a coworker before a meeting is a nonthreatening communicative act that can be easily visualized and is a good choice for the initial visualization in systematic desensitization. Introducing yourself to a new group or being appointed as a chairperson may increase anxiety, while being asked a difficult question or not having enough time to prepare for a presentation may induce too much stress for an initial visualization.

Question 20

Your friend experiences very high levels of communication apprehension. You know this is true because you hear her say things like "I know I'll bomb on the oral report" or "I can't stand up for myself when I talk to Jim or Barbara." Which of the following strategies would you recommend to help your friend reduce her communication apprehension?
A) relaxation
B) cognitive restructuring
C) visualization
D) systematic desensitization
E) practice

Accepted Answer

Cognitive restructuring involves identifying and changing negative thought patterns. By addressing your friend's negative beliefs about communication, she can become more confident in her abilities and reduce her apprehension. The other strategies may also be helpful, but cognitive restructuring specifically addresses the underlying beliefs that contribute to communication apprehension.

Quiz 2: Understanding Your Self

Carlos is about to make an important presentation. He admits he is very nervous and hopes that he remembers to avoid saying "and uh" or "um" as he speaks. Which of the following fears probably underlies his communication apprehension?

The fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons is referred to as

_______________ is the process through which you select, organize, and interpret sensory stimuli in the world around you.

You are always changing and becoming.

Omar watches the same news station every evening because he agrees with their viewpoint on current events. Omar's choice of that one station demonstrates which of the selective processes?

Our tendency to only subject ourselves to messages that are consistent with what we already believe is called

You go to a lunch meeting with Hannah and immediately notice that she is missing an earring, that she isn't wearing her usual professional make-up, and that she's breathing hard when she sits down. What part of the perception process have you used?

In terms of perception, different cultures may not

Which communication element is represented in the perception checking guidelines when you ask the following question: How could your perceptions affect the way you use verbal and nonverbal behavior to convey a message?

When two individuals share a trait, we may also assume they have other things in common. This is an example of the

Jamie has a job interview and feels stressed because he has never been to the office building and he doesn't know what to expect from the interview. What is the source of Jamie's communication apprehension?

If Emma daydreams while her instructor is lecturing, what stage has she skipped in the three-step perceptual process?

While waiting to buy movie tickets, Brent sees three friends leaving the theatre. They are laughing hysterically. Brent assumes that the film must be very funny. What organizational principle of perception is Brent using?

When we alter the meaning of messages so they become consistent with what we believe, we are practicing which selective process?

Communication scholar James McCroskey makes all of the following claims about the nature of communication apprehension except:

Throughout your lifetime, your self-concept is a permanent characteristic of who you are.

When you remember positive and negative messages and experiences in a way that is consistent with what you already believe about yourself and your encounters with others, you are practicing which selective process?

When using systematic desensitization as a method of reducing communication apprehension, you begin by trying to relax while visualizing a nonthreatening communicative act. Which of the following situations would be a good choice for your initial visualization?