Question 1

The principle of cooperation assumes that

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The principle of cooperation emphasizes the importance of communicators helping people understand each other. This involves active listening, showing empathy, asking clarifying questions, and finding solutions together. The other options may be part of effective communication, but they are not specific to the principle of cooperation.

Question 2

When Lilly confided to Meisha that she was a lesbian,Meisha replied with,"Gosh,Lilly,you don't look gay." Meisha's reply was

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Meisha's response reflects heterosexist attitudes and assumptions that lesbians have a specific appearance or mannerisms that are different from heterosexual women. It dismisses Lilly's identity and reinforces stereotypes. A more appropriate response would have been one of acceptance, support, and affirmation of Lilly's identity.

Question 3

The statement,"Anderson is such a jerk! I hate him." contains

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The statement contains a snarl word ("jerk"), which is a negative, derogatory term used to insult or degrade someone.

Question 4

This type of deception is used to make oneself look good:

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Self-enhancement is the type of deception that is used to make oneself look good. This can be done by exaggerating one's accomplishments, abilities, or positive traits, or downplaying negative aspects of oneself. It is often motivated by a desire to be admired or respected by others, and to gain social or professional advantages.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true of direct and indirect speech?

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Direct messages are often more straightforward and to the point, which can sometimes be perceived as less polite compared to the more nuanced and considerate approach of indirect messages.

Question 6

Which of the following is an appropriate way to avoid ageism?

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Engaging older people in conversation as one would wish to be engaged is an appropriate way to avoid ageism. This shows respect and acknowledgement of their individuality rather than assuming things about them based on their age. It also allows for a more meaningful and equal interaction. Options A, B, and C are not appropriate ways to avoid ageism as they perpetuate negative stereotypes and assumptions based on age.

Question 7

When Don,who is an openly gay man,meets Mehmet,Mehmet automatically assumes that Don Must also know Rick,Mehmet's gay residence-hall director. Mehmet's tendency to assume that Don and Rick would probably know each other can be described as

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Mehmet's assumption that Don must know Rick based solely on their shared sexual orientation reflects a heterosexist attitude. Heterosexism involves assuming that heterosexuality is the norm and that all people should conform to it. In this case, Mehmet is assuming that all gay men know each other, which is not necessarily true.

Question 8

When Brad told Jeremy,"I'm going to study really hard for that history test," and Jeremy replied,"I Know you will.You have a real drive to do well in school.I admire you." Jeremy engaged in

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Jeremy is agreeing with Brad's statement and giving him encouragement, which is an example of confirmation.

Question 9

Of the following terms,which is the highest in abstraction?

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"Things to sit on" is the highest in abstraction because it encompasses a broader category that includes various types of seating, whereas the other options are more specific.

Question 10

Which statement is an example of nonsexist language?

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Choice C is an example of nonsexist language because it avoids the use of gendered pronouns and instead uses a gender-neutral term ("first-year students"). The other choices use masculine pronouns or gendered job titles.

Question 11

Intensional orientation refers to the tendency to

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Intensional orientation refers to the tendency to view people based on their labels rather than their actual existence. This means that individuals are categorized based on their identified characteristics rather than their individual traits.

Question 12

The local newspaper used to solicit readers to submit their comments about articles in the online edition of the newspaper. Readers did not have to give their name,and many of the comments were extreme. This is an example of __________ messages.

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The correct spelling is "anonymous" which means without revealing one's identity or name.

Question 13

Which of the following is the BEST example of an indirect response to "What's for dinner,Honey"?

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Option C is an indirect response because it provides information related to the question without directly answering what's for dinner. It suggests an option without confirming it as the choice for dinner.

Question 14

Ali is engaging in __________ when he retains a judgment of a close friend,despite the inevitable Changes in the friend.

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Static evaluation refers to maintaining a fixed, unchanging judgment of a person, situation or thing despite any changes that may occur. In this scenario, Ali is retaining his judgment of his close friend even though the friend may have undergone changes that would otherwise prompt a re-evaluation of their character or behavior.

Question 15

Arellia believes that people should tell it like it is when communicating with others because being upfront saves time and energy in the long run.Arellia's guiding principle in verbal communication is

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Arellia's guiding principle in verbal communication is directness, as she believes in telling the truth and being straightforward in her communication. This helps in saving time and energy in the long run, as there is no need for guessing or interpreting hidden meanings in what is being said.

Question 16

In communicating with others verbally,Mariam tries not to say anything that might shed negative light on the person she is communicating with.According to your text,Mariam's guiding cultural principle in verbal communication is

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The answer of In communicating with others verbally,Mariam tries not...

Question 17

Of the following terms,which is the lowest in abstraction?

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"My orange tabby, Murray" is the lowest in abstraction as it is the most specific and concrete term. It refers to a particular individual cat and is a more specific term than "cats", "animals", or "carnivores".

Question 18

When editing the company newsletter,Janet includes the anniversaries of all the traditionally married couples,but omits the anniversaries of the office's same-sex couples' commitment ceremonies. Janet's behavior can be described as

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Janet is showing a bias towards heterosexual relationships by including only the anniversaries of traditionally married couples, ignoring the commitment ceremonies of same-sex couples. This behavior is categorized as heterosexism, a form of discrimination towards individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.

Question 19

The denotative meaning of a word

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The denotative meaning of a word is the literal or dictionary definition of the word, which can be found in a dictionary. It is not subjective or influenced by emotions, and is not dependent on the interpretation of the speaker.

Question 20

When Nancy told Philip,"I'm so stoked! I got an A on my chemistry midterm," and Philip replies
With ,"I'm hungry.Let's get some lunch," Philip engaged in

Accepted Answer

Philip's response of "I'm hungry. Let's get some lunch" does not acknowledge or affirm Nancy's statement about her chemistry midterm, indicating disconfirmation.

Quiz 4: Verbal Messages