Question 1

Lasswell (1948) proposed a psychosocial model of communication which can be summarized as follows:

Accepted Answer

Lasswell's model of communication is summarized as "Who says what to whom by which channel to what effect," focusing on the communicator, message, medium, audience, and effect.

Question 2

It is now recognized that:

Accepted Answer

Both verbal and non-verbal communication are intimately related and represent different manifestations of a common process in the brain. Non-verbal behaviour provides a distinctly separate communication channel which sometimes works in concert with the verbal system.

Question 3

Which aspect of communication is most fundamental to human interaction?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

It has been estimated that we can produce __________ different morphemes.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B: 100,000. This is because the number of morphemes in a language is typically estimated to be between 50,000 and 200,000.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a function of non-verbal behaviours?

Accepted Answer

Non-verbal behaviours are typically used to convey emotions, regulate interactions, and express intimacy, but they are not well-suited for expressing complex abstract theoretical concepts, which usually require verbal communication.

Question 6

With the exception of movements which involve contact with someone else, all bodily movements are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Kinesics refers to the study of body movements, gestures, and facial expressions, excluding those involving physical contact with others.

Question 7

The non-verbal aspects of speech are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Paralanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication used to convey emotion and modify meaning, such as tone, pitch, and volume of speech.

Question 8

The term 'haptics' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Haptics refers to the study and use of touch as a form of communication, often in the context of human interaction and technology.

Question 9

The perception, use, and structuring of space as communication is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Proxemics is the study of how space is used in communication, including personal space and territoriality.

Question 10

Grunts, sighs and coughs are to __________ as arm waving, hand pointing and kicking are to __________.

Accepted Answer

Grunts, sighs, and coughs are examples of paralanguage, which refers to the vocal elements that accompany speech. Arm waving, hand pointing, and kicking are examples of kinesics, which refers to body movements and gestures.

Question 11

The term 'kinesics' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Kinesics refers to the study of body movements, gestures, and posture as a form of non-verbal communication, excluding physical contact.

Question 12

Charles Darwin (1872) suggested that human emotional behaviour:

Accepted Answer

Darwin believed that human emotional behaviour evolved from that of lower animals.

Question 13

Which of the following has been offered as evidence that the physical expression of emotion is to some degree innate?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following has been offered...

Question 14

A particular form of a language spoken by people in a geographic region or social class is known as a:

Accepted Answer

A dialect is a particular form of a language that is specific to a geographic region or social class, encompassing variations in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Question 15

Which of the following aspects of non-verbal communication appears to be similar across cultures?

Accepted Answer

Non-verbal communication can vary significantly across cultures, including aspects like rhythm in language, body language, hand gestures, and the amount of touching. There is no single aspect listed that is universally similar across all cultures.

Question 16

Spontaneous facial expressions of emotion:

Accepted Answer

Spontaneous facial expressions are controlled by the subcortical brain regions, while deliberate expressions are controlled by the cortical brain regions, indicating separate neural pathways.

Question 17

The dialect that one speaks can convey:

Accepted Answer

A dialect can indicate a person's geographical origin, educational background, and social class.

Question 18

What is the inherent value hypothesis about?

Accepted Answer

The inherent value hypothesis states that the standard form of a language is more aesthetically pleasing and becomes the prestige form of the language.

Question 19

What is the imposed norm hypothesis about?

Accepted Answer

The imposed norm hypothesis suggests that the standard dialect is viewed more positively because it is associated with social power and prestige, not because it is inherently better or more pleasing.

Question 20

What do kinesics, haptics, proxemics and artifacts have in common?

Accepted Answer

Kinesics, haptics, proxemics, and artifacts are all forms of non-verbal behavior, which involve communication without the use of spoken language.

Quiz 7: Language and Communication