Question 1

When communicating we use schema to ______________.

Accepted Answer

Schema refers to a cognitive framework or mental structure that helps to organize and interpret information. We use our existing schemas to process and make sense of new information and experiences. It helps us in understanding the world around us and make quick decisions. Schema also helps us in solving problems and making decisions, as it organizes the information related to a specific issue and helps us choose the best possible solution.

Question 2

You are watching the news and the anchor is discussing the main occurrences of the day. This is an example of what kind of communication?

Accepted Answer

Representational communication involves the use of symbols to represent objects, ideas, or events. In this case, the anchor is using words and images to represent the events of the day.

Question 3

A ___________ is something that signals the presence of something specific; that is, it is more or less an objective substitute for that thing.

Accepted Answer

A sign is a specific object or event that indicates the presence of something else. It is a substitute for the actual thing and can be objectively observed and interpreted. The other answer choices refer to more abstract concepts unrelated to the definition provided.

Question 4

There is nothing inherently meaning "stop" in a piece of hexagonal red sheet metal, just as English speakers may have decided d-o-g signifies a canine, but Spanish speakers prefer p-e-r-r-o. These facts demonstrate that the meanings we assign to signs and symbols are __________.

Accepted Answer

The sentence implies that the meanings we assign to signs and symbols are arbitrary, as they can vary between different languages and cultures.

Question 5

Because no media portrayal can show every aspect/nuance of a phenomenon, Goffman called media representations ___________.

Accepted Answer

Goffman referred to media representations as "hyperritualized," meaning they often exaggerate or dramatize certain aspects of reality to convey a particular message or to adhere to specific norms and expectations, rather than presenting a fully accurate or comprehensive depiction.

Question 6

When asked an uncomfortable question by an acquaintance at an office party, most people's reaction will result in a(n) _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When asked an uncomfortable question by an...

Question 7

You're walking down the street in your state's capital city. You hear people with accents that seem quite at home there, but you also hear folks talking with a decidedly different accent. You instantly know they're visitors to your state. This is an example of culture's power to _______.

Accepted Answer

Culture has the power to differentiate between locals and visitors based on their accents, behavior, and customs. This is evident in the given scenario where the speaker can distinguish between the two groups of people based on their accents. Therefore, the correct choice is C) differentiate.

Question 8

You really want to look good for your friend's parents. It's the first time you're meeting them. So you decide to hold off a bit on dying your hair that lovely shade of green you saw in the Star Trek movie. This is an example of culture's power to__________.

Accepted Answer

Culture's power to limit is being shown in the example given. The person is holding off on dyeing their hair a certain color because they believe it may not be well received by their friend's parents, who likely come from a different cultural background. This shows how cultural norms and expectations can limit individual expression and behavior in certain contexts.

Question 9

There is no better argument against the source-dominated perspective on communication than the idea that ___________.

Accepted Answer

The idea that "you cannot not communicate" suggests that communication is not solely controlled by the source, but is also influenced by the receiver and the context in which the message is being conveyed. This challenges the notion that the source is the dominant factor in communication.

Question 10

Your new classmate is a tall blonde student. You soon learn from her that her GPA is a 3.8 and you discover you're surprised that she's that smart. You have engaged in ___________.

Accepted Answer

This scenario involves stereotyping, which is the act of making assumptions about a person based on their membership in a particular group, such as their race, gender, or in this case, their appearance. By assuming that someone who is tall and blonde may not be as intelligent as someone else, the individual in this scenario is engaging in stereotyping.

Question 11

A stop sign is a stop sign-rather than a stop symbol-because it is a more-or-less ________ substitution for something else, in this case, an official order to stop your car.

Accepted Answer

The word "substitution" suggests that the stop sign is meant to objectively replace or stand in for the official order to stop, making choice A the best option. Choices B, C, D, and E are either too subjective or do not fully capture the intended meaning.

Question 12

K-N-I-F-E is a ________ for a cutting implement. A knife stuck into your car tire by an angry neighbor is a _________ of that anger.

Accepted Answer

The word "knife" is a symbol or a sign for a cutting implement. When it is used to represent anger, it is still a symbol or a sign of that emotion. Therefore, the best choice is C: sign/symbol.

Question 13

The three elements of the triangle of meaning are the referent, the sign or symbol, and the ____________.

Accepted Answer

The triangle of meaning consists of the referent, the sign or symbol, and the reference, which is the thought or concept associated with the symbol.

Question 14

In the triangle of meaning, the element that stands in for the _______ is the sign or symbol.

Accepted Answer

In the triangle of meaning, the referent is the actual object or thing in the world, the sign or symbol (linguistic or otherwise) stands in for this referent, and the concept or idea it evokes is the signified.

Question 15

Although communication can be____________ (describing or conveying some objective fact or information), it is almost always_______ (someone's version of the facts or information).

Accepted Answer

The first blank refers to the objective transmission of information, which can be described as representational. The second blank refers to the fact that communication is always influenced by the individual's interpretation and presentation, which is why it can be seen as presentational. Choice C reflects this distinction between objective information (representational) and subjective interpretation (presentational) and is therefore the best choice.

Question 16

You think you're the funniest person you know, yet no one ever gets your jokes. You eventually realize that you are not that funny. This is symbolic interaction's _______ in operation.

Accepted Answer

The looking glass self theory of symbolic interactionism suggests that people's self-concepts develop from their interpretations and internalization of the reactions of others to their behavior. In this scenario, the individual believes they are the funniest person they know, reflecting their self-concept. However, the lack of laughter from others suggests that their interpretation of themselves is not accurate, leading to an adjustment of their self-concept or ego deflation.

Question 17

_________ are specific sets of expectations we use to make sense of specific social situations in which we may find ourselves.

Accepted Answer

Frames are specific sets of expectations we use to make sense of specific social situations in which we may find ourselves. They help us interpret and analyze the meaning behind the actions and behaviors we observe in those situations.

Question 18

Mead explained how people learn about themselves and the world around them through interaction with others using a _________metaphor. That is one context in which we come to value ourselves to the extent that our role is respected by others.

Accepted Answer

Mead used a team sports metaphor to explain how individuals learn about themselves and the world around them through interaction with others. In team sports, each player has a specific role and their success is dependent on the success of the team as a whole. Similarly, individuals in society have specific roles and their sense of self-worth is often tied to their success within their designated role, which is influenced by the respect they receive from others.

Question 19

In describing the operation of symbolic interaction, Mead argued that there are two important "others" to whom we look to better understand ourselves. Our sense of how others see us is our ___________.

Accepted Answer

The generalized other is the collective expectations and norms of society that we internalize and use to guide our behavior.

Question 20

In describing the operation of symbolic interaction, Mead argued that there are two important "others" to whom we look to better understand ourselves. Influential people in the different situations in which we find ourselves are our _________.

Accepted Answer

Mead argued that significant others are influential people in the different situations in which we find ourselves, and that we look to them to better understand ourselves. The looking glass self refers to the idea that our sense of self develops through our interactions with others, particularly through their responses to us. The idealized other refers to the person or group that we aspire to be like, while the wished-for self refers to the person we would like to become in the future. The generalized other refers to the overall cultural norms and values that influence our behavior.

Quiz 1: The Communication Process: Perception, Meaning, and Identity

When communicating we use schema to ______________.

You are watching the news and the anchor is discussing the main occurrences of the day. This is an example of what kind of communication?

A ___________ is something that signals the presence of something specific; that is, it is more or less an objective substitute for that thing.

There is nothing inherently meaning "stop" in a piece of hexagonal red sheet metal, just as English speakers may have decided d-o-g signifies a canine, but Spanish speakers prefer p-e-r-r-o. These facts demonstrate that the meanings we assign to signs and symbols are __________.

Because no media portrayal can show every aspect/nuance of a phenomenon, Goffman called media representations ___________.

When asked an uncomfortable question by an acquaintance at an office party, most people's reaction will result in a(n) _______________.

You're walking down the street in your state's capital city. You hear people with accents that seem quite at home there, but you also hear folks talking with a decidedly different accent. You instantly know they're visitors to your state. This is an example of culture's power to _______.

You really want to look good for your friend's parents. It's the first time you're meeting them. So you decide to hold off a bit on dying your hair that lovely shade of green you saw in the Star Trek movie. This is an example of culture's power to__________.

There is no better argument against the source-dominated perspective on communication than the idea that ___________.

Your new classmate is a tall blonde student. You soon learn from her that her GPA is a 3.8 and you discover you're surprised that she's that smart. You have engaged in ___________.

A stop sign is a stop sign-rather than a stop symbol-because it is a more-or-less ________ substitution for something else, in this case, an official order to stop your car.

K-N-I-F-E is a for a cutting implement. A knife stuck into your car tire by an angry neighbor is a _ of that anger.

The three elements of the triangle of meaning are the referent, the sign or symbol, and the ____________.

In the triangle of meaning, the element that stands in for the _______ is the sign or symbol.

Although communication can be______ (describing or conveying some objective fact or information) , it is almost always_ (someone's version of the facts or information) .

You think you're the funniest person you know, yet no one ever gets your jokes. You eventually realize that you are not that funny. This is symbolic interaction's _______ in operation.

_________ are specific sets of expectations we use to make sense of specific social situations in which we may find ourselves.

Mead explained how people learn about themselves and the world around them through interaction with others using a _________metaphor. That is one context in which we come to value ourselves to the extent that our role is respected by others.

In describing the operation of symbolic interaction, Mead argued that there are two important "others" to whom we look to better understand ourselves. Our sense of how others see us is our ___________.

In describing the operation of symbolic interaction, Mead argued that there are two important "others" to whom we look to better understand ourselves. Influential people in the different situations in which we find ourselves are our _________.

Quiz 1: The Communication Process: Perception, Meaning, and Identity

When communicating we use schema to ______________.

You are watching the news and the anchor is discussing the main occurrences of the day. This is an example of what kind of communication?

A ___________ is something that signals the presence of something specific; that is, it is more or less an objective substitute for that thing.

There is nothing inherently meaning "stop" in a piece of hexagonal red sheet metal, just as English speakers may have decided d-o-g signifies a canine, but Spanish speakers prefer p-e-r-r-o. These facts demonstrate that the meanings we assign to signs and symbols are __________.

Because no media portrayal can show every aspect/nuance of a phenomenon, Goffman called media representations ___________.

When asked an uncomfortable question by an acquaintance at an office party, most people's reaction will result in a(n) _______________.

You're walking down the street in your state's capital city. You hear people with accents that seem quite at home there, but you also hear folks talking with a decidedly different accent. You instantly know they're visitors to your state. This is an example of culture's power to _______.

You really want to look good for your friend's parents. It's the first time you're meeting them. So you decide to hold off a bit on dying your hair that lovely shade of green you saw in the Star Trek movie. This is an example of culture's power to__________.

There is no better argument against the source-dominated perspective on communication than the idea that ___________.

Your new classmate is a tall blonde student. You soon learn from her that her GPA is a 3.8 and you discover you're surprised that she's that smart. You have engaged in ___________.

A stop sign is a stop sign-rather than a stop symbol-because it is a more-or-less ________ substitution for something else, in this case, an official order to stop your car.

K-N-I-F-E is a ________ for a cutting implement. A knife stuck into your car tire by an angry neighbor is a _________ of that anger.

The three elements of the triangle of meaning are the referent, the sign or symbol, and the ____________.

In the triangle of meaning, the element that stands in for the _______ is the sign or symbol.

Although communication can be____________ (describing or conveying some objective fact or information) , it is almost always_______ (someone's version of the facts or information) .

You think you're the funniest person you know, yet no one ever gets your jokes. You eventually realize that you are not that funny. This is symbolic interaction's _______ in operation.

_________ are specific sets of expectations we use to make sense of specific social situations in which we may find ourselves.

Mead explained how people learn about themselves and the world around them through interaction with others using a _________metaphor. That is one context in which we come to value ourselves to the extent that our role is respected by others.

In describing the operation of symbolic interaction, Mead argued that there are two important "others" to whom we look to better understand ourselves. Our sense of how others see us is our ___________.

In describing the operation of symbolic interaction, Mead argued that there are two important "others" to whom we look to better understand ourselves. Influential people in the different situations in which we find ourselves are our _________.

K-N-I-F-E is a for a cutting implement. A knife stuck into your car tire by an angry neighbor is a _ of that anger.

Although communication can be______ (describing or conveying some objective fact or information) , it is almost always_ (someone's version of the facts or information) .