Question 1

A fight with your significant other right before class makes it difficult for you to listen to the professor's lecture.This is an example of _____ noise.

Accepted Answer

Psychological noise refers to internal distractions that affect our ability to communicate or receive messages. In this scenario, the fight with the significant other is an internal distraction that affects the student's ability to focus and listen to the lecture.

Question 2

Your perceptual filter most affects which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Your perceptual filter affects your ability to encode and decode information based on your unique experiences, beliefs, and values. This means that you might perceive and interpret the same information differently than someone else, based on your individual perceptual filters. Your filter doesn't necessarily impact context or memory, and it's not directly connected to your age.

Question 3

Which of the following is false regarding freedom of speech in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech is not an absolute and unambiguous concept. There are limitations on speech, such as defamation, incitement to violence or illegal activity, and speech that constitutes a clear and present danger. The courts continually grapple with balancing free speech rights against other competing interests, such as public safety and privacy.

Question 4

Which region has the vast majority of the human population on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Asia is the continent with the highest population in the world, with more than 4.5 billion people, accounting for over 60% of the global population.

Question 5

Jenny began dating in high school.The first time she was invited to his parents' house for dinner,she was served goat meat,a delicacy from Akmed's culture.Jenny was disgusted and told them that they were wrong for eating goat.Jennie was exhibiting _____.

Accepted Answer

Jenny's reaction to the different cultural dietary practices displays ethnocentrism, which is the tendency to view one's own culture as superior and judge others by that standard.

Question 6

You will be studying abroad in Tokyo,Japan next year.You know a little of the Japanese language.When you interact with those who are native of Tokyo,you will be engaging in _____ communication.

Accepted Answer

Intercultural communication refers to communication that takes place between people from different cultures or backgrounds. As the individual is studying abroad in Tokyo and interacting with native Tokyoites, who come from a different culture, the communication can be described as intercultural.

Question 7

If you travel to New York and go into a restaurant and ask for a "pop," your server may not know what to bring for you.This is an example of _____ noise.

Accepted Answer

Semantic noise occurs when the receiver does not understand the meaning of the message because of differences in language, slang, or jargon. In this example, the server may not be familiar with the term "pop" as it is not commonly used in New York.

Question 8

When communicators adapt to the setting,persons present,and purposes of the communication,they are illustrating which essential aspect of communication listed in the text?

Accepted Answer

Adapting to the setting, persons present, and purposes of communication shows that communication is contextual, meaning that it is affected by the environment and social factors surrounding the communication.

Question 9

Which communication model best represents daily face-to-face communication?

Accepted Answer

The transactional model best represents daily face-to-face communication as it emphasizes that communication is a two-way process where both parties are senders and receivers simultaneously. This model also takes into account nonverbal communication, feedback, and the context in which communication occurs.

Question 10

A religiously conservative audience might not be able to listen to a speech about the benefits of domestic partnership (a marriage-type agreement between same-sex couples).What type of noise would they be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

Cultural noise refers to communication barriers that stem from differences in beliefs, values, and norms between individuals or groups. In this case, the conservative audience's religious beliefs create cultural noise that prevents them from effectively receiving the message promoting domestic partnership.

Question 11

When there is a winter storm warning in effect,the weather team comes on the television and tells the public their predictions and expectations.This best represents which communication model?

Accepted Answer

The linear model is a one-way communication process where the sender (in this case, the weather team) sends a message (information about the storm warning) to the receiver (the public watching television). This model does not involve any feedback or interaction between the sender and receiver.

Question 12

Pat and Jose are classmates,but Pat gets mad when Jose speaks Spanish with Lupe,another classmate,saying "This is America,everybody must speak only in English." Pat's attitude is likely to create which problem in communication with Jose and Lupe?

Accepted Answer

Pat's attitude represents cultural noise, which is created by differences in values, beliefs, and attitudes among communicators from different cultures. Pat's insistence that everyone speaks English in America disregards the fact that America is a multicultural society, and shows a lack of appreciation for cultural differences. This creates a barrier in communication with Jose and Lupe, who may not feel comfortable speaking English all the time and may feel offended by Pat's attitude.

Question 13

Those who come from cultures other than yours,with whom you do not identify,are your _____.

Accepted Answer

An out-group is a group of people who do not belong to your own culture or identity group, and may therefore be perceived as different or foreign. The other options, cool group, in-group, and no group, do not accurately describe this concept.

Question 14

"What? I can't hear you! The static on this cell phone is a killer,and you are breaking up.Call me later and maybe I will be able to understand you then." The static in this phone conversation would be considered as what kind of noise?

Accepted Answer

The static on the cell phone is an example of environmental noise, which refers to any external factors that make it difficult to hear or understand a message. In this case, the noise is coming from the phone's connection or the environment in which the call is taking place. Semantic noise refers to misunderstandings or language barriers, organizational noise refers to issues within the communication channel itself (such as poor design or unclear instructions), and physiological-impairment noise refers to physical issues that affect the ability to communicate effectively (such as deafness or hearing loss).

Question 15

In which model of communication do communicators simultaneously process messages?

Accepted Answer

In the transactional model of communication, communicators simultaneously process messages, meaning both individuals are both senders and receivers of messages. This allows for a more interactive and ongoing exchange, rather than a one-way exchange like in the linear model. The interactional model is similar, but focuses more on the feedback and verbal and nonverbal cues between communicators. The monochannel model is not a recognized model of communication.

Question 16

Communicating with oneself,including such things as thought processing and personal decision making is called _____ communication.

Accepted Answer

Intrapersonal communication refers to communication with oneself. It involves thought processing, introspection, and personal decision making. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A (interpersonal communication) refers to communication between two or more people. Option B (transpersonal communication) refers to communication with a divine power or a higher entity, and option D (impersonal communication) refers to superficial communication that does not involve personal feelings or emotions.

Question 17

When we take an idea and put it into a message form,we _____ it.

Accepted Answer

When we put an idea into a message form, we are encoding it - that is, converting it into a form that can be transmitted through a communication channel. This is the first step in the communication process. Decoding, on the other hand, is the process of taking a message that has been encoded and interpreting its meaning. Feedback refers to the response or reaction that the receiver gives to the message, while a channel is the medium through which the message is transmitted (e.g. speech, text, email, etc.).

Question 18

Another word for multiculturalism,a movement recognizing that individuals should be able to maintain their distinctive cultural identities and still be part of a larger group,is _____.

Accepted Answer

Pluralism is the concept of recognizing and appreciating diverse cultures, religions, and ethnicities within a larger society. It promotes the idea that people can maintain their unique cultural identities while still coming together in a shared community. A, C, and D are not synonyms for multiculturalism. Intraculturalism is a term used to describe the understanding and appreciation of differences within one's own culture, while the melting pot is a term used to describe a homogenous society where different cultures blend together to form a new culture. Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture is superior to others.

Question 19

Summer break was over and it was time for Stacy to go back to school.She thought her first class was a torture,as it was simply a teacher lecturing to the class the whole time.The teacher was performing what type of communication?

Accepted Answer

The teacher was lecturing to the entire class, which falls under public communication.

Question 20

Ethics is the systematic study of what should be the grounds and principles for right and wrong human behavior.Which of the following statements is true regarding communication ethics?

Accepted Answer

While there may be general principles and guidelines for ethical communication, it is impossible to establish universal moral standards that are universally accepted. This is due to cultural, religious, and personal differences in values and beliefs. Therefore, ethical considerations must be made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the context and audience involved. Option A is incorrect because First Amendment issues do not exempt speakers from ethical considerations. Option B is incorrect because although audiences do have a responsibility to critically evaluate communication, ethical behavior is a shared responsibility between the speaker and the audience.

Quiz 1: The Human Communication Process