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Provide an example of a co-culture to which you belong.
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Provide an example of a television program you think embodies narrative complexity.
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When Joe gets up to deliver his speech, he stands with his feet at about shoulder-width apart and his knees slightly bent so that they cannot lock. He is able to move and gesture freely, and present himself confidently. The technique Joe is using is called
a. planting.
b. posturing.
c. clustering.
d. alliterating.
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During which stage of a groups development do the members try to negotiate who will be in charge and what the groups goals will be?
a. forming
b. storming
c. norming
d. performing
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Nonverbal communication differs from verbal communication because nonverbal symbols are not part of a code that needs to be interpreted by the receiver.
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What is the difference between encoding and decoding of a message?
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Why is television criticized for its promotion of low culture?
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The aspect of speech delivery that relates to the position of the speakers arms and how the speaker carries his or her body is referred to as
a. articulation.
b. body language.
c. posture.
d. gestures.
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A group that works together to carry out a project or specific endeavor, or to compete against other groups, is referred to as a
a. problem-solving group.
b. primary group.
c. team.
d. focus group.
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Research in nonverbal communication has concluded that it is, indeed, possible to accurately determine if another person is lying just by monitoring their nonverbal behavior.
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What are the three primary reasons why human beings communicate?
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What do we mean when we say that the business of the media relies on exponentiality?
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An effective way to make eye contact with the audience during a speech is to move your eyes from one person to another, or from one section of people to another as you move from one idea to another. This technique is called
a. staring.
b. gazing.
c. scanning.
d. bouncing.
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A campus-wide committee is established to tackle the issue of diversity. Its mission is to create a more comfortable campus climate; recruit more diverse students, faculty, and administrators; and improve retention among minority groups. What type of group is this?
a. support
b. social
c. focus
d. problem-solving
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Immediacy cues, such as smiling, nodding in agreement, and pausing to allow others to speak can foster a closer working relationship between people.
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Define the term communication.
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Provide a brief example of a time when you have engaged in media multitasking.
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Omitting certain sounds in a word is a characteristic of
a. articulation.
b. mumbling.
c. accent.
d. monotone.
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Your family would be considered what kind of group?
a. primary
b. secondary
c. support
d. social
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Immediacy refers to how quickly or slowly a communicator responds with feedback.
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Most people perceive their cognitions, thoughts, and feelings to be innate, but they are actually shaped by the culture in which they live.
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What term do we use to refer to the way new media have blurred the lines between mass media and more interpersonal forms of communication?
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During his speech about a new breakthrough in the treatment of cancer, Joe has a hard time figuring out how to say the scientific words correctly. Joe is having trouble with which of the following?
a. articulation
b. pronunciation
c. projection
d. alliteration
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Which of the following would not be considered a group?
a. the employees at a fast food restaurant
b. the faculty members of the English Department at your college
c. the people who shop at a mall
d. the organizers of the Chicago Marathon
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Using nonverbal behaviors to contradict ones verbal message may create a sarcastic tone.
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A communicators perception of himself or herself can have a profound impact on the way he or she communicates.
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What is the difference between mediated communication and mass media?
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__________ refers to the clarity or forcefulness with which sounds are produced, regardless of whether the sounds are produced correctly.
a. Articulation
b. Pronunciation
c. Projection
d. Alliteration
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of a group?
a. They have a shared identity.
b. They have a person assigned to serve as their leader.
c. They share common goals.
d. They have interdependent relationships with one another.
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Gestures that are nonverbal, and not part of an organized sign language, cannot substitute for a verbal message.
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The interaction model of communication is the most complex and accurate model of communication put forth because it is the only model to acknowledge that communicators simultaneously send and receive messages.
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Media convergence and user-generated content may contribute positively to our culture by enhancing the marketplace of ideas while challenging us through information overload.
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The term that refers to how high or low a persons voice is on the sound range is
a. monotone speech.
b. pitch.
c. speaking volume.
d. speaking rate.
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A collection of more than two people who share some kind of relationship with one another, who communicate in an interdependent fashion, and who collaborate toward some shared purpose defines which term?
a. family
b. dyad
c. group
d. team
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Complementing behaviors mirror the verbal message they accompany.
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The linear model of communication could be used to describe the way an artist uses her recorded music to communicate with her fans.
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People who live in poverty or in rural areas where access to Internet and/or technology is limited may be disadvantaged by the difficulty they face in accessing information through the media.
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A speaker who plans the content, organization, and delivery of the speech in advance, but does not write the speech out word-for-word, uses what speech delivery method?
a. manuscripted
b. memorized
c. impromptu
d. extemporaneous
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Synthesizing what you have learned in this chapter and others in this text, discuss the role of ethics in conflict management. Describe verbal/nonverbal behaviors, listening behaviors, and other communication behaviors you would label as unethical and explain why these behaviors are unethical and not merely ineffective.
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When your little sister brings home the MVP trophy from her softball tournament, you say, Good job! while simultaneously giving her a thumbs up sign. We would say that your nonverbal behavior was repeating your verbal message.
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Having exemplary skills in one area of communication makes a person competent at overall communication.
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Social capital refers to the degree to which people in a culture are informed by the media and, thus, able to participate in the marketplace of ideas.
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When Jonah is suddenly and unexpectedly called out by his ecology professor to explain how the warming of ocean currents due to global warming could trigger another ice age, he is required to use __________ delivery.
a. manuscripted
b. memorized
c. impromptu
d. extemporaneous
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Describe a recent conflict you had with a roommate, friend, or romantic partner that did not end in a satisfying resolution of the problem. Analyze and describe the way you and your partner managed the conflict. How could you rewrite the conflict using more effective and appropriate conflict management strategies to produce a more satisfying result?
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When a persons nonverbal behavior contradicts his or her verbal communication, we tend to believe the verbal message because it is more intentional.
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While appropriateness is subjective, and may change from one situation to another, competent communication focuses on using the skills that are effective in all situations.
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New mediated communication technologies like blogs and Twitter may be reducing the agenda setting power of traditional gatekeepers like television networks and news organizations.
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Memorized delivery is also known as __________, which is an ancient public speaking tradition that is fairly uncommon today due to time constraints and the risks involved.
a. oratory
b. allegory
c. improvisation
d. manuscripting
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Consider the following scenario: Stephanie and Derek have been dating for a couple of years. Stephanie wants to marry Derek, but he is unsure. Dereks parents were divorced when he was young, and both his mother and father have remarried and divorced again. Derek says he loves Stephanie but that he doesnt believe in marriage. Stephanie isnt sure if she is willing to commit to a relationship with Derek if he isnt willing to consider marriage.
Briefly describe how this conflict might end in each of the conflict outcomes described in the textbookwin-win, lose-lose, compromise, separation, and allocation of power.
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Because nonverbal communication is more natural and spontaneous than verbal communication is, it is more easily understood.
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The appropriateness of a communication act is largely determined by cultural norms and rules about what is acceptable or unacceptable.
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Media coverage of issues may set the agenda for what topics we discuss, how we discuss them, and even how we behave in response to them (for example, in our behavioral choices, purchasing, and even voting).
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While preparing for his speech, David took time each afternoon to imagine himself walking confidently to the front of the room, smiling at his audience, and then speaking calmly and confidently. Which technique is David using to build his confidence and reduce his anxiety?
a. meditation
b. systematic desensitization
c. fear alleviation
d. performance visualization
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List and describe the five conflict outcomes discussed in your textbook. Which one is the most satisfying relationally? Which one is the least? Why?
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Sign language is an example of nonverbal communication.
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Communication behavior can be effective without being appropriate.
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Young children appear to be more susceptible to the negative behavioral effects of television content than older children are.
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What do we call the general fear or anxiety associated with either real or anticipated communication with another person or persons?
a. communication apprehension
b. stage fright
c. public speaking anxiety
d. speech panic response
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Compare and contrast the different strategies one might use to manage a conflict. Which strategies are most effective and which are least? Why?
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Public displays of affection are sometimes upsetting to others because of a difference in various communicators perceptions of the __________ dimension of communication.
a. informal-formal
b. appropriate-inappropriate
c. public-private
d. intimate-social
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An individuals ethics are influenced by his or her personal morals and values as well as by broader cultural notions of what is right or wrong morally.
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Research today indicates that despite the results of studies done in the 1970s and 1980s, media does not appear to have much impact on the behavior of children.
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__________ refers to the nervousness we experience when we know we have to communicate publicly to an audience.
a. Communication apprehension
b. Stage fright
c. Public speaking anxiety
d. Speech panic response
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How does culture influence the ways in which people approach conflict management? Using a brief narrative example, illustrate how your culture has shaped the way conflict is managed within your family.
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A noncontact culture is one in which
a. members prefer to be individuals rather than part of a group.
b. members prefer to be anonymous members of a group.
c. members regard touch as an important form of communication.
d. members are touch-sensitive or tend to avoid touch.
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Competent communicators are more concerned with the outcome of their communication than they are with the process of their communication.
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Most people believe that negative media influences, such as exposure to biased messages, have a greater effect on other people than it does on themselves.
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Explain why the language a speaker uses is critical to his or her success as a speaker. Based on what you have learned in this chapter, what advice do you have for how a speaker can use language effectively and avoid some common pitfalls that can get in the way of the speechs success?
*This question can be used to synthesize information from Chapter 11 by specifically referencing the idea of ethics by adding: Why is it an ethical obligation of the speaker to use language appropriately in his or her speech? or How can the use of inappropriate language undermine the dignity of the audience, and how can a speaker demonstrate his or her integrity through the use of appropriate language? or How can appropriate language usage help a speaker demonstrate to an audience that he or she is trustworthy, respectful, responsible, and fair?
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Define communication climate. What factors determine the type of communication climate we will have in a relationship? How can we move from an uncertain or defensive climate to one that is supportive?
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Which term refers to a person's personal associations with the use of time?
a. oculesics
b. proxemics
c. time orientation
d. kinesics
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Transactional communication involves a sender and a receiver sending independent messages to one another.
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The diversity of perspectives presented in the media today appears to have made media bias irrelevant because most people are exposed to a variety of perspectives on most issues.
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What are the three functions of a well-written conclusion? Describe some of the options a speaker has for accomplishing those functions.
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Briefly explain the influences that affect the way conflict is managed in a relationship.
C = comprehension; D = 1
Ideal answers will discuss the following influences:
Power dynamicsHow much power does one partner have compared to the other? Is it balanced and healthy, or does one person control the other?
Attitudes toward conflictDo you believe that conflict is good or bad? Do you dislike arguing or fear that voicing conflict will destroy the relationship? Do you not consider the disagreement important enough to warrant discussion? Do you believe the current time or place is inappropriate for the conflict?
Communication climateIs it uncertain, defensive, or supportive?
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Youre babysitting your niece. When the toddler wakes up, she cries out, missing her mom and dad. You rush upstairs, pick up the child, and hold her in your lap until she calms down and falls back to sleep. What type of nonverbal communication are you using to communicate your caring toward your niece?
a. oculesics
b. proxemics
c. haptics
d. time orientation
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The discipline of communication is only concerned with communication that is intentional.
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Nearly one half of Americans today report that they are dependent on the Internet for detailed information about health, science, business, and other issues on a weekly basis.
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Describe how transitions, signposts, internal previews, and internal summaries are used in the body of the speech.
C = knowledge and comprehension; D = 1
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List and describe the common triggers that lead to conflict, and provide a brief example to illustrate each trigger.
C = comprehension; D = 2
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Which of the following is not one of the spatial zones identified by Edward Hall?
a. intimate
b. interpersonal
c. personal
d. social