CMST 1061 Min Wu LSUA Final Actual Exam
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According to the supplementary reading "the meaning of meaning",
meaning is our internal response to either the reality (objects, events,
or situations experienced through our senses) or the symbols used by a
language community to label reality. For example, the meaning of dog
for a particular person or a group of people would be their internal
response (images appearing in their mind, or loving feelings aroused)
when they either see the actual four-legged animal or when see or hear
the word "dog". - ANSWER-True
The major distinction between the linear and interactive models of
communication is - ANSWER-the interactive model includes feedback,
or a response to the message .
The statement that communication is systemic means that __________
- ANSWER-the various parts affect each other.
Stuart has just started preparing a persusaive speech for his
communication class. He has selected a topic and is thinking about the
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,kind of arguments, reasoning and evidence he might use in his speech.
Stuart is focusing on which canon of persuasion? - ANSWER-logos
The study of communication is more than __________ years old. -
ANSWER-2500
The study of communication, power, and empowerment, especially as it
relates to the issue of who is and who is not allowed to speak in a
society, is strongly influenced by which philosopher? - ANSWER-Michel
Foucault
Which of the following is NOT a "proof" identified by Aristotle as the
tools of persuasion? - ANSWER-a. ethos
X b. tanthos
c. pathos
d. logos
Whiteness studies are examples of research conducted in which field of
communication study? - ANSWER-Intercultural Communication Studies
Attribution is the act of explaining why something happens or why a
person acts a particular way. - ANSWER-True
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, Cognitive schemata include all of the following EXCEPT ________ -
ANSWER-abstractions
The ability to perceive another as a unique individual is called _____ -
ANSWER-person-centeredness
The active process of selecting, organizing and interpreting people,
objects, events, situations, and activities is known as ______ - ANSWER-
perception
Which of the following is a prototype? - ANSWER-the person who is the
best example of a co-worker to you
Socially agreed-upon labels that we use to identify and arouse
conventionalized meanings stored in schemata within our memory
system are called: - ANSWER-symbols
In the meaning triangle, the symbol is the internal configuration
aroused by either apprehending the referent itself with our senses or by
receiving a cue from another person. - ANSWER-False
All language is symbolic, yet not all symbols are linguistic. - ANSWER-
True
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Newest 2026-2027 With Complete 100 Questions
And Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New
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According to the supplementary reading "the meaning of meaning",
meaning is our internal response to either the reality (objects, events,
or situations experienced through our senses) or the symbols used by a
language community to label reality. For example, the meaning of dog
for a particular person or a group of people would be their internal
response (images appearing in their mind, or loving feelings aroused)
when they either see the actual four-legged animal or when see or hear
the word "dog". - ANSWER-True
The major distinction between the linear and interactive models of
communication is - ANSWER-the interactive model includes feedback,
or a response to the message .
The statement that communication is systemic means that __________
- ANSWER-the various parts affect each other.
Stuart has just started preparing a persusaive speech for his
communication class. He has selected a topic and is thinking about the
1|Page
,kind of arguments, reasoning and evidence he might use in his speech.
Stuart is focusing on which canon of persuasion? - ANSWER-logos
The study of communication is more than __________ years old. -
ANSWER-2500
The study of communication, power, and empowerment, especially as it
relates to the issue of who is and who is not allowed to speak in a
society, is strongly influenced by which philosopher? - ANSWER-Michel
Foucault
Which of the following is NOT a "proof" identified by Aristotle as the
tools of persuasion? - ANSWER-a. ethos
X b. tanthos
c. pathos
d. logos
Whiteness studies are examples of research conducted in which field of
communication study? - ANSWER-Intercultural Communication Studies
Attribution is the act of explaining why something happens or why a
person acts a particular way. - ANSWER-True
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, Cognitive schemata include all of the following EXCEPT ________ -
ANSWER-abstractions
The ability to perceive another as a unique individual is called _____ -
ANSWER-person-centeredness
The active process of selecting, organizing and interpreting people,
objects, events, situations, and activities is known as ______ - ANSWER-
perception
Which of the following is a prototype? - ANSWER-the person who is the
best example of a co-worker to you
Socially agreed-upon labels that we use to identify and arouse
conventionalized meanings stored in schemata within our memory
system are called: - ANSWER-symbols
In the meaning triangle, the symbol is the internal configuration
aroused by either apprehending the referent itself with our senses or by
receiving a cue from another person. - ANSWER-False
All language is symbolic, yet not all symbols are linguistic. - ANSWER-
True
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