Understanding Human Communication Test Bank.

Understanding Human Communication Test Bank.Understanding Human Communication Test Bank. MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which element of human communication is represented in the guiding principle: Adapt to the communication circumstances and setting. a. Self b. Others c. Content d. Context e. Structure 2. The textbook defines communication as the process of using verbal and nonverbal messages to generate meaning within and across various contexts, cultures, and channels. Which term in this definition refers to where, when, with whom, and under what circumstances you communicate? a. messages b. meaning c. context d. cultures e. channels 3. According to your textbook, you listen to the equivalent of a book a day, you speak about a book a week, you read the equivalent of a book a month, and you write a book a. every two months. b. every six months. c. every year. d. every five years. e. every ten years. 4. A study by the Business-Higher Education Forum listed strong as the most important skill area for college students preparing for a career. a. oral communication skills b. written communication skills c. listening skills d. computer skills e. proficiency in your field of study 5. You generate meaning when you a. speak. b. write. c. create visual images. d. listen, read, and react to messages. e. do all of the above. 6. Your textbook presents seven basic elements of human communication. The first elements on that list is a. purpose b. others c. self d. content e. expression 7. The Guiding Principles of Human Communication a. are verbal and nonverbal messages that generate meaning. b*. focus on strategies that describe how to communicate and why certain communication strategies succeed or fail. c. are self-evident or universally recognized truths or beliefs. d. are axioms proving that communication is personal, relational, and intentional. e. are theories, strategies, and skills. 8. Which element of human communication is expressed in the axiom “Communication is symbolic”? a. others b. expression c. context d. content e. structure 9. Josh realizes that his presentation to a group of young men at a juvenile detention center will be difficult. He decides that they are more likely to take his advice if he shares past experiences from his own juvenile run-ins with the law. What element of communication has Josh taken into account as he prepares his talk? a. Expression b. Structure c. Others d. Purpose e. Context 10. What axiom does the Guiding Principle “Organize message content” address? a. Communication is personal. b. Communication is intentional. c. Communication is contextual. d. Communication is structured. e. Communication is symbolic. 11. Sidney tells his wife his attempt to repair the lamp he broke has failed and that it will have to be trashed. His wife says “thanks a lot.” Sid knows that his wife is not pleased. Which communication axiom is illustrated in this scene? a. Communication is intentional.