Communication Quizzes
We can understand the importance of studying human communication by realizing that it is -
ANS a complex skill that enables other to connect with us
Which of the following is part of the process of critical thinking - ANS keeping an open mind for
new evidence when evaluating assertions
Your text asserts that, fundamentally, your communication interactions with others allow you to -
ANS establish who you are to them
The physical surroundings of a communication event are tied to what element of communication
- ANS setting
When Daya arrives in class, she has questions about the upcoming exam. As Days formulated
her specific question, what component of the communication process is taking place - ANS
encoding
Which statement supports the understanding that communication is symbolic - ANS words and
gestures are arbitrary, without inherent meaning
Jay is told he should wear traditional clothing for his upcoming interview, and Jay thinks this
means he must look boring and old-fashioned. This is an example of what type of meaning -
ANS connotative
The means through which a message is transmitted is referred to as what - ANS the channel
Which communication model assumes that one person plays the sender and one person plays
the receiver in clearly defined roles during each communication exchange - ANS linear
The Synergetic Model differs from the linear model of communication in that it emphasizes the
role of what in the communication process - ANS individual and societal forces
When participants bring their beliefs, values, norms, and attitudes to an interaction, what is
affecting the communication process - ANS culture
Steven is a chef and his wife is a doctor. They both have a rough day and vent to each other at
home that night. However, they end up frustrated and in an argument because neither fully
understands the demands of the other's job. This demonstrates the influence of _____ in
communication. - ANS field of experience
,Which of the following refers to the setting or physical environment in which communication
interactions occur, as well as how many participants are present - ANS context
Individuals are advised to adopt an ethical stance based on - ANS their own beliefs, values,
and moral training
When do communicators have an ethical responsibility to share information - ANS when it
helps others make informed decisions
Truthfulness plays an essential role in ethical communication because - ANS messages have
consequences
Dylan's girlfriend makes him a special birthday dinner. When asked if he likes it, Dylan tells her,
"No, I really hate that kind of food." Dylan's standard for ethical communication can be
described as _____. - ANS absolute
If you believe that moral behavior varies among individuals, groups, and cultures, then you
believe ethical standards are - ANS relative
The ability to adapt one's communication to achieve one's goal is part of the definition of - ANS
communication competence
Which of the following involves achieving one's goals successfully - ANS effectiveness
When Nate addresses the meeting, he is most concerned about getting the group to
immediately adopt his proposal. What type of communication goal does this represent? - ANS
content goal
The best description of the study of communication emphasizes - ANS the exchange of
messages to create meaning
Haley listens as her friend Paul states his reasons for the right to own guns. As she listens,
Haley reflects upon her own ideas while evaluating Paul's arguments. She keeps an open mind
and asks herself what other conclusions or explanations are possible before she responds.
Haley is engaging in _____. - ANS critical thinking
Good communication skills are - ANS complex
Receiving a message and interpreting its meaning is referred to as _____. - ANS decoding
When Fernando sees the crossing guard extend a flat hand directly at him, he knows he must
stop the car until her hand is down. This interaction demonstrates the role of _____ in
communication. - ANS symbols
, The concrete meaning of a message, such as a dictionary definitions, is known as what kind of
meaning - ANS denotative
The manner in which you discipline your child may be different in the grocery store versus at
your home because of this component of human communication. - ANS setting
An assumption of the linear model of communication is the belief that _____. - ANS messages
are clear to the audience regardless of their own experiences
The education and experiences that a communicator possesses are known as their what - ANS
field of experience
Which of the following terms refers to the setting, or aspects of the physical environment, in
which an interaction occurs - ANS context
In the context of communication, synergy is understood to mean that - ANS different
communication elements work together to create something different, and greater, than the sum
of its parts
Communication ethics refers to standards that help us evaluate - ANS what is right or wrong
Carmen strongly believes that lying is wrong, but she is willing to let her children believe in the
Tooth Fairy while they are young. Carmen's view of ethical communication can be described as
what - ANS relative
Communication competence is composed of which two elements - ANS appropriateness and
effectiveness
Generally, what are the three types of goals that are important during a communication
interaction - ANS identity, relationship, and content
If older adults treat teenagers with respect and admiration during their conversations with them,
these young people may view themselves as more mature and more valuable than they did
previously. This illustrates the fact that communication interactions have the power to _____. -
ANS create and shape identities
In the United States, there are television stations such as Black Entertainment Television and
Telemundo and magazines like Ebony and Out, which are targeted to groups based on their
race, age, gender, or sexuality. This illustrates which reason why identity is important to
communication? - ANS Much of US life is organized around and geared toward specific
identities
Individuals bring their self-images or identities to _____ communication encounter(s). - ANS to
every communication encounter
We can understand the importance of studying human communication by realizing that it is -
ANS a complex skill that enables other to connect with us
Which of the following is part of the process of critical thinking - ANS keeping an open mind for
new evidence when evaluating assertions
Your text asserts that, fundamentally, your communication interactions with others allow you to -
ANS establish who you are to them
The physical surroundings of a communication event are tied to what element of communication
- ANS setting
When Daya arrives in class, she has questions about the upcoming exam. As Days formulated
her specific question, what component of the communication process is taking place - ANS
encoding
Which statement supports the understanding that communication is symbolic - ANS words and
gestures are arbitrary, without inherent meaning
Jay is told he should wear traditional clothing for his upcoming interview, and Jay thinks this
means he must look boring and old-fashioned. This is an example of what type of meaning -
ANS connotative
The means through which a message is transmitted is referred to as what - ANS the channel
Which communication model assumes that one person plays the sender and one person plays
the receiver in clearly defined roles during each communication exchange - ANS linear
The Synergetic Model differs from the linear model of communication in that it emphasizes the
role of what in the communication process - ANS individual and societal forces
When participants bring their beliefs, values, norms, and attitudes to an interaction, what is
affecting the communication process - ANS culture
Steven is a chef and his wife is a doctor. They both have a rough day and vent to each other at
home that night. However, they end up frustrated and in an argument because neither fully
understands the demands of the other's job. This demonstrates the influence of _____ in
communication. - ANS field of experience
,Which of the following refers to the setting or physical environment in which communication
interactions occur, as well as how many participants are present - ANS context
Individuals are advised to adopt an ethical stance based on - ANS their own beliefs, values,
and moral training
When do communicators have an ethical responsibility to share information - ANS when it
helps others make informed decisions
Truthfulness plays an essential role in ethical communication because - ANS messages have
consequences
Dylan's girlfriend makes him a special birthday dinner. When asked if he likes it, Dylan tells her,
"No, I really hate that kind of food." Dylan's standard for ethical communication can be
described as _____. - ANS absolute
If you believe that moral behavior varies among individuals, groups, and cultures, then you
believe ethical standards are - ANS relative
The ability to adapt one's communication to achieve one's goal is part of the definition of - ANS
communication competence
Which of the following involves achieving one's goals successfully - ANS effectiveness
When Nate addresses the meeting, he is most concerned about getting the group to
immediately adopt his proposal. What type of communication goal does this represent? - ANS
content goal
The best description of the study of communication emphasizes - ANS the exchange of
messages to create meaning
Haley listens as her friend Paul states his reasons for the right to own guns. As she listens,
Haley reflects upon her own ideas while evaluating Paul's arguments. She keeps an open mind
and asks herself what other conclusions or explanations are possible before she responds.
Haley is engaging in _____. - ANS critical thinking
Good communication skills are - ANS complex
Receiving a message and interpreting its meaning is referred to as _____. - ANS decoding
When Fernando sees the crossing guard extend a flat hand directly at him, he knows he must
stop the car until her hand is down. This interaction demonstrates the role of _____ in
communication. - ANS symbols
, The concrete meaning of a message, such as a dictionary definitions, is known as what kind of
meaning - ANS denotative
The manner in which you discipline your child may be different in the grocery store versus at
your home because of this component of human communication. - ANS setting
An assumption of the linear model of communication is the belief that _____. - ANS messages
are clear to the audience regardless of their own experiences
The education and experiences that a communicator possesses are known as their what - ANS
field of experience
Which of the following terms refers to the setting, or aspects of the physical environment, in
which an interaction occurs - ANS context
In the context of communication, synergy is understood to mean that - ANS different
communication elements work together to create something different, and greater, than the sum
of its parts
Communication ethics refers to standards that help us evaluate - ANS what is right or wrong
Carmen strongly believes that lying is wrong, but she is willing to let her children believe in the
Tooth Fairy while they are young. Carmen's view of ethical communication can be described as
what - ANS relative
Communication competence is composed of which two elements - ANS appropriateness and
effectiveness
Generally, what are the three types of goals that are important during a communication
interaction - ANS identity, relationship, and content
If older adults treat teenagers with respect and admiration during their conversations with them,
these young people may view themselves as more mature and more valuable than they did
previously. This illustrates the fact that communication interactions have the power to _____. -
ANS create and shape identities
In the United States, there are television stations such as Black Entertainment Television and
Telemundo and magazines like Ebony and Out, which are targeted to groups based on their
race, age, gender, or sexuality. This illustrates which reason why identity is important to
communication? - ANS Much of US life is organized around and geared toward specific
identities
Individuals bring their self-images or identities to _____ communication encounter(s). - ANS to
every communication encounter
