CST EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A AND B)
COMPLETE 450 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the system of symbols (words) we use think about and communicate
experiences and feelings - ANSWER: Language
Grammatical rules that dictate how words should be pronounced are referred to as -
ANSWER: Phonological Rules
Andy compliments his mother's hair so it puts her in a good mood so she'll give him
money, Which functional communication competency is this? - ANSWER: Feelings
The relationship between (a) symbols, objects, people, and concepts and (b) the
meanings that words have for people (either because of their definitions or their
placement in a sentence) is called - ANSWER: Semantics
The consistently accepted definition of a word is what - ANSWER: Denotative
Meaning
When Joe's roommate asks if she can bring her cat home after the winter holidays,
Joe feels reluctant to say yes. He remembers that his aunt's house smelled like a
soiled litter box and had cat hair all over the furniture. Joe's response is related to
what kind of meaning for cat? - ANSWER: Cognitive meaning
Using abstract words that have unclear or misleading definitions to get out of an
uncomfortable situation is referred to as
euphemizing. - ANSWER: Equivocation
Jane says her cousin is "big boned" instead of saying that she's overweight, obese, or
fat because she understands that those other terms might have insulting
connotations. What type of language abstraction is Jane using? - ANSWER:
Euphemisms
Suddenly Ashleigh looked at her watch and realized she needed to leave
immediately to get to work on time. She turned to her friends and said, "Hey, I'm
crazy late. Gotta bounce!" What language form did Ashleigh use? - ANSWER: Slang
Technical language that is specific to members of a particular profession, interest
group, or hobby is referred to as - ANSWER: Jargon
In which of the following contexts would you most likely use high language? -
ANSWER: You interview for an internship at a company
, What term refers to a form of accommodation in which a communicator changes his
or her regular language and slang to fit into a particular group? - ANSWER: Code
Switching
The theory that holds that speakers of different languages have different views of
the world is - ANSWER: Linguistic Relativity
The process of intentionally or unintentionally signaling meaning through behavior
other than words - ANSWER: Nonverbal communication
Which of the following does not represent the way nonverbal behaviors can clarify
the meaning of a verbal message by reinforcing it? - ANSWER: contradicting
What occurs when one set of a person's behaviors say one thing and another set of
his or her behaviors says something different. - ANSWER: Channel discrepancy
Your friend asks you how you're doing, and you say, "OK," while holding up your
hand in the gesture Americans understand to be the OK sign. What reinforcing
behavior are you using to clarify your message? - ANSWER: Repeating
You see a friend across the room at a crowded party, but it's too loud for you to say
hello from this distance. Instead, you make eye contact with him and nod your head
as an acknowledgment and greeting. Which term best fits the function of your
nonverbal behavior? - ANSWER: Substituting
Nonverbal behaviors that coordinate verbal interaction by helping us to navigate the
back-and-forth of communication in a constructive and appropriate manner -
ANSWER: Regulating
What is commonly referred to as "body language" is actually the observation of
_______, or the way our body movements and gestures send messages. - ANSWER:
kinesics (nonverbal)
During a church service, you silently hold your index finger up to your mouth to
communicate nonverbally to your little brother that he must be quiet. What
category of body movement are you using to communicate your message? -
ANSWER: Emblem
Audiences prefer speakers who use eye contact behaviors that scan the audience,
making each member or section of the audience feel like the speaker has addressed
them specifically. This indicates the power of ______, or the use of the eyes in
communication settings. - ANSWER: oculesics
Elements like pitch, volume, rate, and other vocal qualities are called - ANSWER:
Paralanguage
COMPLETE 450 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the system of symbols (words) we use think about and communicate
experiences and feelings - ANSWER: Language
Grammatical rules that dictate how words should be pronounced are referred to as -
ANSWER: Phonological Rules
Andy compliments his mother's hair so it puts her in a good mood so she'll give him
money, Which functional communication competency is this? - ANSWER: Feelings
The relationship between (a) symbols, objects, people, and concepts and (b) the
meanings that words have for people (either because of their definitions or their
placement in a sentence) is called - ANSWER: Semantics
The consistently accepted definition of a word is what - ANSWER: Denotative
Meaning
When Joe's roommate asks if she can bring her cat home after the winter holidays,
Joe feels reluctant to say yes. He remembers that his aunt's house smelled like a
soiled litter box and had cat hair all over the furniture. Joe's response is related to
what kind of meaning for cat? - ANSWER: Cognitive meaning
Using abstract words that have unclear or misleading definitions to get out of an
uncomfortable situation is referred to as
euphemizing. - ANSWER: Equivocation
Jane says her cousin is "big boned" instead of saying that she's overweight, obese, or
fat because she understands that those other terms might have insulting
connotations. What type of language abstraction is Jane using? - ANSWER:
Euphemisms
Suddenly Ashleigh looked at her watch and realized she needed to leave
immediately to get to work on time. She turned to her friends and said, "Hey, I'm
crazy late. Gotta bounce!" What language form did Ashleigh use? - ANSWER: Slang
Technical language that is specific to members of a particular profession, interest
group, or hobby is referred to as - ANSWER: Jargon
In which of the following contexts would you most likely use high language? -
ANSWER: You interview for an internship at a company
, What term refers to a form of accommodation in which a communicator changes his
or her regular language and slang to fit into a particular group? - ANSWER: Code
Switching
The theory that holds that speakers of different languages have different views of
the world is - ANSWER: Linguistic Relativity
The process of intentionally or unintentionally signaling meaning through behavior
other than words - ANSWER: Nonverbal communication
Which of the following does not represent the way nonverbal behaviors can clarify
the meaning of a verbal message by reinforcing it? - ANSWER: contradicting
What occurs when one set of a person's behaviors say one thing and another set of
his or her behaviors says something different. - ANSWER: Channel discrepancy
Your friend asks you how you're doing, and you say, "OK," while holding up your
hand in the gesture Americans understand to be the OK sign. What reinforcing
behavior are you using to clarify your message? - ANSWER: Repeating
You see a friend across the room at a crowded party, but it's too loud for you to say
hello from this distance. Instead, you make eye contact with him and nod your head
as an acknowledgment and greeting. Which term best fits the function of your
nonverbal behavior? - ANSWER: Substituting
Nonverbal behaviors that coordinate verbal interaction by helping us to navigate the
back-and-forth of communication in a constructive and appropriate manner -
ANSWER: Regulating
What is commonly referred to as "body language" is actually the observation of
_______, or the way our body movements and gestures send messages. - ANSWER:
kinesics (nonverbal)
During a church service, you silently hold your index finger up to your mouth to
communicate nonverbally to your little brother that he must be quiet. What
category of body movement are you using to communicate your message? -
ANSWER: Emblem
Audiences prefer speakers who use eye contact behaviors that scan the audience,
making each member or section of the audience feel like the speaker has addressed
them specifically. This indicates the power of ______, or the use of the eyes in
communication settings. - ANSWER: oculesics
Elements like pitch, volume, rate, and other vocal qualities are called - ANSWER:
Paralanguage
