TCU IPC Exam 1 Schrodt questions well
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theory - correct answer ✔✔human construction- symbolic way we represent phenomena or "make
sense" of the world
communication theory - correct answer ✔✔symbolic creation designed to explain why messages or
message behaviors occur in the patterns we observe
What are the 4 functions of a theory - correct answer ✔✔1. organize experience
2. extend knowledge
3. stimulate and guide further research
4. perform an anticipatory function
What are the three goals of theory - correct answer ✔✔1. description (foundation)
2. explanation (how and why)
3. Prediction, control, understanding
4. Reform (call to action)
5 criteria for evaluation a theory - correct answer ✔✔1. scope ( how much does the theory describe and
explain)
2. testability ( is it testable)
3. parsimony (is it appropriately simple)
4. utility (is it useful)
5. heurism (does it generate new thought or insight)
Why study interpersonal communication? - correct answer ✔✔it is the lifeblood of meaningful
relationships in personal, social, and professional contexts
, Floyd's 5 needs - correct answer ✔✔1. physical
2. relational
3. identity
4. spiritual
5. instrumental
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs - correct answer ✔✔base: physical (air, food, sex)
safety and protection (shelter)
belonging (inclusion)
self-esteem (respect)
self actualization (comfortable with self)
numerical perspective - correct answer ✔✔count the number of people involved, and 2-3 people count
as IPC- not very useful
situational perspective - correct answer ✔✔involves identifying and labeling certain situations as
interpersonal situations; again, very limiting
developmental perspective - correct answer ✔✔IPC occurs when your relationship is at a certain stage;
somewhat better but still assumes that all relationships follow predictable stages in a linear sequence
Levels of informational perspective is based on assumption and making predictions about other people
using these three types of information - correct answer ✔✔1. cultural- broad values and norms
2. sociological- stereotype based on group membership
3. psychological- personal, unique character
what is the difference between psychology and comm studies - correct answer ✔✔comm studies
focuses on messages
"I-it" communnication - correct answer ✔✔we do not acknowledge the humanity of other people
answered already passed
theory - correct answer ✔✔human construction- symbolic way we represent phenomena or "make
sense" of the world
communication theory - correct answer ✔✔symbolic creation designed to explain why messages or
message behaviors occur in the patterns we observe
What are the 4 functions of a theory - correct answer ✔✔1. organize experience
2. extend knowledge
3. stimulate and guide further research
4. perform an anticipatory function
What are the three goals of theory - correct answer ✔✔1. description (foundation)
2. explanation (how and why)
3. Prediction, control, understanding
4. Reform (call to action)
5 criteria for evaluation a theory - correct answer ✔✔1. scope ( how much does the theory describe and
explain)
2. testability ( is it testable)
3. parsimony (is it appropriately simple)
4. utility (is it useful)
5. heurism (does it generate new thought or insight)
Why study interpersonal communication? - correct answer ✔✔it is the lifeblood of meaningful
relationships in personal, social, and professional contexts
, Floyd's 5 needs - correct answer ✔✔1. physical
2. relational
3. identity
4. spiritual
5. instrumental
Maslow's Hierarchy of needs - correct answer ✔✔base: physical (air, food, sex)
safety and protection (shelter)
belonging (inclusion)
self-esteem (respect)
self actualization (comfortable with self)
numerical perspective - correct answer ✔✔count the number of people involved, and 2-3 people count
as IPC- not very useful
situational perspective - correct answer ✔✔involves identifying and labeling certain situations as
interpersonal situations; again, very limiting
developmental perspective - correct answer ✔✔IPC occurs when your relationship is at a certain stage;
somewhat better but still assumes that all relationships follow predictable stages in a linear sequence
Levels of informational perspective is based on assumption and making predictions about other people
using these three types of information - correct answer ✔✔1. cultural- broad values and norms
2. sociological- stereotype based on group membership
3. psychological- personal, unique character
what is the difference between psychology and comm studies - correct answer ✔✔comm studies
focuses on messages
"I-it" communnication - correct answer ✔✔we do not acknowledge the humanity of other people
