KU JMC 101 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Communication Model - ANS a source (sender) encodes a message, sends a message,
through a channel, to a receiver, receiver decodes the message, sends feedback to source
What gets in the way of all communication? - ANS - noise (internal and external)
- we make our own meanings
- we agree/disagree with a message
- we ignore or disregard
- disrespect the source
- we don't understand
4 forms of communication - ANS intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, mass communication
intrapersonal - ANS what goes on inside your head
interpersonal communication - ANS one-on-one communication
not always face to face or verbal message
2 people involved
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, voice tone, facial expression, word choice, use of space
PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO BELIEVE HOW YOU SAY SOMETHING THEN WHAT YOU SAY
group communication - ANS about 3 to 20 people. 5 is best
maintains group identity and keeps it intact
mass communication - ANS one-to-many
Def: designing and delivering messages to diverse audiences through media channels, both
traditional and new
mass media - ANS the means by which the process is done
media influences the way our brain works
the channels of communication - ANS produce and distribute songs, novels, news, movies,
online content, shows, articles, social platforms and ads
why is mass media important to look at within communication? - ANS the stories we seek
and share are shaped by what we value
media institutions are in the narrative business- their job to tell stories of culture
media carries messages that shape__________ - ANS our identity based on what you
consider important
ascribed identity - ANS an identity assigned to you by others
avowed identity - ANS an identity you assign to yourself
Ritual Model - ANS representation of shared beliefs
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VERIFIED ANSWERS. A+ GRADE
2025/2026.
Communication Model - ANS a source (sender) encodes a message, sends a message,
through a channel, to a receiver, receiver decodes the message, sends feedback to source
What gets in the way of all communication? - ANS - noise (internal and external)
- we make our own meanings
- we agree/disagree with a message
- we ignore or disregard
- disrespect the source
- we don't understand
4 forms of communication - ANS intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, mass communication
intrapersonal - ANS what goes on inside your head
interpersonal communication - ANS one-on-one communication
not always face to face or verbal message
2 people involved
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, voice tone, facial expression, word choice, use of space
PEOPLE ARE MORE LIKELY TO BELIEVE HOW YOU SAY SOMETHING THEN WHAT YOU SAY
group communication - ANS about 3 to 20 people. 5 is best
maintains group identity and keeps it intact
mass communication - ANS one-to-many
Def: designing and delivering messages to diverse audiences through media channels, both
traditional and new
mass media - ANS the means by which the process is done
media influences the way our brain works
the channels of communication - ANS produce and distribute songs, novels, news, movies,
online content, shows, articles, social platforms and ads
why is mass media important to look at within communication? - ANS the stories we seek
and share are shaped by what we value
media institutions are in the narrative business- their job to tell stories of culture
media carries messages that shape__________ - ANS our identity based on what you
consider important
ascribed identity - ANS an identity assigned to you by others
avowed identity - ANS an identity you assign to yourself
Ritual Model - ANS representation of shared beliefs
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