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StraighterLine Intro to Communication.Exam Q&As
message - answer The component of communication that consists of facial expressions,
words, and phrases is the
Select one:
a. channel.
b. nonverbal code.
c. verbal code.
d. message
media convergence - answer The accumulation of various types of mass
communication (radio, television, newspapers, internet, etc.) into one medium is called
Select one:
a. technological convergence.
b. organizational convergence.
c. inherent convergence.
d. media convergence.
sounds with meaning and words without meaning - answerWhich of the following are
not paralinguistic features?
Select one:
a. pitch, rate, and inflection
b. volume, voice quality, and silence
c. pronunciation, enunciation, and articulation
d. sounds with meaning and words without meaning
illustrator - answerAs the woman shaded her eyes with her open hand on her brow, she
said, "Wow, is it ever bright out here." The nonverbal cue here is
Select one:
a. an illustrator.
b. an emblem.
c. a regulator.
d. an adaptor.
My Shih Tzu chews on everything. Does yours do that as well? - answerWhich of the
following is an example of indexing?
Select one:
a. Fords get great gas mileage.
b. My Shih Tzu chews on everything. Does yours do that as well?
c. Everyone in the Midwest farms.
,d. All landlords are unhelpful.
closure - answerIf I notice that Bill and Yolanda are often together and I "fill in" my
inference that they are now lovers, then I am illustrating the concept of perception called
Select one:
a. closure.
b. figure and ground.
c. proximity.
d. filtering.
feedback - answerWhich of the following is not a context of communication?
Select one:
a. feedback
b. intrapersonal
c. interpersonal
d. public
Clothing and artifacts are unrelated to how acceptable we find other people to be. -
answerWhich statement about clothing and the perceptions of others is not verified by
research?
Select one:
a. Clothing affects others' impression of status.
b. Clothing and artifacts are unrelated to how acceptable we find other people to be.
c. Clothing is often cited by women as the most important characteristic when
describing another's popularity.
d. Brightly colored clothing is associated with sophistication, immorality, and physical
attractiveness
intimate space - answerUpon walking into a crowded bar on a Friday night, Daniel
begins to get uncomfortable because it is so crowded. There are many people very
close to him and some even bumping into him as they pass. These people are in
Daniel's
Select one:
a. intimate space.
b. personal space.
c. social space.
d. public space.
dramaturgy - answerErving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type
of perspective?
Select one:
a. psychology
b. dramaturgy
c. statistics
d. definitional
,My hometown is Isle, Minnesota, population 409. - answerWhich of the following is the
best example of concreteness?
Select one:
a. I'm from the States.
b. My hometown is Isle, Minnesota, population 409.
c. Sure, I'm from the Midwest.
d. The place where I'm from is the friendliest town in America.
are based on comparisons to ourselves - answerAccording to the textbook, first
impressions
Select one:
a. are based on comparisons to ourselves.
b. provide accuracy in our perceptions of others.
c. involve group communication among different groups.
d. occur independent of the communication context
sound - answerWhich of the following is not included in the study of proxemics?
Select one:
a. distance
b. space
c. sound
d. territoriality
a woman who weighs ninety-seven pounds - answerWhich of the following would be an
example of a physiological factor that affects perception?
Select one:
a. mental distractions such as daydreaming
b. a homosexual orientation and lifestyle
c. a background in Roman Catholicism
d. a woman who weighs ninety-seven pounds
angry - answerWhich type of facial expression will likely receive the most attention?
Select one:
a. neutral
b. happy
c. angry
d. sad
regionalism - answerThe same bottom-feeding fish known as bullheads in Minnesota
are called catfish in Ohio. This language phenomenon is classified as
Select one:
a. slang.
b. regionalism.
c. euphemism.
d. colloquialism.
, simple - answerWhich of the following characteristics is not true of active perception?
Select one:
a. subjective
b. interpretive
c. active
d. simple
Slang is not understood or used by most people - answerWhich of the following is not a
true statement about slang and jargon?
Select one:
a. Jargon is likely to be used by technical/professional people.
b. Slang is likely to be used in the neighborhood and on the streets.
c. Jargon is most likely to be used in the workplace.
d. Slang is not understood or used by most people.
rest room - answerWhich of these statements is an example of euphemism?
Select one:
a. toilet
b. can
c. head
d. rest room
Men see talk as instrumental, as something done for a specific purpose - answerWhich
statement about co-cultures and perception is true according to chapter 2 of the
textbook?
Select one:
a. Rural children are more eager to communicate than are urban and suburban children.
b. Men see talk as instrumental, as something done for a specific purpose.
c. Suburban whites see talk as a way to establish a sense of community.
d. Men tend to see communication primarily as a way to establish a relationship with
someone.
A friend is someone who likes to be with you, who stands by you in time of trouble, and
who listens to you when you need an ear - answerWhich of the following is an
operational definition?
Select one:
a. A friend is someone who likes to be with you, who stands by you in time of trouble,
and who listens to you when you need an ear.
b. Love is a mystery, a feeling of euphoria inspired by the thought of being together.
c. Chemistry is the study of everything since everything consists of chemical elements.
d. A book is a companion that provides you with a pleasing diversion during your quiet
times.
spontaneity - answerWhich of the following does not relate to the term public
communication?
Select one:
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