Com 1010 - Foundations of Communication » Summer 2023 » Test on Chapters 1,2,3,12,13,14

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Question #1
In _______ communication every person can participate actively with other members.
A.   public
B.   organizational
C.   intrapersonal
D.   small group
Question #2
What is/are present in small group communication, but not in dyadic communication?
A.   A majority and a minority
B.   An unequal amount of speaking
C.   Mediated channels
D.   Specific roles
Question #3
When a group grows too large for all its members to communicate at one time, we are faced with an example of _______ communication.
A.   mass
B.   mediated
C.   linear
D.   public
Question #4
The three characteristics identified by the textbook as uniquely combined in social media are: users are essentially their own publishers; both known and unknown recipients are likely to be reached; and
A.   anyone can generate content.
B.   groups can become too large for all members to communicate simultaneously.
C.   audiences could consist of five or five million people.
D.   the public overlaps with the personal.
Question #5
In the United States, two out of three young adults check their phone
A.   as their principal means of identity management.
B.   mainly to provide distractions.
C.   first thing every morning and until they fall asleep at night.
D.   first thing every morning.
Question #6
Bill has a major argument with his wife Tina. While Bill is still fuming he says some less than kind things about her on social media. Bill and Tina make up, but their many friends have seen his social media rant and have taken sides with either Tina or him. Even though they are reconciled, some of their friends behave differently towards them now. How could he have been more competent using social media?
A.   He could have been less open on social media.
B.   He could have been less casual when posting.
C.   He could have been more open on social media.
D.   He could have been more careful and civil when he posted.
Question #7
The outdated view that genders are "opposite" to each other involved a(n) _______ system of understanding genders.
A.   androgynous
B.   binary
C.   undifferentiated
D.   transgender
Question #8
Samuel has long hair that some people think is girly. He dresses nicely and is concerned about his looks. While he likes sewing and baking, he is also a die-hard football fan who spends a lot of time restoring classic muscle cars. If you are to base your perception of Samuel on American cultural stereotypes, what gender is he?
A.   He is intersex.
B.   He is male.
C.   He is androgynous, having both masculine and feminine traits.
D.   He is female.
Question #9
People who consider it appropriate and normal for men, but less so for women, to compete assertively in the workplace, are demonstrating which element of gendered communication?
A.   Gender roles are binary.
B.   Gender roles are learned.
C.   Gender roles are rooted in biology.
D.   Gender roles cannot change.
Question #10
A person who keeps calm by counting to 10 before addressing an emotional issue is demonstrating
A.   self-regulation.
B.   empathy.
C.   self-awareness.
D.   internal motivation.
Question #11
It's important to attempt to understand others accurately, and not to jump to conclusions. We can do this by
A.   self-perception.
B.   perception-checking.
C.   empathy.
D.   self-regulation.
Question #12
The theory of emotional intelligence, according to the psychologist who popularized it, has the following five dimensions:
A.   self-awareness, self-perception, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills.
B.   self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, sympathy, and social skills.
C.   self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills.
D.   self-awareness, self-regulation, sympathy, empathy, and social skills.
Question #13
Jorge is in line at the department store when he hears another customer complaining loudly. He has been unhappy with the customer service at this particular store as well and he really feels the guy's pain. How would you classify his reaction?
A.   As a self-perception
B.   As understanding
C.   As empathy
D.   As sympathy
Question #14
Which statement regarding conversations about race is true?
A.   Trying to put yourself in someone else's shoes is a waste of time as everyone's experiences are unique.
B.   White people are usually aware of their greater opportunities and special treatment.
C.   Debating people of color helps White people understand their perspective and experiences.
D.   Efforts should be focused on listening and seeking to understand the experiences of others.
Question #15
An unfairly biased and intolerant attitude toward others who belong to an out-group is called
A.   prejudice.
B.   stereotyping.
C.   ethnocentrism.
D.   passive observation.
Question #16
Exaggerated generalizations about a group are called
A.   stereotyping.
B.   passive observation.
C.   ethnocentrism.
D.   prejudice.
Question #17
Marcos and Roma, who are visiting India together for the first time, recognize that the hotels and restaurants differ greatly from what they are used to back home, but they agree that generalizations would not adequately reflect their experiences. What are they engaging in?
A.   Discrimination
B.   Prejudice
C.   Mindfulness
D.   Ethnocentrism
Question #18
Attitudes based on preconceived ideas about appearance, age, and socio-economic status are prone to lead to
A.   out-groups.
B.   unfair discrimination.
C.   bias.
D.   exaggeration.
Question #19
"People in graduate school sit around debating philosophy all day. They might be smart, but they don't really work or make meaningful contributions to society." This statement is an example of
A.   equivocation.
B.   stereotyping.
C.   disinhibition.
D.   snarking.
Question #20
A(n) _______ is a brief story with a point, often (but not always) based on personal experience.
A.   testimony
B.   citation
C.   narration
D.   anecdote
Question #21
Supporting material that proves or illustrates a point by citing an authoritative source is called a(n)
A.   definition.
B.   testimony.
C.   narration.
D.   analogy.
Question #22
An extended comparison that can be used as supporting material in a speech is called a(n)
A.   testimony.
B.   analogy.
C.   definition.
D.   citation.
Question #23
Casey says in her speech, "Drinking a diet soda is like pouring poison down your throat." How would you characterize this statement?
A.   As a statistic
B.   As a simile
C.   As a testimony
D.   As an anecdote
Question #24
Flynn says in his speech, "I was the guy that came home and crashed on the couch. I felt terrible every day. Then something happened. I found running, or it found me. Then my life changed." How would you characterize this statement?
A.   As a testimony
B.   As a definition
C.   As an analogy
D.   As an anecdote
Question #25
Sandra says in her speech about writing, "When I spoke to world-renowned author J.K. Rowling she told me, 'It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.' This quote inspired me to keep writing." How would you characterize this statement?
A.   As a definition
B.   As a testimony
C.   As an example
D.   As an analogy
Question #26
In a(n) _______, the speaker will generally present a noncontroversial topic.
A.   persuasive speech
B.   speech to entertain
C.   informative speech
D.   ethical speech
Question #27
When you give this type of speech, you attempt primarily to move your audience to a new belief, attitude, or behavior.
A.   An informative speech
B.   A speech to entertain
C.   An ethical speech
D.   A persuasive speech
Question #28
The primary purpose of this type of speech is to attempt to enlighten audience members by describing, explaining, or instructing.
A.   A speech to entertain
B.   An ethical speech
C.   A persuasive speech
D.   An informative speech
Question #29
Which type of speech can be classified by (a) a belief in whether something is true or not, (b) a belief in whether someone or something has worth or not, or (c) a belief in whether a course of action should be followed or not?
A.   A controversial speech
B.   An unethical speech
C.   A persuasive speech
D.   An informative speech
Question #30
When you increase audience involvement in your speech by announcing a question-and-answer period at the end, it is important to
A.   ignore questions which seem to suggest you are biased.
B.   remember every last detail of the question, even if some of it is irrelevant.
C.   answer the question briefly.
D.   respond in as much detail as possible to all aspects of the question.
Question #31
Margret is speaking about the graphics program Adobe Photoshop, which many in her audience have never used. She begins by speaking about how to open an image in the program. This is a one-step process. As she continues, she speaks about how to use several tools to combine images seamlessly. What best characterizes the way that she is making it easy for her audience to listen?
A.   She is limiting the amount of information she presents.
B.   She is emphasizing important points.
C.   She is transitioning from familiar to newer information.
D.   She is transitioning from simple to more complex information.
Question #32
Alan is a fifth-grade teacher. He is teaching his students about photosynthesis. He begins by reminding them that plants need sunlight to grow. Later, he continues by describing how plants are able to synthesize food directly from carbon dioxide and water using energy from light. What best characterizes the way that he is making it easy for his students to listen?
A.   He is transitioning from familiar to newer information.
B.   He is emphasizing important points.
C.   He is limiting the amount of information he presents.
D.   He is transitioning from complex to simpler information.
Question #33
Paolo is teaching his students how to write a lesson plan. He has his students write a basic outline for a lesson plan as he speaks. Why?
A.   He is generating audience participation.
B.   He is determining audience demographics.
C.   He is defining a specific informative purpose.
D.   He is creating signposts.
Question #34
Rafael is preparing to speak about the degradation of salt marshes. As he prepares he writes, "After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to identify the causes of over-salination and degradation of salt marshes." He begins his speech by saying, "Coastal salt marshes are a safe harbor for plant and animal life, but the over-salination of these marshes is degrading them." He then transitions to a detailed discussion about the pH levels needed for certain life forms to thrive. He adds, "Now this is an important point." He then tells them, "Salt marshes have receded by 10 percent in the past five years." What is his thesis statement?
A.   He then tells them, "Salt marshes have receded by 10 percent in the past five years."
B.   "Coastal salt marshes are a safe harbor for plant and animal life, but the over-salination of these marshes is degrading them."
C.   "After listening to my speech, my audience will be able to identify the causes of over-salination and degradation of salt marshes."
D.   He then transitions to a detailed discussion about the pH levels needed for certain life forms to thrive.

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