C132 – Quizes 5-9 – Flashcards
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Which of the following is NOT an example of nonverbal communication?
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Gesturing in an empty room
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Nonverbal communication is made up of
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any instance in which a stimulus other than words creates meaning in either a sender's or a receiver's mind.
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Territoriality includes three types of territories, which are
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primary, secondary, and public
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Using scents to send a message is a function of smell communication, or
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olfactics
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Someone from the United States shakes his or her head when saying "no." This is an example of nonverbal
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complementing
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Someone gives you eye contact, allowing you to speak in the classroom. This is an example of nonverbal
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substitution
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The fact that we may receive several nonverbal messages at once indicates that nonverbal communication is
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multi-channeled
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The most powerful nonverbal cue is
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eye contact.
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All of the following statements are characteristics of nonverbal communication, EXCEPT
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nonverbal communication is less believable than verbal communication.
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The type of nonverbal behavior related to eye behavior is called
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oculesics
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Uncertainty reduction theory is most useful in studying how people reduce uncertainty about people we
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don't know well
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The looking glass self is
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the self we infer from the appraisals of others.
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When we pay attention to how someone interacts with another person, we are practicing which strategy of uncertainty reduction?
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Passive
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Seeing someone we know on the sidewalk and saying "hello" is best described as an act of
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opening a conversation.
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Communication in which one person speaks and the other person listens is
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monologic.
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Which of the following is NOT a way to increase mindfulness?
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Realize that no two situations or people are exactly alike
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The stage in a small group interaction in which someone might say, "Does anyone want coffee," is generally the _____ stage.
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opening
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In a group beset by groupthink
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members are extremely cohesive
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a group?
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Groups are not influenced by nonverbal messages
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A ____ group exists to associate with others.
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primary
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_____ is the ability to influence others' behavior.
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power
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Small-group communication is defined as
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face-to-face communication among a small number of people who share a common goal or objective.
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The need to prove one's worth and competence by making effective decisions is called
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control need.
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The management theory embodied by "If you don't like it, you can leave it" is
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the classical school
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What is NOT true about organizational grapevines?
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Most of the grapevine is made up of rumors.
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That member of a network who is connected to the most members is called a
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star
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Which of the following problems can occur as a result of ineffective downward flow?
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Employees feeling that they don't receive enough information to do their jobs.
Employees feeling that they receive too much information.
Employees feeling the information they do receive is not the information they need.
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The term organizational hierarchy implies
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that organizations have some kind of structure.
that organizations have different levels of command.
that organizations employ organizational charts.
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An organization's culture is communicated through the following symbolic activities
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rules and policies.
rites and rituals.
narratives and stories.
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Skills that apply to a variety of situations and settings like the ability to define and solve problems are called
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transferable skills.
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Which is NOT true of radio?
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People who listen to talk radio have been found to be poorly adjusted and low in intelligence
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The gatekeeper function of television includes all of the following EXCEPT
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determining who may or may not watch the news.
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A network connection within a specific unit, organization or institution is
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the Intranet.
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Which is NOT one of the design features of a good Web site?
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Use of elaborate graphics and a lot of animation
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Which of the following is the best example of cultural transmission by the media?
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A book that details a country's history
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Television formats encourage all of the following EXCEPT
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an interest in detailed material that explains why events occur.
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Which of the following is a way that the media affect audiences?
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By broadcasting hegemonic messages
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Which of the following is NOT a function of media?
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Gathering and dissemination of information
Analysis and evaluation of information
Education and socialization of receivers
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Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of media messages?
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Direct channels
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parataxic distortion
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Refers to a person's fantasy perception of a person's attributes (by Sullivan)
