interpersonal comm final

In the transactional model of communication, the setting in which the communication encounter occurs, including what precedes and follows what is said, is known as what?

context

Nonverbal messages in which two communication partners share information through facial expressions, eye gaze, body language, etc. are characteristic of which type of communication?

interpersonal communication

At a party, Joe told a sexist joke to Kayla. Kayla was offended and Joe apologized. The next time Kayla saw Joe, she remembered he was the one who told the inappropriate joke. This is an example of which principle of interpersonal communication?

interpersonal communication is irreversible

A sender’s thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and past experiences all influence how they construct an encoded message.

true

One of the primary difficulties in studying interpersonal communication is its static nature.

false

Communicating about communicating is known as

metacommunication

In an attempt to understand the situation unfolding around her, Julia considered past personal experiences, her involvement with others present, and any assumptions she might have. In doing so, what stage of the perception process was she engaged in?

interpreting

Interpersonal communication is sometimes referred to as dyadic communication.

true

Communication competence is the ability to send and receive messages from others.

false

Because the same environmental information is available to everyone present, the process of perception is universal, meaning that every individual experiences the same situation in the same way.

false

Social norms or values are included in which part of the transactional model of communication?

context

Interpersonal communication consists of both content and relational components.

true

Other than having knowledge and skills, what do you need to have in order to achieve communication competence?

desire to be able to communicate effectively

What is the first stage of perception?

attending

T/F
For an individual to be an effective communicator, they must be able to make linguistic choices specific to the needs of different people.

true

As a concept becomes more abstract it becomes:

vague

The city of Smithsville sent information to residents about their new recycling program. The message included the following information: “To avoid the contamination of other materials, residents must ensure that all cans and bottles are empty before placing them in the recycling receptacle. Plastic bottles and aluminum cans should be crushed and boxes should be cut down to maximize space in your cart. Ensure that
you flatten and cut cardboard to no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet.” What kind of language did the city use?

formal language

T/F
Connotative meanings can be different for every person.

true

T/F
Colloquial language is comprised of formal language, advanced vocabulary words, and specialized language, all of which suggest that the speaker is a college graduate.

false

T/F
Connotative meaning refers to the meaning found in the dictionary.

false

Which rules govern how individuals use language to interact with other people?

pragmatic rules

T/F
A word has the same meaning for all people within a given culture.

false

When Marc didn’t understand the information his professor communicated in class, Josephine explained the concept to him. This conversation focuses on __________ meaning.

the content level of

Raising your hand to be called on in class is an example of which category of kinesics?

regulator

Which of the following outcomes is not associated with the use of nonverbal immediacy behaviors in health care settings?

hospital performance reviews

T/F
Unlike verbal communication, nonverbal communication is not culturally bound.

false

Michelle and her friend squealing when Michelle says she’s pregnant is an example of:

paralanguage

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Nonverbal communication is largely conscious and planned.

false

Which of the following types of body expressions is a gestural equivalent of a word of phrase, i.e., the gesture could replace words?

emblem

According to Hall’s proxemic distances, which of the following is used by acquaintances during interpersonal interactions?

social distance

Just as Mark took a bite of his sandwich, his wife asked him what time they had to leave for the airport. Mark held up all five fingers on his hand, and his wife replied, “great, that gives me time to run back to that bookstore we saw on the corner.” Which function of nonverbal communication did Mark demonstrate?

substituting

T/F
Nonverbal communication is a skill that requires practice.

true

T/F
Nonverbal communication plays a secondary role in creating meaning.

false

T/F
Eye contact is generally the first form of exchange between two individuals.

true

T/F
This is a communications course.

false

A [1] is something that represents something else, while a [2] is the actual thing that is represented.

1) symbol
2)referent

Concerning the messages of the transactional model as discussed in class, [1] is our ability to accurately read and interpret the messages of others, and [2] is our ability to construct a message to send.

1) decode
2) encode

While [1] refers to the meaning you’d find in a dictionary, [2] refers to the emotional meaning communicators give to a word.

1) denotation
2) connotation

Communication is __________________, meaning it is a two-way process in which we are sender and receiver simultaneously.

transactional

_______is the goal of our interpersonal communication.

shared meaning

The _____________ approach to defining interpersonal communication claims external characteristics define whether interaction is interpersonal

situational

_____ is the nonverbal channel that describes how we use and perceive time.

chronemics