COMM Quiz #1

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The basic foundational component of an interaction between two people is the:

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exchange of messages

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A person sends a text message to a friend. This BEST represents which communication model?

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The basic foundational component of an interaction between two people is the:

exchange of messages

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A person sends a text message to a friend. This BEST represents which communication model?

linear

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Noise in communication is BEST described as anything that:

can prevent a message from being recieved

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Two individuals with different fields of experience are interacting. Because of their fields of experience, they are more likely to:

experience misunderstandings

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Which of these communication models is considered collaborative and multidirectional?

transactional communication model

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What is meant by the statement, "Interpersonal communication is dynamic"?

communication is always changing

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Which scenario represents intrapersonal communication?

Kayla is mentally rehearsing how he plans to ask for a raise tomorrow.

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Which is a component of I-Thou relationships?

respecting the other person's views

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According to Buber, treating others as "objects which we observe, that are there for our use and exploitation" is a characteristic of what type of relationship?

I-It

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What is the meaning of the statement, "One cannot not communicate"

People are always sending messages, even if unintentionally.

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The fact that communication changes based on people's perceptions, thoughts, feelings, and emotions is illustrative of which characteristic of communication?

its dynamic nature

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You are meeting your partner's parents for the first time, and you want to be perceived as trustworthy, caring, and credible. What type of interpersonal goal are you hoping to accomplish?

self-presentation goals

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In which situation would technologically mediated communication be the BEST option?

to remind someone about an upcoming appointment

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Which statement accurately describes the self?

It is a composite of self-awareness, self-concept, and self-esteem

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If Chelsea generally ignores social norms in favor of "acing like herself," she is:

being a low self-monitor

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Self-concept can BEST be characterized as

perceptions we have about ourselves

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How is self-esteem related t our ought and ideal selves?

It increases as we decrease differences between our ought and ideal selves

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According to self-discrepancy theory, we feel happiest when:

our self-concept matches our ideal and ought selves

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Kerry dreads the idea of being rejected and selects romantic partners with great hesitancy. When in a relationship, Kerry worries constantly that their partner will leave them. This is indicative of which attachment style?

fearful attachment

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Mark has a strong desire for closeness, but his relationships typically end prematurely because he reacts extremely negatively to any perceived problem or "bump" in the relationship. What type of attachment style is Mark likely to have?

preoccupied

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In which situation would self-disclosure MOST likely negatively affect intimacy?

The listener responds in a non-supportive way

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You are comfortable disclosing your favorite foods, restaurants, bands, or hobbies with someone you know but nothing more personal. According to the social penetration theory, you are comfortable sharing up to which layer of self?

intermediate layer

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An intimate personal relationship is characterized by:

great breadth and great depth

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Which scenario describes the use of a mask on social media?

Dalia creates an Instagram account using the name MerryMary.

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Which action is recommended to improve your social media self-presentation?

ensure any content you post holds up to the interview test