Developing Theory

Question 1

What is the primary focus of communication theory?

Answer 1

The primary focus of communication theory is to understand how information is transmitted and received between individuals or groups.

Question 2

True or False: Communication theory only applies to verbal communication.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The __________ model describes communication as a linear process where a sender transmits a message to a receiver.

Answer 3

Shannon-Weaver

Question 4

What are the four main components of the Shannon-Weaver model?

Answer 4

Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver

Question 5

Which theory emphasizes the role of social context in understanding communication?

Answer 5

Social Constructionism

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of communication? A) Verbal B) Non-verbal C) Interpersonal D) Quantum

Answer 6

D) Quantum

Question 7

What is the term for the study of how messages are constructed and interpreted?

Answer 7

Semiotics

Question 8

True or False: The transactional model of communication suggests that communication is a one-way process.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What does the term ‘noise’ refer to in communication theory?

Answer 9

Any interference that distorts or disrupts the message being communicated.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ model emphasizes the simultaneous sending and receiving of messages.

Answer 10

Transactional

Question 11

What is the primary difference between ‘interpersonal’ and ‘mass’ communication?

Answer 11

Interpersonal communication occurs between individuals, while mass communication is directed towards large audiences.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an essential element of communication? A) Sender B) Message C) Receiver D) All of the above

Answer 12

D) All of the above

Question 13

What role does feedback play in communication?

Answer 13

Feedback allows the sender to understand how the message was received and whether adjustments are needed.

Question 14

True or False: Non-verbal communication includes body language and facial expressions.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the main premise of the Uses and Gratifications Theory?

Answer 15

It posits that individuals actively seek out media to satisfy specific needs and desires.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The __________ theory focuses on how media influences the perceptions and behaviors of individuals.

Answer 16

Cultivation

Question 17

What is meant by ‘encoding’ in the communication process?

Answer 17

Encoding is the process of converting thoughts into communicable messages.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following models is considered a multi-step process? A) Shannon-Weaver B) Berlo’s SMCR C) Schramm’s Model D) Both B and C

Answer 18

D) Both B and C

Question 19

What does the term ‘context’ refer to in communication?

Answer 19

The surrounding circumstances or environment that influence how a message is interpreted.

Question 20

True or False: Communication theories can evolve over time as new research emerges.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

What is the significance of the ‘audience’ in communication theory?

Answer 21

The audience is the target group that receives and interprets the message, influencing its effectiveness.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: __________ communication involves the use of technology to convey messages.

Answer 22

Mediated

Question 23

What does ‘decoding’ refer to in the communication process?

Answer 23

Decoding is the process of interpreting and making sense of the received message.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which theory examines how communication shapes societal norms? A) Social Constructionism B) Uses and Gratifications C) Cultivation Theory D) All of the above

Answer 24

A) Social Constructionism

Question 25

What is the role of cultural factors in communication?

Answer 25

Cultural factors influence how messages are constructed, interpreted, and understood.

Question 26

True or False: Communication theory only applies to written and spoken language.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is the importance of context in effective communication?

Answer 27

Context helps clarify the meaning of messages and can alter their interpretation.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The __________ model emphasizes the importance of shared meanings in communication.

Answer 28

Symbolic Interactionism

Question 29

What is the main focus of Critical Theory in communication?

Answer 29

To examine power dynamics and social inequalities in communication practices.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key element of the communication process? A) Source B) Channel C) Message D) All of the above

Answer 30

D) All of the above

Question 31

What does 'media literacy' refer to?

Answer 31

The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media in various forms.

Question 32

True or False: Communication theories are static and do not change over time.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What is the significance of the 'sender' in the communication process?

Answer 33

The sender is responsible for creating and transmitting the message to the receiver.