Unit Test Study Questions

Question 1

What is the main purpose of communication?

Answer 1

The exchange of ideas

Question 2

What is the best indicator of whether someone values communication?

Answer 2

The willingness to communicate

Question 3

What does a linear model assume?

Answer 3

A linear model assumes defined roles for communicators

Question 4

What is the principle of selective attention?

Answer 4

The principal selective attention states that once engaged in a particular interaction, communicators are able to ignore other stimuli

Question 5

What factors influence perception?

Answer 5

Self-esteem, past experiences, and biological factors

Question 6

We often make perceptual errors when making attributions about people’s behavior as a result of numerous factors, what is not a factor?

Answer 6

Biological factors

Question 7

When Morgan first meets her sisters boyfriend, Todd, she expects him to be sweet and loving. However, she finds and to be cold and rude. How will this affect her in the future?

Answer 7

She will likely be biased in the future based on her first impression of Todd.

Question 8

What is a good fourth step plan for affective self presentation?

Answer 8

Setting Uncle Len creating a strategy, executing the strategy and evaluating the results, and modifying others negative perceptions.

Question 9

What is a common misconception about culture?

Answer 9

That culture refers to groups of people; Culture refers to behavior

Question 10

Describe phase 1 of  The Linear Model of Communication

Answer 10

Deciding on the message. The sender selects the ideas they wish to convey to the receiver

Question 11

Describe phase 2 of  The Linear Model of Communication

Answer 11

Encoding the message. Center translates the message by assigning their thoughts and feelings to words, sounds, and gestures

Question 12

Describe phase 3 of  The Linear Model of Communication

Answer 12

Transmitting the message. The act of delivering the message through speech, writing, or another channel

Question 13

Describe phase 4 of The Linear Model of Communication

Answer 13

Perceiving the message. Received a text that information is being communicated and classified based on their own knowledge and experience

Question 14

Describe phase 5 of The Linear Model of Communication

Answer 14

Decoding the message. Receiver assigns meaning to words, sounds, or gestures being communicated

Question 15

What are the characteristics of a successful public speaking attitude?

Answer 15

1. Believe that you have something important and worthwhile to share.
2. Know that public speaking makes you vulnerable but that feedback and criticism can be very useful.
3. Understand that the best public speaking style is a conversational one.
4. Create and maintain a genuine positive regard for your audience.
5. Believe and reassure yourself that you will succeed.