Question 1

Which of the following is not an example for noise?

Accepted Answer

Noise refers to any interference that affects the clarity or understanding of a message. Loud music at a concert is an example of physical noise, while the other options relate to semantic or psychological noise.

Question 2

An effective sender will

Accepted Answer

Making verbal and nonverbal messages congruent ensures that the message is clear and consistent, reducing misunderstandings.

Question 3

Gonzo, a 13-year old boy often makes up stories and tells them as truth. His friends know that about him, but they don't mind. Yesterday, a pair of sneakers went missing from the locker room. Gonzo actually saw a boy take them, and when he told the others about what he saw, they did not believe him because, in the eyes of his peers, Gonzo

Accepted Answer

Gonzo's habit of making up stories has affected his credibility, leading his peers to doubt his truthful account of the incident.

Question 4

The following are all examples of noise in the communication process except one. Which one?

Accepted Answer

Credibility of the sender is not noise; it is a factor that affects how the message is received but does not interfere with the transmission of the message itself.

Question 5

Sender credibility depends on all of the factors listed below EXCEPT one. Which one?

Accepted Answer

Self-confidence is not directly related to sender credibility, which is more influenced by perceived expertise, friendliness, warmth, and dynamism.

Question 6

In the group communication process, channel refers to

Accepted Answer

The channel in communication refers to the medium or method used to convey a message from the sender to the receiver.

Question 7

The key receiving skills are

Accepted Answer

Paraphrasing, negotiating for meaning, and perception checking are essential skills for effectively receiving and understanding messages.

Question 8

The 6-year old Calvin really likes Susie but as he is shy and embarrassed, he just throws snowballs at her so as to express his feelings. Susie is really upset by the snowball attack. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Encoding was not appropriate because Calvin's method of expressing his feelings (throwing snowballs) was not a suitable or clear way to communicate affection.

Question 9

Which of the following is an effective way of sending your message?

Accepted Answer

Using "I feel" personalizes the message, making it more relatable and persuasive by expressing a personal conviction rather than relying on external validation or vague statements.

Question 10

Encoding means that

Accepted Answer

Encoding is the process where the sender translates their ideas and feelings into a message that can be understood by the receiver.

Question 11

The process of understanding of the message is called

Accepted Answer

Decoding is the process of interpreting or making sense of a message that has been received.

Question 12

Jamie and Ira are talking about a TV show at a loud party. Ira is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Jamie really dislikes that show. Noise in this case refers to

Accepted Answer

Noise in communication can refer to any interference that affects the message being conveyed. In this scenario, the noise at the party (A) and Jamie's attitude toward the TV show (B) both serve as potential barriers to effective communication.

Question 13

Communication is effective to the extent

Accepted Answer

Effective communication occurs when the receiver interprets the message in the way the sender intended, ensuring the intended meaning is accurately conveyed and understood.

Question 14

On campus, Joan walks by Paul and greets him with a smile and a "How are you?" Paul starts to describe his health, only to see that Joan is already a block away. Which one of the seven basic elements of communication was not appropriate in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The answer of On campus, Joan walks by Paul and...

Question 15

Henry and Moya are talking about a TV show over dinner at a quiet restaurant. Henry is telling her how interesting the last episode was. It turns out Moya really dislikes that show. Noise in this case is present in the

Accepted Answer

Noise in communication refers to anything that interferes with the transmission or interpretation of the message. In this case, Moya's dislike for the show affects her reception and interpretation of Henry's message, making her the source of noise as the receiver.

Question 16

Developing a theory of group communication is difficult because of

Accepted Answer

The complexity of multiperson communication makes it challenging to develop a theory of group communication, as it involves multiple interactions and dynamics that are more intricate than one-on-one communication.

Question 17

Pete has enough money to buy a new PC. He goes into a store and asks a salesperson about different brands. The salesperson says that their most expensive model is the best and that's the one that Pete would need if he wants to succeed in college. Pete is not sure whether he should trust her advice because of the salesperson's

Accepted Answer

The salesperson's advice may be influenced by a desire to sell the most expensive model, which could affect their credibility.

Question 18

When describing communication, noise is defined as any element that

Accepted Answer

Noise in communication refers to any element that disrupts or hinders the effective transmission and reception of a message, making it difficult for the sender and receiver to understand each other clearly.

Question 19

Sender credibility refers to

Accepted Answer

Sender credibility is about the receiver's perception of the sender's trustworthiness, not the sender's self-perception or objective trustworthiness.

Question 20

Group communication is defined as

Accepted Answer

Group communication involves sending and receiving messages with the intent of influencing group members' behavior, as it encompasses both verbal and nonverbal interactions aimed at achieving group objectives.

Quiz 4: Communication Within Groups