Question 1

When you adapt your message to listeners, you are telling the listeners what they want to hear.

Accepted Answer

Adapting your message to listeners means considering their interests, knowledge level, attitudes, and beliefs to communicate more effectively, not merely telling them what they want to hear.

Question 2

When a speaker adjusts what is being communicated in response to the actions of listeners, that speaker is _____ the message.
A) adapting
B) symbolizing
C) following
D) describing

Accepted Answer

Adapting the message means adjusting it to better suit the audience's understanding and reaction. Symbolizing refers to using symbols to represent ideas. Following means obeying or conforming to a set of instructions. Describing means providing details or characteristics of something.

Question 3

The other-oriented perspective is essential for a message to achieve its desired effect.

Accepted Answer

The other-oriented perspective means understanding the audience's needs, interests, and values, and tailoring the message accordingly. This helps to create a connection with the audience and increases the chances of the message being received positively and achieving its desired effect.

Question 4

The content dimension of a message reveals the new information, ideas, or suggested actions the speaker wants to express.

Accepted Answer

The content dimension of a message refers to the actual information being conveyed by the speaker. This can include new ideas, information, or suggested actions that the speaker wants to express. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 5

A followable prescription that indicates what behavior is obligated, expected, preferred, or prohibited in a specific situation is a(n) _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A followable prescription that indicates what behavior...

Question 6

A doorbell that rings continuously or an air conditioning unit that rumbles loudly are examples of psychological noise.

Accepted Answer

Psychological noise refers to internal distractions based on thoughts, feelings, or emotional states, not external physical sounds like a ringing doorbell or a rumbling air conditioning unit.

Question 7

Which scenario demonstrates intrapersonal communication?
A) talking to a friend about biology class
B) telling your roommate about a personal problem
C) talking to yourself before hitting the tennis ball
D) ordering a pizza over the phone

Accepted Answer

Intrapersonal communication is communication with oneself. Talking to oneself before hitting the tennis ball is an example of intrapersonal communication.

Question 8

_____ refers to the system of symbols structured by rules which makes it possible for people to understand one another.
A) Listening
B) Rhetoric
C) Phonetics
D) Language

Accepted Answer

Language refers to the system of symbols structured by rules which makes it possible for people to understand one another. While listening, rhetoric, and phonetics are all related to language, they do not encompass the entire system of symbols and rules that make up language.

Question 9

Personnel managers cite oral communication skills as a top factor in helping graduating college students obtain employment.

Accepted Answer

Personnel managers often cite oral communication skills as a crucial factor in hiring graduates as it is an essential skill for effectively working in a team, managing conflicts, building client relationships, presenting ideas, and persuading others.

Question 10

The originator of a thought or emotion who encodes this information for someone is called the _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The originator of a thought or emotion...

Question 11

The process of acting on information is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of acting on information is...

Question 12

Brad is angry with Angie, so while she tells him why she wants to go out to a specific restaurant for dinner, he sits perfectly still and makes no eye contact with her. Brad is refusing to send any feedback to her.

Accepted Answer

Brad's behavior (sitting perfectly still and making no eye contact) is a form of nonverbal feedback, indicating his feelings or attitude towards the situation.

Question 13

A nonverbal message may contradict a person's verbal message.

Accepted Answer

Nonverbal communication can include facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and other forms of nonverbal cues that may not align with a person's spoken words, creating a contradiction between the verbal and nonverbal message.

Question 14

Nissa was using _____ when she frowned after the teacher announced there would be a test next week.
A) verbal communication
B) nonverbal communication
C) gestures
D) rhetoric

Accepted Answer

Nissa's facial expression (frowning) is a form of nonverbal communication, as it conveys her emotions and thoughts without the use of words or gestures. Verbal communication involves the use of spoken or written words, which Nissa did not use in this scenario. Gestures involve specific hand or body movements to convey meaning, which Nissa did not use in this scenario either. Rhetoric involves the use of persuasive language to influence or persuade an audience, which is not applicable in this scenario.

Question 15

Communication is considered _____ because you cannot "take back" something you have already said.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Communication is considered _____ because you cannot...

Question 16

Sondra is conscious of her tendency to be soft-spoken and unassertive in communication situations. Based on this example, what characteristic of a competent communicator does Sondra have?
A) She effectively uses and interprets verbal messages.
B) She appropriately adapts her communication.
C) She is aware of her own communication.
D) She listens and responds thoughtfully.

Accepted Answer

Sondra's awareness of her own communication indicates that she possesses the characteristic of self-monitoring, which is a component of being a competent communicator.

Question 17

All communication takes place in some type of context.

Accepted Answer

Context refers to the situation, background, and environment in which communication occurs. It includes factors such as the speaker, listener, setting, and cultural influences. Without context, messages can be easily misunderstood or misinterpreted.

Question 18

Rhetoric refers to the process of using symbols to influence or persuade.

Accepted Answer

Rhetoric is the art and study of using language effectively and persuasively, often through the use of symbols such as words, imagery, and metaphors.

Question 19

When Filiberto returns home from his classes, he finds that there are three emails from his friend that were sent at various times. These emails illustrate that mediated communication is synchronous.

Accepted Answer

Synchronous communication means real-time communication where both parties need to be present at the same time. Emails are an example of asynchronous communication as they can be sent and read at any time, not necessarily in real-time.

Question 20

When the receiver of a message interprets the message he or she receives, it is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the receiver of a message interprets...

Quiz 1: Identifying Foundations of Human Communication