Question 1

Which is not true of communication, according to your text?
A) Communication is a process without beginning or end.
B) Communication results in the creation of social reality.
C) Communication is essentially individualistic and nonsocial.
D) None of the above-each is true.

Accepted Answer

Communication is inherently a social process involving interaction between two or more individuals, making the statement that it is "essentially individualistic and nonsocial" incorrect.

Question 2

The box on attempts to teach language to primates concludes that:
A) there is no difference between animal and human communication.
B) it is impossible to teach language-like behavior to primates.
C) while chimps can make simple associations between symbols and objects, they lack the ability to link symbols in complex sentences.
D) chimps can use language to guide their own behavior and to tell each other simple stories, and Washoe even spontaneously developed a language of her own.

Accepted Answer

Chimps have demonstrated the capacity to associate symbols with objects, but they struggle with constructing complex sentences, indicating a fundamental difference in the complexity of language use between humans and primates.

Question 3

The text states that communication is a process. This means:
A) that it is static.
B) that it has no definite beginning or end.
C) that the ability to communicate competently is innate to all living creatures.
D) a and b.

Accepted Answer

Communication is considered a process because it is dynamic and ongoing, without a clear beginning or end, rather than being static or innate to all living creatures.

Question 4

According to your text:
A) there is only one correct definition of communication.
B) definitions are relatively unimportant and have very little effect on the way we view the world.
C) every definition is partially right and partially wrong; each lets us see a phenomenon in a slightly different way.
D) a and c

Accepted Answer

Definitions of concepts like communication are important because they shape our understanding and perspective. No single definition can capture all aspects of a complex phenomenon, so each definition highlights certain features while potentially overlooking others. This approach acknowledges the nuanced and multifaceted nature of communication.

Question 5

Which is one of the implications of the authors' definition of communication?
A) Unless people all see exactly the same reality, there can be no communication.
B) Generally, cultural rules have very little effect on communication.
C) We often allow concepts created through communication to control us.
D) The best way to understand communication is to know the individual psychology of each participant.

Accepted Answer

The authors' definition of communication likely emphasizes the creation and influence of shared meanings or concepts among individuals. This implies that the concepts created through communication can have a controlling effect on our perceptions and behaviors, as they shape our understanding of the world and our interactions within it.

Question 6

Which of the following definitions come closest to the main definition of communication offered by the authors of your text?
A) Communication is a process by which people describe an already existing external reality.
B) Communication is the process through which people create social reality.
C) Communication occurs anytime a living organism responds to a stimulus.
D) Communication is the intentional dissemination of information between organisms.

Accepted Answer

The main definition of communication, as often described in academic texts, emphasizes the creation and negotiation of social reality through the exchange of messages. This perspective views communication as a fundamental mechanism through which individuals and groups construct the social world around them, rather than merely describing or responding to an external reality.

Question 7

When we say that communication is collective, we mean:
A) it is made up of a collection of many different ideas.
B) communication is based on social agreement.
C) communication occurs anytime a living organism responds to a stimulus.
D) communication is the intentional dissemination of information between organisms.

Accepted Answer

Communication being collective implies it is based on social agreement, meaning it is a shared process that involves understanding and interpreting messages within a social context.

Question 8

According to Meerloo, the word communication means:
A) transmission.
B) to keep hidden or secret.
C) mutual help, exchange, and interaction.
D) to put on a mask.

Accepted Answer

According to Meerloo, the term "communication" signifies mutual help, exchange, and interaction, emphasizing the collaborative and interactive aspects of conveying messages and information between individuals or entities.

Question 9

When we say that communication is regulatory, we mean:
A) we are not free to talk in any way we want.
B) we use communication to control our own and others' actions.
C) communication ability develops slowly over time.
D) it is impossible "to step in the same river twice."

Accepted Answer

Regulatory communication refers to the use of language and communication to influence, guide, or control behavior in ourselves and others. This includes giving instructions, setting rules, and managing interactions in various contexts.

Question 10

Which is not one of the characteristics of communication, according to Trenholm and Jensen?
A) Communication is creative.
B) Communication is collective.
C) Communication is regulatory.
D) None of the above; that is, all are characteristics of communication.

Accepted Answer

According to Trenholm and Jensen, all the options listed (communication is creative, collective, and regulatory) are indeed characteristics of communication.

Question 11

The ability to communicate in a personally effective and socially appropriate manner is called:
A) competence.
B) Immunity.
C) role-taking.
D) goal-setting.

Accepted Answer

The ability to communicate in a personally effective and socially appropriate manner is defined as communication competence.

Question 12

The process of insulting the meat:
A) usually leads to bloodshed and battle among the !Kung.
B) is a way of avoiding potential conflict.
C) is a religious ceremony whereby the !Kung ask their gods for help in hunting.
D) shows how primitive the !Kung are.

Accepted Answer

The process of insulting the meat among the !Kung is a social mechanism designed to prevent arrogance and jealousy, thereby avoiding potential conflict within the community. It ensures that no hunter becomes too proud or others feel envious, promoting equality and cohesion.

Question 13

Orlin is a good communicator because he knows what he wants, can anticipate others' objections, and thinks of effective lines of argument. Which of the following terms best indicates the kind of competence highlighted here?
A) Interpretive competence
B) Goal competence
C) Role competence
D) Message competence

Accepted Answer

Orlin's ability to know what he wants, anticipate objections, and think of effective arguments highlights goal competence, which involves setting clear objectives, planning strategies to achieve them, and effectively managing communication to fulfill those objectives.

Question 14

Eric is very good at putting on the right face and using the right lines. He knows who other people expect him to be in every social situation. Which of the following terms best sums up this aspect of his competence?
A) Interpretive competence
B) Goal competence
C) Role competence
D) Message competence

Accepted Answer

Role competence refers to an individual's ability to play different roles appropriately in various social contexts, which matches the description of Eric's skills.

Question 15

Jacinta was brought up in the Dominican Republic, and English is not her first language. Occasionally she chooses the wrong words to convey her ideas. Which competence is being addressed here?
A) Interpretive competence
B) Goal competence
C) Role competence
D) Message competence

Accepted Answer

Message competence involves the ability to use language and to convey ideas effectively. Jacinta's occasional choice of wrong words to convey her ideas directly relates to this competence, as it affects her ability to communicate her intended message accurately.

Question 16

Katia doesn't seem to pay much attention to the context of communication. She has difficulty sizing up people, and she can't identify episodes very easily. Which kind of competence is being addressed here?
A) Interpretive competence
B) Goal competence
C) Role competence
D) Message competence

Accepted Answer

Interpretive competence involves understanding and processing the context of communication, including the ability to size up people and identify episodes, which is what Katia struggles with.

Question 17

Message competence involves the process of:
A) perceiving.
B) coding.
C) planning.
D) adapting.

Accepted Answer

Message competence involves the process of coding, which refers to the ability to construct and deliver messages effectively.

Question 18

Interpretive competence involves the process of:
A) perceiving.
B) coding.
C) planning.
D) adapting.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Interpretive competence involves the process of:
A) perceiving.
B)...

Question 19

Goal competence involves the process of:
A) perceiving.
B) coding.
C) planning.
D) adapting.

Accepted Answer

Goal competence involves the process of planning, as it relates to setting, pursuing, and achieving goals.

Question 20

Any system of signs designed to allow people to exchange meaningful messages is a:
A) process perspective.
B) code.
C) trajectory.
D) model.

Accepted Answer

A code is a system of signs or symbols used to represent ideas or messages, which fits the description given.

Quiz 1: Introduction- Communication and Competence

Which is not true of communication, according to your text?

The box on attempts to teach language to primates concludes that:

The text states that communication is a process. This means:

According to your text:

Which is one of the implications of the authors' definition of communication?

Which of the following definitions come closest to the main definition of communication offered by the authors of your text?

When we say that communication is collective, we mean:

According to Meerloo, the word communication means:

When we say that communication is regulatory, we mean:

Which is not one of the characteristics of communication, according to Trenholm and Jensen?

The ability to communicate in a personally effective and socially appropriate manner is called:

The process of insulting the meat:

Orlin is a good communicator because he knows what he wants, can anticipate others' objections, and thinks of effective lines of argument. Which of the following terms best indicates the kind of competence highlighted here?

Eric is very good at putting on the right face and using the right lines. He knows who other people expect him to be in every social situation. Which of the following terms best sums up this aspect of his competence?

Jacinta was brought up in the Dominican Republic, and English is not her first language. Occasionally she chooses the wrong words to convey her ideas. Which competence is being addressed here?

Katia doesn't seem to pay much attention to the context of communication. She has difficulty sizing up people, and she can't identify episodes very easily. Which kind of competence is being addressed here?

Message competence involves the process of:

Interpretive competence involves the process of:

Goal competence involves the process of:

Any system of signs designed to allow people to exchange meaningful messages is a: