O-Comm Ch. 1-10

When you talk about observed behavior instead of offering personal reaction, you are

When communicating with other group members, you should

After choosing a topic, what should you do?

What is true of small groups?

Which of Schwartz's values focuses on the maintenance of peace and stability within a collective social structure?

When doctors communicate with technical language, they are using

When people bring prejudices of their culture to intercultural interactions, they are being

One of the difficulties of interpreting nonverbal codes is

Understanding another person's message does not occur unless

After you have paid attention to a stimulus, you then process the material in a part of your short term memory called

A group that meets via skype to discuss integrated urban housing developments for cities near LA is an example of

What is included in nonverbal communication?

Informal rules for group interaction, the emotional tone created within a group, and group member roles are compromised

Selection occurs in perception in all of the following ways except

Customer service reps are using which compliance-gaining strategies when implying that it would be wrong not to comply

When you respond to a speaker with a verbal or nonverbal cue, you are

A motivation for terminating a relationship by deliberately making somebody believe untrue things is labeled

Which workplace communication competence category includes behaviors surrounding giving and receiving feedback?

ability to effectively exchange meaning through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior?

Which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following statements would closely align with the social construction perspective on physical attractivenes

When people seek to present an ideal version of themselves, they are engaged in

Hearing is a _ process, and listening is a _ process

Which provide physical/psychological protection;permit personal expresion/communicate age,gender,socio class,personality

"Groups meet needs","groups are everywhere""working effectively in groups requires training" are statements that explain

To manage group conflict ethically, members must

A deeply rooted belief that affects how we act toward an idea or a concept is a(n)

Asking questions to clarify information, paraphrasing, messages, and identifying confusing areas are examples of

Which of the following statements is accurate about online communication?

If two people in a relationship start to merge their social circles and purchase items together, they are exhibiting

Smiling, gesturing,using facial expressions in the workplace to create perception of psychological closeness w/others is

An organization with this orientation generates and distributes power and control within society

Which of the following statements is true?

Because mesages can vary depending on the situation, to examine the context of the comunication is important. its called

Which is not an element of an interpersonal relationship?

Which of the following terms refers to indecent or offensive language?

In relation to gender and touch, which of the following is true?

Your childhood nickname and the pet name your significant other calls you are examples of

Ethical standards within the communication discipline have been created by the

When information is transferred formally from workers to their boss, which type of communication takes place?

In online communication, ____communication has delayed responses from the other person

Information flows in an organization through patterns of relationships known as

Technique of conflict management used to maintain relationship harmony but stifles creative dialogue and decision making

Which of the following is not a characteristic of language?

What is one basic strategy to keep in mind when selecting a topic for presentation?

Which of the following may be the result of identity factors, past experiences and roles, and present conditions

Interpersonal relationships are important because

Your boss says "You can leave work early on Fridays if you go on a date with me" this is what type of sexual harassment

What type of bodily movement is the most likely to be used to fulfill a personal psychological need?

According to French and Raven, referent power is

Dating is important becuase

which gender tend to listen in to solve problems, is less attentive to nonverbal cues, and interrupts to switch topics

When marginalized groups try to fit in with the dominant group, they are attempting to acheive

A words dictionary definition is its__meaning, and an individualized or personalized definition is its __meaning

When you change your behavior to adapt to new situations, you are demonstrating

A process of using communication to influence behaviors and attitudes of others to meet group goals and benefit the grou

If you are trying to improve your intercultural communication, you should do which of the following?

Pointing to your wrist while asking for the time is an example of a(n)

Cultures that are more concerned with individuality, competition, and private property are which type of culture?

Critical thinking

Commnication may be hindered in all the following cases except when we use

Nonverbal codes work together with vocalized words to

We may begin a relationship with someone based on how desirable that person is to work with. This type of motivation is

Which statement reflects the relationship between language and culture?

Obsession, jealousy, gossip, and mental abuse are examples of

First impressions

Which of the following statements is not true?

Which communication principal considers variables such as verbal,nonverbal,behavioral; the channel used and audience

A method of audience analysis that draws tentative generalizations based on some evidence is

When people stereotype, they

Studying Commnication is essential because it can

When preparing for and taking part in an interview, you should

Which of the following is a perceptual error frequently made by people?

A discussion question,identifying criteria,identifying potential solutions,and evaluating,potential solutions are steps

When you investigate the audiences demographics, interests, and concerns, you are

Which of the following countries would most likely have a high degree of cultural tightness?

The process of developing yourself through the messages and feedback received from others is known as

How does the dominant culture differ from a nondominant culture?

Which of the following statements regarding friendship is true?

Perceptual constancy results because of

If you are thinking about a situation, and listening to someone on the phone, you are exhibiting what type of barrier?

Organization in perception occurs when stimuli are grouped into meaningful

Which method of analysis requires using your senses to interpret info about the audience?

Shaking hands while saying "Hello" is an example of

Which is not true of immediate purposes?

An extrovert being friends with an introvert demonstrates which type of relationship?

By neglecting some stimuli and focusing on other stimuli, you are engaging in which process of perception

When you are listening and attempting to understand another person's worldviews what type of listening are you doing?

Bodily movement, facial expression, the use of time, and vocal cues, among other reactions, are examples of

Communication is considered a process of using messages to generate meaning because it is

The process of translating an idea or a thought into a code is known as

According to Harvard Business review, which of the following is not a suggestion for improving workplace listening?

When you have a negative attitude about other people just because they are who they are, you are demonstrating

One way to improve language skills is to restate the content of the other persons message, a process called

_ is an organizational method where missing info is filled in, and _ is another technique where info is grouped by simil

Which level of audience analysis includes collecting data about the characteristic of people?

Why is narrowing your topic important?

Suggestions for lecture listening include

To rank concept in order of importance or you ask them questions that place individuals into identifiable groups you are

Which type of aggressive workplace communication involves attempts to isolate a person from a larger group?