COMM130 Exam 1 Review

Nonverbal communication that is used to ________ emphasizes some part of the verbal message.

On a first date, dressing up, choosing words carefully and using positive nonverbals are

___ people state opinions and stand up for their rights, but do not hurt others in the process.

A group affiliation and willingness to sacrifice to meet group goals is a trait of

Instead of squealing and clapping when she won an award, Abbey sat still and smiled quietly.

Considering motivations for self-disclosure as well as the reciprocity of self-disclosure are

A senator speaking to an auditorium of voters is an example of

In a speech, Jason asks his audience to donate blood, though he's never done so. He's low on

The tendency to evaluate beliefs, values and behaviors through your own culture are an example

When listening to a friend, you say "I don't understand what you're telling me." This is

Adam says to Kate "you're wearing that to work?" Kate changes. She is reacting to the

As Jason talks about the difficulties of pregnancy, Chelsea shuts him down because he is a man.

The way we learn the norms and behaviors of another culture is known as

“She’s an idiot” and “He’s a pig” are examples of _____ words.

To a large extent, _____ determines the meaning of any verbal or nonverbal behavior.

What stage of listening consists of judging the messages in some way?

In order to understand what a person means and feels, you should listen with

Your book names several ways to improve intercultural communication EXCEPT

Members of ___ cultures spend their resources for the present and expect quick results.

People who do not interrupt, provide supportive listening cues, and maintain eye contact are

The physical, social-psychological, temporal and cultural __ play a huge role in communication.

The ___ culture is one in which most of the information is explicitly stated verbally.

All of these are functions of nonverbal communication EXCEPT to

A masculine culture values

One important function of ____ listening is acknowledging and accepting the speaker’s feelings.

____ are gestures that satisfy some personal need, such as moving your hair out of your eyes.

___ refers to the socially constructed roles and behaviors that we identify with men and women

The way you make sense of of the world around you and gain understanding is known as

___ enhance the verbal messages they accompany and increase your ability to remember

Lexi tells Isa that she failed her Chemistry class last semester. This is an example of

When receiving, understanding, remembering, evaluating, and responding to messages, you are

___ refers to dictionary meaning of a word.

Avoiding eye contact while riding in an elevator with a couple who is arguing is an example of

Communication between two people is known as

There are several benefits to studying human communication. One NOT listed in your book is

We experience ___ when we let our thoughts take away from our ability to listen.

Listening logically and dispassionately is which type of listening?

According to the humanistic perspective, a person telling people only what they want to hear is

Speaking and writing are examples of

I'm upset so I'm quiet and avoid eye contact but Ty can still tell I'm upset. This demonstrates

An acquaintance gives me a big hug which tells me she thinks I'm friendly. This demonstrates

Lies told to protect oneself are considered _____ deception.

Drew thinks he's going to fail his speech. He writes it an hour before class and fails. This is

A: "I don't think I'm going to make it to the party." B: "I understand. You're so busy!"

Your use of space to communicate is referred to as

A listener who wants as much information as possible to see a topic from many perspectives is

After acting for years with no success, Ed wins an award and is known as an award-winning actor

___ refers to the biological characteristics that make us men and women

According to the communication model in your text, listeners are both

Heterosexism, racism, ageism and sexism are part of ___ communication.

Our desire to divide communication into sequences of stimuli/responses is an example of

Repeating names and key concepts aloud or to yourself can aid in which stage of listening?

“It would be great if you could clean your room,” is an example of

The trait of ___ is probaby desired across cultures but is expressed differently.

The ___ self refers to information we know about ourselves that others do not know.