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1. A ballgame, work, or classroom are all examples of context.
A) True
B) False
2. Auditory, visual, and tactile are all examples of context.
A) True
B) False
3. A transactional communication model views communication as a simplistic one-way
form of communication.
A) True
B) False
4. Feedback and noise are the two additional components that make up the interactive
communication model.
A) True
B) False
5. The transactional model of communication is the most sophisticated, suggesting that
communication is fundamentally multidirectional as senders and receivers collaboratively create
meaning.
A) True
B) False
6. Interpersonal communication can help you meet self-presentation, instrumental, and
relationship goals.
A) True
B) False
7. If you are chairing a meeting and remind members to stay focused on finishing your
agenda, you are meeting relationship goals.
A) True
B) False
8. Texting, Skyping, or Tweeting are all examples of mediated communication.
A) True
B) False
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9. While the four types of communication differ in their purpose and nature, they are all
connected to one another in history and practice.
A) True
B) False
10. Rhetoric involves the use of theory and practice of persuasion.
A) True
B) False
11. Communication scholars have only recently begun to explore the challenges and promise
of human communication.
A) True
B) False
12. The communication discipline can be an appropriate major for those pursuing careers in
public relations, sales, or political consulting.
A) True
B) False
13. Communication competence consists of appropriateness, effectiveness, and ethical ways
of communicating.
A) True
B) False
14. If you consider how to communicate, asking what you should or should not say is
considering the effectiveness component of communication competence.
A) True
B) False
15. The effectiveness component focuses on achieving self-presentation, instrumental, and
relationship goals.
A) True
B) False
16. One guideline to remember when considering the ethics element of communication
competence is to avoid intentionally hurting others with your communication.
A) True
B) False
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17. Competent communication suggests that one is able to apply his or her knowledge to
repeatable goal-directed behaviors.
A) True
B) False
18. Communication is reversible.
A) True
B) False
19. High self-monitors prefer situations in which clear expectations exist regarding how
they’re supposed to communicate.
A) True
B) False
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