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978-1305958678 Test Bank Chapter 6
Name: Class: Date: chapter 6 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. According to Kant, it is wrong to lie in order to prevent a murder. a. True b. False […]
978-1305958678 Test Bank Chapter 5
Name: Class: Date: chapter 5 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Utilitarianism is an egoistic moral theory. a. True b. False 2. In his Utilitarianism Mill answers those who […]
978-1305958678 Test Bank Chapter 4
Name: Class: Date: chapter 4 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Social contract theory is a form of reciprocal altruism. a. True b. False 2. One form of psychological […]
978-1305958678 Test Bank Chapter 3
Name: Class: Date: chapter 3 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. Descriptive relativism necessarily implies metaethical relativism. a. True b. False 2. According to the text, moral skeptics hold […]
978-1305958678 Test Bank Chapter 2
Name: Class: Date: chapter 2 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. The paradox of toleration is no longer relevant to today’s global culture. a. True b. False 2. Civil […]
978-1305958678 Test Bank Chapter 1
Name: Class: Date: chapter 1 Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1 Indicate whether the statement is true or false. 1. “People often find it difficult to do what they believe is right” is a normative statement. a. True […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 17
Page 1 1. Effective persuasive speeches do which of the following? A) Advocate fact, value, or policy claims B) Focus on informing listeners C) Mark a special occasion D) Act as a form of entertainment 2. When persuasive speakers face […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 16
Page 1 1. If you are delivering an informative speech that explains what composting is and how the process works, which technique are you using? A) Definition B) Demonstration C) Narrative D) Explanation 2. Which type of definition gives the […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 15
Page 1 1. Which method of delivery is the best choice for most classroom speeches? A) Extemporaneous B) Impromptu C) Memorization D) Reading from a manuscript 2. A document containing the entire text of a speech is called a(n) __________. […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 14
Page 1 1. Organization is particularly important in oral communication as opposed to written communication because: A) listeners cannot review material if they are confused B) organization only works with spoken words C) people tend to prefer a free-form writing […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 13
Page 1 1. What should you do first when creating a research plan? A) Keep track of your sources B) Find the sources you need C) Evaluate the credibility of your sources D) Inventory your research needs 2. Citations are […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 12
Page 1 1. Who wrote Rhetoric, a systematic analysis of the art and practice of public speaking? A) Aristotle B) Cicero C) Quintilian D) Sojourner Truth 2. __________ emphasized the ideal of an ethical orator. A) Angelina Grimké B) Malala […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 11
Page 1 1. What should a group do first when trying to solve a problem? A) Define the problem B) Generate possible solutions C) Establish criteria for evaluating solutions D) Select the best solution 2. When following a standardized problem-solving […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 10
Page 1 1. Which of the following is a popular term for a small group? A) Quality control circle B) Network C) Team D) Congregation 2. If the members of a group are working interdependently, it means that they are […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Appendix A
Page 1 1. Which of the following can help you be successful in a job search? A) Taking a different approach to every job you apply for B) Waiting for a company to seek you out to offer you a […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 9
Page 1 1. __________ is feeling that your benefits match your contributions. A) Mutual control B) Instability C) Imbalance D) Commitment 2. Liking grows out of __________. A) trust and honesty B) affection and respect C) commitment and stability D) […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 8
Page 1 1. Which statement about interpersonal relationships is true? A) They help you feel like you belong. B) They guarantee financial well-being. C) They prevent you from talking about yourself. D) They require the participation of at least three […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 7
Page 1 1. Which of the following is an example of mediated communication? A) Television broadcast B) Face-to-face conversation C) Handwritten letter to a friend D) Group discussion in a classroom 2. Mediated communication that occurs on a large scale […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 6
Page 1 1. The United States is gradually becoming a __________ nation. A) heteronormative B) plurality C) cultureless D) single-culture 2. __________ is the process by which we learn about the culture we are born into. A) Acculturation B) Ethnocentrism […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 5
Page 1 1. Cognitive scientists and communication researchers agree that hearing is a __________ activity. A) complex B) cognitive C) passive D) learned 2. What are the two main aspects of listening? A) Hearing and multitasking B) Hearing and processing […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 4
Page 1 1. At least __________ of messages are communicated nonverbally. A) one-third B) two-thirds C) one-fourth D) one-half 2. What are the three major influences on nonverbal communication? A) toughness B) competition C) empathy D) disengagement 3. Erin and […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 3
Page 1 1. Semantic rules govern __________. A) the order in which words are organized into sentences B) how we use language to accomplish actions C) the meaning of words D) how words are translated from one language to another […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 2
Page 1 1. Which term encompasses the information that we receive through our senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, or touch? A) Stimuli B) Perception C) Inferences D) Person perception 2. Making judgments about others and providing explanations for their […]
978-1457606014 Test Bank Chapter 1
Page 1 1. Two roommates having a conversation is an example of __________ communication. A) interpersonal B) group C) mass D) mediated 2. Which term refers to the literal meaning of a message? A) Content meaning B) Relational meaning C) […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 12
Test Bank Chapter 12: Acculturation, Culture Shock, and Intercultural Competence Multiple Choice 1. The mode of acculturation, called assimilation, occurs when ______. a. individuals desire contact with the host culture while not necessarily maintaining an identity with their native culture […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 11
Test Bank Chapter 11: Intercultural Communication in Business, Health Care, and Educational Settings Multiple Choice 1. In 2015, this country surpassed the United States as the world’s largest economy. a. Germany b. China c. Japan d. France Ans: B Answer […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 10
Test Bank Chapter 10: Intercultural Conflict Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is NOT a part of the microlevel of Kim’s model of intercultural conflict? a. cognitive simplicity/rigidity b. ingroup bias c. insecurity/frustration d. dialectal differences Ans: D Answer […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 09
Test Bank Chapter 9: Developing Intercultural Relationships Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements best represents the fundamental assumption of uncertainty reduction theory? a. When strangers first meet, their primary goal is to reduce anxiety and increase the uncertainty […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 08
Test Bank Chapter 8: The Nonverbal Code Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following terms refers to the study of communication with the body, including the use of hands, arms, legs, and face, to send messages? a. paralanguage b. haptics […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 07
Test Bank Chapter 7: The Verbal Code Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements best characterizes the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis? a. A person’s race and language are inherently linked. b. The language of a particular culture is innately “hard-wired” in […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 06
Test Bank Chapter 6: The Sociorelational Context Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is an example of an involuntary membership group? a. age b. religion c. occupation d. education Ans: A Answer Location: Dimensions of Group Variability Learning Objective: […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 05
Test Bank Chapter 5: The Perceptual Context Multiple Choice 1. Perception is defined as ______. a. the long-term cognitive processing of information b. the short-term cognitive processing of information c. the mental interpretation of external stimuli via sensation d. the […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 04
Test Bank Chapter 4: The Environmental Context Multiple Choice 1. The amount of information contained or perceived in the environment per some unit of time is also referred to as ______. a. the built environment b. one’s monochronic time orientation […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 03
Test Bank Chapter 3: The Microcultural Context Multiple Choice 1. In many cultures, microcultural group status is often determined by one’s membership in ______. a. sex and racial groups b. educational classes c. political organizations d. family clans Ans: A […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 02
Test Bank Chapter 2: The Cultural Context Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following types of cultures emphasize individual goals over group goals? a. individualistic cultures b. large power distance cultures c. small power distance cultures d. high-context cultures Ans: […]
978-1506315133 Test Bank Chapter 01
Test Bank Chapter 1: The Necessity of Intercultural Communication Multiple Choice 1. Communicating and establishing relationships with people from different cultures can lead to a number of benefits, including healthier communities, increased commerce, reduced conflict, and ______. a. personal growth […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 13
Chapter 13 – Communication in Psychology Chapter 13 Communication in Psychology Multiple Choice Questions 1. (p. 418) When an researcher submits a manuscript for publication, a number of experts in the field of the research evaluate the manuscript. This process […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 12 Part 2
Chapter 12 – Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II. Tests of Statistical Significance and the Analysis Story 18. (p. 381) The level of significance, or alpha, in psychological research is generally set at A. .01. B. .05. C. .10. D. […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 12 Part 1
Chapter 12 – Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II. Tests of Statistical Significance and the Analysis Story Chapter 12 Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part II. Tests of Statistical Significance and the Analysis Story Short Answer Questions 1. (p. 381–382) Null […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 11
Chapter 11 – Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part I. Describing Data, Confidence Intervals, Correlation Chapter 11 Data Analysis and Interpretation: Part I. Describing Data, Confidence Intervals, Correlation Short Answer Questions 1. (p. 351–352) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 10 Part 2
Chapter 10 – Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation 27. (p. 311) Participants for a treatment group are chosen because they score very low on a pretest measure of performance. When their performance improves on the posttest, the researcher A. should […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 10 Part 1
Chapter 10 – Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation Chapter 10 Quasi-Experimental Designs and Program Evaluation Short Answer Questions 1. (p. 305–306) Experiments in natural settings are likely to differ from laboratory experiments on four critical dimensions: goals, control, external validity, […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 9 Part 2
Chapter 09 – Single-Case Research Designs 20. (p. 285–286) The most serious disadvantage of the case study method, because of internal validity issues, is the A. possible problem of generalizing from a single individual. B. limitation of information based on […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 9 Part 1
Chapter 09 – Single-Case Research Designs Chapter 09 Single-Case Research Designs Short Answer Questions 1. (p. 282–287) Identify two advantages and two disadvantages of the case study method. The cited advantages could be any two of the following: (1) a […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 8 Part 2
Chapter 08 – Complex Designs 25. (p. 264–265) A researcher was interested in the effects of arousal and personality on individuals’ GRE test performance. The personality variable he examined was individuals’ level of introversion-extraversion. Based on questionnaire responses, each participant […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 8 Part 1
Chapter 08 – Complex Designs Chapter 08 Complex Designs Short Answer Questions 1. (p. 247, 250) Distinguish between a main effect and an interaction effect in a complex design. The overall effect of one independent variable in a complex design […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 7
Chapter 07 – Repeated Measures Designs Chapter 07 Repeated Measures Designs Short Answer Questions 1. (p. 220–221) Cite two reasons why a researcher might choose to use a repeated measures design. The four reasons cited in the text are that […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 6 Part 2
Chapter 06 – Independent Groups Designs 28. (p. 185–186) Random assignment to conditions works to balance participants’ individual differences across conditions of the experiment by A. matching individuals on key variables. B. asking individuals to participate in each condition of […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 6 Part 1
Chapter 06 – Independent Groups Designs Chapter 06 Independent Groups Designs Short Answer Questions 1. (p. 181–182) Identify and briefly define the three primary types of control used in experiments. The three primary types of experimental control are: manipulation, holding […]
978-0077825362 Test Bank Chapter 5 Part 2
Chapter 05 – Survey Research 41. (p. 146–147) A researcher adjusted the wording of a question to guide a respondent’s answer and recorded only selected portions of a respondent’s answers. What survey problem does this represent? A. interviewer bias B. […]