Test Bank Reflect & Relate An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, 5th edition Steven McCornack A+

1. Your bedroom, workplace, and classroom are all examples of context.

2. Auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory, and oral are all types of channels.

3. The linear communication model conceptualizes communication as a simple one-way form of communication.

4. Feedback and noise are the two additional components that make up the interactive communication model.

5. The transactional model of communication suggests that communication is multidirectional and that senders and receivers collaboratively create meaning.

6. The text suggests that intrapersonal and interpersonal communication refer to basically the same phenomenon.

7. The dynamic nature of interpersonal communication suggests that communication is constantly in motion and changing over time.

8. Even in our close personal relationships, we can communicate both impersonally and personally within the same interaction.

9. In an I-It relationship, we are less likely to treat others as objects.

10. According to the text, interpersonal communication is dynamic, meaning that once it has been sent it cannot be taken back.

11. Impersonal communication can significantly impact our thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationships.

12. Buber suggests that in an I-Thou relationship we forge meaningful bonds with others, treating them with the same respect we demand for ourselves.

13. Intrapersonal communication is different from dyadic communication because it involves only one person.

14. Meta-communication focuses on content information rather relationship information.

15. Communication is reversible.

16. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, we must satisfy social and self-esteem needs before self-actualization needs.

17. Relationship information is a specific form of meta-communication.

18. Whether or not we intend to communicate, our words and actions can communicate meanings to others.

19. Self-actualization needs include our desire to have others' respect and admiration.

20. According to communication competence research, communication skills cannot be learned; we are either born with them or not.

21. Interpersonal communication competence cannot be improved.

22. Interpersonal communication competence is simply a matter of acquiring knowledge about communication.

23. Appropriateness is a characteristic of communication competence that takes into account the "shoulds," "shouldn'ts," and norms of communication.

24. High self-monitors are not likely to change their communication behavior based on the context or situation.

25. Low self-monitors assess their communication according to context.

26. If one focused solely on appropriate communication, one would be considered a competent communicator.

27. One of the benefits of online communication—such as social networking sites and blogs—is that it can help bolster a real sense of community.

28. To practice ethical communication, one needs to avoid intentionally hurting others through communication.

29. Interpersonal communication competence consists of communicating in appropriate, effective, and ethical ways.

30. Culture does NOT include sexual orientation or gender.

31. Gender, unlike biological sex, is something that is learned.

32. The term gender refers to the biological differences between women and men.

33. According to research into sexual orientation, gay and lesbian individuals communicate in distinctly different ways than do straight individuals.

34. Auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory, and oral are all examples of:

35. The result of exchanging a series of messages is called:

36. Which of these characteristics is NOT a feature of the interactive communication model?

37. Which of these communication models is considered collaborative and multidirectional?

38. Text messaging and e-mail demonstrate which type of communication model?

39. Which of these is NOT an element found in the linear communication model?

40. You and your roommate are discussing which one of you will get the larger bedroom in your new apartment. He says he doesn't want the room, but you realize he does by how he keeps looking at it and the tone of his voice. You decide to let him have it. This is an example of what type of communication?

41. Collaboration is associated with which communication model?

42. An I-Thou relationship is characterized by all of these actions EXCEPT:

43. Interpersonal communication can be considered:

44. Interpersonal communication involves all of these characteristics EXCEPT:

45. Although Mark goes to the same coffee shop every morning, he hasn't learned the barista's name and sometimes fails to notice when someone else is working her shift. Mark's relationship with the barista can BEST be described as:

46. Dyadic communication usually involves:

47. Intrapersonal communication involves:

48. While having a serious conversation about your relationship, your romantic partner stops midsentence and exclaims, "We are out of milk." Your partner's comment is an example of:

49. Interpersonal communication occurs when the other person is viewed as:

50. Nelson met Jason online and began texting him. The first night they were up until dawn texting each other. Their relationship could be BEST characterized as:

51. While on a dinner date with a person you met online, your friend treats the server disrespectfully by snapping his fingers, pointing, and demanding, "Server, we need more coffee." He is illustrating what kind of relationship?

52. In an I-It relationship, we:

53. Dan and Rizwan have a conflict in front of friends, which causes embarrassment to them both. Later they have a conversation about what happened. When they discuss what they can and can't talk about in front of their friends, they are engaging in:

54. According to Maslow, which need do we fulfill after all other needs are met?

55. Which human need in Maslow's hierarchy has to do with the desire for recognition and admiration?

56. Meta-communication involves:

57. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which basic need must be met before higher-level ones can be satisfied?

58. Which need in Maslow's hierarchy involves job stability and protection from violence?

59. You are meeting your partner's parents for the first time and you want to be perceived as trustworthy, caring, and credible. What type of interpersonal goal are you hoping to accomplish?

60. Chris meets with his partner to discuss ending their relationship. What type of interpersonal goal is he seeking?

61. Interpersonal communication is NOT characterized by which of these qualities?

62. Relationship information is primarily communicated through:

63. Content information is primarily communicated through:

64. Which need in Maslow's hierarchy involves forming satisfying and healthy emotional bonds with others?

65. "One cannot not communicate" means that:

66. The dynamic nature of interpersonal communication implies that:

67. According to Buber, treating others as "objects which we observe, that are there for our use and exploitation" is a characteristic of what type of relationship?

68. Which of these goals is NOT a specific goal of interpersonal communication?

69. Interpersonal communication competence requires:

70. What part of communication competence has to do with the ability to practice repeatable goal-directed behavioral patterns in your interpersonal relationships?

71. If Marcus carefully considers the context and prefers communication to occur with clearly defined expectations, he is exemplifying:

72. Which of these behaviors is NOT an example of online communication?

73. According to the textbook, all of these actions could be considered examples of ethical behavior EXCEPT:

74. What is self-monitoring?

75. Which of these actions should be done when communicating online?

76. Which goals can be accomplished through effectiveness?

77. Josh is very assertive and goal-oriented; however, he forgets to consider the impact of his communication on other people, who are often offended by his communication. What component of interpersonal communication competence is he lacking?

78. Melinda is overly concerned about the thoughts and feelings of others, often leaving her own needs unmet. What component of communication competence is she lacking?

79. If Aaron is very sensitive to and aware of the communication context and the appropriateness of his communication, he is:

80. Effectiveness aims to accomplish all of these goals EXCEPT:

81. Suppose you had been looking forward all month to seeing a show with your girlfriend; however, she is having a very bad week and wants to stay home. Despite this, you go see the show without her. What goal of effectiveness are you prioritizing?

82. If Aidan generally ignores social norms in favor of "acting like himself," he is:

83. Which of these traits does NOT necessarily demonstrate ethical communication?

84. Interpersonal communication competence is composed of:

85. As an employee for a cell-phone company, Zach sells many phones by misleading customers about their monthly fees. What component of competent interpersonal communication does Zach lack when he engages in his behavior?

86. All of these are true statements about ethics EXCEPT that it:

87. Communicating via text message, Facebook, instant message, and e-mail is referred to as:

88. Culture is learned from:

89. Which of these issues is NOT important to understanding the complexities of interpersonal communication?

90. Which of these large-group influences does culture include?

91. Which of these is a large-group influence on your culture?

92. Which of these issues is important to understanding the complexities of interpersonal communication?

93. Which of these statements is true regarding the issue of gender in interpersonal communication?