Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)   instant messaging
B)   real-time Internet chatroom
C)   business meeting
D)   a moderated debate
E)   all of the options are correctF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The influx of new terms such as wi-fi and tweet proves that language evolves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain why connotative meanings can vary for different people.

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Connotative meanings...

Question 4

Describe the two parts of a communication plan for managing communication apprehension.

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First, you must consider your plan actio...

Question 5

Discuss the inherent danger of emphasizing gender's impact on language.

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Powerful, pervasive stereotype...

Question 6

Mark screams "You are so dumb!" at his younger brother. What strategy of cooperative verbal communication is he violating?

Accepted Answer

A)   being easy to understand
B)   adapting messages to the context
C)   taking ownership of your own thoughts and feelings
D)   being honest
E)   none of the options is correctF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Communication apprehension can result in

Accepted Answer

A)   increased blood pressure.
B)   increased heart rate.
C)   mental disorganization.
D)   dry mouth.
E)   all of the options are correctF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Being honest means sharing information even if you're not certain of its reliability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The most common form of deception occurs when you tell someone something you know to be false.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Items we use to represent other people, objects, events, and ideas.

Accepted Answer

A)   communication apprehension
B)   communication plans
C)   connotative meaning
D)   constitutive rules
E)   Cooperative PrincipleF)  cooperative verbal communicationG)  deceptionH)  defensive communicationI)  denotative meaningJ)  dialectsK)  high-context culturesL)  "I" languageM)  linguistic determinismN)  linguistic relativityO)  low-context culturesP)  namingQ)  personal idiomsR)  regulative rulesS)  speech actsT)  symbolsU)  verbal aggressionV)  verbal communicationW)  "we" languageX)  "you" languageY) D) and M)
Z) P) and R)

Question 11

Individuals with chronic hostility are unlikely to experience intentional misunderstanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Making conversation informative, honest, relevant, and clear.

Accepted Answer

A)   communication apprehension
B)   communication plans
C)   connotative meaning
D)   constitutive rules
E)   Cooperative PrincipleF)  cooperative verbal communicationG)  deceptionH)  defensive communicationI)  denotative meaningJ)  dialectsK)  high-context culturesL)  "I" languageM)  linguistic determinismN)  linguistic relativityO)  low-context culturesP)  namingQ)  personal idiomsR)  regulative rulesS)  speech actsT)  symbolsU)  verbal aggressionV)  verbal communicationW)  "we" languageX)  "you" languageY) J) and R)
Z) Q) and U)

Question 13

The language style of men has been stereotypically associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   passive verbs.
B)   politeness.
C)   directness.
D)   wordiness.
E)   all of the options are correctF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

What function of language is involved when members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer)  community struggle to find acceptable terms for describing sexual orientation?

Accepted Answer

A)   linguistic relativity
B)   linguistic determinism
C)   naming
D)   sharing meaning
E)   none of the options is correctF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Members of high-context cultures need explicit information to understand one another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When someone from the North says she is going "tanning," and someone from the South describes the same activity by saying he is going to "lay out," what characteristic of language is being illustrated?

Accepted Answer

A)   naming
B)   denotation
C)   dialect
D)   connotation
E)   linguistic relativityF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Identify four characteristics of conversation.

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Verbal communication is interactive (at ...

Question 18

Identify the six functions of verbal communication.

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The six characteristics are sh...

Question 19

Convert the following "you" language statements into "I" language: "You hurt my feelings"; "You never listen to me"; and "You totally ruined the game for us."

Accepted Answer

"You hurt my feelings" becomes "I feel h...

Question 20

What must you consider when thinking of contingencies to your communication plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   topics your partner will bring up
B)   other people who may join your conversation
C)   your partner's physical appearance
D)   at least three ways to exit the conversation
E)   none of the options is correctF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Exam 7: Communicating Verbally

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Making conversation informative, honest, relevant, and clear.

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The most common form of deception occurs when you tell someone something you know to be false.

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Identify four characteristics of conversation.

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Convert the following "you" language statements into "I" language: "You hurt my feelings"; "You never listen to me"; and "You totally ruined the game for us."

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Describe the two parts of a communication plan for managing communication apprehension.

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Explain why connotative meanings can vary for different people.

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Communication apprehension can result in

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When someone from the North says she is going "tanning," and someone from the South describes the same activity by saying he is going to "lay out," what characteristic of language is being illustrated?

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The language style of men has been stereotypically associated with

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What must you consider when thinking of contingencies to your communication plan?

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Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Items we use to represent other people, objects, events, and ideas.

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The influx of new terms such as wi-fi and tweet proves that language evolves.

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Members of high-context cultures need explicit information to understand one another.

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Individuals with chronic hostility are unlikely to experience intentional misunderstanding.

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Discuss the inherent danger of emphasizing gender's impact on language.

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What function of language is involved when members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer) community struggle to find acceptable terms for describing sexual orientation?

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Mark screams "You are so dumb!" at his younger brother. What strategy of cooperative verbal communication is he violating?

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Which of the following would NOT be considered an example of conversation?

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Being honest means sharing information even if you're not certain of its reliability.

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Identify the six functions of verbal communication.

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