Introduction to Communication Theory Party Hat Challenge

In evaluating theory, _______ means the extent to which systematic research SUPPORTS the explanations provided by the theory.

• acuity
• accuracy
• articulation

A (n) ______ is any systematic summary about the nature of the communication process.

• guesstimate
• concept
• idea about why she won't return my calls
• theory

Intentionality refers to the extent to which a definition of communication

• focuses on source intent or receiver maturation.
• focuses on source intent or receiver documentation.
• focuses on source intent or receiver over-qualification.
• focuses on source intent or receiver interpretation.

A scholarly theory _____

• has undergone considerable systematic research.
• provides more thorough, accurate, and abstract explanations for communication.
• will be the type of theory upon which our textbook will focus.
• This answer choice encompasses all of the prior responses and is therefore the correct answer you should choose.

A concept is an agreed upon aspect of reality that represents an abstract effort to define or classify something.  A non-example of a concept might be...

• communication
• love
• contact lenses
• time

____ refers to whether or not a theory's explanation or description is sufficiently concise, whether the theory is formulated using as few steps as possible.

• Communication competence
• Succinctness
• Intentionality

Acuity refers to the ability of a theory to 

• provide insight into an otherwise intricate issue. (Wow factor)
• test your I.Q. (Know factor)

A commonsense theory 

• is often created by a person's own experiences.
• is developed from helpful hints passed on from family, friends, or colleagues.
• often the basis for our decisions about how to communicate.
• may consist of all of these answers.

When evaluating a theory, practicality refers to the extent to which the theory can be used to

• formulate more theories.
• solve real-world problems.
• structure effective work schedules.

Communication competence is achieving a successful balance between 

• effectiveness and inappropriateness
• appropriateness and ineffectiveness
• inappropriateness and ineffectiveness
• effectiveness and appropriateness