Chapter 1 Intro to Human Communication

Communication is considered a process of using messages to generate meaning because it is

• an activity or exchange instead of an unchanging product

• a tangible object

• something with a beginning, a middle, and an end

• static

Understanding another person's messages does not occur unless

• the speaker uses nonverbal messages

• common meanings for words, phrases, and nonverbal codes are elicted

• the listener asks questions

• both parties use verbal and nonverbal symbols

The process of translating an idea or a thought into a code is known as

• communicating

• decoding

• encoding

• deciphering

Which communication principle considers variables such as verbal, nonverbal, and behavioral aspects; the channel used; and audience characteristics?

• communication has a content and a relational dimension

• communication begins with the self

• communication involves others

• communication is complicated

intrapersonal communication is communication ___, and interpersonal communication is communication ____.

• between two or more people; within the self

• between two or more people; with a large number of people

• within the self; between two or more people

• within the self; within a small group of people

a main difference between public communication and mass communication is that

• mass communication is unstable

• public communication is mediated by television

• public communication allows for feedback from the listeners

• mass communication is generally informal and public communication is formal

Which of the following is defined as the ability to effectively exchange meaning through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior?

• dyadic communication

• communication competence

• message

• feedback

Ethical standards within the communication discipline have been created by the

• National Communication Association

• American Communication Association

• Communication Administration

• Public Speaking Administration

Studying communication is essential because it can

• allow you to find a job very easily

• enhance your chances of selling questionable products to unknowing customers

• allow you to multiply the number of friends you have on social networks

• improve the way you see yourself and the way others see you

When you respond to a speaker with a verbal or nonverbal cue, you are

• giving feedback

• not communicating

• providing noise

• using a metaphor