Mass Media & Communication Quiz

What is the definition of communication?

• The study of scientific principles

• The exchange of money between parties

• The process of creating art

• The act of conveying information from one person to another

Which of the following is NOT a key element of communication?

• Message

• Sender

• Receiver

• Observer

What type of communication occurs within an individual?

• Interpersonal Communication

• Mass Communication

• Intrapersonal Communication

• Group Communication

Which type of communication involves 3-12 people?

• Intrapersonal Communication

• Mass Communication

• Small Group Communication

• Large Group Communication

What is the primary function of mass communication?

• To persuade

• To inform

• To entertain

• All of the above

Which model of communication emphasizes the role of feedback?

• Harold Lasswell Model

• Aristotle's Model

• Wilbur Schramm Model

• Shannon and Weaver Model

In Aristotle's model, which element is NOT included?

• Logos

• Ethos

• Receiver

• Pathos

What does self-disclosure help to build?

• Trust

• Fear

• Confusion

• Indifference

Which of the following is a type of non-verbal communication?

• Written text

• Body language

• Spoken words

• Digital media

What does the Shannon and Weaver model conceptualize communication as?

• A chaotic process

• An interactive process

• A linear process

• A circular process