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WorksheetsIntroduction to Communication Theory Party Hat Challenge
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
In evaluating theory, _______ means the extent to which systematic research SUPPORTS the explanations provided by the theory.
a)
acuity
b)
accuracy
c)
articulation
2.
A (n) ______ is any systematic summary about the nature of the communication process.
a)
guesstimate
b)
concept
c)
idea about why she won't return my calls
d)
theory
3.
Intentionality refers to the extent to which a definition of communication
a)
focuses on source intent or receiver maturation.
b)
focuses on source intent or receiver documentation.
c)
focuses on source intent or receiver over-qualification.
d)
focuses on source intent or receiver interpretation.
4.
A scholarly theory _____
a)
has undergone considerable systematic research.
b)
provides more thorough, accurate, and abstract explanations for communication.
c)
will be the type of theory upon which our textbook will focus.
d)
This answer choice encompasses all of the prior responses and is therefore the correct answer you should choose.
5.
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...
a)
communication
b)
love
c)
contact lenses
d)
time
6.
____ 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.
a)
Communication competence
b)
Succinctness
c)
Intentionality
7.
Acuity refers to the ability of a theory to
a)
provide insight into an otherwise intricate issue. (Wow factor)
b)
test your I.Q. (Know factor)
8.
A commonsense theory
a)
is often created by a person's own experiences.
b)
is developed from helpful hints passed on from family, friends, or colleagues.
c)
often the basis for our decisions about how to communicate.
d)
may consist of all of these answers.
9.
When evaluating a theory, practicality refers to the extent to which the theory can be used to
a)
formulate more theories.
b)
solve real-world problems.
c)
structure effective work schedules.
10.
Communication competence is achieving a successful balance between
a)
effectiveness and inappropriateness
b)
appropriateness and ineffectiveness
c)
inappropriateness and ineffectiveness
d)
effectiveness and appropriateness
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