Download Concepts and Theories in Communication and more Quizzes Communication and Development studies in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 A stutter is considered what type of noise? DEFINITION 1 Physiological TERM 2 If you believe communication is not intentional then communication is unavoidable T/F? DEFINITION 2 True, Intention distinguishes between whether communication is avoidable or unavoidable TERM 3 Which of the following describes a collectivist culture? a) saves face b) selfless c) group oriented d) all of the above DEFINITION 3 d) all of the above TERM 4 What differentiates the linear model of communication and the interactional model of communication? DEFINITION 4 Feedback TERM 5 A channel of interpersonal communication is the TV? T/F DEFINITION 5 False, the question asks for interpersonal communication, not mass communication. In interpersonal communication, channels refer to the senses (i.e. auditory, visual, tactile, & olfactory.) TERM 6 Most of the time, individuals brought up in a feminine culture are power hungry. T/F DEFINITION 6 False, individuals from a feminine culture desire harmony, love, sharing, and cooperation. These desires would contrast with power hungry. TERM 7 In 1934, Mead suggested that our communication with other people shape our personal identities. What theory is this called? DEFINITION 7 Symbolic Interactionism (See page 41 & 82.) TERM 8 _________ views objects in the present as they were in the past. a) historical context b) polarization c) static evaluation d) none of the above DEFINITION 8 c) static evaluation TERM 9 In general, high-context cultures will probably parallel the mindset of a low-power distance culture with respect to silence. DEFINITION 9 False. Low-power distance cultures tend to feel uncomfortable in silent moments while high-context cultures embrace it. Low-power distance cultures try to break the silence with conversation whereas high-context cultures attempt to find the meaning in it. Prototype cultures: North American culture vs Asian culture TERM 10 A Person who moves to GA from the west coast and becomes accustomed to Southern culture is an example of acculturation. DEFINITION 10 True TERM 21 Sometimes we can take back what we said. T/F DEFINITION 21 False TERM 22 The first step in the perception process is retrieval of relational schema. T/F DEFINITION 22 False TERM 23 Your 'self' is a continually evolving entity. T/F DEFINITION 23 True TERM 24 _________ refers to actively thinking about and controlling one's public behaviors. a) self awareness b) self concept c) self monitoring d) all of the above DEFINITION 24 c) self monitoring TERM 25 Communication is a process where messages are exchanged and _______ has occurred. a) mutual experience b) shared meaning c) transaction d) none of the above DEFINITION 25 b) shared meaning TERM 26 ________ stand between the sender and the receiver according to the situational perspective of communication. a) mutual experience b) intermediaries c) computers d) all of the above DEFINITION 26 d) all of the above TERM 27 According to the development perspective of communication, __________ suggest that society imposes standards requiring its member to abide by. a) laws b) internal rules c) proper etiquette d) none of the above DEFINITION 27 d) none of the above
