10/30/2019 Quiz #3: Pre-Test: COMM 1200 Interpersonal Communication Fall 2019 B5 11158 Farmer

Quiz #3: Pre-Test

Due Oct 30 at 11:59pm Points 25 Questions 25
Available Oct 28 at 1:30am - Dec 8 at 11:59pm about 1 month Time Limit 60 Minutes

Instructions
The pre-test is designed to let me know how much you already know about the subject so I can adjust my
course accordingly. The pre-test is pass fail so you either get all the points or none of them. There is no
need to look up the answers. This is a required assignment. No grade will be awarded for the course unless
your complete this assignment.

Once you start this exam you will have one hour to complete it. You will not be able to re-enter the exam if
you leave the exam.

Be sure to save the exam before you leave it.

The pre-test is required for admission to the course. If it is not completed by the date indicated you may
be dropped from the course.

Attempt History
Attempt Time Score
LATEST Attempt 1 26 minutes 22 out of 25

Score for this quiz: 22 out of 25

Submitted Oct 30 at 12:05pm
This attempt took 26 minutes.

Question 1 1 / 1 pts

When you send a message to a receiver you have to consider where you
are.

Correct!
True

It is critical that you view the current situation when you communication.
Lecture. Unit objective 1-5.

False

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Question 2 1 / 1 pts

Coercive power is ______.

Correct!
When you have the the ability to administer punishment. Text page 23 Unit
Objective 1-5.

When others believe you have the right to influence.

When others wish you had power.

When others see you as an expert.

Question 3 1 / 1 pts

Communication does not have to have meaning.

True

Correct!
False

Every thing you do to communicate has meaning and is your attempt to

communicate something to another person. Lecture. Unit Objective 1-4.

Question 4 1 / 1 pts

An asynchronous message _____.

Correct!
Does not take place in real time.

Is a face to face message.

An example of a phone message.

Takes place in real time.

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Question 5 0 / 1 pts

Ethnic groups are based on race.

You Answered
True

orrect Answer False

Question 6 1 / 1 pts

The sources of self concept are _____.

Correct!
All of the above

These sources conrtibute to how you see your self. Text page 34. Unit
objective 3.1.

Others Images of you and Cultural Teachings

Self-evaluation-and Comparison with others

Cultural Teachings and self-evaluation .

Question 7 1 / 1 pts

A way to make your perceptions more accurate is perception checking.

Correct!
True

You can reduce your uncertainty by using this strategy to check your
perceptions. Text page 72. Unit objective 3.7.

False

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Question 8 1 / 1 pts

Self concept is your image of who you are.

Correct!
True

You view you self in terms of those traits that you think you have and
these traits make up your self concept. Lecture. Unit objective 3.1.

False

Question 9 1 / 1 pts

Politeness is a function of both the speaker and the listener.

Correct!
True

You need to follow the strategies of listen to be polite. Text page 93. Unit
objective 4.5.

False

Question 10 1 / 1 pts

The process of receiving, constructing meaning, and responding to spoken

and non-verbal messages is _______.

Correct!
Listening.

Listening is an essential part of human interaction. Text page 81. Unit

objective 4.1.

Conversation.

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Hearing.

All of the above

Question 11 1 / 1 pts

If you are an effective communicator you do not need to clarify your

messages.

True

Correct!
False

The people we are talking to often understand things differently. Lecture.

Unit objective 4.3.

Question 12 1 / 1 pts

The dictionary meaning of a word may be different from the meaning of the
word when you communicate.

Correct!
True

Each person places meaning to words and sometimes they are different
from the dictionary description. Test page 103. Unit objective 5.3.

False

Question 13 1 / 1 pts

Studying non-verbal communication will allow you to detect when someone is

lying to you.

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True

Correct!
False

This is a myth. It may give you a clue, but it is inconclusive. Text page
131. Unit objective 5.6

Question 14 1 / 1 pts

Emotional messages are influenced by _____.

Correct!
All of the above.

You combined these to develop your emotions. Text page 161. Unit
objective 6.2.

Cultural background. Your past history.

Mental evaluation. What you think of a happening.

Bodily reactions such as sweating hands.

Question 15 1 / 1 pts

Emotional expression is part of your interpersonal life.

Correct!
True

You can not avoid emotional expression. Text page 169. Unit objective
6.2.

False

Question 16 1 / 1 pts

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The real art of conversation is say the right thing at the right time and not to
say the wrong thing although it is tempting.

Correct! True

This provides you a basis for thiking what to say. Text page 201. Unit
objective 7.2.

False

Question 17 1 / 1 pts

In good interpersonal relationships there is no conflict.

True

Correct! False

There is conflict in all relationship

Question 18 1 / 1 pts

The mania lover focuses on _____.

Correct! The highs and lows of the affair.

They are worried about the intensity. Text page 231. Unit objective 8.4.

The practical

Traditions

The physical self

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Question 19 0 / 1 pts

Which of the following is not a basic emotion?

orrect Answer Listening

You Answered Sadness

suprise

Fear

Question 20 1 / 1 pts

The guidelines for cultural sensitivity are _____.

Correct! All of the above.

To communicate effectively we must recognize cultural differences. Text

page 43. Unit objective 2.5.

Confront stereotypes.

Adjust your communication.

Avoid attribution.

Question 21 0 / 1 pts

On-line relationships are _____.

orrect Answer Personality outweighs appearance.

Attract the bold and adventuresome.

Always the safe way to develop a relationship.

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You Answered All of the above.

Question 22 1 / 1 pts

Culture consists of _____.

Correct! All of the above.

Communication is critical in the development of a culture. Text page 31.

Unit objective 2.1.

Values, beliefs, artifacts and language that are common.

Things that are passed on to the next generation through communication.

A relatively specialized lifestyle of a group of people.

Question 23 1 / 1 pts

When we say that Columbus discovered America we are _____.

Correct! All of the above.

Citing a preception of an event.

Making pre Columbian existence insignificant.

Citing a historical event from our culture.

Question 24 1 / 1 pts

When you provide a turn-yielding clue you expect the listener to change roles
with you.

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Correct! True

You are looking for feedback from the listener. Lecture 4.10.1. Unit
objective 4.10.

False

Question 25 1 / 1 pts

When looking for a permanent relationship we look for pre-conceived

characteristics in the other person.

Correct! True

Others provide us cues as to that we match with the characteristics we

are looking for in a mate. Lecture 7.1.5. Unit Objective 7.1.

False

Quiz Score: 22 out of 25

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