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Fundamentals of Communication
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Fundamentals of Communication
PCM Midterm
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1
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What is language as a principal method of human communication?
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A structured system of communication using words in speech, writing, or gesture.
2
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What is linguistics?
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The scientific study of language.
3
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How is communication defined by Udall and Udall (1979)?
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A process where one party shares information so others clearly understand.
4
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How do Eyre (1983) and Hybels & Weaver define communication?
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Eyres: transferring a message so it’s understood; Hybels & Weaver: sharing information, ideas, and feelings.
5
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What does a mode of communication refer to?
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The method or channel used to convey information.
6
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What is multimodal communication?
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Communication involving multiple modes or channels.
7
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What are the two components of Verbal/Linguistic communication?
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Oral and written communication.
8
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List three elements of Nonverbal communication.
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Appearance of the speaker, surrounding, body language.
9
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What is Visual communication concerned with?
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Using visual elements to get a message across; includes communication design and graphic design.
10
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What does Proxemics study?
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The effects of spacing and physical distance on communication.
11
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What are the four aspects of context in DeVito’s model?
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Physical, cultural, socio-psychological, temporal contexts.
12
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What does physical context refer to?
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The concrete environment where communication occurs.
13
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What does cultural context influence in communication?
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Values, beliefs, lifestyles, and behaviors of a group.
14
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What is socio-psychological context concerned with?
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Group norms, intimacy levels, and formality of exchange.
15
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What is temporal context in communication?
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Positioning of a message within a sequence of events; mood and topic progression.
16
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Define intrapersonal communication.
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Communication that occurs in one's own mind.
17
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What is the root meaning of intra- and inter- in the context of communication?
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Intra- means within; Inter- means between.
18
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Give an example of intrapersonal communication.
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Deciding what to eat or wear.
19
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Define interpersonal communication.
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Communication between two people to build a relationship.
20
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Provide an example of interpersonal communication from the text.
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Teacher and student discussing an assignment.
21
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What is proxemics?
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Study of personal space and physical distance in communication
22
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How does the socio-psychological context affect communication?
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Norms, intimacy, and formality shape interactions
23
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What is intrapersonal communication?
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Communication within oneself in thoughts and decisions
24
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What is interpersonal communication?
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Communication between two or more people to build relationships
25
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What is extended/mass communication?
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Electronic or print transmission to the general public
26
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Name the four approaches to organizational communication.
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Downward, upward, horizontal, crosswise communication
27
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What are common barriers to communication?
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Physical, perceptual, emotional, cultural, language, and gender barriers
28
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What are some tools of effective communication?
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Be brief, use I-statements, be a good listener, clarity
29
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What are the 7 Cs of effective written communication?
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Clear, concise, concrete, correct, coherent, complete, courteous
30
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What are the key impacts of digital technology on communication?
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Speed, accessibility, multimodal interactions