which is the least public form of communication?
intrapersonal
which is NOT part of the definition of communication?
signs
the
... [Show More] accumulation of various types of mass communication (radio, television, newspapers, internet, etc;) into one medium is
media convergence
public communication is best defined as
the process of using messages to generate meanings in a situation in which a speaker transmits a message to a number of receivers
saying "uh huh" to indicate you understand is using what is classified as a
nonverbal code
which term refers to communication between two people?
dyadic communication
communication begins with the
self
as a communicator, what are the three separate activities you engage in during the perception process?
selection, organization, and interpretation
personal identity is
a perception of what makes an individual unique with regard to various personality characteristics, interests, and values
which activity does NOT occur in perception?
exploration
which is the best example of selective attention?
she immediately spotted the guy with the earring who looked so much like someone she had known before
when you remember how wonderful your mother was but forget how often she made you feel inadequate, then you are exhibiting the perception called
selective retention
Erving Goffman's theory of self-presentation is based on what type of perspective?
dramaturgy
technical language that has been developed by a profession group is known as
jargon
which does NOT accurately describe what we mean when we say language is personal?
we each have developed language without the influence of our age, gender, or personality
Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral College. During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of the Electoral College. Juan ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade. What error might Juan have committed with his language usage?
jargon
which statement is an example of euphemism?
rest room
the term that refers to the arrangement of words is
syntax
which best typifies the meaning of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
your language shapes your perception
with whom are you most likely to stand the closest?
a person of the same race
a distance of 10 feet between two people talking is what Edward T. Hall referred to as
social distance
in reference to chronemics, polychronic people might ________, whereas monochronic people might __________.
arrive and leave late
arrive and leave on time or early
Kelly is listening intently to her friend, Sheri, talk about her boyfriend who is leaving for a year to serve in the Army. Kelly says "mmm-hmm" during the conversation to show Sheri that she is listening. She is communicating using
paralinguistic features [Show Less]