Which scenario illustrates the dimension of communication competence of motivation?
A teenaged driver argues with her parents about using the car on
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A middle school student fails two classes, and tells his parents so they can help arrange tutoring
A student fails two classes at school and tells his parents about it when they are unable to give their full attention
A high school athlete is unsure of how to best tell her parents she wants to quit her sport - Answer A middle school student fails two classes, and tells his parents so they can help arrange tutoring
Lee and Jordan are co-workers who joke around at work. Lee has invited Jordan for dinner with Lee's family at their home. Jordan says something funny, but slightly inappropriate, and is intently observing the reaction of everyone in Lee's family in order to determine what kind of humor is acceptable in Lee's home.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does Jordan's behaviors address?
Effective communication requires significant intellectual and psychological resources
Not everyone we encounter will appreciate the value of communication
We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
Intercultural understanding can be difficult - Answer Effective communication requires significant intellectual and psychological resources
Peyton works part time at a local software company and attends classes full time at a university. In order to stay connected, Peyton communicates with colleagues, classmates, family, and friends using multiple social media websites, email and texts every day. Peyton often feels overwhelmed by the volume of communication she encounters.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does this scenario demonstrate?
Effective communication requires significant intellectual and psychological resources
Not everyone appreciates the value of communication
We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
Intercultural understanding can be difficult - Answer We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
Juanita is an instructor for a communications class at a state university. At the beginning of the first class, she goes over her expectations and explains that she expects everyone to be on time and participate and that part of their final grade is based on participation. She notices a look of concern on a couple of students' faces, and she wonders if they just don't like the idea of being on time, participating, or something else. The two students, who have come from a school environment that never encouraged in-class participation and are worried that their grades will suffer due to their shyness.
Which of the 4 primary challenges to communication does this scenario demonstrate?
Effective communication requires significant intellectual and psychological resources
Not everyone appreciates the value of communication
We over-rely on digitally mediated communication
Intercultural understanding can be difficult - Answer Intercultural understanding can be difficult
Blake, who has just graduated from college, is looking for a job. Blake emails the same cover letter and résumé to about 20 different companies but does not receive any replies. Blake concludes that this is because those companies do not recognize good talent.
Which concept below explains Blake's conclusion?
Fundamental attribution error
Self-serving bias
Intercultural Understanding
Stereotyping - Answer Self-serving bias
Which example represents a complete and successful communication in the linear model?
You choose to wear a T-shirt that is easily recognizable as representing your favorite musician.
You recognize the team logo on a garment worn by someone you encounter in public.
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