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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Question 1:

Research has demonstrated that the importance of communication is connected to our innate needs. These include ________.
a) physical needs, identity needs, and formal needs
b) ocial needs, intimacy needs, and physical needs
c) physical needs, identity needs, social needs, and practical needs
d) none of the above

Question 2:

The principles of communication include the following: ________.
a) communication is transactional
b) communication can be intentional or unintentional
c) communication has a content and a relational dimension
d) all of the above

Question 3:

Characteristics of computer mediated communication include the following: ________.
a) media richness
b) synchronicity
c) permanence
d) all of the above

Question 4:

The following is NOT related to the concept of a global village: ________.
a) culture
b) circular communication
c) intercultural communication
d) interpersonal and intercultural communication

Question 5:

Characteristics of competent communication include the following: ________.
a) a large repertoire of skills
b) adaptability
c) ability to perform skillfully
d) all of the above

True or False Questions

Question 6:

A model of communication can completely capture everything there is to know about communication.
a) True
b) False

Question 7:

The sending and receiving of messages is usually simultaneous.
a) True
b) False

Question 8:

Meanings exist in and among people.
a) True
b) False

Question 9:

Environments usually do NOT affect communication.
a) True
b) False

Question 10:

Noise affects communication.
a) True
b) False

Higher Education

Interplay: Chapter 01