Chapter 1 Multiple Choice Self-Quiz

. According to your text

There can be many correct definitions for communication.

Every definition is partially right and partially wrong.

Each definition lets us see a phenomenon in a slightly different way.

All of the above

. When the authors of your text say that communication is collective, they mean:

It is made up of experiences collected over a lifetime.

It is based on social agreement.

It is an ongoing process without beginning or end.

It allows us to control those around us.

. Which of the following is the definition of competence?

All of the experiences collected over a lifetime.

A process whereby humans collectively create and regulate social reality.

The discriminatory response of an organism to a stimulus.

The ability to monitor one's behavior as it unfolds.

. The process of insulting the meat:

is a way the !Kung boast about their prowess in hunting.

is a way of discouraging arrogance among the !Kung.

is a ceremony in which the !Kung prepare for war.

illustrates that our culture is more advanced than that of the !Kung.

. Which of the following is the best example of goal competence?

Ollie always acts in a socially appropriate way.

Ollie knows what he wants, can anticipate others' objections, and thinks of effective lines of argument.

Ollie is sensitive to context and is perceptive.

Ollie has a great command of language.

. Which of the following is the best example of role competence?

Ollie always acts in a socially appropriate way.

Ollie knows what he wants, can anticipate others' objections, and thinks of effective lines of argument.

Ollie is sensitive to context and is perceptive.

Ollie has a great command of language.

. Which of the following is the best example of message competence?

Ollie always acts in a socially appropriate way.

Ollie knows what he wants, can anticipate others' objections, and thinks of effective lines of argument.

Ollie is sensitive to context and is perceptive.

Ollie has a great command of language.

. Which of the following would indicate a lack of self competence?

Sarah has trouble coding messages.

Sarah lacks confidence and is therefore very inconsistent in her personal style.

Sarah has trouble adapting to social rules.

Sarah has trouble knowing what she wants to achieve.

. When we say that we create reality through communication, we mean:

Communication is a process of reflecting a pre-existing reality.

If someone talks about a dream or fantasy, they are not actually communicating. The content of talk must be true in order to count as communication.

For two people to communicate they must agree with one another.

We come to believe that the things we talk about are true.

. Which of the following statements is true about competence?

If a person has process competence, he or she will automatically have performative competence.

Each person must choose between process competence and performative competence; it's impossible to have both.

Performative competence refers to the ability to produce appropriate communication while process competence refers to the cognitive activity necessary to generate performance.

Performative competence refers to the ability to pretend to be someone you aren't.

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