1. That where we stand and how far to stand from each other when we talk to others is an example of how culture teaches us ______.

1. beliefs
2. roles
3. history
4. superstition

2. Although individual verbal messages have definite beginning and ending points, the overall process of communication does not. Which characteristic of communication does this statement best describe?

1. Communication is symbolic.
2. Communication is intentional.
3. Communication is interactive.
4. Communication is dynamic.

3. The boundary between interpersonal and mediated communication is becoming more blurred thanks to internet communication technologies. Which of the following statements is NOT a contributor to this phenomenon?

1. interconnectivity brought about by globalization
2. economic and political forces beyond people’s own communities
3. development of blogging as alternative media to the mainstream media
4. marginalization of traditional communities and their products

4. Which group of scholars tends to focus on the transfer of data from one location to another in communication?

1. psychologists
2. linguists
3. anthropologists
4. scientists

5. Which of the following concept best describes the process by which the communicator uses shared language to convert thoughts and feelings into a message?

1. decoding
2. encoding
3. receiving
4. modifying

6. In Western cultures, success is indicated by an individual’s material possessions. This example reflects the relationship between ______

1. communication and culture
2. words and their referents
3. cultural customs and taboos
4. human’s dependency on material objects

7. We interact with others not in isolation but in a specific setting. Which characteristic of communication does this statement best describe?

1. Communication is symbolic.
2. Communication is intentional.
3. Communication is planned.
4. Communication is contextual.

8. Which of the following statements is NOT a goal of the coordinated management of meaning theory?

1. to understand who we are and what it means to live a life
2. to render cultures comparable while acknowledging their incommensurability
3. to interpret different cultural practices independent of their contexts
4. to generate an illuminating critique of cultural practices

9. Which of the following statements best describes the transactional model of communication?

1. The model posits communication as a static phenomenon.
2. The model views individuals as simultaneously engaging in sending and receiving messages.
3. The model posits communication as a one way process.
4. The model assumes communicators as independent but not interdependent.

10. Which of the following concepts is NOT a feature of communication style?

1. loudness
2. turn-taking
3. pitch
4. all of these