Bcom 275 guide 1 2) The term channel in communication means A. the medium through which a message travels from sender to receiver B. the context of the communication C. the process of changing thoughts into symbols D. the volume at which a message is
Bcom 275 guide 1 3) The message refers to which of the following? A. The receiver’s response to the sender B. The medium that carries the information C. Ideas, thoughts, and feelings being communicated. D. The context of the communication
Bcom 275 guide 1 4) This happens when you receive, construct meaning from, and respond to the sender’s message. A. Responding B. Listening C. Attending D. Hearing
Bcom 275 guide 1 5) When the receiver uses this response style, he clarifies or seeks more information. A. Questioning B. Paraphrasing C. Supporting D. Evaluating
Bcom 275 guide 1 6) This response style normally does not help unless the sender has asked for your advice. A. Questioning B. Interpreting C. Evaluating D. Paraphrasing
Bcom 275 guide 1 7) A claim is generally not considered credible if A. it comes from a source assumed to be credible but who is not known to you B. the claimant is a disinterested party C. the claimant is an interested party D. it seems likely
Bcom 275 guide 1 8) Which of the following are the most common types of doubts people may have about a source? A. Expertise and accuracy B. Prominence in the field of study and experience C. Occupation and employer D. Status and academic degree
Bcom 275 guide 1 10) Providing only two choices when others are available defines which fallacy? A. Genetic fallacy B. Straw man C. False dilemma D. Ad hominem
Bcom 275 guide 1 11) Consider the following statement: “Morgan, you’re down to earth and I trust your judgment. That’s why I know I can count on you to back me up at the meeting this afternoon.” This is an example of which fallacy? A. Argument fr
Bcom 275 guide 1 14) Audience analysis should occur at what point in the creation of a message? A. Before the message is sent B. Once feedback is received C. After selecting the channel D. Before the message is created
Bcom 275 guide 1 15) Measurable or observable characteristics of your audience are called A. psychographics B. pseudographics C. statistics D. demographics