Interpersonal Communication Chapter 2
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Perception is the process of
- A.
Selecting
- B.
Organizing
- C.
Interpreting
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Perception is the cognitive process by which individuals select, organize, and interpret sensory information from their environment. It involves the selection of relevant stimuli, the organization of these stimuli into meaningful patterns, and the interpretation of these patterns based on past experiences and knowledge. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above" because perception encompasses all three processes: selecting, organizing, and interpreting.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Perception is not the same as
- A.
Seeing
- B.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. All of the aboveExplanation
The answer "all of the above" is correct because perception is not limited to just seeing. Perception involves the interpretation and understanding of sensory information from all the senses, including sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. It is a complex process that involves the brain's processing and integration of sensory inputs to create our perception of the world around us. Therefore, perception encompasses more than just seeing and includes all the senses.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Perception and Communication are
- A.
Reciprocal
- B.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. All of the aboveExplanation
Perception and communication are reciprocal because they both influence and affect each other. Our perception of a situation or person can greatly impact how we communicate with them, and our communication can also shape our perception. Additionally, perception and communication are interconnected as effective communication relies on accurately perceiving and interpreting the messages being conveyed. Therefore, all of the above options, which include reciprocal and interconnected aspects, are correct in describing the relationship between perception and communication.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Perception examples are
- A.
Friend says a certain professor gives too much homework
- B.
The above
Correct Answer
B. The aboveExplanation
The given answer is referring to the examples mentioned in the question, specifically the statement "Friend says a certain professor gives too much homework." These examples illustrate instances of perception, where someone's subjective opinion or belief about a professor's homework load is being conveyed by a friend.Rate this question:
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- 5.
People perceive things
- A.
Differently
- B.
The above
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The above -
- 6.
We communicate on the basis of
- A.
Perception and assuming they are true
- B.
The above
Correct Answer
B. The above -
- 7.
Competent Communicators
- A.
Communicate Freely
- B.
Consider opposing information
- C.
Can see the Validity of others
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the aboveExplanation
The answer "all the above" is correct because competent communicators possess the ability to communicate freely, meaning they are able to express themselves openly and effectively. They also consider opposing information, meaning they are willing to listen to and consider different perspectives and opinions. Furthermore, competent communicators can see the validity of others, meaning they recognize and respect the value and truth in other people's viewpoints. Therefore, all of the given options accurately describe the qualities of competent communicators.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Perception involves how many processes
- A.
6
- B.
4
- C.
3
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
Perception involves three processes: sensation, interpretation, and response. Sensation refers to the process of receiving sensory information from the environment through our senses. Interpretation involves making sense of this sensory information by organizing and assigning meaning to it. Finally, response refers to the behavioral or cognitive reactions that result from our interpretation of the sensory information. These three processes work together to allow us to perceive and interact with the world around us.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Stage One is
- A.
Selection
- B.
Organization
- C.
Interpretation
Correct Answer
A. SelectionExplanation
The correct answer is "Selection". This is because Stage One refers to the initial phase or step in a process, and in this context, it involves selecting or choosing something. The other options, Organization and Interpretation, do not align with the concept of selecting or choosing, making them incorrect choices.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Selection involves
- A.
Selecting stimuli from our environment
- B.
The above
Correct Answer
B. The aboveExplanation
Selection involves the process of choosing or picking out stimuli from our environment. This can refer to the act of consciously or unconsciously selecting certain information or stimuli to focus on, while ignoring or filtering out others. In this context, "the above" refers to the statement mentioned before the answer option, which states that selection involves selecting stimuli from our environment. Therefore, the answer is indicating that the statement mentioned above is correct.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Two types of stimuli are
- A.
Salient
- B.
Vivid
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "the above" because the question is asking for the two types of stimuli mentioned above, which are salient and vivid.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Salience is
- A.
Stimuli that are selected from an environment based on their use
- B.
Example is- You pick on a conversation because someone mentions ur name
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The aboveExplanation
The given answer correctly explains that salience refers to stimuli that are selected from the environment based on their relevance or importance. It provides an example of picking up on a conversation because someone mentions your name, which demonstrates how salient stimuli capture our attention and stand out from the rest of the environment. This explanation effectively describes the concept of salience without explicitly stating that it is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Vividness is
- A.
Noticable Stimuli
- B.
Girl who raises voice
- C.
Guy who is 7'1
- D.
All the above
Correct Answer
D. All the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "all the above" because vividness refers to stimuli or experiences that are easily noticed, memorable, and stand out from the ordinary. The girl who raises her voice and the guy who is 7'1 are both examples of noticeable stimuli that would capture people's attention and be considered vivid. Therefore, all the options listed in the question are examples of vividness.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Stage Two is
- A.
Organization
- B.
Selection
- C.
Interpreation
Correct Answer
A. OrganizationExplanation
The correct answer is "Organization" because in the given list, "Organization" is the only option that fits the pattern of the other words. The words "Selection" and "Interpretation" do not match with the previous word "Stage Two," but "Organization" does. Therefore, "Organization" is the most appropriate choice.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Organization uses
- A.
Schemas to organize stuff into groups
- B.
Putting face to a name
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The aboveExplanation
The given answer "the above" is the correct explanation for the question. It implies that all the statements mentioned above (organizing stuff into groups, putting face to a name) are reasons why organizations use schemas.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Figure Ground Organization involves
- A.
Focusing on one conversation when other go on in the background
- B.
The above
Correct Answer
B. The aboveExplanation
Figure-ground organization refers to the ability of our visual system to distinguish between a figure (the object of focus) and the background or surroundings. It involves focusing on one conversation while other conversations go on in the background. This process allows us to selectively attend to specific stimuli while filtering out irrelevant information. By separating the figure from the background, our brain can better perceive and understand the visual scene.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Proximity and Similiarity involve
- A.
She tells the class they failed the exam, she acts to speak to you, it might be unreleated
- B.
The above
Correct Answer
B. The above -
- 18.
Closure is
- A.
Filling in the missing pieces
- B.
The above
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The above -
- 19.
Interpretation involves
- A.
Expectancy- What we expect to percieve
- B.
Familiarity- Are we familiar with the stimuli
- C.
The Above
Correct Answer
C. The AboveExplanation
The correct answer is "The Above" because interpretation involves both expectancy and familiarity. Expectancy refers to what we expect to perceive, while familiarity refers to whether we are familiar with the stimuli. Therefore, the answer "The Above" encompasses both of these factors.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Perceptual Bias...
- A.
Occurs because we all see things differently
- B.
Selective attention and selective perception are involved in this
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The aboveExplanation
Perceptual bias occurs because we all see things differently. Selective attention and selective perception are involved in this. This means that our individual experiences, beliefs, and attitudes can influence how we perceive and interpret information. These biases can lead to misunderstandings, misjudgments, and miscommunications, as different people may have different perspectives on the same situation. Therefore, perceptual bias is a result of the individual differences in perception and the involvement of selective attention and selective perception.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Inference is
- A.
Confused with fact- she wore a blue dress or he left work at 9am
- B.
Inference-She wore an ugly blue dress or he left work a long time ago
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The aboveExplanation
The given answer is correct because it correctly identifies the difference between a fact and an inference. In the first statement, "she wore a blue dress" and "he left work at 9am" are facts, whereas in the second statement, "she wore an ugly blue dress" and "he left work a long time ago" are inferences. The answer accurately states that the second statement is an inference, while the first statement is a fact.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Attribution Errors involve
- A.
Fundamental Attribution Error
- B.
We ignore factors that might explain what is going on
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The above -
- 23.
Self Serving Bias
- A.
We attribute inherent characteristics to our own personality to successful behavior and situation facotrs to our unsuccesful behavior
- B.
We did poorly on a test, we attribute it to lack of sleep
- C.
The above
Correct Answer
C. The aboveExplanation
The given answer suggests that the self-serving bias is the explanation for attributing successful behavior to inherent characteristics of our own personality and attributing unsuccessful behavior to situational factors. It further states that when we perform poorly on a test, we tend to attribute it to lack of sleep. The phrase "the above" refers to the previous statements about self-serving bias.Rate this question:
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