Author: Anonymous

The ability to think about your own thoughts, even while you are thinking them, is called __________.

In which context are we most likely to issue an apology?

Jeannie heard her communication professor use a word that she had not heard before and determined it would be a good idea to find out what the word meant. She consulted two dictionaries to be sure she had the literal meaning of the word. Which type of meaning was Jeannie looking for?

Which approach suggests that a major factor affecting how people communicate with others is genetic makeup?

After her parents tell her she can’t go to the concert on Tuesday, Gael says, “You never let me do anything!” Since Gael’s parents allow her to stay out late each weekend, her reaction seems to exhibit the barrier of __________.

Atira has just returned from spring break and is telling her friend Nida all about her great time. Nida has been very responsive to Atira’s story-laughing and nodding-but now has increased her eye contact, raised a finger, and shifted her posture. Nida’s nonverbal cues probably indicate that she __________.

When Coors implemented its “turn it loose” marketing campaign in Spain, the result was a colloquial term for diarrhea. Which barrier to communication did the marketing team fail to overcome?

Most everyone will be sorry to see Professor Carmichael retire at the end of this academic year. Abel, on the other hand, has told people “It’s about time that crusty old geezer retires. He’s way too old to still be in the classroom.” This is an example of __________.

What culture type emphasizes achievement, assertiveness, heroism, and material wealth?

How would a culture that values support from others and expects loyalty from the community probably be classified, according to the seven dimensions of culture?