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Fritz Heider says all people are “naive psychologists” because we __________.

After the first day of classes Hadya has already decided that her economics professor is strict (“He said he doesn’t tolerate cell phones”), her art professor is flaky (“She came in late because she couldn’t find the room”), and her communications professor is fun (“He sat on the desk and started to learn all of our names”). What process has Hadya used in forming her perceptions?

Which term is used to describe the physiological process of decoding sounds?

Which cultural element includes schools, governments, and religious organizations?

The message transfer model of communication portrays human communication as a(n) ___________ process.

Which is most resistant to change?

The set of enduring internal predispositions and behavioral characteristics that describe how you react to your environment is your __________.

After watching a few minutes of a new sit-com, Will determined that the comedians on the show were not particularly funny and that watching was a waste of his time. By classifying the comedians as unfunny, Will demonstrates the use of __________.

Pierre finds that when he speaks to his communication professor, he tries to use some of the vocabulary and concepts he has learned in class. When he speaks to his younger cousin, however, he tends to speak in shorter sentences, using more familiar words and ideas. This is an example of how Pierre is applying the __________ theory.

Gary is going to break up with Hortensia and has decided to break the news at an expensive restaurant in hopes of avoiding an unpleasant scene. Even though this might not work, Gary’s decision reflects his understanding of the importance of which component of communication?