Communicator Purpose MCQs
Communicator Purpose MCQs
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1: Sandra is enrolled in a public speaking class this semester. She is scheduled to give a speech this Friday. Her speech grade will reflect Sandra’s communication ______.
A. Motivation
B. Knowledge
C. Skill
D. Competence
2: Which organizational communication theory suggests that communication anxiety decreases when in-group members believe they have power?
A. Symbolic convergence theory
B. Leader-member exchange theory
C. Uncertainty reduction theory
D. Anxiety/uncertainty management theory
3: Which communication theory includes positive and negative face needs?
A. Theory of planned behavior
B. Communication privacy management theory
C. Politeness theory
D. Symbolic convergence theory
4: Which of the following communication theories consider one’s desired self-image?
A. Communication accommodation theory and social role theory
B. Politeness theory and face-negotiation theory
C. Expectancy violations theory and communication privacy management theory
D. Symbolic convergence theory and the elaboration likelihood model
5: John has noticed that his boss, Sandi, often uses direct communication when she speaks with him. Which communication theory could help to explain why Sandi uses this communication style with him?
A. Politeness theory
B. Uses and gratifications theory
C. Expectancy violations theory
D. Uncertainty reduction theory
6: Communication competence requires an individual to be ______ and ______.
A. Mindful; goal-oriented
B. Studious; knowledgeable
C. Open-minded; passionate
D. Effective; appropriate
7: Sandra has scheduled a meeting with her boss to discuss her current job performance. Sandra’s reasons for scheduling this appointment refers to which of the following terms?
A. Competence
B. Motivation
C. Knowledge
D. Skill
8: Marci and Kurtis just broke up. Marci felt that the relational costs outweighed the benefits. What communication theory can help to explain Marci and Kurtis’ relationship status?
A. Face-negotiation theory
B. Social role theory
C. Expectancy violations theory
D. Communication accommodation theory
9: Liz wants to talk to her boss, Christina, about taking on new leadership responsibilities in her company. Which of the following represents communication competence?
A. Liz schedules a meeting with Christina and outlines her contributions to the company.
B. Liz puts a letter in Christina’s mailbox and waits for a response.
C. Liz interrupts her boss during a company meeting and demands a new position.
D. Liz calls Christina on the weekend and threatens to blackmail her unless she is given a promotion.
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