Explain the term "choice point" and give an example of a choice point in your own life
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. A choice point is a moment when we make a decision about our communication. We decide to whom we will communicate, what we will communicate, how we will communicate, etc.
2. Examples will vary widely. One example might be making the decision not to communicate to a friend that she looks overweight in her new skirt.
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The continuous, natural, and passive process of receiving stimuli aurally is called __________
a. listening b. hearing c. feedback d. message production e. message reception
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.The research for the Cleveland Foundation revealed many were unfamiliar with its role supporting key community assets and institutions. 2.The overarching goals of the Cleveland Foundation’s centennial campaign were to encourage business development. 3.The foundation’s cross-disciplinary centennial team developed the concept of giving a gift to the community each month during the foundation’s 100th year during the communication phase of campaign development. 4.The foundation’s goal of a 50% increase in media impressions was not exceeded. 5.During the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Campaign, nearly 61 million total impressions were generated through media outreach and across print, broadcast, and online platforms.
When we automatically assume that our relational partner will cheat on us, just because our last one did, we are demonstrating
a. projection. b. dialectical tension. c. ludus love. d. expectation
Communication is strategic. In Stage One of a task-oriented group, one dominant strategy designed to accomplish the goal of buffering primary tension is ____________
A. suggesting ideas about the task B. visualization and progressive relaxation C. using humor D. systematic desensitization E. engage in moderate to deep self-disclosure