Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Presentational communication describes facts or conveys information, while representational communication gives one person’s particular version of the facts.
2. Social construction involves the way in which symbols take on meaning in a social context as they are used over time.
3. The representational and presentational nature of communication is limited to interactions between people.
4. Communication is interesting and worthy of study because something magical and extra happens in the process beyond the mere exchange of messages.
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
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When Antoine disagrees with others' ideas, he often responds with statements about the person's personality like, "You are such an impractical person." This leads to further conflict within the group. Which guideline for small group communication should Antoine consider if he wants to improve?
A. Be group oriented. B. Center conflict on issues. C. Beware of social loafing. D. Ensure understanding.
When a woman interprets a man's brief conversational response as a signal about the nature of the connection between the two people, the woman is
A. attending to the relational dimension of communication. B. attending to the reciprocal nature of communication. C. attending to the content dimension of communication. D. attending to the controlling nature of communication.
This communication style is considered to be inattentive, unfriendly, and unrelaxed
A) considerate B) attractive C) inconsiderate D) unattractive
The process of using the senses to acquire information about the surrounding environment is known as communication.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)