Family members using certain words or phrases that have particular shared meaning as they are used over time is an example of what concept?

a. Communication frame
b. Social construction
c. Constitutive approach to communication
d. Communication as interaction


b. Social construction

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If you were constructing an audience-analysis questionnaire and wanted to learn how many of your listeners believe in extraterrestrial life, which of the following would be the best kind of question to ask?

A. fixed-alternative question B. opinion question C. scale question D. open-ended question E. leading question

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An individual?s culture does not impact her or his communication

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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What is the name of the national organization devoted to the study of communication?

a. National Association of Communicators b. National Communication Association c. Communication Association of America d. Association of Communication

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It is a good idea to use all your senses when you are listening to a speech, in order to get clues about the speaker's feelings on the topic.

a. true b. false

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