Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A theory must have all five criteria for evaluating theory in order to be labeled “good.”
2. Some definitions of communication suggest that only messages sent consciously and purposely count as communication.
3. Appropriateness and effectiveness are both necessary to be a competent communicator.
4. Accuracy suggests that the best theories correctly summarize the way communication actually works.
5. Acuity refers to the ability of a theory to be easily understood.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False

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