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Communication studies
Contributed by: Barron
  • 1. Communication studies is an interdisciplinary field that involves the study of how people communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, in various contexts and settings. It explores the processes of human communication, including the exchange of information, ideas, emotions, and attitudes. Communication studies encompasses a wide range of topics, such as interpersonal communication, organizational communication, mass communication, rhetoric, persuasion, and media studies. By examining communication patterns, processes, and effects, researchers in this field seek to better understand how communication shapes relationships, influences behaviors, shapes opinions, and impacts society as a whole. The field of communication studies is dynamic and constantly evolving, reflecting the changing nature of communication technologies and practices in today's interconnected world.

    What is the process of sending and receiving verbal or nonverbal messages between people?
A) Negotiation
B) Communication
C) Documentation
D) Collaboration
  • 2. Which communication model sees communication as a linear process with a sender, message, channel, receiver, and feedback?
A) Shannon-Weaver model
B) Cultural theory
C) Social learning theory
D) Transactional model
  • 3. Which communication skill involves paying close attention to the speaker without interrupting?
A) Persuasion
B) Active listening
C) Public speaking
D) Conflict resolution
  • 4. In the context of communication studies, what does the acronym 'PR' stand for?
A) Public Relations
B) Personal Recognition
C) Political Reform
D) Professional Responsibility
  • 5. Which of the following is an example of a communication barrier?
A) Language differences
B) Nonverbal cues
C) Feedback
D) Active listening
  • 6. What term refers to the emotional or psychological closeness between individuals during communication?
A) Gossip
B) Rapport
C) Hierarchy
D) Conflict
  • 7. Which communication model emphasizes the dynamic nature of communication where both parties are simultaneously senders and receivers of messages?
A) Cultural theory
B) Shannon-Weaver model
C) Transactional model
D) Social learning theory
  • 8. What term refers to the process of giving or receiving information without using words?
A) Nonverbal communication
B) Mass communication
C) Intrapersonal communication
D) Interpersonal communication
  • 9. Who proposed the theory of symbolic interactionism, which focuses on the role of symbols and language in shaping communication?
A) George Herbert Mead
B) Jean Piaget
C) Karl Marx
D) Sigmund Freud
  • 10. What term describes the phenomenon where individuals pay more attention to information that confirms their existing beliefs?
A) Recency effect
B) Confirmation bias
C) Selective perception
D) Cognitive dissonance
  • 11. What does the term 'feedback' mean in communication?
A) Recording and listening to one's own voice.
B) The receiver's response to the sender's message.
C) Using nonverbal communication.
D) Sending messages through social media platforms.
  • 12. What is media literacy?
A) Sending emails.
B) The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media content.
C) Texting friends.
D) Watching television shows.
  • 13. What is the role of culture in communication?
A) It influences how people communicate and interpret messages.
B) It has no impact on communication.
C) It determines the language used in communication.
D) It only affects nonverbal communication.
  • 14. How does cultural diversity impact communication in a global context?
A) It eliminates the need for intercultural communication skills.
B) It requires understanding and adapting to different cultural norms and values.
C) It promotes uniform communication practices around the world.
D) It restricts communication to a specific cultural group.
  • 15. Which theory suggests that media play a significant role in shaping public opinion?
A) Social Exchange Theory.
B) Spiral of Silence Theory.
C) Agenda-Setting Theory.
D) Uncertainty Reduction Theory.
  • 16. What is the concept of 'gatekeeping' in mass communication?
A) Censoring content in social media.
B) The selection and control of media content by media professionals.
C) Promoting media literacy.
D) Sharing news articles on social platforms.
  • 17. What is the 'primacy effect' in communication?
A) The use of visual aids in presentations.
B) The tendency to remember information presented at the beginning of a message.
C) The impact of nonverbal cues on communication.
D) The importance of feedback in the communication process.
  • 18. What is encoding in the communication process?
A) Interpreting incoming messages.
B) Sending messages through various communication channels.
C) Receiving feedback from the receiver.
D) Converting thoughts and ideas into a message that can be understood by others.
  • 19. Which theory suggests that audiences engage with media content to fulfill specific needs?
A) Social Cognitive Theory.
B) Uses and Gratifications Theory.
C) Cultural Studies.
D) Agenda-Setting Theory.
  • 20. What does the concept of 'media literacy' encompass?
A) Watching videos on streaming services.
B) Critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate media messages.
C) Posting content on social media platforms.
D) Liking and sharing posts online.
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