Interpersonal Communication Relating to Others

1-1) What is the definition of interpersonal communication? 1. A) It is a distinctive, transactional form of human communication involving mutual influence, usually for the purpose of managing relationships. 2. B) It involves treating people as objects, responding to roles rather than the person, and distinctive conversations. 3. C) It is a mechanical, transactional form of human communication, where each person has a role to perform. 4. D) It involves communicating with someone you care about, communicating in an I–It relationship, and treating people as individuals. Answer: A 1-2) Which of the following is defined, in the broadest sense, as “the process of acting upon information?” 1. A) human communication 2. B) interpersonal communication 3. C) communication 4. D) impersonal communication Answer: C 1-3) Which of the following is NOT a true statement about communication? 1. A) Experts agree on a definition of communication. 2. B) We communicate even when we are not speaking. 3. C) Without interpersonal communication, people suffer and may even die. 4. D) Communication is the process of acting on information. Answer: A Type: MC Page Ref: 3 1-4) When we interact with another person and exert a mutual influence, we are engaged in 1. A) intercultural communication. 2. B) communication. 3. C) human communication. 4. D) interpersonal communication. Answer: D 1-5) Kelvin and Meghan are trying to decide which colour to paint their living room. As part of their decision, they discuss the merits of their choices and how well they will match the furniture and the style of the house. In which form of communication are they most likely engaging? 1. A) small group communication 2. B) interpersonal communication 3. C) impersonal communication 4. D) intrapersonal communication Answer: B 1-6) What kind of communication occurs when we treat people as objects, or when we respond to their roles rather than to them as unique persons? 1. A) human communication 2. B) interpersonal communication 3. C) impersonal communication 4. D) intercultural communication Answer: C 1-7) Philosopher Martin Buber presented the concept of true dialogue as the essence of 1. A) simultaneous interaction. 2. B) authentic communication. 3. C) intellectual communication. 4. D) unusual communication. Answer: B 1-8) Interpersonal communication occurs when people communicate in an ________ relationship. 1. A) I–It 2. B) It–Thou 3. C) I–Thou 4. D) It Answer: C 1-9) When you interact with another person as a unique, authentic individual, Buber calls this 1. A) an impersonal relationship. 2. B) a self-centred relationship. 3. C) an “I–Thou” relationship. 4. D) a face-to-face relationship. Answer: C 1-10) Bob went to dinner with his good friend Isabel. They stayed at the restaurant for hours simply because they were enjoying each other’s conversation. Their relationship is best described as 1. A) I–It. 2. B) It–Thou. 3. C) I–Thou. 4. D) It. Answer: C 1-11) Jessica, a first-year medical student, is having a conversation with her mom about life at university. While describing some of her anatomy lessons in graphic detail, Jessica notices a lack of colour in her mom’s face, and her facial expression is very strained. This type of communication is called 1. A) intrapersonal communication. 2. B) interpersonal communication. 3. C) impersonal communication. 4. D) mass communication. Answer: B 1-12) The statements listed are all characteristics of impersonal communication EXCEPT 1. A) People are treated as objects. 2. B) People communicate in an “I–Thou” relationship. 3. C) There is mechanical, stilted interaction. 4. D) You communicate with people that you share no history with and have no expectation for any future relationship. Answer: B 1-13) Ira goes to the same coffee shop once a week. He can’t remember the cashier’s name, but he is always polite, and they say “Hi” to each other. Their relationship is best described as 1. A) I–It. 2. B) It–Thou. 3. C) I–Thou. 4. D) It. Answer: A 1-14) The type of communication that occurs