Communication studies

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) Documentation
B) Communication
C) Collaboration
D) Negotiation

2. Which communication model sees communication as a linear process with a sender, message, channel, receiver, and feedback?

A) Transactional model
B) Shannon-Weaver model
C) Cultural theory
D) Social learning theory

3. Which communication skill involves paying close attention to the speaker without interrupting?

A) Active listening
B) Public speaking
C) Conflict resolution
D) Persuasion

4. In the context of communication studies, what does the acronym 'PR' stand for?

A) Public Relations
B) Professional Responsibility
C) Personal Recognition
D) Political Reform

5. Which of the following is an example of a communication barrier?

A) Language differences
B) Nonverbal cues
C) Active listening
D) Feedback

6. What term refers to the emotional or psychological closeness between individuals during communication?

A) Hierarchy
B) Gossip
C) Rapport
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) Transactional model
C) Social learning theory
D) Shannon-Weaver model

8. What term refers to the process of giving or receiving information without using words?

A) Intrapersonal communication
B) Mass communication
C) Interpersonal communication
D) Nonverbal communication

9. Who proposed the theory of symbolic interactionism, which focuses on the role of symbols and language in shaping communication?

A) Karl Marx
B) Jean Piaget
C) George Herbert Mead
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) Selective perception
C) Cognitive dissonance
D) Confirmation bias

11. What does the term 'feedback' mean in communication?

A) Recording and listening to one's own voice.
B) Using nonverbal communication.
C) Sending messages through social media platforms.
D) The receiver's response to the sender's message.

12. What is media literacy?

A) The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and create media content.
B) Texting friends.
C) Watching television shows.
D) Sending emails.

13. What is the role of culture in communication?

A) It influences how people communicate and interpret messages.
B) It determines the language used in communication.
C) It only affects nonverbal communication.
D) It has no impact on communication.

14. How does cultural diversity impact communication in a global context?

A) It restricts communication to a specific cultural group.
B) It eliminates the need for intercultural communication skills.
C) It requires understanding and adapting to different cultural norms and values.
D) It promotes uniform communication practices around the world.

15. Which theory suggests that media play a significant role in shaping public opinion?

A) Social Exchange Theory.
B) Agenda-Setting Theory.
C) Uncertainty Reduction Theory.
D) Spiral of Silence Theory.

16. What is the concept of 'gatekeeping' in mass communication?

A) The selection and control of media content by media professionals.
B) Promoting media literacy.
C) Censoring content in social media.
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 importance of feedback in the communication process.
C) The impact of nonverbal cues on communication.
D) The tendency to remember information presented at the beginning of a message.

18. What is encoding in the communication process?

A) Receiving feedback from the receiver.
B) Interpreting incoming messages.
C) Converting thoughts and ideas into a message that can be understood by others.
D) Sending messages through various communication channels.

19. Which theory suggests that audiences engage with media content to fulfill specific needs?

A) Uses and Gratifications Theory.
B) Agenda-Setting Theory.
C) Social Cognitive Theory.
D) Cultural Studies.

20. What does the concept of 'media literacy' encompass?

A) Liking and sharing posts online.
B) Critical thinking skills to analyze and evaluate media messages.
C) Watching videos on streaming services.
D) Posting content on social media platforms.

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