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Midterm | COM 1109 | Study Guide | Fall 2002 | 1COM 1109/02 Intro to Human ComFall Sem 2002Midterm Study GuideThe Midterm will cover ten (10) chapters listed on the syllabi (1-10). The number of questions drawnfrom each chapter will vary and I am ranking them in order of importance (chapters with the most questionsto the least. You may wish to alter your review/study time for each chapter accordingly): Chapter 6 (Adaptingto Others), 7 (Understanding Interpersonal Communication), 2 (Self-Awareness & Communication), 4(Understanding Nonverbal Messages), 10 (Enhancing Group & Team Performance), 1 (Foundations ofHuman Communication), 5 (Listening & Responding), 3 (Understanding Verbal Messages), 8 (EnhancingRelationships) and 9 (Understanding Group & Team Performance). Below are several questions from eachsection of the test (multiple choice, true or false, short answer); these questions will be on the test.Questions may also be drawn from group presentations and lecture.I. Multiple choice(2 points each, 50 points total; 25 questions)1. According to lecture, synergy means ______.a. the ability to influence others through communicationb. symmetrical relationshipsc. the whole is greater than the sum of the partsd. the degree of potential for developing personal relations with someone2. The “connotative” meaning of a word isa. the personal and subjective meaningb. related to being able to experience a reference with the wordc. the restricted or literal meaning of the wordd. the meaning of the word taken in context3. A co-culture isa. a mutual learned system of knowledge, behavior and valuesb. a culture that exists within a larger cultural contextc. gender inclusive cultured. none of the aboveTrue or False(1 point each, 15 points total; 15 questions)1. When you encounter a culture that has little in common with your own, you may experience culture shock.a = T b = F2. Attending behavior is the process of focusing on a particular sound or message.a = T b = F3. Kinesics is the study of nonverbal cues.a = T b = FMidterm | COM 1109 | Study Guide | Fall 2002 | 2Short Answer( 7 points each, 35 points total. Five [5] selected from the following 8 will be on the exam. An extra creditmay also be added.)1. Define human communication.2. Which model of human communication is most accurate? Please explain this model.3. If you were to suffer lowered self-esteem because of an event, what techniques covered in your text wouldhelp you regain esteem??4. What is groupthink? Give an example.5. There are five (5) principles of understanding group & team communication. Name four (4) of them.6. What is the difference between assertive and aggressive communication?7. What four components make up the definition of interpersonal communication?8. Identify the barriers that hinder intercultural


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