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1
Theories always involve an element of
A)one inspired thought.
B)an isolated idea.
C)speculation.
D)None of the above is correct.
2
Theories should be informed through
A)interviews.
B)observations.
C)research.
D)All the above are correct.
3
Most scholars reserve the term theory for an integrated _______ of concepts.
A)group
B)system
C)collection
D)None of the above is correct.
4
Popper says that "theories are _____ cast to catch what we call 'the world.'"
A)fishing lines
B)fishing lures
C)nets
D)None of the above is correct.
5
A record of a message that can be analyzed by others is a
A)text.
B)message.
C)artifact.
D)All the above are correct.
6
Griffin feels that viewing theories as a lens of a camera may cause others to view that theory as
A)too focused.
B)overly narrow.
C)biased by the theoretical stance of the viewer.
D)None of the above is correct.
7
Communication is the relational process involving
A)creating messages.
B)interpreting messages.
C)responses.
D)All the above are correct.
8
Griffin claims that some scholars refer to communication study as a
A)intersecting science.
B)crossroads discipline.
C)interdisciplinary regimen.
D)None of the above is correct.
9
The content and form of a text is usually ______ by the communicator.
A)constructed
B)selected
C)crafted
D)All the above are correct.
10
Words and symbols are open to multiple interpretations, making them
A)confusing.
B)ambiguous.
C)polysemic.
D)None of the above is correct.
11
Communication scholars believe that communication is
A)hard work.
B)a process.
C)avoidable.
D)isolated.
12
Communication is a ________ process because it takes place between two or more persons.
A)complex
B)variable
C)relational
D)None of the above is correct.
13
Condit suggests that communication
A)is a process of relating.
B)transferring information.
C)disseminating information.
D)circulating ideas.
14
For a message to be considered communication, it must
A)be delivered.
B)be understandable.
C)be heard.
D)elicit a response.





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