Research has found that those who need to communicate something negative, such as a desire to end a relationship, often select a __________ communication medium.

Reilly has accidentally enrolled in a class that starts shortly after his other class, which is on the opposite side of the campus, ends. To save face, Reilly decides to email his professor to apologize in advance for being late to each session. Which type of facework does this best exemplify?

The ability to think about your own thoughts, even while you are thinking them, is called __________.

Haile celebrates Christmas each year, while her husband, Pietro, grew up celebrating Hanukkah. During their first winter season together, the couple observed a common theme between both traditions, gift giving; cooked food that was representative of both traditions; and listened to jazz music rather than traditional holiday music. Which strategy does this best demonstrate for adapting communication?

According to the model developed by Ogden and Richards, what are the things represented by symbols called?

Which skill best reflects a conscious attempt to take into account your conversational partner’s thoughts, feelings, values, background, and perspective?

Which form of communication is characterized by spontaneously and interactively exchanging messages with another person?

Jeannie heard her communication professor use a word that she had not heard before and determined it would be a good idea to find out what the word meant. She consulted two dictionaries to be sure she had the literal meaning of the word. Which type of meaning was Jeannie looking for?

After her parents tell her she can’t go to the concert on Tuesday, Gael says, “You never let me do anything!” Since Gael’s parents allow her to stay out late each weekend, her reaction seems to exhibit the barrier of __________.

Which approach suggests that a major factor affecting how people communicate with others is genetic makeup?