Dictionary.com defines "book" as a "handwritten or printed work of fiction or nonfiction, usually on sheets of paper fastened or bound together within covers." This is the ___________ meaning of the word. (Chapter 4)
What is denotative?
100
This type of culture focuses on taking care of the needs of the group rather than the needs of the individual. The motto of this culture could be "I am my family and my family is me." (Chapter 2)
What is a collectivistic culture?
100
Karli goes into a test thinking: " I've studied enough, and I am going to do well on this test. I am capable of getting a passing grade." When she receives an A on the test she tells her friend Sarah "See? I told you I could do this!" Karli is experiencing what phenomenon? (Chapter 3).
What is self-fulfilling prophecy?
100
This theory tells people what to think about by determining what they watch, read, and hear. This theory realizes that the media has power they decide what subjects are going to be shown to the public. (Chapter 17).
What is agenda-setting theory?
200
This word means using strategic ambiguity in words and language in order to hide the speaker's true intentions. (Chapter 4).
What is equivocation?
200
"Get off your high horse", "It's raining cats and dogs", and "Her bark is worse than her bite" are all examples of what communication code? (Chapter 2)
What is an idiom?
200
True or False:
Internet is a form of print media.
False!
200
The idea that media depicted violence contributes to violent behavior is the foundational believe of this theory. (Chapter 17).
What is catalytic theory?
300
This type of speech is carefully prepared to sound as though it is being delivered spontaneously. (Chapter 13).
What is an extemporaneous speech?
300
The United States and Canada are both examples of this type of culture.
What is an individualistic culture?
300
In the communication action model, the receiver of the message does this action to interpret it. (Chapter 1)
What is decoding?
300
The idea that watchers of high-violence television programming may be more likely than others to justify violent behavior and objectify the victims of violence; this reflects which theory? (Chapter 17).
What is Desensitization Theory?
400
This language rule governs the order of words in phrases and sentences. For example:
"What is your name?" vs. "Your name what?" (Chapter 4).
What is the syntactic rule?
400
The number seven, "As American as Apple Pie," and the United States flag are all examples of this. (Chapter 2)
What is a symbol?
400
This type of leadership style argues that people work best under minimal supervision. (Chapter 10)
What is the laissez-faire style of leadership?
400
This theory explains why individuals are drawn to others (Chapter 7)
What is Attraction Theory?
500
This type of noise happens inside of us. Example: thinking about all the laundry you have to fold at home after this class.
What is psychological noise?
500
Religion, political activism, and physical abilities are all factors that help people create this type of culture. (Chapter 2)
What is a co-culture?
500
This type of idea writing encourages participation from members who might be uncomfortable contributing their ideas out loud. Ideas are generated silently and independently and then combined and considered as a group (Chapter 10).
What is the nominal group technique?
500
This theory says each of us is born with a drive to seek, form, maintain, and protect strong social relationships. (Chapter 7)