Donna takes an exam and doesn't think she did well. When the teacher returns the exam,
Donna mistakenly thinks the "A" at the top of the paper is an "F." Her misperception is due
primarily to
A. selective distortion.
B. paying attention to two stimuli at once.
C. multi-tasking.
D. laws of organization.
A
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Ryan and George are in a heated debate about the crisis in the Middle East. As Ryan speaks,
George gives thoughtful attention to what he is saying. George is A) listening. B) dating. C) hearing. D) perceiving.
Which of the following definitions best characterizes the field of communication studies?
a. The study of the production and uses of symbols in specific contexts to enable the dynamics of systems, society and culture b. The study of the relationships between personality, social contexts and symbols c. The study of the role of communication in managing social and cultural systems d. The study of verbal and nonverbal symbols as it relates to individuals, culture, and society