Question 1

Which of the following statements about theory is true?

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A)   A theory is an organized set of statements that explains some phenomenon.
B)   A theory is an organized set of statements that explains some phenomenon
C)   Theories are abstract ideas that are subject to rules of logic and organization.
D)   All of the above are true.
E)   Only statements A and B are true.F) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a theory's concepts is true?

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A)   Concepts represent specific ideas with explicit definitions attached to them.
B)   Scholars invent a new set of concepts every time they refer to a unique event.
C)   When a theory's concepts are tested, as in a research study, they typically become variables.
D)   All of the above are true.
E)   Only statements A and C are true.F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 3

A theory's ______ assumptions refer to the breadth of topics it covers, whereas a theory's _______ assumptions refer to the applicability of their coverage in different contexts.

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The answer of A theory's ______ assumptions refer to the...

Question 4

Whereas a ________ is a group of people who share ideas about the communication process, a ________ is the set of ideas that they share.

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A)   Pool of intellectuals; conceptual framework
B)   Pool of intellectuals; conceptual framework.
C)   Consortium; conceptual framework
D)   School of thought; theory
E)   Pool of intellectuals; paradigmF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

In the post-positivist paradigm, the role of communication is:

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A)   Power-laden
B)   Inconsequential
C)   Constitutive
D)   Representational
E)   ExperientialF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following purposes of communication theory draws our attention to the ways communication can change the social circumstances of the marginalized or less privileged?

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A)   Emancipation
B)   Description
C)   Explanation
D)   Control
E)   InsightF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

After reading structuration theory, Dr. Schrodt and his colleagues applied concepts from the theory to examine how divorced parents negotiate their financial responsibilities and visitations with their children. This example best illustrates which general function of communication theory?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explanation
B)   Research stimulation
C)   Praxis and problem-solving
D)   Emancipation
E)   OrganizationF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

All of the following statements are examples of claims, EXCEPT:

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A)   If a Hollywood actress discovers that her spouse has been unfaithful, then she will file for divorce.
B)   Divorce is a formal separation of two married partners according to established customs.
C)   Celebrity divorces are caused by the intense stress and pressure of the movie industry.
D)   If a Hollywood marriage begins prior to both partners turning 25 years of age, then the couple will be more likely to divorce.
E)   If a Hollywood marriage begins prior to both partners turning 25 years of age, then the couple will be more likely to divorceF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

To help us understand how parents' disclosures about divorce influence their children's well-being, Dr. Afifi and her colleagues created a picture that describes different factors that influence parents' decisions to disclose. In other words, Dr. Afifi and her colleagues created:

Accepted Answer

A)   A model
B)   An intellectual tradition
C)   A conceptual framework
D)   A theory
E)   A paradigmF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

We cannot have a communication theory without a conceptual framework.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Conceptualizing Communication Theory

Which of the following statements about a theory's concepts is true?

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To help us understand how parents' disclosures about divorce influence their children's well-being, Dr. Afifi and her colleagues created a picture that describes different factors that influence parents' decisions to disclose. In other words, Dr. Afifi and her colleagues created:

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Which of the following statements about theory is true?

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All of the following statements are examples of claims, EXCEPT:

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After reading structuration theory, Dr. Schrodt and his colleagues applied concepts from the theory to examine how divorced parents negotiate their financial responsibilities and visitations with their children. This example best illustrates which general function of communication theory?

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A theory's assumptions refer to the breadth of topics it covers, whereas a theory's _ assumptions refer to the applicability of their coverage in different contexts.

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In the post-positivist paradigm, the role of communication is:

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Which of the following purposes of communication theory draws our attention to the ways communication can change the social circumstances of the marginalized or less privileged?

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We cannot have a communication theory without a conceptual framework.

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Whereas a is a group of people who share ideas about the communication process, a is the set of ideas that they share.

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Which of the following statements about a theory's concepts is true?

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To help us understand how parents' disclosures about divorce influence their children's well-being, Dr. Afifi and her colleagues created a picture that describes different factors that influence parents' decisions to disclose. In other words, Dr. Afifi and her colleagues created:

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Which of the following statements about theory is true?

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All of the following statements are examples of claims, EXCEPT:

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After reading structuration theory, Dr. Schrodt and his colleagues applied concepts from the theory to examine how divorced parents negotiate their financial responsibilities and visitations with their children. This example best illustrates which general function of communication theory?

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A theory's ______ assumptions refer to the breadth of topics it covers, whereas a theory's _______ assumptions refer to the applicability of their coverage in different contexts.

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In the post-positivist paradigm, the role of communication is:

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Which of the following purposes of communication theory draws our attention to the ways communication can change the social circumstances of the marginalized or less privileged?

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We cannot have a communication theory without a conceptual framework.

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Whereas a ________ is a group of people who share ideas about the communication process, a ________ is the set of ideas that they share.

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A theory's assumptions refer to the breadth of topics it covers, whereas a theory's _ assumptions refer to the applicability of their coverage in different contexts.

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Whereas a is a group of people who share ideas about the communication process, a is the set of ideas that they share.

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