Factors likely to influence the degree of openness in a particular interpersonal communication

44. Senders and receivers ____ their real agendas and "messages" in closed communications.

a.	unconsciously and inadvertently reveal
b.	consciously and purposely hide
c.	unconsciously and inadvertently hide
d.	consciously and purposely reveal

ANS: B

45. Game playing and deception are rampant in ____ communication.

a.	open
b.	closed
c.	inaccurate
d.	none of these

ANS: B

46. In open communication, as opposed to closed communication, there will generally be ____ meta-communication.

a.	less
b.	about the same level of
c.	more
d.	the level of meta-communication under these circumstances cannot be predicted

ANS: A

47. All of the following are contextual factors particularly likely to influence the degree of openness in a particular interpersonal communication exchange except:

a.	differences in status and power
b.	the history of the relationship
c.	differences in age and work experience
d.	the likelihood that the encounter will be partly adversarial