What is Human Communication?
One of the benefits of studying communication is that it helps people become effective leaders.
True or False
True
Which of the following is an example of semantic noise?
a. listening to gangster rap music for the first time
b. not being able to see the blackboard from the back of the class
c. getting advice from a disreputable source
d. staying at a hostile environment
a. listening to gangster rap music for the first time
If there is a conflict between a person’s verbal communication and non-verbal communication, people are more likely to believe their non-verbal communication.
True or False
True
How does self-concept affect communication?
a. Your self-concept will help you to sound more intelligent during conversation.
b. Your self-concept will determine whether or not people listen to your message.
c. Your self-concept will help to determine how you communicate.
d. Self-concept does not affect communication.
c. Your self-concept will help to determine how you communicate.
Perception is a simple process.
True or False
False
Which of the following is not a benefit of communication?
a. It teaches people how to present themselves appropriately to many audiences.
b. It helps people learn to be better leaders.
c. It helps people to engage successfully in group work.
d. It helps establish effective listening skills.
e. None of the above.
E. None of the above
Which of the following is not an example of a communication channel?
a. television
b. Internet
c. letters
d. traveling
D. Traveling
Which of the following is an example of adapting messages to others?
a. attending a sign language class
b. a student reading a passage to the class
c. a counselor listening to his patient
d. a mom talking to her toddler using simpler words
d. a mom talking to her toddler using simpler words
Which of these statements is a value statement?
a. Tacos are delicious.
b. Lying is wrong.
c. Cooking is hard.
d. Puppies are funny.
b. Lying is wrong.
Which of these statements is not accurate?
a. Perception is a complex process.
b. Perception requires our brain to choose which information to focus on.
c. Perception can help us to communicate more effectively.
d. Accurate perceptions rely on stereotypes.
d. Accurate perceptions rely on stereotypes.
Which of the following is a form of intrapersonal communication?
a. replying to an email
b. listening to a guest lecturer
c. writing on a diary
d. surfing the Internet
C. Writing in a diary
Which of the following is a technique for effective communication?
a. use witticisms in conversations to keep it engaging
b. keep eye contact to a minimum
c. check for comprehension and accuracy
d. use a sophisticated vocabulary
c. check for comprehension and accuracy
Which of the following is an example of using and interpreting nonverbal messages?
a. a woman dressing professionally for an interview
b. a man listening to an audiobook
c. a child reciting a nursery rhyme
d. a detective asking a witness about an incident
a. a woman dressing professionally for an interview
What is an attitude?
a. your understanding of right and wrong
b. a credible, educated guess
c. a learned predisposition to an idea
d. the way you value yourself
c. a learned predisposition to an idea
What are the stages of perception?
a. observation, organization, communication
b. sensory stimulation, organization, interpretation
c. communication, sensory stimulation, organization
d. interpretation, communication, observation
b. sensory stimulation, organization, interpretation
Karen publishes a daily blog on her website. Which form of human communication is Karen using?
Computer-mediated Communication
A __________ is the originator of the messages expressed.
Source
A solid understanding of __________ is the foundation of verbal communication.
Non Verbal
Self-esteem is ________________.
how we value ourselves
Focusing on __________ can damage your perceptual accuracy.
Stereotypes
_________________ is also called public communication or presentational communication.
Public Speaking
______________ is the process of translating a message received into understandable language or symbols.
Decoding
_________ and ___________ tend to be frequently misinterpreted in computer-mediated communication.
Sarcasm and Criticism
Developing healthy self-esteem and an understanding of self-concept are vital for __________.
self-awareness
Asking questions to check your perceptions is called _____________.
Direct Perception Checking