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
Is this characteristic of communication correct or incorrect?
Commmunivation is reversible. It can be taken back.
Communication is irreversible
How does self-concept affect communication?
a. Your self-concept will help you to sound more intelligent during the 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
Define the term communication
A.) The exchange of information
B.) The exchange of materials
C.) The exchange of commas
A.) the exchange of information
A __________ is the originator of the messages expressed.
Source
Fill in the blank: The _____ of communication are:
-Be aware of your communication
-Effectively use verbal/nonverbal messages
-Listen and respond thoughtfully
-Adapt Messages as necessary
***Hint: Another word for rules
Principles
Self-esteem is ________________.
how we value ourselves
How can you increase perceptual accuracy?
A.) Double Checking
B.) You can't, you're doomed
C.) Be more accurate
A.) Double Checking
What is a benefit of studying communication?
A.) Teaches to effectively work in groups
B.) Helps communicate information with others
C.) Improves listening skills
D.) All of the above
E.) None of the above
D.) All of the above
______________ is the process of translating a message received into understandable language or symbols.
Decoding
_______ is when you give or provide the meaning of something; explain
Interpretation
What are the three different 'selves.' You must get all three for points
____ self
____ self
____ self
Social Self
Material Self
Spiritual Self
The two different types of perception checking are:
_____
and
_____
Direct and Indirect