Health 2.03 Practice Quiz

Which is an example of an "I message"?

• I feel frustrated when you show up late because I feel that you don't respect my time. Will you please make an effort to be on time this week?
• I know you are tired because you work all the time, but it is our shared responsibility to do the dishes. Can you start doing the dishes at least half of the time?
• I see that you're making more of an effort to follow through on your promises, but I still don't know if I can trust you. Can you give me more time to see if your behavior really changes?
• I believe you when you tell me you are my best friend, but true friendship is defined by our actions. Can you start acting like a true friend?

Which most closely defines the term paralanguage?

• the vocal aspect of communication, such as pitch, inflection, tone, and pace
• language that is communicated through the use of a third party, such as a translated conversation
• the implicit meaning or theme of a given conversation
• thoughts and motivations that are revealed through the use of asides

Which is a health benefit of receiving feedback?

• to gain insight about our health so we can improve it
• to increase our trust in others
• to increase our awareness of the life cycle
• to form a new identity based on outside observation

Which action is a critical part of listening?

• comparing the speaker to others who have spoken on similar topics
• using verbal and nonverbal communication to show you are listening
• expressing personal biases that may get in the way of listening
• trying to understand your feelings as an active listener

Which is sound advice for becoming a better listener?

• Pay attention to what the person is actually saying, not to what his or her actions and voice are implying.
• Use your own words when you restate the speaker's message for understanding.
• Offer advice only when it is actionable and applicable.
• Show appreciation for what the speaker is saying.