Communication

Hearing, thinking about and responding to another person’s message is

• “I” Message

• Active Listening

• Body Language

• Mixed Messages

The exchange of information through the use of words or actions is

• Active listening

• Body language

• Communication

• Aggression

Which of the following is considered a listening skill?

• Thinking before you speak

• Writing clear, simple statements

• Paying attention

Social skills, or how people interact, include all of the following EXCEPT...

• Showing basic politeness.

• Smile when you greet and talk with others.

• Disrespect the rights of others.

• Show appreciation for and praise what others do.

What does this person's body language communicate?

• Interested

• Bored

• Questioning

• Prepared

How would someone feel if you turned away from them while they were talking to you?

• Confused
• Sad
• Annoyed
• All of the above

To communicate well, you must be able to...

• express yourself clearly.

• actively listen

• All answers are correct.

Which of the following is not a communication booster?

• facilitating

• withdrawing

• negotiating

• supporting

Jared and his friends, Ella and Fred, are talking about what they want to do together this weekend.

Jared: "I think we should go to the skate park. I've been working on a new trick."

Ella: "Ooh, is it a hard trick? I want to --.

Fred: "Well, I want to go to the mall. I need some new shoes."

A communication booster and blooper occurred. Which were they?

• ignoring; facilitating

• withdrawing; negotiating

• listening; interrupting

• controlling; supporting

Be very honest when reflecting on this statement.

(There is no correct answer.)

I am an effective communicator.

• Yes

• No