Interpersonal Communication

What is communication?

• message, audience, purpose

• a conversation

• the transfer of meaning from one being to another

• persuasion, information, and entrainment or empathy

What is interpersonal communication?

• communication with oneself

• one on one communication

• small group communication

• public speaking

Which is an example of verbal communication?

• any words used to send a message

• the tone of the speaker's voice

• body language such as posture

• fillers such as um, uh, er, or ah

What is an example of non verbal communication?

• vocabulary used in a conversation

• the way words are organized or the order ideas are put into

• gestures or facial expressions

• words written in a text message

What is an example of feedback?

• asking the sender a question

• nodding your head in agreement

• rolling your eyes or shaking your head to disagree

• all of these are examples of feedback

What is paralanguage?

• a verbal aspect of communication

• how someone says something, such as the tone of their voice

• figuring out the message

• it's a type of encoding

What is an example of kinesics?

• pointing while giving someone directions

• a person's facial expressions

• any body movement

• all of these are examples of kinesics

Which is a tip for good conversation mentioned in our class lesson?

• Talk about yourself as much as possible so you never run out of things to say.

• Don't ask very many questions to avoid confusing the person to whom you're talking.

• Change the subject often to keep it interesting.

• None of these are tips for good conversation mentioned in our lesson.

What is proxemics in nonverbal communication?

• The use of space, such as how close or far you are from someone

• Body motion and movement

• How you say something, such as expression in your voice.

• None of these

What is the role of feedback in the communication process?

• It doesn't really have a role, it just happens

• It usually just confuses conversation

• It can send important messages about understanding

• It is a type of noise (a distraction)