UNIT TEST 1 GEC 5

It is the process of creating and sharing meaning by using verbal and non-verbal symbols in varied contexts.

• message

• communication

• model

• context

This is the receivers’ mental processing of the message into the meaning suggested by the verbal and non-verbal symbols of the sender.

• channel

• context

• decoding

• encoding

This refers to the situation in which the communication takes place.

• channel

• context

• decoding

• encoding

An important element to attain an effective communication is

• message

• encoder

• decoder

• feedback

We have two ears and one mouth, therefore we should ___________ twice as much as we

• Speak: read

• Listen: speak

• listen: read

• speak: listen

This is the process of converting idea or thoughts of the information into verbal and/or nonverbal symbols that can be understood by the receiver.

• Channel

• context

• encoding

• decoding

One of the principles of communication that tells us that even though we do not talk or speak, we still communicate through non-verbal communications.

• Communication is contextual.

• Communication is complicated.

• communication is irreversible.

• communication is inescapable

One of the principles of communication that depicts how powerful are the words that we are uttering, when we hurt someone through words, we can never take it back.

• Communication is inescapable.

• Communication is contextual.

• Communication is complicated.

• communication is irreversible.

It refers to the state/ mood and emotion of someone we are communicating with.

• Psychological context

• Communication is contextual.

• Situational context

• Environmental context

Think about how you talk in class, at a party, playing sports and at a funeral. You are using this style of communication.

• Psychological context

• Situational context

• Environmental context

• Cultural context