QUIZ - Barriers to Effective Communication

This is an example when linguistic barrier to communication becomes evident.

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  A professor explains his lessons eloquently in class.

• Elena is afraid to deliver her opening remarks.

• People do not understand each other's language.

• The transmitter disrupted the speech of the speaker.

Why does communication breakdown?

• Because the information is overloading.

• Because of lack of attention among the audiences or receivers.

• 
  Because the listener or receiver has a very short attention span.

• All of the above.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which situation BEST exemplifies communication breakdown?

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  Adjusting your language depending on the people you are talking to

• 
  Incorrect labeling of handouts to be used in product distribution

• Listening to your friend's heartaches and unsuccessful love stories

• Looking for the positive characteristics or strength of a speaker.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

It refers to the way a person responds in a communication situation affected by

personal norms and traditions.

• cultural barrier

• linguistic barrier

• physical barrier

• psychological barrier

Which of the following is an example of psychological barrier?

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  Ability to read minds

• 
  Dissatisfaction to customer service

• 
  Inattentiveness to detail

• Poor listening skills

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6