Speech Pre-Quiz 1

Who was Wilbur Schramm?

• A psychologist

• A communication theorist

• A physicist

• A writer and professor

Of these four options, which is NOT considered an element of Schramm's Model of Communication?

• Encoder

• Decoder

• Message

• Converter

What could be considered "noise" that affects your ability to communicate? (Select all that apply)

• Inner thoughts

• Passing cars

• The person speaking to you

• Other conversations in the room

When communicating with others, it is important to take into account their _______________, or their level of knowledge or experience.

• realm of understanding

• environment of listening

• philosophies of conduct

• ideals of interaction

What is intrapersonal communication?

• Communication with two people

• Communication with a group

• Inner dialogue

• Perceptions based on culture

If someone is speaking to you in a way that goes "over your head," what might they have failed to take into account?

• Your field of experience

• Your language processing ability

• Your listening skills

• Your vocabulary

What would NOT be considered an example of nonverbal communication?

• Body language

• Whispering

• Facial expressions

• Laughter

Which of these are considered types of communication barriers? (Select all that apply)

• Attitudinal

• Social

• Educational

• Cultural

• Environmental

In your own words, explain what it means to have an environmental communication barrier and provide an example.