CUK UGC-NET (Communication)

According to the stimulus-­response model, all communication is a/an ________ process.

• Collective

• Individual

• Massive

• Interpersonal

Answer explanation

The stimulus-response model, also known as the transmission model, describes communication as a linear process of transmitting information from a sender to a receiver. 

In a classroom, transforming verbal and non-verbal signs back into messages is known as

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Reverse Communication

• Feedback

Answer explanation

In a classroom, transforming verbal and non-verbal signs back into messages is known as decoding. Decoding is the process of interpreting the meaning of a message.

1. Imagine you are working in an educational institution where people are of equal status. Which method of communication is best suited and normally employed in such a context?

• 1. Horizontal communication

• 1. Vertical communication

• 1. Corporate communication

• 1. Cross communication

Answer explanation

Horizontal communication (sometimes called 'lateral communication') is the communication that occurs between people at the same level in an organisation.

14. The term ‘grapevine’ is also known as :

• 14. Horizontal communication

• 14. Upward communication

• 14. Informal communication

• 14. Downward communication

Answer explanation

Grapevine communication is an informal and unofficial method of communication within an organization or social group. It includes the exchange of information, gossip, speculations, and rumors among individuals using informal channels instead of official formal channels.

35. The term ‘Yellow Journalism’ refers to

• 35. sensational news about terrorism and violence

• 35. sensationalism and exaggeration to attract readers / viewers.

• 35. sensational news about arts and culture

• 35.   sensational news prints in yellow paper.

Answer explanation

Yellow journalism was a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. During its heyday in the late 19th century it was one of many factors that helped push the United States and Spain into war in Cuba and the Philippines, leading to the acquisition of overseas territory by the United States.

24. In circular communication, the encoder becomes a decoder when there is

• 24. noise

• 24. feedback

• 24. criticality

• 24. audience

Answer explanation

33. In the process of Communication, which one Of the following is in chronological order?
    

• 33. Communication, Medium, Receiver, Effect, Message

• 33. Medium, Communicator, Message, Receiver, Effect

• 33. Communicator, Message, Medium, Receiver, Effect

• 33. Message, Communicator, Medium, Receiver, Effect

48. Communication with oneself is known as

• 48. Grapevine Communication

• 48. Intrapersonal Communication

• 48. Interpersonal Communication

• 48. Organizational Communication

Didactic communication is

• Inter-personal

• Organisational

• Relational

• Intra-personal

Answer explanation

Didactic communication is a type of speaking or writing that aims to educate or instruct an audience.

types of Communication 1) One-way communication (Didactic method): Lecture 2) Two-way communication (Socratic method): Both the audience and communicator can take part.

The word didactics comes from the Greek word “διδάσκειν” (didáskein), which means teaching.

The communicated knowledge in a classroom is considered as

• non-pervasive treasure

• limited judgement

• autonomous virtue

• cultural capital

Answer explanation

In the field of sociology, cultural capital comprises the social assets of a person (education, intellect, style of speech, style of dress, etc.) that promote social mobility in a stratified society.