Communication Strategies Quiz

What is the purpose of using Termination as a communicative strategy?

• To show dominance over the other person

• To prolong the conversation unnecessarily

• To confuse the other person

• To end a conversation or interaction in a polite and respectful manner.

Explain the concept of Repair in communication strategies.

• Repair in communication strategies involves addressing misunderstandings, conflicts, or breakdowns in communication to restore effective communication channels.

• Repair in communication strategies involves blaming the other party for any misunderstandings.

• Repair in communication strategies means ignoring any issues that arise during communication.

• Repair in communication strategies involves sending more messages to confuse the situation further.

How does Topic-shifting help in maintaining a conversation flow?

• By introducing new ideas or perspectives

• By abruptly changing the subject

• By repeating the same information

• By ignoring the other person's responses

Define Nomination as a communicative strategy.

• Sending a message to someone

• Attending an event

• Ignoring someone completely

• Proposing someone for a position or award to gain support or recognition.

Discuss the importance of Abstraction in communication strategies.

• Abstraction in communication strategies leads to confusion and misunderstanding.

• Abstraction in communication strategies is irrelevant and unnecessary.

• Abstraction in communication strategies only benefits experts and not the general audience.

• Abstraction in communication strategies is important for simplifying complex ideas into understandable terms, ensuring clarity and comprehension.

What is Turn-taking and why is it essential in communication?

• Turn-taking leads to confusion and misunderstandings

• Turn-taking is unnecessary and hinders communication flow

• Turn-taking is only important for one-way communication

• Turn-taking is essential in communication to ensure all participants have the opportunity to express their thoughts, feel heard, and maintain a balanced interaction.

How does Topic Control influence the direction of a conversation?

• Topic Control only works in written communication, not verbal

• Topic Control always leads to heated arguments in a conversation

• Topic Control influences the direction of a conversation by guiding the flow of discussion towards specific subjects or themes, steering it away from unrelated topics.

• Topic Control has no impact on the direction of a conversation

Explain the role of Communicative Strategy in effective communication.

• Communicative strategy plays a crucial role in ensuring that messages are delivered effectively, considering various factors to enhance communication outcomes.

• Communicative strategy is not important in effective communication

• Communicative strategy only focuses on the sender's message

• Communicative strategy has no impact on communication outcomes

Give an example of using Termination as a communicative strategy.

• Engaging in a physical altercation

• Ignoring the person without explanation

• Yelling back in response to rudeness

• Walking away from a rude conversation.

Describe a situation where Repair would be necessary in a conversation.

• Miscommunication or misunderstanding between individuals in a conversation.

• Lack of interest in the conversation

• Overwhelming agreement between individuals

• Complete silence during the conversation