Basics of Communication

Who is the initiator of communication in the process of sending a message?

• Receiver

• Channel

• Sender

• Noise

What must receivers do to understand the messages they receive?

• Ignore the message

• Interpret messages in ways that are meaningful for them

• Send a message back immediately

• Change the channel

Which of the following is a form of nonverbal communication?

• Gestures

• Facial expressions

• voice message

• Touch

What is the role of feedback in communication?

• To initiate the communication

• To interfere with the message

• To check if the message has been understood and received as intended

• To change the channel of communication

What is noise in the context of communication?

• The method used to send a message

• The response given by the recipient

• Anything that interferes with the sending or receiving of a message

• The physical setting where communication occurs

Which of the following is an example of external noise?

• Nervousness about an upcoming test

• Psychological stress

• Loud music

• Hunger

What does context refer to in communication?

• The method used to send a message

• The physical setting where communication occurs

• The response given by the recipient

• The demographics of the audience

Why is it important to know the demographics of your audience when delivering a speech?

• To change the channel of communication

• To better address and tailor the speech to the audience

• To interfere with the message

• To ignore the audience's needs

What does the transmission model of communication primarily focus on?

• The receiver and feedback

• The sender and message

• The context and environment

• The medium and channel

According to the transmission model of communication, what is the role of the receiver?

• To decode and provide feedback

• To initiate the communication

• To successfully receive and understand the message

• To create noise in the communication process