Interpersonal Communication

What type of communication occurs when there is an exchange of information between two or more people?

• intrapersonal communication

• interpersonal communication

• elements of communication

• self-reflection

Which type of communication involves understanding and managing one's own emotions?

• intrapersonal communication

• interpersonal communication

• emotional intelligence

• non-verbal communication

Which of the following is a barrier to effective interpersonal communication?

• active listening

• empathy

• noise

• feedback

What is the primary purpose of feedback in interpersonal communication?

• To express emotions

• To clarify understanding

• To initiate conversation

• To end a discussion

Gestures and facial expressions are examples of this:

• context

• channel

• nonverbal communication

• verbal communication

What is an essential skill for effective interpersonal communication?

• active listening

• interrupting

• monologuing

• ignoring

Which element of communication is described with this definition: the information that is being passed on during the communication process

• channel

• communicator

• context

• message

When thinking about the elements of communication, which of the following describes the channel the best?

• the people involved in the communication process

• all of the background information that led to the communication

• how the message is being conveyed

• the actual information being conveyed from one person to another

What is the role of context in the communication process?

• To provide feedback

• To set the background and environment for the communication

• To convey the message

• To act as the channel

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

• Facial expressions

• Written or spoken words

• Body language

• Gestures