ELC Test 2 Unit 7 and 8

The statement, "A man is seldom better than his conversation," suggests that:

• People are seldom judged by the way they speak and express themselves.
• Most individuals are more skilled in action than in conversation.
• People are often judged by the way they speak and express themselves.
• Some individuals are more skilled in action than in conversation

What does the statement imply about personal communication?

• Personal communication is best when it flows naturally rather than following a set formula.
• Formulaic communication is more reliable than spontaneous expression.
• Effective communication requires minimal practice if it is formulaic.
• Spontaneity in communication is less important than mastering a structured approach.

What is defined as “the synergistic emergence of social interaction, social cognition, pragmatics (verbal and non-verbal) and receptive and expressive language processing"?

• Social communication
• Personal expression
• Business Communication
• Synergetic Communication

Answer explanation

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What refers to the use, purpose or function of speech and language to protest, persuade or request using non verbal language and verbal behaviour.

• Pragmatic-Non Verbal/Verbal behaviour
• Pragmatic-Verbal behaviour
• Pragmatic-Non Verbal behavior
• Pragmatic- speech and language behaviour

Which term refers to the ability to connect emotional states to oneself and others, understand that others have distinct knowledge, desires, and emotions, and adjust language based on another's perspective?

• Social cognition
• Emotional intelligence
• Personal expression
• Linguistic competence

Which concept refers to a set of conversational rules that guide effective communication, including quantity, quality, relevance, manner.

• Grice's maxims of conversation
• Grice's Theory of mind
• Edward's theory of Social cognition
• Edward's maxim of Verbal pragmatics

What term describes the belief that one's own cultural values are superior to others, often resulting in unhealthy communication?

• Ethnocentrism
• Egocentrism
• Nationalism
• Tribalism

What does the unit 7 suggest about the influence of Western culture?

• Western culture has a global impact due to its control over money, trade, science, and technology.
• Western culture is limited to the Americas and does not affect other regions.
• Western values and behaviors are universally accepted and appreciated worldwide.
• All Western countries, including the United States and England, have identical cultural norms and values.

For whom, business and pleasure don’t go together. They prefer keeping their social life apart from business.

• French
• German
• French and German
• German and Arab

Who is considered to be a good host and expects good hospitality from their clients.

• French
• German
• Japanese
• Arab