COMM1010 Midterm Review

What attachment style can form when a caregiver is cold, distant, or harmful?

• Avoidant

• Fearful

• Secure

• Anxious

Answer explanation

An avoidant attachment style develops when a caregiver is cold, distant, or harmful, leading the child to become self-reliant and emotionally distant to cope with the lack of support and affection.

James always thinks he will fail at public speaking because he once forgot his lines during a school play. He avoids speaking in front of groups, which only makes him more convinced that he is bad at it. What concept does this illustrate?

• Negative thinking

• Self-labeling

• Self-fulfilling prophecy

• Attachment style

Answer explanation

James' belief that he will fail at public speaking leads him to avoid it, reinforcing his fear. This illustrates a self-fulfilling prophecy, where his negative expectations result in the very outcome he fears.

When a teacher uses hand movements to explain a concept to students, which type of nonverbal communication is being demonstrated?

• Appearance

• Kinesics

• Touch

• Vocal tone

Answer explanation

The teacher's hand movements illustrate kinesics, which refers to body language and gestures used to convey meaning. This type of nonverbal communication enhances understanding of concepts.

What type of barrier to listening is caused by things like construction noise or a loud TV?

• Personal distraction

• Noise interference

• Environmental distraction

• Emotional blockage

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Environmental distraction' because it refers to external factors like construction noise or a loud TV that interfere with listening, unlike personal distractions or emotional blockages.

How is an ECA team different from a group?

• Teams are more relaxed

• Teams work independently

• Teams have a shared identity and unique roles

• Teams include fewer members

Answer explanation

An ECA team differs from a group in that teams have a shared identity and unique roles, fostering collaboration and interdependence, while groups may lack this structure and cohesion.

Sarah is assigning tasks to team members during a discussion. What role is she fulfilling?

• Procedural

• Task-oriented

• Relational

• Self-centred

Answer explanation

David is providing updates on progress, which is a key aspect of task-oriented roles. He focuses on the work being done rather than procedural or relational dynamics, making 'task-oriented' the correct choice.

When someone says “Go on” or “I’m listening,” what are they using?

• Reflection

• Minimal encouragers

• Feedback prompts

• Verbal signals

Answer explanation

When someone says 'Go on' or 'I’m listening,' they are using minimal encouragers. These phrases encourage the speaker to continue without interrupting, showing that the listener is engaged and interested.

Doctors using a stethoscope to check breathing are practicing which kind of listening?

• Critical

• Discriminative

• Relational

• Evaluative

Answer explanation

Doctors use a stethoscope to listen to specific sounds, distinguishing between different types of breathing. This practice is known as discriminative listening, as it involves identifying and interpreting distinct auditory signals.

The phrase “old geezer” is an example of what kind of language?

• Objective

• Loaded

• Inclusive

• Indexed

Answer explanation

The phrase "old geezer" is considered loaded language because it carries a negative connotation, implying that the person is old and perhaps out of touch, rather than being a neutral or objective description.

Workplace rules about vacation and promotion are known as:

• Rituals

• Guidelines

• Policies

• Roles

Answer explanation

Workplace rules about vacation and promotion are referred to as policies. Policies provide a formal framework for managing employee benefits and career advancement, ensuring consistency and fairness in the workplace.