WorksheetsChapter 5 - Oral Communication
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 37mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The word Intrapersonal Communication MOST NEARLY means:
a)
self-talk
b)
assigning characteristics to a person solely on the basis of the person’s membership in a certain group
c)
the sources behavior
d)
process of explaining the information that has been selected and organized
2.
The word Attitudes MOST NEARLY means:
a)
drive a person has to be everything that he or she can be, to take full advantage of his or her talents and abilities
b)
based on observing a person’s behavior in a single situation; judgment of a person’s other characteristics without further investigation
c)
a pattern of behavior that characterizes a person in a given context, or situation
d)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
3.
The word Motives MOST NEARLY means
a)
part of yourself which is most true to your self-concept
b)
the sources behavior
c)
part of yourself which you choose to share with everyone
d)
based on observing a person’s behavior in a single situation; judgment of a person’s other characteristics without further investigation
4.
The word Private Self MOST NEARLY means:
a)
the sources behavior
b)
social individuals who are relationship-oriented and responsive to the needs of others
c)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
d)
part of yourself which is most true to your self-concept
5.
The word Self-Actualization MOST NEARLY means:
a)
represents a collection of perceptions about every aspect of your being, including your physical and mental capabilities, your vocation potential, and your communication abilities
b)
social individuals who are relationship-oriented and responsive to the needs of others
c)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
d)
drive a person has to be everything that he or she can be, to take full advantage of his or her talents and abilities
6.
The word Self-Concept MOST NEARLY means:
a)
aims that you hope to achieve or accomplish through communication
b)
part of yourself which you choose to share with everyone
c)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
d)
represents a collection of perceptions about every aspect of your being, including your physical and mental capabilities, your vocation potential, and your communication abilities
7.
The word Halo Effect MOST NEARLY means:
a)
the sources behavior
b)
represents a collection of perceptions about every aspect of your being, including your physical and mental capabilities, your vocation potential, and your communication abilities
c)
based on observing a person’s behavior in a single situation; judgment of a person’s other characteristics without further investigation
d)
verbal statement that reflects your understanding or another person’s nonverbal cues
8.
The word Interpretation MOST NEARLY means:
a)
process of explaining the information that has been selected and organized
b)
assigning characteristics to a person solely on the basis of the person’s membership in a certain group
c)
verbal statement that reflects your understanding or another person’s nonverbal cues
d)
social individuals who are relationship-oriented and responsive to the needs of others
9.
The word Public Self MOST NEARLY means:
a)
part of yourself which is most true to your self-concept
b)
part of yourself which you choose to share with everyone
c)
verbal statement that reflects your understanding or another person’s nonverbal cues
d)
drive a person has to be everything that he or she can be, to take full advantage of his or her talents and abilities
10.
The word Perception Check MOST NEARLY means:
a)
verbal statement that reflects your understanding or another person’s nonverbal cues
b)
social individuals who are relationship-oriented and responsive to the needs of others
c)
part of yourself which is most true to your self-concept
d)
assigning characteristics to a person solely on the basis of the person’s membership in a certain group
11.
The word Role MOST NEARLY means:
a)
active process of giving meaning to information you receive from your senses
b)
a pattern of behavior that characterizes a person in a given context, or situation
c)
process of explaining the information that has been selected and organized
d)
verbal statement that reflects your understanding or another person’s nonverbal cues
12.
The word Extroverted MOST NEARLY means:
a)
social individuals who are relationship-oriented and responsive to the needs of others
b)
a ranking of 5 general categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization
c)
process of explaining the information that has been selected and organized
d)
part of yourself which you choose to share with everyone
13.
The word Stereotyping MOST NEARLY means:
a)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
b)
assigning characteristics to a person solely on the basis of the person’s membership in a certain group
c)
self-talk
d)
social individuals who are relationship-oriented and responsive to the needs of others
14.
The word Goal MOST NEARLY means:
a)
process of explaining the information that has been selected and organized
b)
social individuals who are relationship-oriented and responsive to the needs of others
c)
aims that you hope to achieve or accomplish through communication
d)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
15.
The word Introverted MOST NEARLY means:
a)
part of yourself which you choose to share with everyone
b)
a ranking of 5 general categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization
c)
active process of giving meaning to information you receive from your senses
d)
withdrawn, individual who keep more to themselves and who are less responsive to others’ needs
16.
The word Hierarchy of Needs MOST NEARLY means:
a)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
b)
verbal statement that reflects your understanding or another person’s nonverbal cues
c)
a ranking of 5 general categories of needs: physiological, safety, love, esteem, and self-actualization
d)
active process of giving meaning to information you receive from your senses
17.
The word Perception MOST NEARLY means:
a)
process of explaining the information that has been selected and organized
b)
relatively long-lasting organizations of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
c)
part of yourself which you choose to share with everyone
d)
active process of giving meaning to information you receive from your senses
18.
Intrapersonal communication is
a)
talking with yourself
b)
talking to your friends
c)
secrets
d)
talking in code
19.
Interpretation is
a)
filtering out some messages and focusing on others
b)
noticing patterns in the details
c)
explaining the information that has been selected and organized
d)
translating from Spanish to English
20.
When messages are vague or very complex, listeners are more likely to
a)
misinterpret them
b)
interpret them easily
c)
communicate them easily
d)
both a and c
21.
Differences in perception from one person to another result from
a)
background and experience
b)
selected focus
c)
current mood and circumstances
d)
all of the above
22.
If you have had a lot of positive experiences, you probably have a
a)
negative self-concept
b)
positive self-concept
c)
sweet disposition
d)
High Intellect
23.
If you hear a lot of praise, or concentrate on the praise more than the blame,
a)
your self-concept will be negative
b)
you will have a chip on your shoulder
c)
you will definitely become egotistical
d)
you will probably have a positive self-concept
24.
Selected focus leads you to
a)
focus on your successes
b)
notice some things and to ignore others
c)
focus on your family
d)
both a and c
25.
With a positive self-concept, you might
a)
make decisions more easily
b)
have a difficult time solving problems
c)
decide to take fewer risks
d)
have more decisions to make and more problems to solve
26.
To improve your self-concept in the area of athletic ability, you might
a)
think of three positive experiences you've had doing something athletic
b)
run a few laps around the school track
c)
critique yourself on three negative athletic experiences
d)
make fun of someone else who is less accomplished than you are
27.
William Schutz says that ______ is a basic interpersonal need that affect behavior.
a)
the need to be alone
b)
the need to have shelter
c)
the need to control others or to relinquish control to them
d)
the need to be praised
28.
Abraham Maslow said that the five categories of needs are physiological , safety, love, esteem, and_____.
a)
self-actualization
b)
achievement
c)
relaxation
d)
nurturing
29.
Maslow said that you need to have your ______ needs met before you can think about any other needs.
a)
safety
b)
love
c)
esteem
d)
physiological
30.
Attitudes are
a)
aims that you hope to achieve through communication
b)
roles that you play only in positive situations
c)
roles that you play only in negative situations
d)
long-lasting organization of beliefs that cause you to respond in particular ways
31.
Your attitudes are likely to be affected by
a)
whether you're introverted or extroverted
b)
whether you feel that you are generally in control
c)
how shy you are and in what situations
d)
all of the above
32.
If you can set and meet realistic goals for yourself, ____
a)
your self-esteem will deteriorate
b)
your self-esteem will improve
c)
your personality will improve
d)
you will become rich
33.
Your private self is
a)
the least like your self-concept
b)
the most like your self-concept
c)
the role you are playing
d)
the self with which you are disappointed
34.
One of the ways you learn which roles are appropriate in which situations is
a)
by getting feedback from others
b)
by studying theater
c)
by talking to yourself
d)
by watching others play roles
35.
If you have an accurate and strong self-concept, you will probably
a)
see other people's strengths and weaknesses clearly
b)
see only people's weaknesses
c)
be fooled by people
d)
not make friends easily
36.
Need compatibility means that
a)
the role that you are playing meets someone else's needs
b)
you have needs that no one else has
c)
you have inappropriate needs
d)
other people always like your roles
37.
A perception check is a
a)
verbal statement that tells someone you have already made up your mind
b)
verbal statement that reflects your understanding of another person's nonverbal cues
c)
nonverbal message that asks a question
d)
first impression that is positive
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