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WorksheetsCommunication Styles
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following is a linear model of communication which can be thought of as the model used for public speaking, persuasion and propaganda?
Shannon-Weaver Model
Berlo's SMCR Model
Interactive Model
Aristotle's Model
In the Shannon-Weaver Model, which of the following is a physical interference, such as loud sounds, which could impact the reception of a message?
Channels
Noise
Receptors
Feedback
Which of the following is NOT a step in the communication process?
Prioritizing
Thinking
Encoding
Transmitting
Which of the following types of listening commonly occurs in informal settings, such as with friends?
Passive listening
Active listening
Secondhand listening
Casual listening
Which of the following is NOT a part of the listening process?
Hearing
Understanding
Focusing
Talking
Which of the following is the process the listener takes to assess the information received from the speaker?
Evaluating
Receiving
Providing feedback
Understanding
Which of the following types of listening occurs in a more formal setting?
Passive listening
Active listening
Secondhand listening
Casual listening
Which of the following is NOT an example of non-verbal communication?
Eye contact
Facial expressions
Listening
Gestures
Using open body language helps send which kind of message?
Positive
Negative
Aggressive
Passive
Which of the following is NOT true about the use of humor?
Humor is encouraged in all situations
Humor allows for a more friendly approach
Humor can break through the stress in a room
Humor is discouraged in certain situations
Which of the following is NOT a scenario where someone would need to use professional communication skills?
Talking with friends at lunch
Having lunch with a client
Emailing a coworker
Presenting a speech at a luncheon
Claire has been asked to speak at an event and is trying to identify the audience who will be at the event. Which of the following should she take into consideration when identifying the audience?
Day of the week the speech occurs
Her speaker fee
Age of audience members
Length of speech
Which of the following is NOT a component of paralinguistics?
Tone
Pitch
Inflection
Facial expressions
Which of the following is the correct format for a speech?
Introduction, Anecdote, Body
Anecdote, Body, Conclusion
Introduction, Anecdote, Conclusion
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Which of the following is NOT a method of organizing information when writing a speech?
Outline
Diagram
Flash cards
Flow chart
Facial expressions aid in all of the following EXCEPT?
Setting the tone of the conversation
Providing feedback
Providing clues of audience comprehension
Breaking through the stress in the room
Which of the following can be used to influence attitudes toward a product, idea or issue?
Propaganda
Bandwagon techniques
Glittering generalities
Either/or fallacy
Which of the following is referred to as "keeping up with the Joneses"?
Propaganda
Bandwagon techniques
Glittering generalities
Either/or fallacy
Which of the following uses important sounding words in a general statement which has not true meaning and cannot be proved or disproved?
Propaganda
Bandwagon techniques
Glittering generalities
Either/or fallacy
Which of the following leaves no room for compromise or gray areas?
Propaganda
Bandwagon techniques
Glittering generalities
Either/or fallacy
Which of the following is NOT a key economic factor influencing the communication industry?
Standard of living
Per capita income
Currency stability
Opportunity cost
Which of the following is the interchange of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing or signs?
Communication
Discussion
Transmission
Research
Which of the following models of communication best describes simultaneous interpersonal communication?
Shannon-Weaver Model
Aristotle Model
Interactive Model
Transactional Model
Which of the following involves selecting the appropriate channel of communication for the message delivery?
Decoding
Transmitting
Encoding
Listening
Stephen and Joe are eating lunch together in the cafeteria. Joe asked Stephen how he did on his algebra test. Stephen answering Joe's question is an example of which of the following?
Feedback
Noise
Message
Receiving
Which of the following are the two types of listening?
Casual and business
Assertive and passive
Active and selective
Active and passive
An individual or group who sends or originates the message
Sender
Receiver
Transmitter
Decoder
Hannah is giving a presentation to the class about the importance of eating healthy The rest of the class are sitting at their desks while she is presenting her topic. Hannah's distance on relation to her classmates is known as which of the following?
Paralinguistic
Proximity
Inflection
Orientation
Which of the following is NOT a tip for communication in the workplace?
Check grammar and spelling in written documents
Be very casual in workplace communication
Proofread all written communications
Keep criticism constructive and positive
The technique used to influence attitudes toward a product, idea or issue is known as which of the following?
Propaganda
Bandwagon
Communication
Politics
Which of the following is an exchange of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing or behavior?
Channel
Transmitting
Communication
Feedback
The method or medium in which the message is sent
Receiver
Feedback
Channel
Feedback
The process where the source or sender generates the information intended to be shared with others
Receiving
Decoding
Transmitting
Thinking
The process of transforming information to be conveyed into a transferable form
Thinking
Encoding
Transmitting
Receiving
The process involving the reception of the sender's message by the receiver.
Encoding
Transmitting
Receiving
Decoding
The process of mentally processing a message
Encoding
Transmitting
Receiving
Decoding
The response the receiver offers to the message
Thinking
Encoding
Decoding
Feedback
The term describing anything which disrupts the communication process
Noise
Feedback
Channel
Sender
The way in which a message is conveyed
active listening
passive listening
communication style
non-verbal communication
The model depicting a one-way process where the sender is the only one sending a message and the receive does not offer feedback
Linear Model of Communication
Interactive Model of Communication
Transactional Model of Communication
Assertive Communication
The model depicting the exchange of ideas and messages taking place from both the sender and receiver and vice versa, but not as a simultaneous process
Linear Model of Communication
Interactive Model of Communication
Transactional Model of Communication
Assertive Communication
The model depicting the exchange of messages between the sender and receiver where each takes turns to send or receive messages in a simultaneous process
Linear Model of Communication
Interactive Model of Communication
Transactional Model of Communication
Assertive Communication
The communication style characterized by not reacting, standing up or being noticed and avoiding confrontation
Aggressive Communicatoin
Passive Communication
Passive-Aggressive Communication
Assertive Communication
The communication style characterized by the use of manipulation to achieve an end goal
Aggressive Communication
Passive Communication
Passive-Aggressive Communication
Assertive Communication
The communication style characterized by trying to reach a mutually agreed upon solution by creating an atmosphere where others can express themselves to reach a common solution; "broken record"
Agressive Communication
Passive Communication
Passive-Aggressive Communication
Assertive Communication
The type of listening where the listener provides feedback to the speaker according to the information received
Active Listening
Passive Listening
Non-Verbal Communication
Assertive Communication
The type of listening which involves the listener taking in information with little to no outward reaction
Active Listening
Passive Listening
Non-Verbal Communication
Aggressive Communication
Messages sent through body language and facial expressions
Active Listening
Passive Listening
Non-Verbal Communication
Aggressive Communication
Ideas or facts which are part of someone's cause; is used to damage the opposing cause
propaganda
either/or fallacy
glittering generalities
aggressive communication
Characterized by presenting an idea with only two choices -either for or against the idea
propaganda
either/or fallacy
glittering generalities
aggressive communication
