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Human Communication_Ch 1& 2

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Understanding another person's message does NOT occur UNLESS

a)

The speaker uses non-verbal messages.

b)

the listener asks questions.

c)

common meanings for words, phrases, and non-verbal codes are used.

d)

both parties use verbal and non-verbal symbols.

2.

The process of translating an idea or thought INTO code is known as (a)   .

3.

Dyadic communication has the most opportunity for feedback of all communication contexts.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

The ability to effectively exchange meaning with others is _______.

a)

dyadic communication

b)

message

c)

feedback

d)

communication competence

5.

Which of the following is a result of identify factors, past experiences, and present conditions?

a)

selection

b)

perception differences

c)

similarity

d)

context

6.

Organization during the perceptual process occurs when stimuli are grouped into meaningful _____.

a)

parts and figures

b)

figures and ground

c)

units and wholes

d)

contexts and roles

7.

Our past experiences give us lasting expectations and assumptions, or perceptual (a)   .

8.

Which step of Perception Checking is the following example?

"Were you maybe on your phone and didn't hear me?"

a)

Step 1: Describe observation

b)

Step 2: How you feel

c)

Step 3: Possible interpretations

d)

Step 4: Seek clarification

9.

Explain what a euphemism is and give an example.

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10.

Sara's sister now attends the same middle school where Sara studied.

Sara told her sister that when she was in middle school, the teachers were strict about what clothes students wore. She told her to check what the rules are now.

How is Sara using concrete language?

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11.

How the meaning of language changes in different contexts is called semantics.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE