18 Questions
What is the main cause of distortion in communication due to semantics?
Technical jargon
Which of the following is NOT a cultural barrier to communication?
Poor eye sight
What type of barrier do poor eye sight, hearing difficulties, and speech defects represent?
Physiological barriers
Which of the following is a characteristic of system design barriers?
Availability of channel to receiver
In communication, what is an example of physiological barrier related to physical attributes?
Poor eye sight
Which imbalance can significantly affect communication according to the text?
Difference in negotiating power
What is considered a social barrier to effective communication?
Age
Which of the following is a psychological barrier to effective communication?
Personal problems/worries
In the context of communication barriers, what does physiological barrier refer to?
Age
Which of the following is a cultural barrier to effective communication?
Pre-conceived notions of Communicator or Receiver
What is considered a system design barrier to effective communication?
Physical receivers
Which of the following is NOT classified as a social barrier to effective communication?
Knowledge of subject
What term is used to describe distracting stimuli associated with the communication process?
Barriers
In a communication system, what percentage of the message is carried verbally?
35%
What is considered one important barrier affecting the nurse-patient relationship?
Physiological barriers
Which type of relationship involves professional obligations and boundaries?
Professional relationship
What aspect of communication is related to the interpretation of words and constructs meaning?
Psychological barriers
What term refers to anything that prevents, restricts, or impedes the conveyance of meaning in communication?
Barriers
Explore the various barriers in intercultural communication including cultural barriers, semantic problems, language differences, and norms and values. Learn about challenges such as distortion in communication, linguistic abilities, and social practices.
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