Communication Chapter 3
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What is a key factor in understanding your audience?

  • The self-fulfilling prophecy
  • Your own attitudes and beliefs
  • Demographic traits such as age and employment status (correct)
  • The audience's perceptions of you

What influences our perceptions according to the text?

  • How we interpret words and ideas
  • Our individual differences and preconceived notions
  • Our attitudes and beliefs
  • All of the above (correct)

What can help you become a more effective communicator?

  • Jumping to conclusions
  • Practicing fairness in communication
  • Understanding yourself and how others view you (correct)
  • Understanding your audience's demographic traits

What is the primary focus of self-understanding in communication?

<p>Recognizing one's own attitudes, beliefs, and values (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why people perceive things in different ways?

<p>Because of their selection of stimuli to focus on (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which our expectations influence our behavior and ultimately become true?

<p>Self-fulfilling prophecy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested to better understand your audience?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an exercise suggested to help improve writing?

<p>Write a one- to two-page essay on how your self-concept influences your writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'Iceberg Model' used for?

<p>To guide learning about the target audience (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why people do not see eye to eye?

<p>Differences in perception (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key takeaway for effective communication?

<p>Mutuality and respect are key (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a demographic trait?

<p>A characteristic shared by individuals in a group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of getting to know your audience?

<p>To develop effective communication strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand your audience's expectations?

<p>To ensure successful communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of assigning meaning to sensory information?

<p>Perception (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between listening and thinking?

<p>They are directly related (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of knowing the audience's background and interests?

<p>To tailor the message to their needs and expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when presenting or writing to an audience?

<p>Multiple factors, including the audience's size, background, and expectations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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