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What does intrapersonal communication primarily involve?
What does intrapersonal communication primarily involve?
- Using nonverbal signals
- Talking to oneself (correct)
- Listening and observing others
- Exchanging information with others
Which of the following skills are included in intrapersonal communication?
Which of the following skills are included in intrapersonal communication?
- Speaking and Observing
- Questioning and Evaluating
- Listening and Analyzing
- All of the above (correct)
What levels govern the semiotic rules of communication?
What levels govern the semiotic rules of communication?
- Cultural, Syntactic, and Pragmatic
- Semantic, Syntactic, and Pragmatic (correct)
- Linguistic, Contextual, and Relational
- Pragmatic, Emotional, and Behavioral
What is the primary focus of interpersonal communication?
What is the primary focus of interpersonal communication?
Which method is NOT included in interpersonal communication?
Which method is NOT included in interpersonal communication?
What factor did organizations prioritize when selecting management staff, according to the survey?
What factor did organizations prioritize when selecting management staff, according to the survey?
What type of communication is characterized as social interaction involving at least two agents?
What type of communication is characterized as social interaction involving at least two agents?
Which of the following skills is considered essential for predicting job success?
Which of the following skills is considered essential for predicting job success?
What is the primary function of feedback in the communication process?
What is the primary function of feedback in the communication process?
Which ethical consideration emphasizes respecting diverse perspectives in communication?
Which ethical consideration emphasizes respecting diverse perspectives in communication?
What type of noise can affect the understanding of a message?
What type of noise can affect the understanding of a message?
What should a sender have in mind when communicating according to effective communication guidelines?
What should a sender have in mind when communicating according to effective communication guidelines?
Which of the following is NOT a part of effective communication ethics?
Which of the following is NOT a part of effective communication ethics?
How should communicators handle differing opinions in a conversation?
How should communicators handle differing opinions in a conversation?
What does the situation/context refer to in communication?
What does the situation/context refer to in communication?
Which ethical consideration involves acknowledging responsibility for one’s actions?
Which ethical consideration involves acknowledging responsibility for one’s actions?
What term is used to refer to variations in formality in language?
What term is used to refer to variations in formality in language?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence language registers?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence language registers?
What does the term 'pidgin' refer to?
What does the term 'pidgin' refer to?
Which variety of English is highlighted as being distinctly different from standard English?
Which variety of English is highlighted as being distinctly different from standard English?
What defines a stable pidgin?
What defines a stable pidgin?
What are 'socially excluded groups' an example of in the context of language diversity?
What are 'socially excluded groups' an example of in the context of language diversity?
In which register is slang typically used?
In which register is slang typically used?
What is a key characteristic of a 'frozen' language register?
What is a key characteristic of a 'frozen' language register?
Which of the following best describes a 'lexifier' in the context of pidgin languages?
Which of the following best describes a 'lexifier' in the context of pidgin languages?
Which statement is true about a creole?
Which statement is true about a creole?
Which of the following is an example of a formal register?
Which of the following is an example of a formal register?
What distinguishes language varieties from language registers?
What distinguishes language varieties from language registers?
What characterizes the use of communication in the consultative register?
What characterizes the use of communication in the consultative register?
What is a significant difference between a pidgin and a creole?
What is a significant difference between a pidgin and a creole?
Which of the following best describes Bislama?
Which of the following best describes Bislama?
What is a common characteristic of the formal register?
What is a common characteristic of the formal register?
What is an effect of ethnocentrism on intercultural communication?
What is an effect of ethnocentrism on intercultural communication?
Which strategy is part of Berger's approach to improve intercultural communication?
Which strategy is part of Berger's approach to improve intercultural communication?
What does active strategy in intercultural communication include?
What does active strategy in intercultural communication include?
How does stereotyping negatively affect communication?
How does stereotyping negatively affect communication?
Which of the following best defines ethnocentrism?
Which of the following best defines ethnocentrism?
What is one consequence of applying stereotypes in communication?
What is one consequence of applying stereotypes in communication?
What is the significance of open-mindedness in intercultural communication?
What is the significance of open-mindedness in intercultural communication?
Which practice is NOT recommended for effective intercultural communication?
Which practice is NOT recommended for effective intercultural communication?
Study Notes
Intrapersonal Communication
- Talking to oneself
- Called other names like self-verbalization or self-statement
- Requires various skills like speaking, questioning, analyzing, evaluating, listening, observing
Interpersonal Communication
- Exchanging information, ideas, and feelings with others
- Can occur through various methods: oral, written, nonverbal, listening
- Most important factor in selecting management staff according to Katz Business School
Communication As A Process
- Governed by three levels of semiotic rules: syntactic, semantic, pragmatic
- Social interaction where interacting agents share common signs and semiotic rules
Receiver/ Listener
- The intended recipient of the message
- Comprehension depends on factors like knowledge, responsiveness, encoder reliance
Feedback
- Main component of the communication process
- Allows sender to analyze message efficacy
- Can be verbal or non-verbal
Noise
- Interference affecting message transmission, reception, or understanding
- Can be literal (static) or esoteric (misinterpreting customs)
Situation/ Context
- Time and place of communication
- Setting and environment influence communication effectiveness
Communication Ethics
- Effective communicators observe ethics in communication
- Uphold integrity, truthfulness, accuracy, diversity, privacy, freedom of expression
- Be open-minded, accept diverse views, reconcile opinions
Guidelines For Effective Communication
- Have a clear purpose as a sender
- Emphasize commonalities rather than differences in intercultural communication
- Be open-minded about cultural differences
- Recognize cultural rules and customs, understand diversity
Barriers To Effective Communication
- Ambiguity can lead to misunderstandings
- Ethnocentrism: judging other cultures by one's own standards
- Stereotype: generalizations about individuals based on group membership
Strategies For Mindful Intercultural Communication
- Passive observation: noticing behaviors of other cultures
- Active strategies: reading, watching films, asking experts, taking courses
Language Varieties
- Distinguishable variant of a language
- Reflects diversity, social exclusion, ethnicity, gender, class, religion, disability
Language Registers
- Variation in language use based on context, purpose, audience
- Marked by specialized vocabulary, jargon, intonation, pace
- Used in written, spoken, and signed communication
Five Distinct Language Registers
- Frozen: unchanging language, like constitutions or prayers
- Formal: professional, academic, legal settings, respectful and restrained
- Consultative: seeking advice or specialized knowledge, respectful but more casual
- Casual: informal, everyday conversation with friends and family
- Intimate: close relationships, high level of familiarity, slang and colloquialisms
Pidgin
- A new language developed for communication between speakers of different languages
- Vocabulary primarily from one language (lexifier)
- Initially restricted in use, develops its own grammatical rules
Creole
- Pidgin learned as a first language by children, becoming a mother tongue
- Has its own grammar despite vocabulary borrowed from another language
- Not restricted in use, functions like any other language
Negative Effects On Communication (Stereotyping)
- Assumptions can be false and reinforced by continued use
- Can limit understanding and create prejudice
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This quiz explores various aspects of communication, including intrapersonal and interpersonal communication, the communication process, the role of the receiver, feedback mechanisms, and the concept of noise. It is designed to deepen your understanding of effective communication skills essential in both personal and professional settings.
