Communication Types Quiz

Which type of communication involves the same individual acting as both the sender and receiver of a message?

What type of communication occurs when there are multiple senders and receivers interacting with one another?

Which type of speech style is characterized by a close relationship and significant shared history between individuals?

Which speech style is primarily used in professional environments and utilizes specific jargon?

What distinguishes formal speech style from other types of speech styles?

Intrapersonal Communication

Intrapersonal communication: This type of communication happens when the same person acts as both the sender and receiver of the message.
Interpersonal communication: This type of communication happens when the sender and the receiver are two different persons.
Group communication: This type of communication happens when there are more than one sender and receiver interacting with one another.
Public communication: This type of communication happens when there is one sender giving a message to a large group of receivers.

Interpersonal Communication: Intimate and Personal

Intimate and personal: Takes place between persons of close alliances/relationships; is private and requires significant amounts of shared history, knowledge, and experience.
Consultative: Takes place between professionals; uses jargon.
Casual: Takes place between classmates, friends/co-workers; word choice is general and conversation is dependent upon non-verbal cues and shared information.
Formal: Used to convey information in formal settings; uses clean and complete sentences and words that are formal.

Test your knowledge on different types of communication including intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, and public communication. Understand the nuances of intimate, consultative, and casual communication styles. This quiz will help clarify these concepts for better interpersonal interactions.