Functions of Communication Long Test Review

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What is one of the functions of communication mentioned in the text?

Suppressing motivation

Controlling emotions

Encouraging isolation

Facilitating social interaction (correct)

What type of motivation comes from within, according to the text?

Motivation to study hard

Personal motivation (correct)

Motivation from family

External motivation

Which example best illustrates external motivation as mentioned in the text?

A student motivated to study hard because of personal aspirations

A student motivated to study hard because of a promise from his/her father (correct)

A student motivated to study hard because of encouragement from friends

A student motivated to study hard because of a desire to graduate with honors

How does communication function in relation to regulations within an organization?

Facilitating understanding and compliance Signup and view all the answers

What does communication facilitate in terms of people's expression?

Facilitating expression of feelings and emotions Signup and view all the answers

How does communication impact individuals' behavior in an organization?

Enabling control and regulation of behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of communication breakdown?

To create misunderstandings and incorrect assumptions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication involves reflection on one's own experiences and self-talk?

Intrapersonal communication Signup and view all the answers

What does the speech context tell the receiver about the message?

The importance to place on something Signup and view all the answers

In which type of communication does one person speak to a group of people?

Public communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of individuals involved in group communication?

3-8 people Signup and view all the answers

What are some consequences of communication breakdown?

Misunderstandings and incorrect assumptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of information dissemination?

To exchange information Signup and view all the answers

What is the other term for poor communication in a generalized sense?

'Miscommunication' Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication can range from intimate and personal to formal and impersonal?

'Interpersonal communication' Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of intrapersonal communication?

Speaking to oneself about past experiences Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of dyadic communication?

Lasting communication of ideas between two people for a long or intensive duration Signup and view all the answers

Which type of speech aims to influence the audience to accept the speaker’s position or stand on an issue?

Persuasive speech Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an informative speech?

To provide the audience with information about a topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of an entertainment speech?

To amuse the audience and provide a light, funny, or witty anecdote Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of interpersonal communication contexts mentioned in the text?

Intrapersonal, interpersonal, public, and mass communication Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates dyadic communication from other types of communication?

It is lasting communication between two people for a long or intensive duration Signup and view all the answers

What is the most intimate type of speech style?

Casual Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication involves a two-way participation and shorter, spontaneous sentences?

Casual Signup and view all the answers

In which communication style does the speaker use formal words and expressions without omissions and contractions?

Consultative Signup and view all the answers

When does the speaker use language in fixed and static expressions that are rarely or never changed?

Casual communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the theory of meaning that holds the meaning of linguistic expressions in terms of the rules governing their use in performing various speech acts?

Speech act theory Signup and view all the answers

Which type of act is considered as the active result of the implied meaning from the locutionary act?

Illocutionary act Signup and view all the answers

What is the communicative force of an utterance known as?

Illocutionary force Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of speech act theory studies how words are used not only to present information but also to carry out actions?

Pragmatics Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a semi-formal communication style with a two-way participation?

Consultative speech style Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication involves using general, jargon, slang, and colloquial language among friends or peers?

Casual communication style Signup and view all the answers