Intercultural and Mass Communication Quiz

Communication between people from different cultures or with different backgrounds.

One speaker or sender shares a message with a larger audience, often with visual aids.

The person communicating a message and the person receiving it.

The cultural environment in which communication happens. This can vary based on time or background.

Distinct groups of people with diverse norms, values, and behaviors.

The process of exchanging information between people or groups to build understanding and trust. It involves a sender, a receiver, and a message that needs to be understood.

Communicating using spoken language, where you listen to understand the speaker's meaning.

Communicating through written text, like letters, emails, or books, where you read to understand the writer's meaning.

Communicating through body language, gestures, facial expressions, and tone of voice, where you observe to understand the person's meaning.

Analyzing a message to see how clearly it was transmitted, regardless of whether the receiver understood its intended meaning.

Analyzing a message to see if the receiver understood its intended meaning, considering factors that could create misunderstandings.

Analyzing a message to see what impact or outcome it had, considering the sender-receiver relationship and context.

The surrounding circumstances or environment that influences the meaning of a message, like who is communicating, where, and why.

How our thoughts, feelings, and experiences influence how we communicate.

The shared values, beliefs, and practices of a group that shape communication.

The context of relationships and social roles influencing communication.

The physical environment and proximity influencing communication.

The influence of time and timing on communication.

How past events and shared history impact communication.

Ensuring the sender's intended meaning is understood by the receiver accurately.

Communication that allows for different perspectives to be shared and understood.

A response from the receiver to the sender (or vice versa) that shows message understanding. It's crucial for clear communication.

Anything that interferes with a message getting through or being understood correctly. It can be external (environmental) or internal (mental).

The context where communication happens. It includes location, atmosphere, and even how people are dressed.

Communication happening inside your own mind, involving your thoughts, feelings, and self-reflection. You are both the sender and receiver.

Communication between two people, typically informal and using verbal and non-verbal cues. You can see and hear each other.

A structured conversation, usually between two people, for gathering information. Questions and answers are key.

Communication among a small group, working together toward a common goal. It's more complex than two-way conversations.