Vocabulary Quiz

The _______ is the originator of a message sent to a listener

_______ is the receiver of the speaker's message

Whatever is communicated verbally and nonverbally to the listener is the ____________

The pathways used to transmit a message is called the _______________

_________ is the verbal and nonverbal responses made by a listener to a speaker

Anything that obstructs accurate communication of a message is called _________

____________ is the setting in which communication takes place

An over simplified or exaggerated image is called a ______

___________ is an individual or group that innocently bears the blame of others

Describe an instance of miscommunication between you and another person (friend, relative, teacher, etc.). What caused the problem, and how could the interchange have been handled better? Use an example from communication techniques that we have talked about (nonverbal language responses, eye contact, active listening, stereotypes, etc.)