nutrition 230 - module 3

What is communication?

A method of making noise
A form of physical exercise
The process of exchanging information (correct)
A type of cooking technique

Intrapersonal communication is defined as which of the following?

Communication between individuals in a group
Communication with oneself, including thoughts and feelings (correct)
Communication through written text only
Communication that occurs during public speaking

Interpersonal communication is:

The exchange of information between 2+ people (correct)
Communication that occurs within oneself.
A formal type of communication used in business.
Mass communication through media.

Which of the following are considered essential elements of interpersonal communication? (Select all that apply)

feedback (A), sender/receiver (B), message (D) Signup and view all the answers

What factors might interfere with communication? (Select all that apply)

Noise in the environment (A), Cultural differences (B), Emotional state of the receiver (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of non-verbal communication? (Select all that apply)

Facial expressions (A), Body language (C), Tone of voice (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is denotation?

The literal or original dictionary meaning of a word. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'connotation' refer to?

The emotional or cultural association with a word. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following options is an example of connotation?

The word 'childish' implies immaturity. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are equivocal words?

Words that have multiple meanings (B) Signup and view all the answers

relative words:

have no precise definition and gain meaning by comparison and context (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are examples of relative words used in nutrition? (Select all that apply)

Low (A), High (B), Moderate (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is jargon?

Technical language used by a specific group or profession (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of jargon in nutrition?

Nutrient density (D) Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of communication is non-verbal?

~70% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are emblems?

non-verbal Symbols that represent specific ideas or concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an emblem?

thumbs up means okay (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of accenting in non-verbal communication?

To emphasize what is already being said (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does contradicting in non-verbal communication mean?

non-verbal behaviours that contradict the words being said (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are ways to overcome written and verbal communication barriers caused by language and cultural differences? (Select all that apply)

Use pictures to support the topic (A), Access translation services when needed (B), translation services (D) Signup and view all the answers

what are things to consider in written and oral communication with others ?

all of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

_____ is as important as speaking.

listening (B) Signup and view all the answers

Active listening;

all of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the acronym to the explanation of the SOLER active listening strategies

S = face the other person as squarely as comfortable O, L = adopt an open posture and lean a little toward the other person E = maintain eye contact, without staring R = keep as relaxed as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is empathy?

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another and communicate that to them (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sympathy?

expressing your feelings of sorrow, concern or pity for another person (C) Signup and view all the answers