AnswersCR Speech ELECTIVE 1 semester E6001OXThe Importance of Relationships

The Importance of Relationships — Unit test Answers

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5

Which scenario is not an example of an interpersonal communication?

A
two friends discuss their plans for college
B
a teacher and student discuss the student’s reasons for missing a week of school
C
a mechanic and a customer discuss repairs needed on the customer’s car
D
two co-workers discuss their fears about the future of their company
6

The way we begin a conversation is called the ____________.

A
impersonal
B
closing
C
interpersonal
D
opening
8

During feedback which of the following would be communicated?

A
understanding
B
clarification
C
criticism
D
all of the above
11

Interpersonal communication includes _____________________,

A
mutual sharing
B
exchanging personal information
C
getting to know each other
D
all of the above
12

The feedforward part of the conversation should do all of the following except __________.

A
identify the tone
B
introduce the purpose
C
give leave-taking clues
D
establish a time-frame
18

Are you making positive contributions to your family? Give one example of a positive or negative contribution you made recently to your family. Explain how can improve your family relationships. You can focus on one family member or your family as a whole.

Answer:

I try to make positive contributions to my family. Recently, I helped with chores without being asked, which gave other family members more time to relax. I can improve my family relationships by communicating calmly, listening when someone is upset, and taking responsibility for my share of household tasks. I can also make time to spend together and show appreciation for what my family members do.

26

Define relationship in your own words. Discuss at least 3 different types of relationships you currently have.

Answer:

Definitions will vary in wording but should be close to: type of connection between people who have sustained (repeated) interactions. Types of relationships could include: family, friends, online, teammates, coworkers, school, romantic, etc.

30

Explain the differences between interpersonal and impersonal communication. Give an example of both types of communication in your explanation.

Answer:

Student answers will vary. Explanations should include the idea that interpersonal communication is a sharing of personal information (including thoughts, ideas, hopes, biographical information, etc.) in the hopes of building a relationship between people and that impersonal communication has a lack of sharing personal information typically happening between two people who are focused on getting something done. Examples of interpersonal might include: communication between friends, family, new acquaintances Examples of impersonal might include: customer/employee interaction, business transactions,etc

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