Which of the following is an example of ageist language?
Subject-verb agreement is an example of which communication characteristic?
Describe a situation in which you may experience bypass.
Answers will vary, but should indicate an understanding that bypass occurs when people assign different meanings to words.
Which is not an example of being aware of one’s communication with others?
Which of the following is an example of a feedback message?
________________ are facial movements that convey emotional messages.
List 3 ways you could overcome physical noise during communication.
What is the difference between supportive and defensive communication?
Supportive communication shows respect, empathy, openness, and cooperation, while defensive communication involves blaming, criticizing, withdrawing, or responding in a hostile way.
How can the “same” language be different?
Some languages are spoken in many different communities. This means that each community will develop it’s own rules and even words. An example is British English and American English; although the languages are basically the “same” because they are spoken in different communities, the two languages have developed some unique characteristics.
A formal presentation can lead to miscommunication when:
Elaine is going into Pakistan for the first time and staying with a Muslim family. She has never left the U.S. and is quite intimidated by the prospect of encountering a new place. What can she do in order to ensure non-biased language?
She can research Pakistani and Muslim customs beforehand, avoid stereotypes and assumptions, use respectful and inclusive language, observe her hosts’ practices, and politely ask questions when she is unsure about an appropriate term or behavior.
Which of the following is an example of gender biased language?
Jasmine has just started high school. She finds that she is struggling to manage her time and complete all of her assignments. How could she use communication to help her learn to manage her time?
A televised one-on-one meeting between a famous television reporter and Nelson Mandela is an example of both __________ and _____________.
Which of the following is not an example of the concrete meaning of language?
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