Introduction to Human Communication

Which of the following statements is true about 'Communication'?

A. Communication is a process of using messages to generate meaning.

B. Communication is symbolic.

C. Communication occurs in isolation.

D. Communication is ongoing, transactional and involves personal history contributing to interpretation.

• A, B and C

• A, B and D

• B, C and D

• All the above

Which of the following has the correct components of the communication cycle?

• Sender & Receiver, the Message, the Channel, Code, Encoding, Noise and Situation

• People, the Message, the Channel, Feedback, Code, Encoding, Decoding, and Noise

• People, the Message, the Channel, Feedback, Code, Encoding and Decoding, Noise and Situation

• Sender, Receiver, the Message, the Channel, Code, Feedback, Encoding & Decoding, Noise

Jim cannot focus on the discussion for a project at work. He has been experiencing a severe toothache since yesterday.

• Physical Noise

• Physiological Noise

• Psychological Noise

• Semantic Noise

Elise's concentration in class was distracted momentarily by a classmate who just walked in and sat next to her. This person had an extremely strong body odour.

• Physical Noise

• Physiological Noise

• Psychological Noise

• Semantic Noise

Henry suddenly realised that his passport was not with him. He was distracted at the meeting trying to recall where he had placed it. When his colleague asked for his opinion later, he was stumped.

• External Noise

• Biological Noise

• Psychological Noise

• Physiological Noise

When you engage in communication that occurs within your own mind like planning for the coming weekend, resolving an internal conflict, arguing with yourself when someone asks you to do something you do not want to, or mocking someone whom you are angry with, you are involved in ...

• Interpersonal Communication

• Mass Communication

• Private Communication

• Intrapersonal Communication

When you share your ideas with your group members during a group activity in class, you are involved in ...

• Interpersonal Communication

• Dyadic Communication

• Small Group Communication

• Digitally Mediated Communication

At a training workshop, both the instructor and participants are able to exchange their thoughts and ideas. This communication context is referred to as _____.

• Public Communication

• Mass Communication

• Digitally Mediated Communication

• Small Group Communication