Introduction to Communication

What is the definition of communication according to the text?

• The art of persuasive speaking.

• The use of technology to send messages.

• The act of speaking to oneself.

• The process of generating shared meaning through the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages.

Which of the following is NOT an element of the communication process?

• Participants

• Encoding

• Telepathy

• Symbols

What does the linear model of communication emphasize?

• Cultural context

• A one-way process

• Feedback

• Simultaneous message exchange

Which model of communication includes feedback?

• Transactional model

• Interactive model

• Linear model

• None of the above

What is the primary focus of the transactional model of communication?

• Message transmission

• Creating social realities

• Encoding and decoding

• Noise reduction

Which form of communication involves interaction among three or more people?

• Interpersonal communication

• Mass communication

• Group communication

• Public communication

What is the main characteristic of public communication?

• Limited to two participants

• Intentional and goal-oriented

• Informal and spontaneous

• Occurs only online

Which form of communication is transmitted through traditional and interactive media?

• Mass communication

• Interpersonal communication

• Group communication

• Public communication

What is communication competence?

• The talent for public speaking

• The skill of writing persuasive essays

• Knowledge of appropriate, ethical, and effective communication patterns

• The ability to speak multiple languages

Which of the following is NOT a component of communication competence?

• Ethics

• Appropriateness

• Effectiveness

• Telepathy