Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal communication is described as being what?

• Self-centered

• Other-oriented

• Technology-driven

• Emotionless

What is the primary action involved in communication?

• Making sense of the world

• Acting on information

• Sharing through nonverbal messages

• Comparing definitions

Which of the following is a component of human communication?

• Acting on information

• Sharing through verbal and nonverbal messages

• Only nonverbal messages

• Comparing definitions

Which of the following is a form of communication that involves large audiences?

• Interpersonal communication

• Mass communication

• Small-group communication

• Intrapersonal communication

What is the primary focus of interpersonal communication?

• Broadcasting information

• Treating people as unique individuals

• Treating people as objects

• Communicating with oneself

What types of communication transactions influence us?

• Verbal and nonverbal

• Only verbal

• Only nonverbal

• Written only

Who is affected in communication transactions?

• All communication partners

• Only the speaker

• Only the listener

• No one

How does the degree of influence vary in communication transactions?

• Per transaction

• It does not vary

• Per person

• Per day

What enhances the quality of interpersonal communication?

• Being fully present

• Being absent

• Being distracted

• Being silent

What do we exchange in face-to-face encounters to build relationships?

• Only verbal messages

• Only nonverbal messages

• Both verbal and nonverbal messages

• Written messages