EDUC 1300 - Chapter 8: Communicating

Critical consumption.

Brianna is feeling overwhelmed by the amount of digital information she receives each day. She is having a hard time determining what information is factual and reliable. Brianna may benefit from developing her skills in the information literacy area of:

Mindful participation.

Communication is facilitated by well-developed self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills. These skills can help you make decisions when communicating and are referred to as components of:

She is not interested in the conversation.

During the Honors Club meeting, Dominique sits in the back of the room and remains quiet. What can you determine from Dominique's behavior during this meeting?

Network awareness.

Fedorina wants to increase the number of people she knows so that she has a better chance of securing an internship. She has participated in students clubs and talked to her professors, but now she would like to pursue further options through social media. Which aspect of social media literacy should she consider?

Visible.

Gender identity is:

Argue in support of a decision or conclusion using evidence or reasoning.

If an essay question asks you to justify something, you should __________.

Lean forward with your shoulders hunched.

If you begin to feel anxiety while taking a test, you should NOT __________.

Values.

Keith and Norene are arguing about whose psychology professor is the best. Keith believe his professor is the best because she gives them the notes before class. Norene believes her professor is the best because he uses short videos to demonstrate his lessons. Their conversation indicates that they may have different:

Online netiquette.

Learning how to mindfully participate in virtual communities in a manner that allows us to exhibit more agency and productivity, while experiencing less stress can be achieved through developing:

Make sure the number on the form corresponds with the number of the test item.

Marcus has been studying for the 1st test in his calculus course. He was feeling confident about it until his instructor mentioned that would be a machine-scored test. Although he knows the material, he is concerned that he might make a mistake filling out Scantron form and wind up with a bad grade. As he fills out the Scantron form for his calculus test, Marcus should __________.

Focus on what is being said without thinking of what to say next.

Omar has been having difficulty with his girlfriend. She says that he never listens to her. As his friend, you want to give Omar advice about how to become a better listener. Which of the following is least likely to improve Omar's listening skills?

Colloquialisms.

One barrier to communication is that others may not understand the words that are used. Common words that are not typically included in formal speech, but may be used in information conversations, such as slang, are called:

Nonverbal.

One downside to digital communication is that there are often fewer __________ cues, which can impact our ability to understand the emotional tone of the message.

Emotional intelligence.

Recognizing your own emotions and the emotions of others is called:

Juanita called her roommate to ask what she needs from the grocery store.

Some messages indicate the need for a response while others do not. Which of the following messages would NOT necessarily need a response?

The emotional state of the sender and receiver.

Understanding the impact of your message is important. Which of the following is least likely to impact how your message will be received?

Netiquette.

When using online communication tools, it is important to learn how to interact without offending or annoying others. This is commonly referred to as:

The message may not be understood by people outside social or cultural groups.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using acryonyms (I don't know "IDK?)"

Different cultural experiences.

Which of the following is NOT a likely age-based communication barrier?

Setting and format.

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the context of communication?

People react to messages they perceive in facial expressions and body language.

While we may not always consider it, most of our interactions communicate something to others. Why is it important to reflect on what you are unintentionally communicating?

Knowing who you are talking to and what you hope to achieve will assist you in delivering your message in a productive way.

Why should you consider the context of your communication?

Dr. Franklin made an assumption based on Yanelo's clothing and tardiness.

Yanelo woke up late for his meeting with Dr. Franklin, his advisor. Instead of cancelling the meeting or not showing, he decided to go to the meeting in pajamas. He was a little late, but he still made it to the meeting. Yanelo's advisor seemed frustrated. She was reluctant to assist him with his grade appeal for algebra. Dr. Franklin told Yanelo that he didn't look like he was serious about his college studies. Why do you think Dr. Franklin said that?

Provide a statement of your position supported by facts from the content.

Your history professor requires you to participate in online discussions each week. This week's discussion involves a debatable question. The professor wants students to choose a side and defend their position. What is the best strategy for presenting your thoughts?