What is Human Communication?
Master Boatswain! Boatswain Here, master: what cheer? Master Good, speak to the mariners: fall to't, yarely, or we run ourselves aground: bestir, bestir. (I. i. 1-3) This excerpt from William Shakespeare's The Tempest is an example of ___________. a. interpersonal communication b. intrapersonal communication c. interviewing d. organizational communication
a. interpersonal communication
Which of the following activities is an example of computer-mediated communication? a. playing a multi-player online game b. writing a letter c. talking on the phone d. attending a presentation on robotics
a. playing a multi-player online game
mass communication
any form of communication intended to reach a wide (mass) audience, such as television, magazines or internet sites
_______________ is the process of creating meaning through observations and interpretations. a. Symbolism b. Communication c. Interaction d. Adaptation
b. Communication
Which form of human communication is depicted in the image above? a. Computer-mediated Communication b. Interviewing c. Intrapersonal Communication d. Small group Communication
b. Interviewing
Facial expressions and gestures are examples of _____________ messages. a. Verbal b. Nonverbal c. Intrapersonal d. Interpersonal
b. Nonverbal
A televised one-on-one meeting between a famous television reporter and Nelson Mandela is an example of both __________ and _____________. a. interpersonal; small group b. interviewing; mass communication c. interviewing; small group d. interpersonal, public speaking
b. interviewing; mass communication
It must be by his death; and for my part, I know no personal cause to spurn at him, But for the general. He would be crowned. How that might change his nature, there's the question. (II. i. 10-13) This soliloquy from William Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar is an example of __________________. a. interpersonal communication b. intrapersonal communication c. public speaking d. mass communication
b. intrapersonal communication
Karen publishes a daily blog on her website. Which form of human communication is Karen using? a. Intrapersonal Communication b. Interpersonal Communication c. Computer-mediated Communication d. Mass Communication
c. Computer-mediated Communication
___________ has influenced the study of communication in the 21st century. a. Economic development b. Population increase c. Globalization d. Political stability
c. Globalization
_________________ is the process of gathering information using your senses. a. Nonverbal communication b. Verbal communication c. Observation d. Interpretation
c. Observation
Which type of communication is unique because there is a distance between the speaker and the audience? a. Intrapersonal b. Small group c. Public Speaking d. Interviewing
c. Public Speaking
Police officers often use ___________ to get information from their witnesses. a. intrapersonal communication b. small group communication c. interviewing d. public speaking
c. interviewing
Which of the following is a form of intrapersonal communication? a. replying to an email b. listening to a guest lecturer c. writing on a diary d. surfing the Internet
c. writing on a diary
computer mediated
communication that relies on computer technology (the internet), including chat-rooms, email, discussion groups etc...
____________ is the act or process of explaining the meaning of something. a. Nonverbal communication b. Verbal communication c. Observation d. Interpretation
d. Interpretation
_________________ is also called public communication or presentational communication. a. Small group Communication b. Interpersonal Communication c. Computer-mediated Communication d. Public Speaking
d. Public Speaking
Every night Marnie's family makes it a point to linger after their dinner and talk about their respective days. Which type of communication is being employed in this scenario? a. Intrapersonal b. Mass communication c. Interviewing d. Small group
d. Small group
Which of the following are nonverbal messages? a. jumping back in surprise b. waving at a friend c. applauding after a great performance d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following is not a form of mass communication? a. newspapers b. televisions c. Internet d. job interview
d. job interview
Which of the following is not a benefit of communication? a. It teaches people how to present themselves appropriately to many audiences. b. It helps people learn to be better leaders. c. It helps people to engage successfully in group work. d. It helps establish effective listening skills. e. None of the above.
e. None of the above.
interpersonal
involving the relationships and interactions between people
intrapersonal
related to the internal aspects of a person; thoughts and emotions
interpretation
the creation of meaning or significance for something
Communication
the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning through the use of verbal and non-verbal messages
verbal
using language to communicate a message; verbal can refer to written or spoken language
non-verbal
using symbols other than language to communicate a message