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