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Perception Topic Test

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29 August 2022
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List 3 ways perceptions can influence communication.
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Any three of the following: Perceptions help us to decide on a channel, Perceptions help us to choose a message, Perceptions are shared through communication, Perceptions can be created through communication.
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*Which of these is not one of the five principles of communication? a. Listen and respond thoughtfully to others b. Effectively use and interpret non-verbal messages c. Appropriately adapt messages to others d. Use sarcasm and verbal cues to improve messages
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d. Use sarcasm and verbal cues to improve messages
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To ___________ means to change something to suit different circumstances or serve a different purpose. a. encourage b. acculturation c. discuss d. adapt
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d. adapt
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Which of the following would help build effective verbal communication skills? a. reading body language accurately b. understanding how to dress well c. developing a better vocabulary d. controlling inappropriate facial expressions
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c. developing a better vocabulary
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_________________ is the process of gathering information using your senses. a. Nonverbal communication b. Verbal communication c. Observation d. Interpretation
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c. Observation
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A solid understanding of __________ is the foundation of verbal communication. a. spoken and written language b. body language c. non-verbal language d. facial expressions
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a. spoken and written language
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What is self-disclosure?
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Voluntarily sharing information about yourself, that others could not find out unless you told them.
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Jasmine has just started high school. She finds that she is struggling to manage her time and complete all of her assignments. How could she use communication to help her learn to manage her time?
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Jasmine could talk to her teachers about how to approach her assignments. She could also talk to or read information from experts in time management or study skills to teach her the skills she needs to better manage her time.
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Explain how you would effectively communicate instructions to a 5 year old.
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You would likely use simple words as well as short sentences and a clear tone. You might incorporate non-verbal communication, such as gestures to demonstrate what you want the child to do.
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Why is perception a complex process?
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We perceive so many things that it is difficult to focus on and process all of our perceptions. Also, perception involves several steps. If any single step does not occur, the entire process can be ruined.
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*Your _______________ will have the most significant impact on how much you disclose. a. personality b. education level c. income d. career
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a. personality
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An email can lead to miscommunication because: a. it is a faster mode of communication b. there is no opportunity to interpret nonverbal cues c. receiver might not have access to the Internet d. sender might type in the wrong email address
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b. there is no opportunity to interpret nonverbal cues