Gender and Communication — Unit test Answers

A content-oriented listener prefers _______________.a.listening to detailed informationb.brief, to the point communicationc.communication about feelingsd.communication that leads to action

Different communication codes refers to ___________________.a.the language we speakb.our nonverbal communication behaviorsc.both A and Bd.neither A nor B

Which of the following is a barrier to listening, created by the speaker? a. The speaker’s volume is too low. b. The speaker speaks too rapidly. c. The speaker’s message is too complicated. d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Getting to know others as individuals is an important step in ___________________.a.overcoming communication barriersb.developing culture shockc.becoming educatedd.all of the above

Which of the following statements reflects a goal of communication? a. “Let’s all work together to figure out the plan for this project.” b. “Who will volunteer to research subjects we can learn about?” c. “I can help out; I have some extra time today.” d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is collaboration? a. working successfully with other people b. struggling when working with other people c. telling other people how they can work best d. choosing to work alone instead of with other people Please select the best answer from the choices provided

One of women’s communication strengths has been that they understand ____________. a. everyone, all the time b. nonverbal information c. other women, but not men d. without having to listen well Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Some differences in the way men and women have communicated relate to _____________. a. their roles in society b. their sense of fashion c. what music they like d. what they think about Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements describes hearing?a.Hearing occurs only occasionally.b.Hearing can take place without conscious effort.c.Hearing requires you to ask questions.d.You can choose whether or not you will hear information.

“I was so concerned when I heard about your mother. I felt just awful for you!” is an example of _____________.a.action-oriented communicationb.content-oriented communicationc.time-oriented communicationd.people-oriented communication

“It is important we work together on this project; we want our group to succeed.” This statement reflects __________. a. centralization b. individualism c. masculinity d. collectivism Please select the best answer from the choices provided