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Building Group Communication Competence
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1
Which of the following is not true about communication apprehension?
A)
It is the fear or anxiety in relation to real or anticipated communication with other people.
B)
Apprehensive group members are perceived as less credible and effective.
C)
Other group members may perceive an apprehensive member to be shy or reticent.
D)
Highly apprehensive group members have higher opinions of themselves.
E)
The contributions of group members who display anxiety are typically judged to be less relevant that the contributions of nonreticent members.
2
A group member's communication style depends on which of the following?
A)
Communication competence.
B)
The member's personality.
C)
Communication apprehension.
D)
The member's need to associate with other individuals.
E)
All of the above.
3
The more skilled you are and the more comfortable you are in displaying those skills, the more likely you will be perceived as:
A)
a dominant communicator.
B)
an effective group member.
C)
an apprehensive communicator.
D)
an ineffective communicator.
E)
a contentious communicator.
4
The ability and willingness to participate responsibly in a communication transaction:
A)
is characterized by ten dimensions, three of which are animated, relaxed, open.
B)
is known as norming.
C)
requires either effectiveness or appropriateness, but not both.
D)
is communication competence.
E)
refers to connectivity.
5
What are the interpersonal needs that dictate behavior in a group setting?
A)
Affection.
B)
Inclusion.
C)
Control.
D)
All of the above.
E)
None of the above.
6
When a group member is caring, responsible, shares information honestly and completely, and allows other members to communicate without interruption, that member can be said to be:
A)
expressing a need for inclusion.
B)
a competent communicator.
C)
an ethical group member.
D)
in control of both verbal and nonverbal messages.
E)
displaying affection.
7
Flexibility is a consideration of:
A)
communicator style
B)
communication competence.
C)
communication apprehension.
D)
interpersonal needs.
E)
None of the above.
8
An ethical group member would:
A)
be candid and frank.
B)
share information without distortion or exaggeration.
C)
not cut off other group members from speaking.
D)
allow other group members to make up their own minds.
E)
All of the above.
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