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Elements of Communication and Communication Theory
Communication Studies
This document explores the fundamental elements of communication, various communication models, and different types of communication. It delves into the academic discipline of communication theory, the influence of context on communication, and identifies various barriers that can hinder effective communication.
Communication Theory
Interpersonal Skills
Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
23 Questions
Medium
Ages 14+
Mar 15, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Communication Studies through
23 practice questions.
This document explores the fundamental elements of communication, various communication models, and different types of communication. It delves into the academic discipline of communication theory, the influence of context on communication, and identifies various barriers that can hinder effective communication. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Elements of Communication and Communication Theory study set below.
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1
According to communication scholars, what is one of the challenges in defining communication?
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A
It is too simple to define.
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B
It is difficult to provide one final definition.
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C
It only involves verbal methods.
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D
It is a one-way process.
2
Communication is described as being deeply rooted in what aspect of human experience?
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A
Physical activity
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B
Emotional intelligence
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C
Human behaviour
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D
Cognitive processes
3
What do communication theorists agree communication is fundamentally?
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A
A solitary activity
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B
A static event
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C
An interactive process
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D
A one-time exchange
4
Which of the following is NOT listed as a method of exchanging information, ideas, and feelings in communication?
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A
Spoken words
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B
Facial expressions
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C
Body language
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D
Written messages
5
In Jakobson's model, the 'addresser' is also referred to as the:
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A
Receiver
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B
Decoder
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C
Sender
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D
Message
6
Harold Lasswell's definition of communication includes which of the following elements?
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A
Sender, message, channel, audience, outcome
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B
Encoder, decoder, feedback, noise
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C
Context, purpose, timing, impact
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D
Relationship, intention, interpretation, response
7
In the example of a lecturer providing assignment instructions, who is the 'whom' in Lasswell's model?
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A
The lecturer
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B
Blackboard
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C
The assignment
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D
The students
8
Barker and Gaut define communication as an interactive process where individuals use verbal and non-verbal language to create what?
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A
Disagreement
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B
Meaning that influences others
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C
Confusion
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D
Isolation
9
According to Berko, Wolvin, and Wolvin, communication is a process where a sender conveys a message to a receiver who then:
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A
Ignores it
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B
Forgets it
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C
Rejects it
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D
Interprets it
10
Effective communicators are able to organize ideas clearly so that the intended meaning is:
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A
Ignored
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B
Misunderstood
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C
Understood
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D
Forgotten
11
Communication theory is the academic discipline that studies how messages are created, transmitted, and:
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A
Destroyed
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B
Ignored
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C
Interpreted
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D
Lost
12
Studying communication theory helps us become more aware of how communication works and how it can be:
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A
Hindered
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B
Complicated
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C
Improved
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D
Obscured
13
In communication studies, what do 'contexts of communication' refer to?
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A
The types of messages sent
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B
The different situations or settings where communication takes place
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C
The emotional state of the sender
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D
The technology used for communication
14
A student thinking 'Did I study enough for this test?' relates to which type of context?
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A
Cultural context
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B
Psychological context
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C
Physical context
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D
Social context
15
Communication between people from different cultures falls under which context?
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A
Psychological context
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B
Social context
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C
Cultural context
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D
Interpersonal context
16
Which type of communication occurs between a person and a non-human entity?
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A
Intrapersonal Communication
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B
Interpersonal Communication
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C
Extrapersonal Communication
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D
Mass Communication
17
Internal dialogue with oneself is a characteristic of which type of communication?
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A
Extrapersonal Communication
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B
Interpersonal Communication
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C
Intrapersonal Communication
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D
Group Communication
18
Which type of communication is important for developing emotional awareness and analytical thinking?
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A
Interpersonal Communication
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B
Intrapersonal Communication
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C
Public Communication
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D
Mass Communication
19
Interpersonal communication occurs between people whose lives:
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A
Do not overlap
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B
Are completely independent
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C
Influence one another
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D
Are separate
20
Misunderstandings and conflict often occur in interpersonal communication because it involves personal interaction and:
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A
Formal structure
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B
Impersonal data
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C
Emotions
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D
Written scripts
21
Group communication involves three or more people interacting to achieve a:
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A
Personal goal
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B
Shared goal
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C
Solitary objective
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D
Competitive outcome
22
Public communication typically involves one person addressing an:
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A
Individual
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B
Audience
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C
Animal
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D
Object
23
Mass communication involves transmitting messages to:
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A
Small groups
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B
One individual
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C
Large audiences
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D
Non-human entities
