Exam 5: Language: Barrier and Bridge

Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. a. inference b. fact -You are trying to hurt me.

"When you didn't let me know you weren't coming to the planning meeting, I felt that you weren't interested in providing input, and that forced me to go ahead without you." What is missing from this "I" statement?

Xaoling just finished medical school and wants to demonstrate that he is a competent doctor. As a result, he uses a lot of jargon with his patients. This is known as divergence.

Which statement best describes the problem with "but" statements?

Which term refers to using speech mannerisms that emphasize a communicator's differences from others?

Which term refers to a range of more to less abstract terms describing an event or object?

When is making an inference a reasonable thing to do in interpersonal communication?

Which statement is a fact?

Which of the following terms is sexist or exclusive?

"You don't care about me" is an example of inference. Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

The best way to move down the abstraction ladder when someone confronts you with vague language is to look up the confusing words in a dictionary and put them into your own words.

Using examples of deferential language, describe two ways in which you presently communicate successfully or two ways in which you would like to communicate better in interpersonal situations. For each example, be sure to describe the people involved, the circumstances in which the communication takes place, and the current or desired behaviours.

Words such as "lady lawyer," "female doctor," and "woman minister" are part of inclusive language terminology.

Kelly tells her friends she loves her new volunteer position. "Each day, I get to help Mrs. Chan, a senior citizen who is crippled, spend time at the local park and enjoy the benefits." What language sensitivity concerns may be raised as a result of Kelly's comment?

Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. a. inference b. fact -Roberta's animation skills are very developed.

Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. a. inference b. fact -Mr. Barron wrote me a letter to help me get that job.

Which idea is a result of the study of semantics?

A soccer team is at a local bar celebrating a victory. The captain is drinking excessively, and his teammates are concerned by his behaviour. The assistant captain decides to speak up and states, "I probably shouldn't say this, but you should stop drinking and go home." What type of deferential language did the assistant captain use?

Identify each of the following statements as fact or inference. a. inference b. fact -These new running shoes are more comfortable than my previous pair.

You ask for a small piece of cake but get a piece twice as large as you expected. What caused this semantic problem?