Exam 5: Verbal Communication

Exclusionary language uses words that reinforce stereotypes, belittle other people, or exclude others from understanding an in-group's message.

______________ refers to the emotional response or personal thoughts connected to the meaning of a word.

Effective communicators look for meaning in the words they hear, rather than looking for meaning in the people who use those words.

In educational settings (from kindergarten through university), men usually dominate classroom talk.

Which of the following strategies can help you avoid gender bias when using pronouns?

"The Olympic ice hockey game was won by the women's team from Canada" is an example of a sentence using the active voice.

Which of the following sentences is expressed in a passive voice?

Discuss the concept of code switching. Explain what it is and provide examples of when communicators switch codes in particular circumstances and contexts.

The bird sitting on the perch is not just a finch, it's an American Goldfinch with an injured wing. The phrase American Goldfinch with an injured wing is an example of a subordinate term.

Swearing and cursing are universal behaviors in all cultures.

Collectivist cultures have an "I" orientation; individualistic cultures have a "we" orientation.

Unlike symbols, signs do not have a direct relationship to the things they represent.

Human ___________ is a system of arbitrary signs and symbols used to communicate thoughts and feelings.

__________ communication refers to the ways in which we use the words in a language to generate meaning.

What are the differences between concrete words and abstract words? How are these two types of words related to the differences among superordinate, basic, and subordinate terms? Provide a specific example to illustrate each type of term. Why is it important to understand these differences?

The phrases No. 2 pencil, ballpoint pen, and yellow highlighter are examples of a(n) __________ term.

When people say that someone has "passed away," they are using a euphemism that substitutes for "died."

Demonstrate your understanding of the common language barriers of slang, jargon, and gobbledygook by explaining each term and providing an example of each.

Demonstrate your understanding of the difference between active voice and passive voice by explaining each term and providing a relevant example for each.

Your textbook recommends using "I," "You," and "We" language. What does this mean? Give examples to demonstrate your understanding of this recommendation.