Barriers to Communication

Question 1

4 Barriers to Communication

Answer 1

Physical Barriers
Psychological Barriers
Cultural Barriers
Linguistic Barriers

Question 2

3 Barriers to Communication according to Verderber 1991

Answer 2

External Noises
Internal Noises
Semantic Noises

Question 3

may occur when problems arise

Answer 3

Communication Breakdown

Question 4

5 WAYS to Avoid Communication Breakdown

Answer 4

1. Clarify thoughts before speaking
2. Learn to listen
3. Take care of body language and tone
4. build up confidence by asking for feedback
5. communicate face to face

Question 5

6 STRATEGIES to Avoid Communication Breakdown

Answer 5

1. Keep Focused
2. Speak intelligibly
3. Listen with ears and eyes
4. Minimize distractions
5. Be specific
6. Don’t jump to conclusions

Question 6

4 HELPFUL EXPRESSION to Avoid Communication Breakdown

Answer 6

1. Use helpful expressions
2. Give positive remarks on comments
3. Ask for repetition
4. Check for understanding

Question 7

sight, sound that draw people’s attention away

Answer 7

External Noises

Question 8

thoughts and feelings

Answer 8

Internal Noises

Question 9

alternate meanings to others

Answer 9

Semantic Noises

Question 10

examples of External Noises

Answer 10

• Noise from vehicles
• dog barking
• sound of airplane

Question 11

examples of Internal Noises

Answer 11

• confrontation with a friend
• fear of speaking in front of class
• racial prejudice

Question 12

examples of Semantic Noises

Answer 12

• incorrect grammar
• using jargon
• using idiomatic expressions