Lesson 3.5: Communication Breakdown (ACTIVITIES) Flashcards
It happens when the sender fails to communicate his/her message properly or
when the intended message is not clearly understood by the receiver.
communication barrier
It refers to the natural or environmental conditions that hinder a successful
communication transaction.
physical barrier
These are issues like trauma, lack of confidence, fear, anger, frustration, and
depression that may affect the communication process.
psychological noise
It refers to the way a person responds in a communication situation affected by
personal norms and traditions.
cultural barrier
This is an example when linguistic barrier to communication becomes evident.
A. A professor explains his lessons eloquently in class.
B. Elena is afraid to deliver her opening remarks.
C. People do not understand each other’s language.
D. The transmitter disrupted the speech of Ms. Speaker.
People do not understand each other’s language.
This is one of the reasons why cultural diversity can make communication inefficient.
A. Cultural diversity allows people to be unique and original.
B. Different culture interpret words, gestures, and symbols differently.
C. Traditions propagate through the preservation of norms and values.
D. Values of people reflect
Different culture interpret words, gestures, and symbols differently.
It is the main cause of semantic noise.
A. jeepneys beeping
B. constructing building
C. using excessive technical jargon
D. people talking too loud
using excessive technical jargon
Which best defines NOISE in the context of communication?
A. It is the sound of karaoke from your neighbor.
B. It is any sound that occurs during the communication process.
C. It is a sound that blocks or interferes communication situations.
D. It is anything that interferes with the communication.
It is anything that interferes with the communication.
Why does communication breakdown occur?
A. because the information is overloading.
B. because of lack of attention among the audiences or receivers.
C. because the listener or receiver has a very short attention span.
D. All of the above
all of the above
Which does NOT belong to the group?
A. external noise
B. internal noise
C. semantic noise
D. verbal noise
verbal noise
“Mrs. Erlinda was invited as a speaker during the National Women’s Month.
She talked about Gender Equality. She delivered her speech for almost 1
hour with more than 50 slides. The audience appeared uneasy and seemed
uninterested after 20 minutes.”
What barrier of communication is evident in this situation?
physiological Barrier
Which communication situation displays physiological barrier?
A. The General Parents and Teachers Association (GPTA) president felt
nervous when he started to speak in front of all the parents and
guardians.
B. The Municipal Agriculture officer is discussing certain agricultural
crops management procedure in a community that is not very
familiar with the topic.
C. The newly designated general manager of the restaurant was a bit
hesitant to talk with the guests.
D. The research teacher discusses with his students about the problem
when a song was played loudly from the other classroom.
The research teacher discusses with his students about the problem
when a song was played loudly from the other classroom.
Which situation BEST exemplifies communication breakdown?
A. adjusting your language depending on the people you are talking to
B. incorrect labeling of handouts to be used in product distribution
C. listening to your friend’s heartaches and unsuccessful love stories
D. looking for the positive characteristics or strengths of a speaker
incorrect labeling of handouts to be used in product distribution
lack of confidence
psychological
connotative and denotative meaning
linguistic
loud party
physiological
. different races
cultural
poor lighting
physiological
lack of interest and attention
psychological
different views and opinions
cultural