This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Unit Iv Communication > Psychological Barriers To Communication – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 1 (10 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is a barrier to active listening? A) Prejudices. B) Open-mindedness. C) Empathy. D) Respect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Prejudices. 2. Putdowns, disrespect, and talking over people is an example of ..... A) Passivity. B) Discounting. C) Redefining. D) Over-detailing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discounting. 3. Which strategy can help mitigate psychological barriers in communication? A) Emotional intelligence training. B) Learning a new language. C) Using advanced technology. D) Avoiding face-to-face communication. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotional intelligence training. 4. This type of barrier relates to views that restrict or prevent communication participation A) Policy barrier. B) Skill barrier. C) Attitude barrier. D) Practice barrier. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attitude barrier. 5. When John McKay nervously began teaching his first class, he overestimated the extent to which his students would notice that he was anxious. His reaction best illustrates A) Self-serving bias. B) An Electra complex. C) Spotlight effect. D) The self-reference phenomenon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spotlight effect. 6. Which of the following is an obstacle to effective communication? A) Sincerity. B) Listening skills. C) Interpreting. D) Prejudices. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Prejudices. 7. What is an example of psychological noise? A) Distractions from a loud environment. B) Personal biases affecting interpretation. C) Technical difficulties during a presentation. D) Different accents in speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personal biases affecting interpretation. 8. In upward communication, distortion can happen because: A) Employees fear offending superiors. B) Managers always seek accuracy. C) Information is sent directly without thinking. D) Written channels are always accurate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Employees fear offending superiors. 9. C. Identify the type of noise presented in each scenario.different political view of the speaker from his/her audience A) Psychological noise. B) Physiological noise. C) Physical noise. D) Semantic noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychological noise. 10. Which of the following is not an example of internal noises A) Attitudes. B) Position. C) Music. D) Feelings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Music. Next →Related QuizzesPsychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 2Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 3Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 4Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 5Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 6Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 7Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 8Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 9Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 10Psychological Barriers To Communication Quiz 11 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books