Senders ______ messages, while receivers of messages are left to ______ them.

Leroy is always nervous in social situations and is often considered shy. What type of communication apprehension does Leroy have to manage?

Which of the following is an example of message overload?

It’s always better to include more information than you need in a speech.

During a speech, Frank lost his footing and fell to the floor. To show the audience he was okay, Frank gave a thumbs-up to the crowd. The thumbs-up is an example of which application of nonverbal communication?

The symbols communicators use are which of the following?

Tyler is a police officer out on patrol. After talking on his radio to his dispatch, Tyler uses words such as “copy that” and “10-4”. What are these words known as?

Since Ben’s supervisor is out sick, Ben has been called on to give an impromptu briefing to the other employees at his company. This situation is likely to cause ______ communication apprehension.

Even though it may be unplanned and unrehearsed, at a wedding reception, a toast to the bride and groom by the best man can be considered an opportunity presentation.

Perceiving one’s communication as effective, while those around them perceive it as ineffective is known as communication bravado.