Assessment

Purposive Communication

Name:_________________________Course/Year:_____________Date:December06,2019

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”

– Winston Churchill
Directions: Encircle your chosen answer.

1. When communicating, I like to

A. Take time to relate C. Think before I speak
B. Be specific and stay on track D. Be casual or playful
2. My communication approach is often
A. Personal and interactive C. Objective and Strategic
B. Purposeful and Procedural D. Active and Straightforward
3. I tend to talk about:
A. Relationships, people, and personal growth
B. Theories, new ideas, and future innovations
C. Adventures, jokes, and accomplishments
D. The "right" way, what worked before, and details
4. In communication I dislike
A. Hesitation B. Looking stupid C. Interruptions D. Negativity
5. I tend to communicate to:
A. Gather specifics and fulfill responsibilities
B. Figure things out and problem solve
C. Connect with others and make a difference
D. Make an impact and have fun
6. When people watch me in communication, they would say that I tend to:
A. Analyze and ask questions C. Show empathy and appreciation
B. Refer to rules and follow protocol D. Make swift decisions and be blunt
7. I feel good about a conversation when it:
A. Is entertaining, fun, and interactive
B. Is practical, realistic, and provides a clear plan
C. Is enhancing, nurturing, and esteeming for people
D. Logical, objective, and mind expanding
8. When communicating with me, I like people to:
A. Be specific about expectations C. Skip the small talk
B. Be kind D. Lighten up and appreciate my flair
9. I would like others to:
A. Move with me from subject to subject, room to room, decision to decision...
B. Not get insulted if I am not fascinated by their interests
C. Finish their sentence or thought before switching subjects
D. Consider my feelings
10. Which form of cell signals are mostly used by cells?
A. Electromagnetic signals C. Mechanical signals
B. Chemical signals D. Paracrine signals
11. What's the order that the three stages of cell signaling go in?
A. 1.Signal transduction 2.Cellular response 3.Signal reception
B. 1.Cellular response 2.Signal transduction 3.Signal reception
 C. 1.Cellular response 2.Signal reception 3.Signal transduction
D. 1.Signal reception 2.Signal transduction 3.Cellular response
12. Fill in the blank: Brain Cells send ___________ signals.
A. Chemical C. Reception
B. Cellular D. Electromagnetic
13. Fill in the blank: When the releasing and receiving cells are local, or near each other,
this is called ___________ signaling.
A. Transduction C. Reception
B. Endocrine D. Paracrine
14. Your partner says something that immediately hurts your feelings....
A. You tell your partner that your feelings were hurt and ask if what you heard is really what
they meant
B. You say nothing and act as if nothing happened
C. You immediately get upset and combative wanting to know why they would say such a
thing
15. You are starting a new job and are very nervous and concerned about the change,
how do you let your partner know?
A. They should just know, after all we are partners, they should ask me about it
B. Tell your partner that you are scared and then drop it
C. Tell your partner that this change is scaring you and you need to talk about it
16. Your partner wants the two of you to go out with people you do NOT like
A. You say ok because you know your partner wants to
B. You say no and are upset because your partner knows you don't like these people
C. You suggest doing something else because you do want to go out but you want both of you
to have fun
17. You are both stressed out about money, but your partner comes home with a frivolous item
that you KNOW they didn't need
A. You mention that money is tight but say nothing more
B. You mention that money is tight and ask why your partner felt this purchase was important
C. You mention that money is tight and accuse your partner of not caring as much as you do
18. You know your partner is dealing with a sensitive issue that is close to their heart, but they
won't talk about it, what do you do?
A. Approach the topic by telling your partner that you care and are concerned. That you want
to help them with the problem
B. Approach your partner and ask why they won't talk to you, question their communication
style
C. Leave your partner alone, if he/she wants to talk about it they will
19. While talking to your partner it becomes clear that they totally misunderstood what you just
said....
A. It's fine, they don't have to understand your meanings all the time
B. You get upset and tell your partner that they never listen
C. Tell your partner that you think you said it wrong, and say it a different way
20. You think your partner is mad at you, but you don't know why
A. You ask your partner if something has upset them and if there is anything you can do to
help
B. You avoid your partner hoping they will get over whatever it is soon
C. You ask your partner why they are mad and what the heck you did wrong this time

 God bless you 

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