Lesson 1

• What is the quote by Catherine Pulsifer regarding words?


  “Words, spoken or in writing, can either heal or wound.”
• What are the types of speech context?

  1. Intrapersonal
  2. Interpersonal
  3. Public
  4. Mass Communication
  5. Small Group Communication
• What does intrapersonal communication involve?


  It is the processing of ideas and information within one's own mind.
• Who said, “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.”?


  Oprah Winfrey
• What is interpersonal communication?


  Communication between two people.
• What quote is attributed to Albert Einstein regarding problem-solving?


  “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”
• What defines small group communication?


  Communication between three to twelve people.
• Who stated, “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”?


  Colin Powell
• What is mass communication?


  Communication to a large audience.
• What is the quote by Peter Drucker about communication?


  “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.”
• What are the key differences between intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, and mass communication?

  • Intrapersonal: Within one's own mind
  • Interpersonal: Between two people
  • Small Group: Between three to twelve people
  • Mass Communication: To a large audience