PSYCHOSOCIAL EXAM PREP QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
1. Communication includes
a. Posture
b. Facial expression
c. Body movements
d. The spoken word
e. All of the above
E
Which of the following is not part of the communication process?
a. Message
b. Sender
c. Method of transmitting
d. Receiver
e. Adapter
E
During the communication process, which method confirms that the message was
understood?
a. Clarification
b. Message
c. Sender
,d. Receiver
e. Method of transmission
A
The primary purpose of any communication is to
a. Transmit information in an understandable form.
b. Comfort our patients.
c. Relay information important to maintain or restore health.
d. Act as a liaison between patient and doctor.
e. All of the above
A
Demonstrating interest during an exchange includes all of the following except
a. Relaxed, open posture
b. Crossed arms
c. Eye-to-eye positioning
d. Appropriate eye contact
e. Smiling and nodding appropriately
B
The way we move during communication is called
a. Proxemics
b. Kinesics
c. Incongruence
,d. Cuing
e. Reflecting
B
Mrs. James Cantero's name is Martha. It is most proper to call her
a. Ms. Martha
b. Mrs. Cantero
c. Martha
d. Mrs. James
e. Any of the above
B
Nonverbal communication includes
a. Frowning
b. Crossing your arms over your chest
c. Smiling
d. Touching the patient
e. All of the above
E
Feeling as closely as possible what another person is feeling is called
a. Sympathy
b. Empathy
c. Identification
, d. Projection
e. Assimilation
B
Feeling sorry for someone, or feeling pity, is called
a. Sympathy
b. Empathy
c. Identification
d. Projection
e. Assimilation
A
Which of the following is not the goal of therapeutic communication?
a. Helping patients understand wellness
b. Teaching problem-solving skills
c. Discouraging responsibility
d. Relieving stress
e. Listening therapeutically
C
Nonverbal cues
a. Are frequently an indication of our feelings.
b. Hide our true feelings.
c. Cover our emotions.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS!!
1. Communication includes
a. Posture
b. Facial expression
c. Body movements
d. The spoken word
e. All of the above
E
Which of the following is not part of the communication process?
a. Message
b. Sender
c. Method of transmitting
d. Receiver
e. Adapter
E
During the communication process, which method confirms that the message was
understood?
a. Clarification
b. Message
c. Sender
,d. Receiver
e. Method of transmission
A
The primary purpose of any communication is to
a. Transmit information in an understandable form.
b. Comfort our patients.
c. Relay information important to maintain or restore health.
d. Act as a liaison between patient and doctor.
e. All of the above
A
Demonstrating interest during an exchange includes all of the following except
a. Relaxed, open posture
b. Crossed arms
c. Eye-to-eye positioning
d. Appropriate eye contact
e. Smiling and nodding appropriately
B
The way we move during communication is called
a. Proxemics
b. Kinesics
c. Incongruence
,d. Cuing
e. Reflecting
B
Mrs. James Cantero's name is Martha. It is most proper to call her
a. Ms. Martha
b. Mrs. Cantero
c. Martha
d. Mrs. James
e. Any of the above
B
Nonverbal communication includes
a. Frowning
b. Crossing your arms over your chest
c. Smiling
d. Touching the patient
e. All of the above
E
Feeling as closely as possible what another person is feeling is called
a. Sympathy
b. Empathy
c. Identification
, d. Projection
e. Assimilation
B
Feeling sorry for someone, or feeling pity, is called
a. Sympathy
b. Empathy
c. Identification
d. Projection
e. Assimilation
A
Which of the following is not the goal of therapeutic communication?
a. Helping patients understand wellness
b. Teaching problem-solving skills
c. Discouraging responsibility
d. Relieving stress
e. Listening therapeutically
C
Nonverbal cues
a. Are frequently an indication of our feelings.
b. Hide our true feelings.
c. Cover our emotions.
