Foreign Service Officer Test – Communications| 572 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

SIB? Correct Answer: Single idea bullet. "I" language Correct Answer: language that describes the speakers position without evaluating others "you" language Correct Answer: language that judges another person increasing the likely hood of a defensive reaction 3 self Correct Answer: material, social, spiritual, cyber? 4 major functions of feedforward? Correct Answer: open the channels of communication, preview the message, altercast and disdain 4 steps to maintaining a healthy and self-empowering self-concept? Correct Answer: 1. identify yourself with a strong opinion of self 2. find positive role models to guide you 3. take time to reflect and become aware of your personal needs and motivations 4. try different experiences 4 types of noise? Correct Answer: physical, physiological, psychological, semantic 5 basic categories of kinesics Correct Answer: emblems, illustrators, affect displays, regulators, adaptors 5 dimensions of feedback? Correct Answer: positive-negative, person-focused message, immediate-delayed, low-monitored-high-monitored and supportive-critical A Scribed Identity Correct Answer: An identity assigned to you by others abstaction ladder Correct Answer: a range of more to less abstract terms describing an event or object abstract Correct Answer: meaning resulting from inability to experience a referent with one of senses abstract languge Correct Answer: language that lacks or does not refer to observable behavior or other sensory data Abstract Meaning Correct Answer: Meaning that refers to something that con not be preceived or experienced with one of the senses. accepted standards for the format of the printed presentation? Correct Answer: Ensure you: (1)Double space text. (2)Ensure all main points are adequately supported; paper lengths will vary depending on the topic and/or requirements. (3)If computer-generated, use a 12-point, Times New Roman font; maintain one-inch margins al