Types of Barriers & Common Barriers

Question 1

Speaking different languages

Answer 1

Language Barriers

Question 2

Using different terminology

Answer 2

Language Barriers

Question 3

Using a lot of technical or specialty – related terms

Answer 3

Language Barriers

Question 4

Hearing what one wants to hear

Answer 4

Psychological Barriers

Question 5

Personal problems

Answer 5

Psychological Barriers

Question 6

Stress factor

Answer 6

Psychological Barriers

Question 7

Social anxiety

Answer 7

Psychological Barriers

Question 8

Incapacitated or defective hearing

Answer 8

Physiological Barriers

Question 9

Noise

Answer 9

Physiological Barriers

Question 10

Visual impediments

Answer 10

Physiological Barriers

Question 11

Personal attitude

Answer 11

Attitude Barriers

Question 12

Personal conflict

Answer 12

Attitude Barriers

Question 13

Jumping to conclusions

Answer 13

Attitude Barriers

Question 14

Resistance to changes

Answer 14

Attitude Barriers

Question 15

Separate views and beliefs

Answer 15

Culture Differences

Question 16

Lack of common experiences

Answer 16

Culture Differences

Question 17

Too much information

Answer 17

Ambiguity and Use of Astractions

Question 18

Using proverbs, sayings, abstract ideas

Answer 18

Ambiguity and Use of Abstractions

Question 19

Jokes

Answer 19

Ambiguity and Use of Abstractions

Question 20

May be perceived as aggression

Answer 20

Excessive talking

Question 21

This an asset and a person with this skill is more likely to achieve professional success

Answer 21

Good conversational skills

Question 22

A preconceived opinion or feeling, which is usually irrational

Answer 22

Prejudice

Question 23

Very dangerous and has the potential to bring conflict into the team and may lead to a breakdown in team spirit

Answer 23

Prejudice

Question 24

The four main types of this common barrier are physical, mental, auditory and visual.

Answer 24

Distractions

Question 25

The four main types of distractions

Answer 25

Physical, mental, auditory, visual ## Footnote PhyMenAuVi

Question 26

One of the many reasons for misunderstanding what a speaker is trying to communicate

Answer 26

The ability to hear incorrectly

Question 27

To combat this common barrier, you can ask the speaker to clarify their words or intentions

Answer 27

Misunderstanding

Question 28

Everyone has his own personal belief and value system, and it is natural to want to apply them to others. Learn to appreciate the fact that others may not have the same belief as yours.

Answer 28

Expecting others to share your personal beliefs and values

Question 29

Doing this barrier in a conversation with improper body language or inappropriate words will have a negative impact in effective communication.

Answer 29

Interrupting

Question 30

There may be eye contact and the person may be showing facial expressions but their mind is elsewhere

Answer 30

Faking attention

Question 31

This is a manifestation of lack of respect and dishonesty

Answer 31

Faking attention

Question 32

This type of person is only hearing and not listening

Answer 32

A person faking attention

Question 33

It is not possible to appreciate or understand what the speaker is saying if the listener is flooded with negative emotions

Answer 33

Bringing in emotions

Question 34

This is an unwanted sound which serves as an impediment to effective communication

Answer 34

Noise

Question 35

People who exhibit this barrier are not likely to pay attention or to express themselves freely, they tend to become defensive or argumentative

Answer 35

Fear

Question 36

What are the type of barriers in communication?

Answer 36

1. Language Barriers 2. Psychological Barriers 3. Physiological Barriers 4. Attitude Barriers 5. Cultural Differences 6. Ambiguity and Use of Astractions ## Footnote LaPsyPhysAtCuAm

Question 37

What are the common barriers in communication?

Answer 37

1. Excessive Talking 2. Prejudice 3. Distractions 4. Expecting others to share your personal beliefs and values 5. Misunderstanding 6. Interrupting 7. Faking attention 8. Bringing in emotions 9. Noise 10. Fear ## Footnote EPDExMIFaBNF