Communication Skills Test

Week 1

Discovery Health Quiz

Well, the Highlord scored 50 on the test, which is supposed to be a moderate level of efficiency in communication. However, I believe there is further analysis need to properly understand this exam. First, one must remember this small test, consisting of only ten questions in no way tests communication, only ones opinions of communication. Furthermore, there is some significant room for argumentation as to whether or not some qualities are actually important for communication. Take for instance, "People don't get what I am saying," there is no logical link between others not understanding and fauly communication.

Effective Communication Skills

This quiz is nothing more than an object lesson in poor education and closed minded thinking that the Highlord despises. It does not at all judge communication and furthermore the "best" answers are presented as fact without justification. Finally, if we really want to judge communication, said quiz fails misserably in both its presentation and lack of creating a dialogue.

Self-Assessment

By now it is of little surprise; however this "quiz" also fails misserably to the degree that it leaves the Highlord wondering exactly what communication scholars are doing. For example, take the first question, "I want to adapt my communication behavior to meet others’ expectations." Why would anyone want to change themselves to adapt to others "expectations" no matter how faulty they may be. Again, looking at question four, "I want to be involved in the conversations I have with other people," isn't involement required for a conversation?