Communication Skills & Methods MCQ Quiz | Health Education & IEC

Welcome to the MCQ quiz on Communication Skills & Methods, a crucial component of Health Education & IEC for MBBS students. This quiz is designed to test your understanding of fundamental communication principles, models, barriers, and their application in clinical practice and public health. You will encounter 25 questions covering topics from verbal and non-verbal cues to advanced counseling techniques and patient education strategies. A strong grasp of these skills is vital for effective patient care and health promotion. After submitting your answers, you will see your score and a detailed review of the correct responses. You can also download a PDF copy of all questions and their correct answers for future reference and revision. Good luck!

1. In the Shannon-Weaver model of communication, ‘noise’ refers to:

2. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

3. The ‘G’ in the GATHER approach to counseling stands for:

4. A semantic barrier to communication is caused by:

5. Which health education method is most suitable for teaching a practical skill, such as how to use an insulin pen?

6. The ‘C’ in IEC stands for:

7. Paraphrasing what a patient has said is a key component of:

8. Which of the following is an example of one-way communication?

9. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another is known as:

10. In Berlo’s SMCR model, ‘C’ stands for:

11. A ‘closed question’ is best used for:

12. Which of the following is a characteristic of mass media in health education?

13. The primary goal of health education is to:

14. What does ‘kinesics’ refer to in communication?

15. A doctor saying, “Don’t worry, everything will be fine,” without providing any information is an example of:

16. ‘Feedback’ is a crucial element in communication because it:

17. Which of these is NOT one of the 5 A’s of smoking cessation counseling?

18. Interpersonal communication refers to communication between:

19. A ‘grapevine’ is an example of:

20. The primary difference between health education and health promotion is that health promotion also includes:

21. The term ‘proxemics’ in non-verbal communication relates to:

22. Which communication method is most effective for changing attitudes and beliefs?

23. When a senior doctor communicates with a junior resident, it is an example of:

24. The Calgary-Cambridge model is a framework primarily used for:

25. A patient nodding their head while the doctor explains a treatment plan is an example of: