Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA) Practice Exam

What are the three levels of communication?

1. Formal, informal, and academic

2. Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and academic

3. Written, oral, and non-verbal

4. Individual, group, and public

The correct answer is: Intrapersonal, interpersonal, and academic

The three levels of communication encompass a range of interactions that individuals engage in throughout their daily lives. Intrapersonal communication refers to the internal dialogue that occurs within oneself. This level of communication plays a crucial role in self-reflection, analysis of thoughts and feelings, and decision-making processes. Interpersonal communication involves interactions between two or more individuals, where messages are exchanged verbally and non-verbally, facilitating relationship-building and social interaction. This level is essential for collaboration, understanding, and conveying emotions. The term academic communication typically relates to specific contexts, such as classroom discourse or scholarly discourse, which doesn’t align as closely with the core levels of communication being discussed in this context. The focus on the internal and external aspects of communication makes intrapersonal and interpersonal the more relevant choices for understanding the foundational levels of communication. The remaining options incorporate forms or contexts of communication, but they do not clearly delineate the levels in the same way as intrapersonal and interpersonal do. Thus, emphasizing the significance of both personal and relational dimensions in communication provides a clearer understanding of how we connect and exchange information with ourselves and others.