NAME ______________________________
The Odd Couple Application Test
1) A misconception about communication is that it is always valuable.
However, we can use communication in destructive ways as well. Explain
an example from the movie where communication is used in a negative way.
Context:
Sender:
Receiver:
Message:
How is this communication used in a negative way?
2) Describe Felix’s self-concept at the beginning of the movie.
How does it change whenever he is with Oscar?
How does he feel about himself at the end of the movie?
3) Find an example of each of these characteristics of interpersonal
communication in the relationship of Oscar and Felix. DESCRIBE THE
SITUATION AND WHAT MAKES IT A CORRECT EXAMPLE!
a) uniqueness—
b) interdependence—
c) intrinsic rewards—
4) Give an example of inappropriate (for the situation) communication from
the movie.
Context:
Sender:
Receiver:
Message:
How is this communication inappropriate for the situation?
5) Because these two men are very different, they have numerous conflicts.
Describe a conflict (THAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS in the movie) that has the
following outcomes. (Hint—you cannot use the same situation more than
once!) Describe the situation, who wins/loses, and how.
a) WIN/LOSE situation—
wins—
loses—
b) LOSE/LOSE situation—
loses—
loses—
c) WIN/LOSE situation—
wins—
loses—
6) Describe an example of INTRAPERSONAL communication.
7) Describe an example of GROUP communication.
8) Describe an example of PUBLIC communication.
9) Give an example of a communication choice that had an impact on
another part of the process of communication.
10) Describe one thing that Oscar learns from Felix.
Describe one thing that Felix learns from Oscar.
BONUS: