Barnlund Model of Communication Quiz and Flashcards

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According to Barnlund’s Communication Model, what are the four key elements of communication?

The communicators, their favorite colors, the location, and the tone of voice

The communicators, their hobbies, the time of day, and the language used

The communicators, their clothing choices, the setting, and the message content

The communicators, their communication skills, the context, and the message itself (correct)

What is emphasized as an important aspect of communication skills in Barnlund’s model?

Verbal and nonverbal behaviors, listening skills, and feedback interpretation (correct)

The communicators' favorite TV shows

The communicators' preferred vacation destinations

The communicators' favorite food

In Dance’s Helical Communication Model, how does feedback influence communication over time?

Feedback has no impact on communication messages

Feedback influences how to dress for the next conversation

Feedback determines the participants' favorite colors

Feedback is important for improving messages over time (correct)

Why does Anna feel frustrated and misunderstood after Michael's response in the text?

Because Michael critiqued Anna's work in detail Signup and view all the answers

How does Barnlund view communicators in his model of communication?

As individuals with unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Which model focuses on improving messages over time by using feedback in communication?

Dance’s Helical Communication Model Signup and view all the answers

Which communication model best reflects the influence of environmental, cultural and personal factors on the communication process?

Westley and Maclean Model Signup and view all the answers

Which communication model highlights the role of 'noise' that can disrupt or alter a message between sender and receiver?

Shannon-Weaver Model Signup and view all the answers

Which communication model best reflects the reciprocal nature of the communication process?

Osgood-Schramm Model Signup and view all the answers

Which communication model is considered the most complex and best reflects the communication process?

Transactional Models Signup and view all the answers

Which communication model focuses on analyzing the five elements of a communication event: speaker, speech, occasion, target audience and effect?

Aristotle's Model Signup and view all the answers

Which type of communication model is described as 'used in internet-based and mediated communication, referring to two-way communication with indirect feedback'?

Interactive Models Signup and view all the answers

According to the Westley-Maclean communication model, what factor influences the messages we communicate?

The background, perspective, and identity of the communicator Signup and view all the answers

How does the Westley-Maclean communication model differ from the Osgood-Schramm model?

The Westley-Maclean model highlights the importance of environmental and cultural factors in communication, while the Osgood-Schramm model does not Signup and view all the answers

How does the Osgood-Schramm communication model describe the roles of the individuals involved in the communication process?

The individuals involved in communication are equally engaged as encoders and decoders Signup and view all the answers

How does the Westley-Maclean communication model explain the influence of external factors on the communication process?

The Westley-Maclean model emphasizes the influence of environmental and cultural factors on the messages we communicate Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key principle of the Osgood-Schramm communication model?

Communication is circular and reciprocal Signup and view all the answers

How does the Osgood-Schramm communication model describe the role of interpretation in the communication process?

The Osgood-Schramm model proposes that the message requires proper interpretation to be understood Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Models

Barnlund's Communication Model involves four key elements: communicators, communication skills, context, and the message itself.
In this model, communicators bring their unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to the communication process.
Communication skills include verbal and nonverbal behaviors, listening skills, and the ability to interpret and respond to feedback.

Barnlund's Communication Model Example

Anna and Michael, two colleagues, are working on a project together and demonstrate the communication process.
Anna's email message is the initial communication, and Michael's response is a feedback message that responds to Anna's initial communication.

Dance's Helical Communication Model

Dance's Helical communication model explains how to improve messages over time by using feedback.
When we communicate with others, their feedback will influence our next statement.

Types of Communication Models

Linear models: Aristotle's Model, Lasswell's Model, Shannon-Weaver Model, Berlo's S-M-C-R Model
Interactive models: Osgood-Schramm Model, Westley and Maclean Model
Transactional models: the most complex models of communication, which best reflect the communication process.

Aristotle's Model

Analyzes a communication event by looking at five elements: speaker, speech, occasion, target audience, and effect.

Lasswell's Model

A basic framework for analyzing one-way communication by asking five questions: Who, said what, through which channel, to whom, with what effects?

Shannon-Weaver Model

Highlights the role of 'noise' in communication, which can disrupt or alter a message between sender and receiver.

Berlo's S-M-C-R Model

Explains four communication steps: Source, Message, Channel, and Receiver.

Osgood-Schramm Model

Proposes 4 main principles of communication: communication is circular, communication is equal and reciprocal, the message requires interpretation, and involves 3 steps: encoding, decoding, and interpreting.

Osgood-Schramm Model Example

You and your college friend are equally encoding and decoding messages, and your communication is synchronous, with both parties interpreting each other's messages.

Westley-Maclean Communication Model

Emphasizes the importance of feedback in communication and highlights the role of environmental and cultural factors that influence communication.
Demonstrates that the messages we communicate are influenced by our background, perspective, and identity.

Westley-Maclean Communication Model Example

A Daily News Papers receives many press releases from many PR Agencies on behalf of their clients, influenced by environmental and cultural factors.

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Explore the key elements of Barnlund’s Communication Model, focusing on communicators, communication skills, context, and the message. Learn about the influence of individual backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives on the communication process.

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