Communication and Purposive Communication Quiz

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What is the origin of the word 'communication'?

The origin of the word 'communication' is from the Latin word 'communis'.

Define purposive communication.

Purposive communication is intentional communication that occurs within specific bounds or context.

What does context refer to in communication?

Context in communication refers to settings or environment, social relations, scene (including time and occasions), and culture.

What are the two principles of communication mentioned in the text?

The two principles of communication mentioned in the text are that communication is a process and that it is a system. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean for communication to be transactional and interactional?

When communication is transactional and interactional, it means that it involves a continuous exchange of messages between two or more parties. Signup and view all the answers

Define communication and explain its process.

Communication is the process of creating and transmitting meaning through the exchange of verbal and nonverbal messages. It involves a series of actions that has no beginning or end and is constantly changing. Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of purposive communication and in what context does it occur?

Purposive communication refers to intentional communication that occurs within specific bounds or context. It takes place in specific settings or environments, social relations, scenes (including time and occasions), and culture. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of communication as a system.

Communication as a system refers to the combination of interdependent parts that act together to form a whole. It can be compared to the human body, which is an example of a system. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two characteristics of communication mentioned in the text?

Communication is both transactional and interactional. Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'communication'?

The word 'communication' is originally derived from the Latin word 'communis', which means to make common, to transmit, to impart, or to share between two or more persons or groups. Signup and view all the answers