Communication Basics Overview

Study Notes

Communication Process

Communication involves transferring information between individuals or groups.
The sender initiates the message for transmission.
A message can be conveyed through words, speech, letters, pictures, or symbols.
Encoding refers to expressing the message in an appropriate medium, which can be verbal or non-verbal.
A channel is the medium through which the encoded message travels.
A receiver is the intended recipient of the message.
Decoding translates the encoded message into understandable language for the receiver.
Feedback is the response from the receiver regarding the message.

Communication Barriers

Noise refers to any interference that affects communication clarity.
Physical noise includes loud sounds or distractions that hinder communication, like music or conversation.
Physiological noise arises when the body interferes with communication.
Psychological noise involves personal qualities that affect communication.

Communication Models

Aristotle Model focuses on public speaking versus interpersonal communication.
Transactional Model describes two-way communication, also known as the circular model.
Shannon-Weaver Model illustrates how noise can hinder message delivery.
Schramm Model emphasizes shared experiences between sender and receiver.
Eugene White Model views communication as circular and continuous with no clear start or end.
Berlo's Model consists of four components: Source, Message, Channel, Receiver.
Helical Model proposed by Frank Dance compares communication to a helix that progresses over time.

Communication Types

Verbal Communication uses words to convey information.
Non-verbal Communication relies on body language, facial expressions, and other cues.
Chronemics studies the role of time in communication.
Vocalics examines voice aspects like volume, tone, and pitch.
Haptics involves touch as a communication form.
Kinesics analyzes body language.
Proxemics studies the physical distance maintained during communication.
Artifacts refer to appearance conveying information about personality.

Key Communication Principles

Completeness ensures all necessary information is included in communication.
Conciseness emphasizes using the least number of words necessary.
Consideration involves understanding the audience when communicating.
Clarity focuses on delivering a specific message clearly.
Concreteness encourages particularity instead of generality in messages.
Courtesy reflects the sender's respect towards the receiver through demeanor.
Correctness ensures grammatical accuracy in communication.

Barriers to Communication

Jargon can complicate messages with technical terms.
Emotional Barriers may hinder the expression of feelings.
Poor Retention results in difficulty remembering the message.
Physical Difficulty can arise from barriers in the environment affecting communication.
Non-verbal Barriers result from an inability to recognize non-verbal cues.
Cultural Differences influence communication norms and styles.

Types of Communication Interactions

Interpersonal Communication occurs between individuals.
Dyad Communication specifically refers to interactions between two people.
Small Group Communication involves three to twelve participants.
Public Communication requires delivering messages to large groups.
Mass Communication is disseminated through media like television, radio, newspapers, and books.

Description

Explore the fundamentals of communication in this quiz, covering key concepts such as the sender, message, and encoding. Understand how information is transmitted between individuals and groups through various media. Test your knowledge of communication processes and terminology.