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What is kinesic communication primarily concerned with?
What is kinesic communication primarily concerned with?
What is haptic communication focused on?
What is haptic communication focused on?
Which of the following is a key aspect of proxemics?
Which of the following is a key aspect of proxemics?
What does paralanguage encompass?
What does paralanguage encompass?
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Which term relates to the vocal qualities that accompany verbal messages?
Which term relates to the vocal qualities that accompany verbal messages?
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In what way does touch play a role in haptic communication?
In what way does touch play a role in haptic communication?
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What is the purpose of selecting a communication medium carefully?
What is the purpose of selecting a communication medium carefully?
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Which factor influences the choice of communication medium between the sender and receiver?
Which factor influences the choice of communication medium between the sender and receiver?
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What is the significance of feedback in the communication process?
What is the significance of feedback in the communication process?
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How does the receiver's decoding of a message influence effective communication?
How does the receiver's decoding of a message influence effective communication?
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What role does trust play in the receiver's decoding process?
What role does trust play in the receiver's decoding process?
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How does noise impact communication according to the text?
How does noise impact communication according to the text?
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What is the role of the sender in communication?
What is the role of the sender in communication?
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Which of the following is involved in the encoding process of a message?
Which of the following is involved in the encoding process of a message?
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What is the impact of the sender's background and skills on the message success?
What is the impact of the sender's background and skills on the message success?
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Which literacy focuses on responsibly using technology tools for communication?
Which literacy focuses on responsibly using technology tools for communication?
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What does information literacy primarily involve?
What does information literacy primarily involve?
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What types of media are encompassed when discussing media literacy?
What types of media are encompassed when discussing media literacy?
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Study Notes
Written Communication
- Written communication has evolved and is now an essential part of our lives.
Nonverbal Communication
- Kinesics or kinesic communication involves communication through body movements, such as gestures and facial expressions.
- Proxemics is the study of space and how it makes us feel more or less comfortable, including intimate space (very close, usually within one foot and sometimes touching).
Haptic Communication
- Haptic communication is a branch of nonverbal communication that refers to the ways in which people and animals communicate and interact via the sense of touch.
Paralinguage
- Paralanguage refers to the vocalized but nonverbal parts of a message, including pitch, volume, rate, vocal quality, and verbal fillers.
Communication Channel
- The sender chooses the medium to convey the message to the recipient, which depends on interpersonal relationships and the urgency of the message.
The Receiver
- The receiver is the person for whom the message is intended and tries to comprehend it in the best possible manner.
- The degree to which the receiver decodes the message depends on their knowledge, experience, trust, and relationship with the sender.
Decoding
- The receiver interprets the sender's message and tries to understand it in the best possible manner.
Feedback
- Feedback is the final step of the communication process that ensures the receiver has received the message and interpreted it correctly.
- It increases the effectiveness of communication as it permits the sender to know the efficacy of their message.
Media Literacy
- Media literacy is the ability to identify different types of media and the messages they are sending.
- It encompasses print media, theatrical presentations, tweets, radio broadcasts, etc.
Information Literacy
- Information literacy is the ability to find, evaluate, organize, use, and communicate information in all its various formats.
Technology Literacy
- Technology literacy is the ability to responsibly, appropriately, and effectively use technology tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate, create, and communicate information.
Sender
- The sender or communicator is the person who initiates the conversation and has conceptualized the idea to convey to others.
Encoding
- The sender begins with the encoding process, using certain words or non-verbal methods to translate the information into a message.
Message
- The message can be written, oral, symbolic, or non-verbal, such as body gestures, silence, sighs, sounds, etc.
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Test your knowledge on communication channels and receivers. Explore the various mediums used for effective communication and understand the role of receivers in interpreting messages correctly.
