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What is the Latin origin of the word 'communication'?
What is the Latin origin of the word 'communication'?
Which of the following is NOT a goal in communication?
Which of the following is NOT a goal in communication?
Which element of communication is responsible for creating and sending the message?
Which element of communication is responsible for creating and sending the message?
According to the perspectives of communication, which statement best describes communication?
According to the perspectives of communication, which statement best describes communication?
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What is described as the context in which communication signals are sent and received?
What is described as the context in which communication signals are sent and received?
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What type of meaning is considered the 'heart of communication'?
What type of meaning is considered the 'heart of communication'?
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Which statement best reflects the 'ordinariness' of communication?
Which statement best reflects the 'ordinariness' of communication?
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The feedback element in communication is best described as:
The feedback element in communication is best described as:
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What term refers to anything that obstructs or alters the message’s intended meaning in communication?
What term refers to anything that obstructs or alters the message’s intended meaning in communication?
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Which type of communication involves a single individual reflecting on their thoughts?
Which type of communication involves a single individual reflecting on their thoughts?
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Which model of communication describes a linear, one-way process where a message is transmitted from sender to receiver?
Which model of communication describes a linear, one-way process where a message is transmitted from sender to receiver?
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What principle indicates that communication cannot be repeated in exactly the same way?
What principle indicates that communication cannot be repeated in exactly the same way?
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Which method of communication involves the use of spoken words?
Which method of communication involves the use of spoken words?
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What type of communication is characterized by the exchange of messages in a group setting?
What type of communication is characterized by the exchange of messages in a group setting?
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Which model of communication emphasizes the continuous negotiation of meanings between participants?
Which model of communication emphasizes the continuous negotiation of meanings between participants?
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What does the Interactional Model of communication depict?
What does the Interactional Model of communication depict?
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What does the term 'field of experience' refer to in communication?
What does the term 'field of experience' refer to in communication?
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What does critical thinking involve according to the content?
What does critical thinking involve according to the content?
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Which of the following is NOT a problem or issue mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a problem or issue mentioned?
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What aspect does the discussion of 'normative questions' focus on?
What aspect does the discussion of 'normative questions' focus on?
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Which of the following issues is linked to the term 'power and effects'?
Which of the following issues is linked to the term 'power and effects'?
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The phrase 'emerging information society' relates to which of the following concerns?
The phrase 'emerging information society' relates to which of the following concerns?
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What is a key factor in effective communication as suggested in the content?
What is a key factor in effective communication as suggested in the content?
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Which issue relates to the impact of globalization mentioned in the content?
Which issue relates to the impact of globalization mentioned in the content?
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Study Notes
Communication Defined
- Communication is considered the most practical academic discipline.
- It can be understood in two ways:
- Everyday communication experiences can be used to build communication skills and ethics.
- The ordinary nature of communication can be taken for granted.
- The word "communication" comes from the Latin word "communicatus," meaning common. This implies establishing common understanding between communicators.
Meaning in Communication
- Meaning is central to communication, as stated by Wood (2015).
- Meanings can be implied or explicit.
- Individuals are inherently communicators and create expressions.
Communication as a Process and Practice
- Communication is both a process and a practice.
Perspectives of Communication
- Communication is a simultaneous exchange of codes, understood by all participants.
- Communication is abstract, meaning messages require interpretation. Words and utterances represent thoughts.
- Communication creates and impacts subjective (beliefs, opinions, perspectives) and objective realities (rules, customs).
Goals of Communication
- Self-presentation goals involve presenting oneself in a desired light to others.
- Instrumental goals are practical objectives or tasks.
- Relationship goals involve building, maintaining, or ending connections.
Elements of Communication
- Source: Creates and sends the message.
- Message: Meaning created by the source for the receiver.
- Channel: The pathway between sender and receiver.
- Receiver: Receives, analyzes, and interprets messages—in both intended and unintended ways.
- Feedback: Response to the source (intentional or not).
- Environment: Physical and psychological context of communication.
- Context: Situation and expectations of participants.
- Interference (Noise): Anything that obstructs or alters the message's meaning.
Levels of Communication
- Intrapersonal
- Interpersonal
- Small Group
- Mass
- Computer-Mediated
Principles of Communication
- Communication is dynamic.
- Communication is unrepeatable and irreversible.
- Communication has no opposite.
- Communication is influenced by culture.
- Communication is influenced by ethics.
- Communication is competence-based.
- Communication is transformed by technology and media.
Methods of Communication
- Verbal Communication: Communication using spoken words.
- Nonverbal Communication: Using behavior other than words to generate meaning.
- Written Communication: Utilizing symbols like script and numbers for communication.
Process of Communication (Models)
- Transmission Model: A linear, one-way process from sender to receiver. Acknowledges noise.
- Interactional Model: A two-way process where communicators alternate as sender and receiver (a cycle).
- Transaction Model: Reflects real-world communication; highlights continuous meaning negotiation. Influenced by communicators' experiences.
Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking is the ability to clearly and rationally think through action and beliefs. It includes reflective and independent thought.
Problems and Issues
- Issues involving relations with the state (political campaigns, citizen participation, etc.).
- Cultural and social issues (globalization, identity, etc.).
- Normative questions (speech/expression, equality, etc.).
- Power and effects (communicating effectively, shaping opinion, etc.).
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Explore the foundational concepts of communication, including its definitions, meanings, and the processes involved. This quiz delves into the nature of communication as both a practice and an abstract exchange that requires interpretation. Test your understanding of how communication shapes our interactions.
