Communication Defined and Process

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What type of communication is primarily focused on an individual's inner dialogue?

Public Communication

Intrapersonal Communication (correct)

Interpersonal Communication

Social Communication

Which function of communication relates specifically to forming and maintaining connections with others?

Developing relationships (correct)

Fulfilling social obligations

Exchanging information

Meeting needs

How is communication best described in relation to its nature?

It is spontaneous and never learned.

It is purposive and continuous. (correct)

It relies solely on verbal expression.

It is a one-time exchange.

Which of the following is considered an ethical standard for communication?

Speak with sincerity. Signup and view all the answers

What role does communication play in the context of relationships?

It contributes to the development and maintenance of relationships. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key implication of ethical communication?

Truth should be presented as understood by the communicator. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the continuous nature of communication?

Silence also communicates meaning. Signup and view all the answers

Which form of communication involves a speaker conveying a message to an audience?

Public Communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of communication?

A process of sharing meaning in any context. Signup and view all the answers

Which context refers to the setting in which communication takes place?

Physical Context Signup and view all the answers

What type of noise hinders communication by involving external stimuli?

External Noise Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

Smiling at someone Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the response to a message in the communication process?

Feedback Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the psychological context of communication?

The mood and feelings of the participants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes channels in communication?

The route and means by which a message is delivered Signup and view all the answers

Verbal communication is characterized by which of the following?

The use of spoken, written, or signed words Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Defined

Communication: Process where meaning is exchanged between people in a systematic fashion.
Communication involves interpreting and creating meaning using symbols.
Communication is a process.

Communication Process Components

Context: Influences communication and includes physical, social, historical, cultural, and psychological factors.
- Physical context: Where communication takes place
- Social context: Existing relationships between communicators
- Historical Context: Previous communication between communicators
- Psychological Context: The emotional state of communicators involved
- Cultural Context: Beliefs, values, norms shared within a large group of people
Participants: Individuals involved in communication, sender and receiver.
Messages: Information exchanged during communication, encoded and decoded.
Channels: Route and means of message delivery.
- Face-to-face communication uses two basic channels: sound (verbal symbols) and light (non-verbal cues)
Noise: Interference in communication.
- External noise: Distractions from the environment.
- Internal noise: Thoughts and feelings interfering with understanding
- Semantic noise: Unintended meanings of symbols that hinder comprehension
Feedback: Responses or reactions to a message, indicating how the message was received and understood.

Levels of Communication

Verbal communication: Communication using words, spoken, written, or signed.
Non-verbal communication: Communication without language using body language, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, posture, and touch.
- Voice pitch, tone, and volume also convey meaning.
Intrapersonal communication: Communication within oneself, also known as cognitive or personal communication or "self-talk".
Interpersonal communication: Communication between two persons establishing a communicative relationship.
Public communication: A speaker communicating with an audience.

Functions of Communication

To fulfill needs
To enhance or maintain a sense of self
To fulfill social obligations
To develop relationships
To exchange information
To influence others

Principles of Communication

Purposive: Communication has a goal, intended to be trivial or significant. Successfully achieving the purpose determines success.
Continuous: Communication persists constantly, even silence communicates.
Relational: Building, maintaining, and dissolving relationships are influenced by communication.
Messages vary in conscious encoding: Communication can be spontaneous, based on learned scripts, or constructed from an understanding of the situation
Ethical implications: Communication must adhere to ethical principles.
Learned: Effective communication is a skill that is learned through practice and development.

Communication Ethics

Unethical communication involves using language that degrades or injures others through exaggeration, false statements, and name-calling.
Ethical communicators speak sincerely, do not deliberately mislead, avoid knowingly spreading falsehoods, and present the truth transparently.

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Explore the fundamental concepts of communication, including its definition and essential components. This quiz delves into the various contexts that influence communication and the roles of participants in the exchange of messages.