Communication Definition Quiz

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What is the technical definition of communication?

Transmission of messages from one person to another

How does the process definition of communication differ from the technical definition?

It involves the interpretation of the meaning of transmitted messages

What is the primary focus of the transactional definition of communication?

Establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships

What is involved in the dynamic process of communication according to the process definition?

<p>The interpretation of the meaning of transmitted messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you characterize the transactional definition of communication?

<p>A transactional process of exchanging messages and negotiating meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transmission of messages from one person to another is a process definition of communication.

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Communication involves the interpretation of message meanings.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transactional definition of communication involves a one-way exchange of messages.

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Communication is a dynamic process according to the technical definition.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The transactional definition of communication is focused on establishing and maintaining relationships.

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Communication Definitions

  • Communication has three definitions: technical, process, and transactional

Technical Definition

  • Focuses on the transmission of messages from one person to another

Process Definition

  • Views communication as a dynamic process
  • Involves the interpretation of the meaning of transmitted messages

Transactional Definition

  • Describes communication as a transactional process
  • Involves exchanging messages to negotiate meaning and establish relationships

Communication Definitions

  • Communication has three definitions: technical, process, and transactional

Technical Definition

  • Focuses on the transmission of messages from one person to another

Process Definition

  • Views communication as a dynamic process
  • Involves the interpretation of the meaning of transmitted messages

Transactional Definition

  • Describes communication as a transactional process
  • Involves exchanging messages to negotiate meaning and establish relationships

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