Questions and Answers
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?
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How would you characterize the transactional definition of communication?
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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.
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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.
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The transactional definition of communication is focused on establishing and maintaining relationships.
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Study Notes
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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