Principles of Communication Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

What is the responsibility of the sender in the communication process?

Which term refers to the means by which a message is transmitted in communication?

In communication, what does noise refer to?

Which element of Aristotle's Model is focused on the audience?

In Berlo's Model, which model is it adapted from?

What is one misconception about communication?

What is the definition of communication according to Deetz (1994)?

According to Adler & Elmhorst (2012), what are the two kinds of messages sent in communication?

What principle states that it is impossible for a person not to communicate?

Which type of relational message refers to the degree to which a communicator likes the other person or a particular message being sent?

What does Axley (1984) consider communication to be primarily associated with?

According to McPheat (2010), what is communication seen as?

Definition of Communication

Communication is the flow of information from one person to another
It is a complex process associated with sending, receiving, and interpreting messages
It is the art and process of creating and sharing ideas

Communication Principles

Communication is unavoidable: it is impossible for a person not to communicate
Facial expressions, posture, gestures, clothing, and even absence can convey cues about our attitude
Importance of considering unintentional messages sent
Communication operates on two levels: content messages and relational messages
Relational messages include affinity, control, and respect for others
Communication is irreversible: words and deeds are recorded in others' memories
Communication is a process: it should not be viewed as an isolated event
Communication is not a panacea: it can smooth out bumps in relationships, but it's not a remedy for all ills or difficulties

Elements and Models of Communication

Elements:
- Sender: the source of the message, responsible for encoding information
- Receiver: the person whom the message is directed to, responsible for decoding the message
- Message: the information the sender wants to relay to the receiver
- Medium: the channel through which the message is transmitted
- Feedback: the response given after the message has been successfully transmitted, received, and understood
- Noise: the interference that affects the message being sent, received, or understood
- Context: the setting and situation in which communication takes place
Models:
- Aristotle's Model: a speaker-centered model with five primary elements: speaker, speech, occasion, audience, and effect
- Berlo's Model: adapted from Shannon and Weaver's Model, focuses on the communication process between sender and receiver

Test your knowledge of communication definitions and principles from various scholars such as Axley, Deetz, McPheat, and Adler & Elmhorst. Explore different perspectives on communication as a flow of information, a complex process of sharing ideas, and an essential activity in organizations.