Communication Fundamentals

<p>It increases the chances of misinterpretation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Everyone in a meeting remains silent without asking questions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An upset employee writes an emotional letter to a supervisor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The receiver fails to interpret the message accurately. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A speaker nervously avoiding eye contact. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using 'some' instead of 'in the majority of cases' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional responses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Irritation from late phone calls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognizance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vocabulary differences due to the generation gap (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fear of offering suggestions due to status differences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rejecting information that conflicts with personal beliefs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clarity in message interpretation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To convey the message using the fewest words (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clear connections between ideas under a main topic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A complete understanding of the information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Offering complete and possibly extra information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By tying together several ideas under one main topic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Including only the list of relevant clients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clarity of thought and purpose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge known to oneself and others (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional Processing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Allows us to focus only on a few selected stimuli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It typically takes place in informal, unstructured settings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge that others have about you that you do not recognize (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-verbal symbols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>External feedback (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive Processing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Interactive communication across various mediums (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Real-time feedback (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must reach at least fifty million adopters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They edit and control messages before dissemination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging in a chat room discussion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Messages can reach a large audience simultaneously (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creating content from scratch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Delayed Inferential Feedback (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limited sensory channels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is often limited, delayed, and indirect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feedback is received after a significant time gap. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Communication is primarily impersonal and between strangers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Obstacles that prevent effective communication between people.

Problems on the sender's side that hinder effective communication.

Problems with clearly expressing an idea through language or symbols.

Problems with the channel of communication used to transmit a message.

Difficulties on the receiver's side in understanding the message.

Problems when the receiver fails to correctly interpret the sender’s message.

Problems with receiving and giving feedback that results in confusion or a lack of clarity.

Difficulties arising from a lack of common language between the sender and receiver, affecting understanding.

Using overly complex or repetitive language that can cause misunderstandings.

Obstacles to communication caused by factors like noise, time differences, distance, and technology issues.

A message delivered in a clear, concise, and credible way to a specific receiver.

Key principle of effective communication to help the message reach the intended receiver/audience. (Completeness, clarity, conciseness, correctness, coherence, continuity and credibility)

Using precise and easy-to-understand language to avoid confusion.

Differences in vocabulary and lifestyles between generations create communication barriers.

Different backgrounds and beliefs make individuals may not accept or understand a message if its content is unfavourable.

Differences in social status can create communication barriers, hindering the exchange of ideas due to fear of judgment.

Ensuring your message is easy to understand and free from ambiguity. It's about the logic and flow within your message, ensuring the receiver grasps your intention.

Having a clear goal in mind and communicating it effectively. This means knowing what you want to achieve with your message.

Providing all the necessary information to answer a receiver's questions. This ensures they have a full picture and don't have to guess.

The logical flow of ideas and information within a message. It's about making sure everything ties together in a meaningful way.

Using the fewest words possible to convey your message effectively. It's about clarity, not brevity at the expense of clarity.

Using too many words to express a simple idea. This makes your message longer and harder to understand.

Focusing on information that directly relates to the message's purpose. Don't include unnecessary details.

Repeating the same information multiple times without adding new value. This can make your message boring and tedious.

A communication channel reaching at least 50 million people. Examples include radio, television, and internet.

An individual or group that controls the flow of information in mass communication.

A characteristic of mass communication where responses to messages are received after a significant delay.

Mass communication primarily uses visual and auditory channels, with limited use of touch, smell, or taste.

Communication in mass media is often impersonal, lacking direct interaction between sender and receiver.

Gatekeepers in mass communication curate information by selecting, filtering, and modifying messages.

No, gatekeepers often modify or filter messages before they reach the audience.

Gatekeepers include journalists, editors, producers, writers, and anyone who influences the content of information.

When mass communicators, like TV executives, don't wait for direct feedback from viewers but instead rely on ratings and other indirect measures to infer how their content is received.

Mass communication primarily uses sight (visuals) and sound (audio), unlike face-to-face communication where other senses like touch and smell are involved.

Mass communication often involves communication between strangers, leading to a more impersonal tone compared to face-to-face interaction.

Manipulating the information by selecting, omitting, or rewording content before it is shared with the public.

Enhancing a message by including different viewpoints or interpretations to provide a more comprehensive understanding.

Your overall perception of yourself, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and evaluations about your abilities, values, and characteristics.

A model that illustrates the different aspects of self-awareness, including what you know about yourself and what others know about you.

The part of yourself that you and others are aware of, including your personality traits, beliefs, and values.

The part of yourself that you are aware of but choose not to share with others, such as your private thoughts, fears, or dreams.

The part of yourself that you are unaware of but others are aware of, such as personality quirks or behaviors that you are not conscious of.

The part of yourself that you and others are completely unaware of, including potential talents, experiences, or aspects of your personality that are yet to be discovered.

Communication that happens between two or more people, usually in a casual and informal setting, involving both verbal and nonverbal messages.

The process of paying attention to only a few stimuli out of the many that are directed towards you, based on your interests, priorities, and experiences.