Communication Models and Concepts Quiz

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What is the main field of inquiry investigating communication?

  • Communication studies (correct)
  • Sociology
  • Linguistics
  • Psychology

In communication models, what is sent through a channel to a receiver?

  • Impressions
  • Meaning
  • Symbols (correct)
  • Emotions

What is a common way to classify communication?

  • By type of channel used
  • By speed of transmission
  • By the length of the message
  • By whether information is exchanged between humans, members of other species, or non-living entities (correct)

What is the central contrast in human communication?

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What is the main component used by a source to express information in a communication model?

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Flashcards

Communication studies

The field of inquiry that focuses on understanding how communication works, its processes, and effects.

Symbols in communication

In communication models, symbols (verbal or non-verbal) or messages, are sent through a medium (channel) to a recipient (receiver).

Classifying communication

Communication can be classified by the entities involved such as humans, animals, or machines.

Verbal vs. Non-verbal communication

Verbal communication involves the use of spoken or written words, while non-verbal communication involves the use of body language, facial expressions, and other non-linguistic cues.

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Coding system

The coding system is the main component used by a source to express information in a communication model.

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Study Notes

Communication Studies

  • The main field of inquiry investigating communication is Communication Studies.

Communication Models

  • In communication models, a message is sent through a channel to a receiver.

Classifying Communication

  • A common way to classify communication is into verbal and nonverbal communication.

Human Communication

  • The central contrast in human communication is between verbal and nonverbal communication.

Communication Models: Source

  • The main component used by a source to express information in a communication model is an encoder.

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