Communication Models and Definition
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What is a common way to classify communication?

  • By the complexity of the coding system used
  • By the frequency of the communication
  • By the level of intention behind the transmission
  • By whether information is exchanged between humans, members of other species, or non-living entities (correct)
  • What is a key component of models of communication?

  • The notion that meaning is created during transmission
  • The requirement for a written message
  • The use of a coding system to express information (correct)
  • The idea that communication is only verbal
  • What is an important criterion for defining communicative behavior in non-human forms of communication?

  • The ability to respond to external stimuli
  • The speed of transmission
  • The presence of a linguistic system
  • The observability of responses and the benefit to participants (correct)
  • What is a key distinction in human communication?

    <p>Between verbal and non-verbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is particularly important for plant communication?

    <p>Chemical communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of communication between members of the same species?

    <p>To facilitate cooperation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary driver of changes in human communication methods?

    <p>The development of new communication technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of interspecies communication that is not related to symbiotic relationships?

    <p>Humans interacting with pets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a result of the development of new communication technologies?

    <p>The development of new forms of communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of flowers that facilitates communication with insects?

    <p>Symmetrical shapes and distinctive colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Definition of Communication

    • Communication is commonly defined as the transmission of information
    • Its precise definition is disputed, with disagreements about unintentional or failed transmissions and creation of meaning

    Models of Communication

    • Models provide simplified overviews of communication's main components and interactions
    • Common model components include a source, coding system, message, channel, and receiver
    • The message is sent through a channel and decoded by the receiver to understand it

    Fields of Inquiry and Classification

    • Communication studies investigate communication
    • Communication can be classified by whether information is exchanged between humans, other species, or non-living entities
    • Human communication can be classified as verbal (linguistic form) or non-verbal (no linguistic system)
    • Verbal communication includes spoken, written, and sign language messages
    • Non-verbal communication includes body language, touch, and facial expressions
    • Communication can also be classified as interpersonal (between distinct persons) or intrapersonal (with oneself)

    Communicative Competence

    • Communicative competence is the ability to communicate well
    • It involves formulating and understanding messages

    Non-Human Communication

    • Non-human communication includes animal and plant communication
    • Animal communication is used in areas like courtship, mating, parent-offspring relations, navigation, and self-defense
    • Plant communication involves the release of chemicals, such as volatile organic compounds, to warn other plants of threats
    • Most communication takes place between members of the same species due to its cooperative purpose
    • Interspecies communication occurs mainly in symbiotic relationships, such as between flowers and insects or humans and pets/working animals

    History of Human Communication

    • Human communication has a long history, with changes triggered by new communication technologies
    • Examples of technological advances include the invention of writing systems, mass printing, radio, television, and the internet
    • These advances led to new forms of communication, such as computer-to-computer data exchange

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    This quiz covers the definition of communication, models of communication, and their components. It explores the transmission of information and creation of meaning.

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