Communication Models Overview

Questions and Answers

What concept is emphasized in Schramm's model regarding communication?

The complexity of the language used

The frequency of message transmission

The emotional state of the sender

The overlapping fields of experience between interlocutors (correct)

In Schramm’s model, what role does the receiver play in the communication process?

To solely provide noise in the communication

As a decoder and interpreter of the message (correct)

To initiate feedback mechanisms

Only as a sender of messages

What does the transactional model of communication primarily focus on?

The static nature of messages transmitted

The sequential sending and receiving of messages

The simultaneous exchange of messages and relationship building (correct)

The importance of non-verbal cues only

What aspect does Barnlund’s transactional model particularly involve?

The influence of private and public cues on messages Signup and view all the answers

How does Dance’s Helical Model of communication conceptualize the process?

As a circular process that gains complexity over time Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of the linear communication model?

It presents communication as a one-way process from sender to receiver. Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT part of Aristotle's model of communication?

Contextual background Signup and view all the answers

In Laswell's model, what does 'TO WHOM' refer to?

The audience or receiver interpreting the message. Signup and view all the answers

What key factor does Shannon-Weaver’s model emphasize that affects communication?

Physical distractions or noise. Signup and view all the answers

How does Berlo’s model of communication differ from linear models?

It introduces the concept of feedback from the receiver. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the interactive communication model?

It facilitates an exchange of messages with feedback. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the receiver play in the linear communication model?

They serve as a terminating point in the communication process. Signup and view all the answers

Which model emphasizes how external factors affect the communication process?

Berlo’s model Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Communication Model

Communication models visually represent the abstract process of communication between interlocutors.
They help to understand how messages are exchanged and processed.

Types of Communication Models According to Structure

Linear Model

Depicts communication as a straight line involving the sender, message, channel, and receiver.
Emphasizes the sender and message; the receiver plays a passive role without feedback.

Examples of the Linear Model

Aristotle's Model:
- Speaker-centered, focusing on credibility (ethos), emotional connection (pathos), and logic (logos).
- Common in public speaking scenarios.
Laswell's Model:
- Utilizes a sender-receiver structure, often applied in public relations.
- Elements include the communicator (WHO), message content (SAYS WHAT), medium (IN WHAT CHANNEL), receiver (TO WHOM), and the outcome (IN WHAT EFFECT).
Shannon-Weaver's Model:
- Introduces noise as a disruptive factor that can distort messages during communication.
- Highlights an interactive aspect in communication.
Berlo's Model:
- Emphasizes the influence of external factors such as communication skills and context on the communication process.

Interactive Model

Involves a reciprocal exchange where senders and receivers communicate and provide feedback.
Both interlocutors alternate roles as sender and receiver.

Example of Interactive Model

Schramm’s Model:
- Focuses on the overlap of the fields of experience between communicators, allowing for effective communication.
- Components include sender (encoder), message, receiver (decoder), feedback, medium, and noise.

Transactional Model

Represents communication as a simultaneous exchange of messages, rather than a sequential process.
Considers relational, physical, and psychological contexts as part of communication dynamics.

Examples of Transactional Model

Barnlund’s Transactional Model:
- Highlights the impact of public and private cues on the messages exchanged.
Dance’s Helical Model:
- Views communication as a complex and evolving circular process, illustrated as a helical spiral.

Description

This quiz covers the definition of communication models and explores different types according to their structure, such as linear models. Understanding these models is crucial for visualizing the abstract process of communication among interlocutors.