Communication Models Overview

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Which of these are characteristics of the linear model?

Simple (correct)
Unidirectional (correct)
Focus on social effects
Mutual understanding

What is the first kind of communication model developed?

Linear Communication Model

The linear communication model allows for feedback between the sender and receiver.

False (B)

The Shannon-Weaver model was primarily developed to illustrate the transmission of __________.

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Match the elements of the Shannon-Weaver model with their descriptions:

<p>Sender = Chooses the message and channel to communicate Transmitter = Changes the message into a signal Channel = The medium used to transmit messages Receiver = The person or group who gets the message</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Linear communication model

The first communication model developed is the linear model
The linear model does not include feedback, instead it focuses on the sender sending a message to the receiver
The linear model does not account for any potential noise or interference that may occur in the transmission of the message
The Shannon-Weaver model is a linear model

Shannon-Weaver model

The Shannon-Weaver model was developed to illustrate the transmission of information
The Shannon-Weaver model was originally developed for telephone transmission