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Communication Origins and Definitions Quiz

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What is the Latin root word for 'communication'?

Commune
Communis (correct)
Communitas
Communicatum

According to I.A. Richards, how does he define communication?

The sharing of ideas through symbols
The interaction between people in a dialogue
The exchange of meanings through symbols (correct)
The expression of emotions between individuals

Who described communication as 'One mind affecting another'?

Wilbur Schramm
I.A. Richards
Louis Allen
Claude Shannon (correct)

What did Wilbur Schramm consider communication to be?

A bridge of meaning (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Louis Allen, what does effective communication involve?

A continuous process of telling, listening, and understanding (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT mentioned as an importance of communication in the text?

Promoting conflict and discord (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of feedback in communication?

Receiver's response providing sender with information about understanding (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'culture' originally refer to?

'Cultivation of the soil' or 'tilling the ground' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which element of communication can be disrupted by noise?

Channel (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does effective communication contribute to promoting peace and understanding?

By fostering open and respectful dialogue to learn about different perspectives (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the receiver in the communication process?

To interpret the message received (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which element of communication includes verbal and non-verbal cues?

'Message' (C) Signup and view all the answers