12 Questions
What is the Latin root word for 'communication'?
Communis
According to I.A. Richards, how does he define communication?
The exchange of meanings through symbols
Who described communication as 'One mind affecting another'?
Claude Shannon
What did Wilbur Schramm consider communication to be?
A bridge of meaning
According to Louis Allen, what does effective communication involve?
A continuous process of telling, listening, and understanding
What is NOT mentioned as an importance of communication in the text?
Promoting conflict and discord
What is the role of feedback in communication?
Receiver's response providing sender with information about understanding
What does the term 'culture' originally refer to?
'Cultivation of the soil' or 'tilling the ground'
Which element of communication can be disrupted by noise?
Channel
How does effective communication contribute to promoting peace and understanding?
By fostering open and respectful dialogue to learn about different perspectives
What is the main function of the receiver in the communication process?
To interpret the message received
Which element of communication includes verbal and non-verbal cues?
'Message'
Test your knowledge on the origins and definitions of communication. Explore various scholarly perspectives on the meaning of communication from scholars like I.A. Richards, Claude Shannon, and Wilbur Schramm.
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