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What type of communication involves two individuals establishing a communicative relationship?
What type of communication involves two individuals establishing a communicative relationship?
Which communication model emphasizes the relationship between sender and receiver in a continuous loop?
Which communication model emphasizes the relationship between sender and receiver in a continuous loop?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of non-verbal communication?
Which of the following is NOT considered a type of non-verbal communication?
Which principle of communication indicates that communication is aimed at achieving specific outcomes?
Which principle of communication indicates that communication is aimed at achieving specific outcomes?
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What misconception suggests that direct communication eliminates all misunderstandings?
What misconception suggests that direct communication eliminates all misunderstandings?
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In which mode of communication does body language play a key role?
In which mode of communication does body language play a key role?
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What level of communication involves three to twenty people gathering for a specific purpose?
What level of communication involves three to twenty people gathering for a specific purpose?
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Which function of communication primarily focuses on influencing others?
Which function of communication primarily focuses on influencing others?
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Which component of communication involves individuals functioning as senders and receivers?
Which component of communication involves individuals functioning as senders and receivers?
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What type of context includes factors like temperature and noise level?
What type of context includes factors like temperature and noise level?
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Which process involves interpreting a message after it has been sent?
Which process involves interpreting a message after it has been sent?
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What is considered 'noise' in the communication process?
What is considered 'noise' in the communication process?
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Which context involves the feelings and moods each person brings to the interaction?
Which context involves the feelings and moods each person brings to the interaction?
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What does the term 'encoding' refer to in the communication process?
What does the term 'encoding' refer to in the communication process?
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What type of context does the nature of relationships among participants reflect?
What type of context does the nature of relationships among participants reflect?
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Which component of the communication process can be described as the route traveled by the message?
Which component of the communication process can be described as the route traveled by the message?
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Study Notes
Communication Process and Components
- Definition: The exchange of information between individuals using symbols, signs, or behavior.
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Key Components:
- Participants: Senders and receivers who encode and decode messages.
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Context: The setting in which communication occurs, with several types:
- Physical Context: Location and environmental factors like temperature, lighting, noise levels, time, and distance.
- Social Context: Nature of relationships between participants, such as friends, associates, authorities, acquaintances, and family members.
- Historical Context: Previous communication episodes that provide background.
- Psychological Context: Moods and feelings of participants.
- Cultural Context: Values, beliefs, orientations, and underlying assumptions of participants.
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Message: Encoded and decoded information, which can be verbal or non-verbal.
- Encoding: The process of putting thoughts together.
- Decoding: The process of interpreting the message.
- Channels: Sensory routes traveled by the message.
- Feedback: Reactions and responses to a message indicating its reception.
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Noise: Any stimulus hindering the sharing of meaning, including:
- External Noise: Environmental distractions.
- Internal Noise: Thoughts or feelings of participants.
- Semantic Noise: Misinterpretation of words or meanings.
Models of Communication
- Aristotle's Model: Emphasizes the speaker (source), the speech (message), and the audience (receiver).
- Shannon & Weaver's Model: Focuses on the transmission of information from a source through a channel to a receiver, with noise as potential interference.
- Berlo's Model: Includes the source, encoding, message, channel, decoding, and receiver, with factors influencing each element.
- Schramm's Model: Emphasizes the shared field of experience between the sender and receiver as crucial for effective communication.
- Helical Model: Depicts communication as a dynamic, evolving process that builds upon previous interactions.
Modes of Communication
- Verbal Communication: Uses spoken or written words.
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Non-Verbal Communication: Includes body language and the sound of voice, categorized as:
- Kinesics: Body movements (e.g., gestures, facial expressions).
- Proxemics: Use of space.
- Chronemics: Use of time.
- Haptics: Use of touch.
- Oculesics: Use of eye contact.
Levels of Communication
- Intrapersonal Communication: Self-talk or cognitive communication within an individual.
- Interpersonal Communication: Communication between two individuals.
- Small Group Communication: Communication between three to twenty people for a specific purpose.
- Public Communication: A speaker addressing an audience.
Functions of Communication
- Meeting needs.
- Influencing others.
- Developing relationships.
- Exchanging information.
- Fulfilling social obligations.
- Enhancing or maintaining self-identity.
Misconceptions about Communication
- Communication can solve all problems.
- The more we communicate, the better.
- Communication can breakdown.
- Meanings are in words.
- Communication is a natural ability.
Principles of Communication
- Communication is purposive.
- Communication is continuous.
- Communication messages vary in conscious encoding.
- Communication is relational.
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Explore the key elements of the communication process, including the roles of participants and various contexts that influence interactions. Delve into how messages are encoded and decoded through both verbal and non-verbal means. This quiz will enhance your understanding of effective communication.
