Communication Process and Components

Questions and Answers

What is communication?

The process of transmitting information and common understanding from one person to another.

The Latin words related to communication are 'Communis' and _____ .

communicare

What are the two categories of barriers/noise in communication?

Internal and External

Which of the following is NOT an element of communication?

Destination Signup and view all the answers

Communication is a one-way process.

False Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of communication is made up of verbal communication?

35% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of nonverbal communication?

Body language, facial expressions, signals or symbols. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements of communication with their definitions:

Sender = The person who encodes the message. Receiver = The person who decodes the message. Message = The key element transmitted in communication. Channel = The pathway through which the message travels. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Function, Nature, and Process of Communication

Communication is the process of transmitting information and fostering mutual understanding between individuals.
Rooted in Latin terms "communis" (common) and "communicare" (to make common).
Key components of communication include Sender, Receiver, Message, Channel, Feedback, and Barriers/Noise.

Components of Communication

Sender: The individual who encodes the message.
Receiver: The individual responsible for decoding the message.
Message: Central element of communication; the core information being transmitted.
Channel: The medium used to convey the message (oral or written).
Feedback: The response that completes the communication loop.
Barrier/Noise: Interfering elements that hinder effective communication; categorized as internal (personal attitudes) and external (environmental distractions).
Communicative Situation/Context: Setting or environment in which communication occurs.
Encoding: The process of converting information from one communication system to another.
Decoding: The interpretation or recognition of the received message.

Nature of Communication

Characterized as a process that is two-way, expressive through words and actions, systematic, interactive, and transactional.
Effective communication requires ongoing feedback and clarification.

Types of Communication

Verbal Communication:
- Comprises spoken and written forms.
- Divided into formal and informal categories.
- Represents 35% of communication effectiveness.
Nonverbal Communication:
- Accounts for approximately 65% of communication and includes:
  - Chronemics: The role of time in communication (punctuality, patience).
  - Haptics: Communication through touch, conveying emotions.
  - Kinesics: Physical movements and gestures.
  - Paralanguage: Vocal qualities (tone, pitch) accompanying verbal messages.
  - Proxemics: The use of personal space in communication.
  - Artifacts: Objects and personal items that convey information or identity.
  - Oculesics: Communication through eye contact.

Communication in the New Normal

Changes in communication dynamics due to societal shifts have impacted emotional expression, emphasizing the importance of facial cues and upper facial expressions.

Description

Explore the fundamental aspects of communication, including its definition, key components, and the various barriers that can affect effective interaction. Understand the roles of the sender, receiver, and the importance of feedback in the communication loop. This quiz will enhance your grasp of how communication functions in different contexts.