Questions and Answers
What is communication derived from?
the Latin word 'communicare'
Which of the following is a type of communication?
The ________ is the person to whom a message is directed.
receiver
Feedback is not an important component of communication.
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What is the primary focus of Laswell's Communication Model?
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What does Schramm's Communication Model visualize?
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Which principle of communication refers to being clear and easily understood?
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Which principle states that communication occurs simultaneously at more than one level?
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What is the meaning of correctness in communication ethics?
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You can take back something once it has been said.
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Study Notes
Communication Overview
- Communication is a process for conveying meaning to create shared understanding.
- Derived from the Latin word 'communicare,' meaning “to share.”
Types of Communication
- Verbal: Includes spoken and written language.
- Non-Verbal: Involves body language, gestures, and facial expressions.
- Interpersonal: Communication between two or more people.
- Intrapersonal: Communication within an individual.
Components of Communication
- Sender: The communicator or organization initiating the message.
- Message: The information being communicated.
- Channel: The medium used to convey the message.
- Receiver: The individual or group the message is directed towards.
- Feedback: Responses that indicate understanding or queries regarding the message.
- Noise: Interference that affects the clarity of the message.
- Context: The situational setting in which communication occurs.
Communication Process
- Effective communication occurs when a sender transmits a message through a chosen channel to a receiver, striving for common understanding.
Communication Models
- Aristotle Model: Emphasizes speaker, message, audience, occasion, and effect.
- Laswell’s Model: Analyzes communication using questions - who, says what, to whom, channel, and effect.
- Shannon-Weaver Model: Focuses on the transmission aspect, highlighting source, transmitter, receiver, and the impact of noise.
- Schramm’s Model: Views communication as sharing experiences, involving feedback between interpreters.
Principles of Communication
- Clarity: Messages should be clear and straightforward.
- Attention: Engage the audience to maintain their focus.
- Feedback: Encourage responses to ensure understanding.
- Informality: Use a friendly tone to facilitate exchange.
- Consistency: Message should align with previous communications.
- Timeliness: Deliver messages promptly for relevance.
- Adequacy: Provide sufficient information for understanding.
Additional Communication Principles
- Communication happens even in silence; ignoring messages conveys a response.
- Messages received may differ from those sent due to various factors.
- Communication operates on multiple levels simultaneously.
Interpersonal Communication Principles
- Inescapable: Communication is unavoidable; one cannot not communicate.
- Irreversible: Once spoken, words cannot be taken back.
- Complicated: Communication is often complex and nuanced.
- Contextual: Interaction occurs in contexts that influence meaning.
Ethics of Communication
- Governed by rules defining right and wrong practices in communicating.
- Completeness: Messages must be thorough and tailored to the receiver's understanding.
- Concreteness: Use precise and vivid language.
- Courtesy: Employ respectful language that acknowledges the receiver's perspective.
- Correctness: Ensure factual accuracy and appropriate language usage.
- Clarity: Maintain explicitness in messaging through simplicity.
- Conciseness: Keep messages direct and focused on a single point.
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Description
This quiz focuses on the fundamentals of communication, specifically covering the elements of verbal and non-verbal communication across various multicultural contexts. Additionally, it discusses the impact of digital communication and the ethical principles essential for effective communication. Dive into the principles and processes that shape how we interact in today's diverse world.
