Communication Process Flashcards

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What is communication?

Any process in which people generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media.

Which of the following are elements of communication? (Select all that apply)

Noise (correct)

Feedback (correct)

Setting (correct)

Message (correct)

Sender-receivers (correct)

Channel (correct)

What do sender-receivers do?

Both send and receive messages at the same time.

What is a message?

Ideas and feelings that sender-receivers want to share. Signup and view all the answers

What is a symbol?

Something that stands for something else. Signup and view all the answers

What are verbal symbols?

Words in a language that stand for particular ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What are nonverbal symbols?

Ways of communicating without words, such as facial expressions and gestures. Signup and view all the answers

What is a channel in communication?

The route traveled by a message. Signup and view all the answers

What is feedback?

The response of the receiver-senders to each other. Signup and view all the answers

What is noise in the context of communication?

Interference that keeps a message from being understood. Signup and view all the answers

What is setting?

The environment in which communication occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What is synchronous communication?

Communication that occurs at the same time with no delay. Signup and view all the answers

What is asynchronous communication?

Communication that does not occur at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three principles of transactional communication?

Participation is continuous and simultaneous, all communications have a past, present, and future, and all communicators play roles. Signup and view all the answers

What are roles in communication?

Parts you play or ways you behave with others. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following are types of communication? (Select all that apply)

Public communication Signup and view all the answers

What is intrapersonal communication?

Language use and/or thought that occurs within you. Signup and view all the answers

What is interpersonal communication?

Communication on a one-to-one basis, typically informal and unstructured. Signup and view all the answers

What is small-group communication?

Communication that occurs when a small number of people meet to solve a problem. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Process Overview

Communication involves generating meanings using verbal and nonverbal symbols across contexts, cultures, and media; it is a dynamic process.

Elements of Communication

Sender-Receivers: Engage in sending and receiving messages simultaneously, sharing meaning continuously.
Message: Composed of ideas and feelings shared; relies on common referents for understanding and incorporates symbols.
Channel: The medium through which a message travels, primarily sound and sight in face-to-face interactions.
Feedback: Responses between sender-receivers; important for understanding and improving communication effectiveness.
Noise: Interference in communication, classified as:
- External noise: Environmental factors hindering message clarity.
- Internal noise: Distractions from sender-receivers' thoughts or feelings.
- Semantic noise: Misunderstandings due to emotional responses to words.
Setting: The communicative environment which changes how communication is perceived, including social power dynamics.

Symbols in Communication

Symbol: Represents another concept; includes verbal and nonverbal forms.
Verbal Symbols: Language words representing ideas; can be concrete (object-representing) or abstract (idea-representing).
Nonverbal Symbols: Include facial expressions, gestures, and posture, with variations across cultures; often involuntary.

Internet Communication Dynamics

Computer's Role: Acts as "the great leveler," altering social cues in communication.
Synchronous Communication: Real-time interaction without delay (e.g., instant messaging).
Asynchronous Communication: Interaction that does not happen simultaneously (e.g., email).

Principles of Transactional Communication

Participation is ongoing and simultaneous; individuals are involved in both sending and receiving.
All communication occurs within a context that encompasses past, present, and future influences.
Communicators assume various roles, shaped by societal expectations and personal relationships.

Types of Communication

Intrapersonal Communication: Internal dialogue and symbolic processing you conduct individually; examples include daydreaming, reading aloud.
Interpersonal Communication: One-on-one interactions, typically informal, providing significant feedback opportunities.
Small-Group Communication: Involves problem-solving among a few individuals; typically structured and formal.
Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC): Uses various technologies for interaction, differing significantly from traditional face-to-face communication.
Public Communication: Involves larger audiences, focusing on delivering messages to a wider public.
Intercultural Communication: Addresses interactions across diverse cultural backgrounds, highlighting differences in communication styles and interpretations.

Importance of Feedback and Environment

Effective feedback enhances mutual understanding and communication efficacy.
The environment, including physical setting and arrangement, can profoundly affect interaction patterns and perceptions.

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Explore key terms and definitions related to the communication process through these flashcards. Gain a deeper understanding of the elements that constitute effective communication across different contexts and channels.