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What type of noise involves environmental stimuli that distract people from the message being communicated?
What type of noise involves environmental stimuli that distract people from the message being communicated?
Which type of communication occurs within a single individual?
Which type of communication occurs within a single individual?
What is a primary function of communication when it comes to social interactions?
What is a primary function of communication when it comes to social interactions?
Which type of noise is caused by differences in understanding between the sender and receiver of a message?
Which type of noise is caused by differences in understanding between the sender and receiver of a message?
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Which principle of communication indicates that messages can vary in how consciously they are encoded?
Which principle of communication indicates that messages can vary in how consciously they are encoded?
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Which form of communication includes gestures, body language, and facial expressions?
Which form of communication includes gestures, body language, and facial expressions?
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According to communication ethics, what should ethical communicators avoid doing?
According to communication ethics, what should ethical communicators avoid doing?
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What is the main benefit of feedback in the communication process?
What is the main benefit of feedback in the communication process?
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Which component of communication refers to the setting in which communication occurs?
Which component of communication refers to the setting in which communication occurs?
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What is the role of the sender in the communication process?
What is the role of the sender in the communication process?
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Which type of noise includes distractions from the external environment?
Which type of noise includes distractions from the external environment?
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Which of the following contexts is NOT considered a part of the communication context?
Which of the following contexts is NOT considered a part of the communication context?
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What does the term 'channels' refer to in the communication process?
What does the term 'channels' refer to in the communication process?
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Which of the following best describes feedback in the communication process?
Which of the following best describes feedback in the communication process?
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Which context includes shared beliefs, values, and norms of a large group of people?
Which context includes shared beliefs, values, and norms of a large group of people?
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Which component is primarily concerned with how messages are understood?
Which component is primarily concerned with how messages are understood?
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Study Notes
Communication Process
- Communication is a process of sharing meaning, facilitated by interaction through symbols for interpreting meanings.
Components of Communication
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Context: The setting of communication, including physical, social, historical, psychological, and cultural aspects.
- Physical Context: The location, temperature, lighting, and noise level.
- Social Context: The relationships between participants.
- Historical Context: Previous interactions that influence current understanding.
- Psychological Context: The moods and feelings of participants.
- Cultural Context: Beliefs, values, and norms shared by a large group of people.
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Participants: The senders and receivers of communication.
- Sender: Forms messages and transmits through channels.
- Receiver: Processes messages and reacts to them.
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Messages: The encoded or decoded information exchanged.
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Channels: The means of transportation for messages, including verbal, nonverbal, and written communication.
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Presence or Absence of Noise: Interference that hinders effective communication.
- External Noise: Stimuli in the environment distracting from the message.
- Internal Noise: Thoughts and feelings interfering with message reception.
- Semantic Noise: Differences in understanding or interpretation of symbols or language used.
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Feedback: Responses to the message, indicating reception, understanding, and potential for improvement.
Types of Communication
- Verbal Communication: Communication through words, spoken, written, or signed.
- Nonverbal Communication: Communication through body language, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, posture, sound of voice, pitch, tone, and volume.
Levels of Communication
- Intrapersonal Communication: Communication within oneself, including cognitive processes, self-talk, and decision-making.
- Interpersonal Communication: Communication between two people, including interviews, conversations, and small group discussions.
- Public Communication: Communication from a single sender to an audience.
Functions of Communication
- Meeting needs.
- Enhancing or maintaining self-identity.
- Fulfilling social obligations.
- Developing relationships.
- Exchanging information.
- Influencing others.
Principles of Communication
- Communication is purposive: Communication serves a specific goal.
- Communication is continuous: Communication is ongoing and dynamic.
- Communication messages vary in conscious encoding: Messages can be intentionally or unintentionally encoded with different levels of awareness.
- Communication is relational: Communication affects and shapes relationships.
- Communication has ethical implications: Communication choices have ethical consequences.
- Communication is learned: Communication skills are developed through experience and practice.
Communication Ethics
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Ethical communicators:
- Speak with sincerity.
- Avoid spreading falsehoods that can cause harm.
- Do not intentionally distort the truth.
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Explore the essential components of the communication process in this quiz. Learn about the various elements such as context, participants, messages, and channels that facilitate effective communication. Test your understanding of how these components interact to share meaning.
