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What is the primary role of the sender in the communication process?
What is the primary role of the sender in the communication process?
- To encode their thoughts into a communicable format. (correct)
- To interpret the message received.
- To eliminate all forms of noise.
- To provide feedback to the receiver.
Which part of the communication process involves the medium through which the message is sent?
Which part of the communication process involves the medium through which the message is sent?
- Channel (correct)
- Receiver
- Encoding
- Feedback
In effective communication, what is the goal of feedback?
In effective communication, what is the goal of feedback?
- To confuse the sender about the message.
- To distract from the initial communication.
- To prevent the message from being bandied about.
- To clarify any misunderstandings. (correct)
What is not considered a form of noise in communication?
What is not considered a form of noise in communication?
Which of the following is a characteristic of verbal communication?
Which of the following is a characteristic of verbal communication?
What does decoding involve in the communication process?
What does decoding involve in the communication process?
Which component of communication refers to the content or information that is being transmitted?
Which component of communication refers to the content or information that is being transmitted?
Which type of communication does not rely on spoken or written words?
Which type of communication does not rely on spoken or written words?
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Meaning of Communication
- Communication transmits information, ideas, feelings, and thoughts between individuals.
- Effective communication goes beyond exchanging words; it also entails the interpretation of those words within context.
Process of Communication
- Sender: Initiates the message and encodes thoughts into a communicable format such as words or gestures.
- Message: The information conveyed, which can be verbal or non-verbal in nature.
- Encoding: The transformation of the message into symbols or words for the receiver's understanding.
- Channel: The medium utilized for sending the message, such as face-to-face, telephone, or email.
- Receiver: The individual who receives and interprets the message.
- Decoding: The interpretation process that helps the receiver understand the message's meaning.
- Feedback: The response from the receiver indicating how the message was understood, providing insight to the sender.
- Noise: Any interference, whether external (such as background sounds) or internal (such as biases), that distorts or obscures the message.
Kinds of Communication
- Verbal Communication: Utilizes spoken or written words, including conversations, phone calls, emails, and texts.
- Non-Verbal Communication: Encompasses body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and eye contact.
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