Communication Process Overview

Study Notes

Communication Process

Communication begins with a speaker responding to a stimulus and deciding to encode a message.
Messages are transmitted through specific channels or means of communication to the receiver.
The receiver decodes or interprets the message based on personal understanding.
Responses from the receiver become feedback that is sent back to the sender, facilitating ongoing communication.
Communication is a transactional process where the sender and receiver may switch roles to reach mutual understanding.
Barriers such as noise, misunderstandings, or misinterpretations can disrupt effective communication.

Functions of Communication

Communication is inherent to human life and occurs naturally and unconsciously.
Functions include:
- Inform: Share information or knowledge.
- Inspire: Motivate or provoke action or thought.
- Counsel: Offer guidance or advice.
- Sell: Persuade others to purchase or engage.
- Clarify: Make meanings clear to avoid confusion.
- Question: Seek information or clarification.
- Express: Share feelings or emotions.
- Promote: Advocate for ideas, products, or causes.
- Teach: Provide instruction or knowledge transfer.
- Learn: Gain understanding or new information.
- Persuade: Convince others to adopt a certain viewpoint or action.
- Reveal: Share secrets or disclose hidden information.
- Advise: Offer recommendations based on experience.
- Criticize: Evaluate and provide feedback, often negative.
- Motivate: Encourage or stimulate others to take action.
- Additional purposes include denying information, concealing details, or affirming statements.

Description

This quiz explores the essential elements of the communication process, including encoding, transmitting, decoding, and feedback. Participants will learn about the dynamics between the speaker and receiver in various communication contexts. Understanding these concepts is key to effective interpersonal communication.