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What is the primary characteristic of the linear model of communication?
What is the primary characteristic of the linear model of communication?
In the interaction model, participants do not alternate their roles as sender and receiver.
In the interaction model, participants do not alternate their roles as sender and receiver.
False
What is the term used for the response of the receiver to the sender's message?
What is the term used for the response of the receiver to the sender's message?
Feedback
In communication, the _________ refers to the situation or environment in which the communication occurs.
In communication, the _________ refers to the situation or environment in which the communication occurs.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is one of the ethical responsibilities of a communicator?
What is one of the ethical responsibilities of a communicator?
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The transaction model of communication emphasizes ongoing shared meaning among participants.
The transaction model of communication emphasizes ongoing shared meaning among participants.
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What should communicators do to ensure the audience has access to information?
What should communicators do to ensure the audience has access to information?
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What distinguishes ethics from morals?
What distinguishes ethics from morals?
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The responsibility of the outcome is solely upon those who hold less power.
The responsibility of the outcome is solely upon those who hold less power.
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What is the main focus of mutuality in ethics?
What is the main focus of mutuality in ethics?
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Globalization refers to the increasing economic, political, and cultural integration and __________ of diverse cultures.
Globalization refers to the increasing economic, political, and cultural integration and __________ of diverse cultures.
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Match the following concepts with their appropriate descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their appropriate descriptions:
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According to Thomas Friedman, what process contributes to the 'flattening' of the world?
According to Thomas Friedman, what process contributes to the 'flattening' of the world?
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In exercising our rights, we do not need to consider the rights of others.
In exercising our rights, we do not need to consider the rights of others.
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Ethics involve the standards of __________ distinguished by a specific community or social setting.
Ethics involve the standards of __________ distinguished by a specific community or social setting.
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What does masculinity refer to according to Hofstede?
What does masculinity refer to according to Hofstede?
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Cultural assimilation involves adopting the language, practices, and beliefs of another group while retaining aspects of one's traditional culture.
Cultural assimilation involves adopting the language, practices, and beliefs of another group while retaining aspects of one's traditional culture.
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What are the two orientations described in cultural contexts?
What are the two orientations described in cultural contexts?
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In high-context cultures, key information is embedded in the _____ rather than made explicit.
In high-context cultures, key information is embedded in the _____ rather than made explicit.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?
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Cultures are multifaceted, meaning they involve a single dimension of beliefs.
Cultures are multifaceted, meaning they involve a single dimension of beliefs.
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What two regions are mentioned as examples of high-context cultures?
What two regions are mentioned as examples of high-context cultures?
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Which of the following is a British English term for a 'Drugstore'?
Which of the following is a British English term for a 'Drugstore'?
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The term 'Eggplant' is used in both American and British English.
The term 'Eggplant' is used in both American and British English.
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What is the British English spelling of 'Center'?
What is the British English spelling of 'Center'?
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In the very formal register, language is often described as __________ in time and content.
In the very formal register, language is often described as __________ in time and content.
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Match the following register types with their definitions:
Match the following register types with their definitions:
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Which of the following is an example of a formal register?
Which of the following is an example of a formal register?
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The Outer Circle consists of English-speaking countries that were former colonies.
The Outer Circle consists of English-speaking countries that were former colonies.
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Name one country in the Expanding Circle of English-speaking societies.
Name one country in the Expanding Circle of English-speaking societies.
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What type of register is characterized by informal language among friends and peers?
What type of register is characterized by informal language among friends and peers?
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Denotation refers to the emotional meanings associated with a word.
Denotation refers to the emotional meanings associated with a word.
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What is a symbol in the context of signs?
What is a symbol in the context of signs?
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__________ refers to a direct link between signifier and signified.
__________ refers to a direct link between signifier and signified.
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Match the following types of signs with their definitions:
Match the following types of signs with their definitions:
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What does 'medium' refer to in communication?
What does 'medium' refer to in communication?
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Semiosis is concerned with everything that can be viewed as a sign.
Semiosis is concerned with everything that can be viewed as a sign.
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What is the primary distinction between denotation and connotation?
What is the primary distinction between denotation and connotation?
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What does the Latin word 'communicare' mean?
What does the Latin word 'communicare' mean?
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Communication is a linear and straightforward process.
Communication is a linear and straightforward process.
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What is the role of the source in the communication process?
What is the role of the source in the communication process?
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The process of converting ideas or thoughts into verbal or nonverbal symbols is called ___.
The process of converting ideas or thoughts into verbal or nonverbal symbols is called ___.
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Match the following contexts in communication with their descriptions:
Match the following contexts in communication with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a communication model mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a communication model mentioned?
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Decoding is the process of sending a message.
Decoding is the process of sending a message.
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What term describes the stated rules or unstated norms that guide communication?
What term describes the stated rules or unstated norms that guide communication?
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Study Notes
Communication Processes, Principles, and Ethics
- Communication is the process of creating and sharing meaning through verbal and nonverbal symbols in various contexts. It's derived from the Latin word "communicare," meaning to share or make ideas common.
Process of Communication
- Source: The sender of the message, starting with an idea to communicate.
- Message: Contains the sender's idea to be conveyed.
- Encoding: Converting the idea into verbal or nonverbal symbols.
- Channel: The method of conveying the message (face-to-face, phone, video, writing).
- Decoding: The receiver's interpretation of the message's symbols.
- Receiver: The person or group receiving the message.
- Feedback: The receiver's response to the message (positive or negative).
- Context: The situation surrounding the communication. Factors include: environment (location, time, temperature), relationship between communicators, their cultural backgrounds, and the topic itself.
Key Principles of Communication
- Interpersonal communication is unavoidable, irreversible, complex, and contextual.
Contexts of Communication
- Psychological Context: Sender/receiver's personality, needs, values, beliefs.
- Relational Context: Reactions based on the relationship between people involved.
- Situational Context: The psychosocial "where."
- Environmental Context: The physical "where."
- Cultural Context: Learned behaviors and rules impacting interaction (body language, gestures, personal space vary across cultures).
- Social Norms: Stated or unstated rules guiding communication.
Communication Models
- Transmission Model: A linear, one-way process where a sender transmits a message to a receiver (with potential noise affecting the transmission).
- Interaction Model: Participants alternate as senders and receivers, generating meaning through messages and feedback.
Interaction Model Components
- Encoding
- Decoding
- Sender-Receiver
- Psychological Context
- Physical Context
- Feedback Channel
- Noise
Transaction Model
- Communication creating social realities (shared meanings, practices, and experiences within social, relational, and cultural contexts).
Individual Dignity
- Respecting the dignity of others in communication.
Accuracy
- Ensuring accurate information is disseminated.
Access to Information
- Providing equal access to information.
Accountability
- Taking responsibility for the impact of communication.
Audience
- Understanding and considering the audience in communication.
Relative Truth
- Respecting the perspectives of others.
End vs. Means
- Ethical means for reaching desired goals.
Use of Power
- Recognizing the responsibility of those with power in communication.
Rights vs. Responsibilities
- Acknowledging both rights and responsibilities in communication interactions.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental principles and processes of communication. This quiz covers the various components involved in effective communication, including source, message, encoding, and decoding. Evaluate your understanding of how context and feedback play vital roles in the communication process.
