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What are the key components of the communication cycle?
What are the key components of the communication cycle?
- Sender, Message, Receiver, Outcome, Time
- Sender, Medium, Audience, Feedback, Action
- Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver, Feedback (correct)
- Sender, Content, Reception, Feedback, Context
What method is best for communicating the same message to many people at once?
What method is best for communicating the same message to many people at once?
- Phone Call
- Face-to-face Conversation
- Notices or Posters (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of verbal communication?
Which of the following is NOT a type of verbal communication?
- Non-verbal Communication (correct)
- Public Communication
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
What is a significant disadvantage of verbal communication?
What is a significant disadvantage of verbal communication?
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What is the role of feedback in communication?
What is the role of feedback in communication?
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How can posture contribute to non-verbal communication?
How can posture contribute to non-verbal communication?
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Which type of verbal communication involves two people discussing an assignment?
Which type of verbal communication involves two people discussing an assignment?
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Which of the following is an advantage of verbal communication?
Which of the following is an advantage of verbal communication?
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Communication Overview
- Communication is the exchange of information through signs, signals, speaking, writing, or other mediums.
Parts of Communication
- Transmitting: The sender shares the message via a chosen medium.
- Listening: The receiver interprets the conveyed message.
- Feedback: The receiver communicates understanding back to the sender, completing the communication cycle.
Communication Cycle Elements
- Sender: Initiator of the communication.
- Message: The information intended to be conveyed.
- Channel: The medium used to transmit the message.
- Receiver: The individual who receives and interprets the message.
- Feedback: The response from the receiver acknowledging the message.
Effective Group Communication
- Notices or posters are effective for disseminating the same message to a large audience.
Types of Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal communication: Example - Two friends discussing homework.
- Written communication: Example - Writing a letter to grandmother to inquire about her health.
- Small group communication: Example - Press conferences.
- Public communication: Example - Election campaigns.
Advantages of Verbal Communication
- Ease of use allows for straightforward interactions.
- Quick responses facilitate dynamic engagement.
- Flexibility to adjust communication based on feedback received.
Disadvantage of Verbal Communication
- Dependency on spoken or written words can lead to confusion; clarity is necessary for understanding meaning.
Types of Non-Verbal Communication
- Facial Expressions: Communicate emotions such as happiness or anger.
- Posture: Conveys confidence; upright posture signals confidence, while slumped posture indicates weakness.
- Gestures/Body Language: Use of physical movements to express ideas, such as raising a hand to ask a question in class.
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