Communication Unit 1 Quiz

Study Notes

Communication leads to community, understanding, intimacy, and shared values.
It is a process of understanding oneself and others through verbal and nonverbal cues.

Communication is defined as the transmission of ideas and emotions using verbal and nonverbal cues.
Originates from the Latin word "communis," meaning "common."
The process begins with a stimulus (an idea), followed by encoding (putting into words) by the sender.
The message is sent and interpreted by the receiver, who may choose to respond.

Proxemics: The impact of physical space on communication. Varying distances include intimate (less than 18 inches), personal (1.5 to 4 feet), social (4 to 12 feet), and public (12 to 25 feet+).
Kinesics: The use of body language, including gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions. Example: leaning forward while listening.
Chronemics: The significance of time in communication, which varies across cultures regarding punctuality.
Paralanguage: The tone, speed, and volume of voice, including non-verbal sounds like sighs. Example: speaking softly and slowly.
Haptics: The use of touch to convey messages, dependent on cultural norms. Example: hugging as a sign of affection.

Participants: Communicators include both senders and receivers who exchange messages.
Context: Interrelated conditions affecting the message, including:
- Physical: Place, time, and environment of communication.
- Psychological: Moods and feelings influencing communication.
- Social: Relationships between communicators that shape the conversation.
- Cultural: Cultural beliefs and norms affecting communication.
Message: The main idea conveyed by the sender, needing clarity for proper understanding.
Channel: The medium through which the message is delivered (e.g., face-to-face, email, social media).
Feedback: The response from the receiver, indicating understanding and guiding further communication.

Models serve as conceptual representations to explain the communication process.
Linear Model: One-way communication where information flows from sender to receiver without feedback.
Interactive Model: Two-way communication involving feedback and the possibility of noise affecting interpretation.
Transactional Model: Simultaneous two-way communication where participants act as senders and receivers, using nonverbal cues as feedback and influenced by their backgrounds.

Understanding these elements and models helps enhance communication effectiveness, addressing how both verbal and nonverbal communications are essential for conveying ideas and emotions.