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What is defined as the process of transmitting information and common understanding from one person to another?
What is defined as the process of transmitting information and common understanding from one person to another?
Which type of communication primarily uses visuals to convey information and/or messages?
Which type of communication primarily uses visuals to convey information and/or messages?
What type of communication involves self-talk and may include imagination, visualization, and memory recall?
What type of communication involves self-talk and may include imagination, visualization, and memory recall?
During the communication process, who formulates the message to be transmitted?
During the communication process, who formulates the message to be transmitted?
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What follows after the receiver processes the message in the communication cycle?
What follows after the receiver processes the message in the communication cycle?
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What is defined as the process of converting ideas into understandable messages?
What is defined as the process of converting ideas into understandable messages?
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In the communication cycle, what happens during the decoding stage?
In the communication cycle, what happens during the decoding stage?
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Which of the following is considered noise in the communication process?
Which of the following is considered noise in the communication process?
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Which function of communication focuses on sharing knowledge, facts, and information?
Which function of communication focuses on sharing knowledge, facts, and information?
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What role does the 'addresser' fulfill in the communication process?
What role does the 'addresser' fulfill in the communication process?
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Which component of communication is tasked with interpreting the received message?
Which component of communication is tasked with interpreting the received message?
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What best describes Gronbeck's definition of a model in communication?
What best describes Gronbeck's definition of a model in communication?
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What is the main purpose of the instructive function of communication?
What is the main purpose of the instructive function of communication?
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What is the main definition of communication according to George Terry?
What is the main definition of communication according to George Terry?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of verbal communication?
Which of the following is NOT a type of verbal communication?
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Which element of communication refers to the person who initiates the conversation?
Which element of communication refers to the person who initiates the conversation?
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What percentage of their workday are individuals in technical jobs estimated to spend on communication?
What percentage of their workday are individuals in technical jobs estimated to spend on communication?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the necessary skills for effective communication?
Which of the following is NOT included in the necessary skills for effective communication?
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What aspect of communication involves the use of pitch, volume, and speed?
What aspect of communication involves the use of pitch, volume, and speed?
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Communication can be understood as a social interaction involving:
Communication can be understood as a social interaction involving:
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Nonverbal communication includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Nonverbal communication includes all of the following EXCEPT:
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What element carries the message from sender to receiver?
What element carries the message from sender to receiver?
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What does the Latin word 'communis' suggest about the nature of communication?
What does the Latin word 'communis' suggest about the nature of communication?
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Which aspect is highlighted as being different in human communication compared to animals?
Which aspect is highlighted as being different in human communication compared to animals?
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Which of the following best describes nonverbal communication?
Which of the following best describes nonverbal communication?
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What is the primary nature of communication as described?
What is the primary nature of communication as described?
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According to the content, which of these is a key element of effective communication?
According to the content, which of these is a key element of effective communication?
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Which of the following semiotic rules does communication NOT involve at its core?
Which of the following semiotic rules does communication NOT involve at its core?
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Which definition of communication emphasizes the idea of mutual exchange?
Which definition of communication emphasizes the idea of mutual exchange?
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What is the primary purpose of communication in the motivation function?
What is the primary purpose of communication in the motivation function?
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How does communication serve as a therapeutic function?
How does communication serve as a therapeutic function?
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In what way can communication be used for regulation or control?
In what way can communication be used for regulation or control?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of the social interaction function of communication?
Which of the following is a key aspect of the social interaction function of communication?
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Which function of communication is primarily aimed at enjoyment?
Which function of communication is primarily aimed at enjoyment?
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What does effective communication in a workplace primarily encourage?
What does effective communication in a workplace primarily encourage?
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What role does nonverbal communication play in social interactions?
What role does nonverbal communication play in social interactions?
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How does the media utilize communication to impact public behavior?
How does the media utilize communication to impact public behavior?
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Study Notes
Definitions of Communication
- Communication involves assigning and sharing meaning for shared understanding
- It requires skills like intrapersonal and interpersonal processing, listening, observing, speaking, questioning, analyzing, and evaluating
- Communication can be understood as information transmission governed by syntactic, pragmatic, and semantic rules
- It's a social interaction where at least two agents share common signs and semiotic rules
- The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary defines communication as exchanging information, ideas, feelings, and thoughts, and belonging to the same feeling
- Communication comes from the Latin word "communis," meaning "belonging to many" or "equally," and "communico" - to confer with others
- It's the mutual exchange of information, ideas, and understanding through various means
- Communication is a process of humans reacting to the symbolic behavior of others
- Communication is human, a process, and symbolic
- Communication in animals differs from humans, with humans using gestures, facial expressions, and other means
Types of Communication
- Communication can be verbal, nonverbal, and visual
- Verbal communication uses words, including writing and sign language, to convey messages
- Oral verbal communication relies on spoken words, including face-to-face conversations, speeches, telephonic conversations, videos, radio, television, and voice over internet
- Written verbal communication uses written signs or symbols and can be conveyed through mediums like email, letters, reports, and memos
- Nonverbal communication involves sending and receiving wordless messages, using gestures, body language, posture, tone of voice, or facial expressions
- Nonverbal communication has three elements: appearance (speaker), body language, and sounds
Elements of Communication
- The quality of communication depends on various elements
- The sender initiates the conversation and creates the message
- The receiver is the recipient of the information
- The message is the information created by the sender
- The channel or medium carries the message, being the mode of transmission
- Feedback is the receiver's response to the sender's message
- Encoding is the sender's process of converting ideas into understandable messages
- Decoding is the receiver's process of interpreting the information into meaningful messages
- Noise is anything that blocks the communication process, also known as interference
- Speaking and listening are vital parts of communication
- Eugene White (1960) identified these stages in the communication cycle: thinking, symbolizing, expressing, transmitting, receiving, decoding, reacting, and monitoring
- Roman Jacobson identified these components of communication: addresser, addressee, context, contact, code, and message
- Gronbeck defines a model as a representation of something showing key parts and their effects
- A communication model sketches the elements of the communication process and their interactions
Functions of Communication
- Communication serves various functions, including informative, instructive, persuasive, motivational, aesthetic, therapeutic, regulation, and social interaction
- Informative function: Sharing facts, information, and knowledge
- Instructive function: Instructing people on what, when, where, and why to do something
- Persuasive function: Influencing others' opinions and perspectives
- Motivational function: Enticing and directing people to act and reach their goals
- Aesthetic function: Communication for pleasure and enjoyment
- Therapeutic function or emotional expression: Communicating for emotional release, catharsis, and emotional well-being
- Regulation/Control: Maintaining control over attitudes and behavior of others
- Social Interaction: Establishing, maintaining, regulating, or ending relationships
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Explore the intricate definitions and processes of communication through this quiz. Understand the skills involved, the role of societal interaction, and the linguistic roots of the term. Test your knowledge on the various aspects that shape effective communication.
