Fundamentals of Communication Chapter 1

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What is communication?

Deliberate/accidental transfer of meaning

What is intrapersonal communication?

Communication you have with yourself

Define interpersonal communication.

Communication you have with other people in various relationships

What's the difference between group, public, and mass communication?

Group communication is interacting in groups of about 5-10 people, public communication involves a larger audience, and mass communication is where one source is sent to many receivers. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by online/machine assisted communication?

Relationships building that takes place via a computer connection Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic elements of communication?

A sender, a receiver, the message(s), channel(s), noise, context, feedback, and effect. Signup and view all the answers

How do senders and receivers go about their roles?

A sender encodes the message, while a receiver decodes it. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a 'message' in communication.

The context of a communicative act. Signup and view all the answers

What are channels?

The medium through which messages are sent. Signup and view all the answers

Define noise.

Anything that interferes with sending or receiving messages. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the context of communication.

The setting where communication takes place. Signup and view all the answers

What is feedback?

The information returned to the message source. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the effect of a communicative act.

The overall outcome resulting from the message. Signup and view all the answers

What are the principles of communication?

Dynamic, inevitable, unrepeatable, irreversible, has no opposite, affected by culture, influenced by ethics, competence-based, and constantly transformed by media and technology. Signup and view all the answers

What are the benefits of communication?

Understanding and insight, meaningful relationships, influence on others, and career development. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Communication Fundamentals

Communication is the deliberate or accidental transfer of meaning, occurring knowingly or unknowingly, and represents a two-way process involving a sender and a receiver.
Types of communication include verbal and nonverbal forms.

Intrapersonal Communication

Involves the internal dialogue one has with oneself.

Interpersonal Communication

Relates to interactions between individuals in various relational contexts.

Types of Group Communication

Group communication occurs in small settings (5-10 people), such as casual gatherings.
Public communication involves larger audiences, typically with a speaker addressing a crowd, like at political rallies.
Mass communication disseminates information from a singular source to a vast audience, such as television networks.

Online and Machine-Assisted Communication

Encompasses relationship-building through digital means, including instant messaging, online gaming, video calls, and forums.

Basic Elements of Communication

Comprises key components: sender, receiver, messages, channels, noise, context, feedback, and effects.

Roles of Senders and Receivers

Senders encode messages through methods like speaking or writing, while receivers decode messages via listening or reading.

Definition of a Message

Refers to the content within communication contexts, which can be both verbal and nonverbal; messages may occur intentionally or by chance.

Communication Channels

The mediums that convey messages, engaging the five senses, especially sight and sound.

Understanding Noise

Defined as anything that disrupts the communication process, which can be categorized as internal (distractions in thought) or external (loud sounds).

Context of Communication

The setting influences communication styles and effectiveness, with environmental factors impacting comfort and expression.

Feedback Mechanism

Information returned to the message source can be either positive or negative, derived from internal or external responses.

Effects of Communication

The overall outcome of a communicative act can manifest as physical, emotional, or cognitive responses, exemplified by frustration and search efforts when losing belongings.

Principles of Communication

Key principles include the dynamic nature of communication, its inevitability, unrepeatability, and irreversibility.
Communication is unaffected by opposites, influenced by cultural backgrounds, governed by ethical considerations, based on competence, and continuously shaped by media and technology.

Benefits of Communication

Enriches understanding and insight, fosters meaningful relationships, facilitates influence over others, and aids in career development.

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