Human Communication Chapter One

Questions and Answers

What is communication?

The understanding of the message

The person's response to a message

The means by which a message travels

The process of using messages to create meaning (correct)

What does 'meaning' refer to in communication?

The understanding of the message.

Who is the source in communication?

The person who initiates a message.

What is the receiver's role in communication?

The person who receives a message. Signup and view all the answers

What is a message?

The verbal and nonverbal form of the idea, thought, or feeling. Signup and view all the answers

What does the channel refer to in communication?

The means by which a message travels from the source to the receiver. Signup and view all the answers

What is feedback in communication?

The receiver's verbal and nonverbal response to the source's message. Signup and view all the answers

Define dialogue.

The act of taking part in a conversation. Signup and view all the answers

What is context in communication?

The set of circumstances or a situation in which communication occurs. Signup and view all the answers

Explain intrapersonal communication.

The process of using messages to create meaning within the self. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes interpersonal communication?

The process of using messages to generate meaning between at least two people. Signup and view all the answers

What is dyadic communication?

Two person communication. Signup and view all the answers

Define small-group communication.

The process of using messages to generate meaning within a small group. Signup and view all the answers

What is public communication?

The process through which a single speaker transmits a message to a number of receivers. Signup and view all the answers

Describe mass communication.

The process of using messages to generate meaning in a mediated system. Signup and view all the answers

What is media convergence?

The way that technology is unifying once separate channels of communication. Signup and view all the answers

How is technological convergence defined?

As voice, data, video, audio, and other channels of communication being consolidated. Signup and view all the answers

What is synchronous communication?

Occurs when there is an instantaneous sending and receiving of messages. Signup and view all the answers

Define asynchronous communication.

Occurs when there is a delay in the interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What does communication competence mean?

The ability to effectively exchange meaning through a common system of symbols or behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What are ethics in the context of communication?

A set of moral principles or values. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Communication

Communication: Utilizes messages to create meaning and encompasses various forms of interaction.
Meaning: The understanding derived from the message exchanged.
Source: The initiator of the message, playing a crucial role in communication dynamics.
Receiver: The individual who receives and interprets the message.

Message and Channel

Message: Can be verbal or nonverbal, conveying ideas, thoughts, or feelings from one person to another.
Channel: The medium through which a message is transmitted from source to receiver.

Feedback and Dialogue

Feedback: The receiver's verbal and nonverbal reactions that reflect their understanding of the message.
Dialogue: Engaging in a conversation that allows for mutual exchange.

Context and Types of Communication

Context: The surrounding circumstances or situation influencing communication.
Intrapersonal Communication: Self-reflective messaging that creates meaning internally.
Interpersonal Communication: Message exchange between two or more people facilitating speaking and listening opportunities.
Dyadic Communication: Specifically refers to interactions between two individuals.
Small-group Communication: Involves generating meaning within a limited group of participants.

Communication in Various Settings

Public Communication: A single speaker conveys messages to many receivers, with opportunities for feedback.
Mass Communication: Involves mediated messaging reaching a wide audience of unseen receivers.

Convergence in Communication

Media Convergence: Integration of previously separate communication channels due to technology advancements.
Technological Convergence: Consolidation of various communication types (voice, data, video, etc.) into digital formats.

Communication Dynamics

Synchronous Communication: Instantaneous exchange of messages, allowing real-time interaction.
Asynchronous Communication: Delayed interaction, where responses are not immediate.

Competence and Ethics

Communication Competence: The skill to effectively convey and interpret meanings through a shared symbol system.
Ethics: A framework of moral principles guiding communication behavior.

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Test your knowledge of key concepts from Chapter One of Judy Pearson's 'Human Communication'. This quiz covers essential terms like communication, meaning, source, and receiver, helping you understand foundational ideas in communication theory. Use these flashcards to enhance your grasp of how messages create meaning.