Human Communication Chapter One

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.

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.