Interpersonal Communication: Source, Receiver, Encoding and Decoding
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What does 'encoding' refer to in interpersonal communication?

  • Understanding messages
  • Changing messages
  • Producing messages (correct)
  • Ignoring messages
  • Which element of interpersonal communication helps identify individuals as part of a group?

  • Code-switching (correct)
  • Decoding
  • Feedback messages
  • Channel
  • What is the purpose of code-switching in interpersonal communication?

  • To limit understanding
  • To exclude certain individuals
  • To confuse others
  • To make your meaning clearer (correct)
  • Which type of message provides information before sending primary messages in interpersonal communication?

    <p>Feedforward messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In interpersonal communication, what do metamessages refer to?

    <p>Messages that are about other messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element of interpersonal communication serves as the medium through which messages pass?

    <p>Channel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gatekeepers in interpersonal communication?

    <p>Selectively allow certain messages to reach the receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of noise is described as mental interference in either the speaker or listener?

    <p>Psychological noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is physical noise defined in interpersonal communication?

    <p>External interference that impedes the physical transmission of the message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of communication involves the tangible or concrete environment where the communication takes place?

    <p>Context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are F2F (face-to-face) and Online/Social Media Communication integrated according to the text?

    <p>As it reflects the way we communicate today</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do employers expect employees to have in terms of communication skill sets?

    <p><em>Both</em> offline and online communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Temporal Dimension of interpersonal communication refer to?

    <p>Time of the day and historical context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of interpersonal communication involves status relationships and roles?

    <p>Social-Psychological Dimension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you interact in impersonal communication according to the text?

    <p>Based on social roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which effect of interpersonal communication involves changes in your attitudes?

    <p>Affective Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Objective View of ethics in communication claim?

    <p>Ethical nature depends on standards for all people at all times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interpersonal communication can range from relatively impersonal to highly personal based on what factor?

    <p>Social roles occupied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Interpersonal Communication Elements

    • A bridge occurs when a message is sent over two or more channels simultaneously.
    • Gatekeepers allow some messages to pass from sender to receiver while blocking others.
    • Obstruction occurs when one or more channels are physically damaged.

    Noise

    • Noise refers to anything that distorts a message, preventing the receiver from receiving it.
    • Physical Noise: external interference that impedes physical transmission of the signal or message.
    • Physiological Noise: internal barriers within the sender or receiver, such as visual impairments or hearing loss.
    • Psychological Noise: mental interference in the speaker or listener.
    • Semantic Noise: interference due to different meaning systems between the speaker and listener.

    Context

    • Context refers to the form and content of messages.
    • Physical Dimension: the tangible environment in which communication takes place.
    • Interpersonal competence involves effective communication as both source and receiver.
    • Competence includes knowledge about certain topics and contexts, as well as rules of nonverbal behaviors.

    Source and Receiver

    • Encoding: the act of producing messages, such as speaking or writing.
    • Decoding: the act of understanding the message, such as listening or reading.
    • Code-switching: using different language styles depending on the situation.
    • Code-switching identifies one as part of a group and helps clarify meaning.

    Messages

    • Messages are signals that serve as stimuli for a receiver.
    • Messages can be auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory, or gustatory.
    • Messages can be synchronous or asynchronous.
    • Metamessages are messages about other messages, including feedback and feedforward messages.

    Channel

    • Channel refers to the medium through which messages pass.
    • Temporal Dimension: the time of day and moment in history, and how messages fit into events.
    • Social-Psychological Dimension: status relationships, roles, and games.
    • Cultural Dimension: cultural beliefs and customs of the people communicating.

    Effects

    • Cognitive Effect: changes in thinking.
    • Affective Effect: changes in attitudes.
    • Behavioral Effect: changes in behavior.

    Ethics

    • Ethics is the study of good and bad, right or wrong, and moral and immoral actions.
    • Objective View: claims that the ethical nature of an act depends on universal standards.
    • Subjective View: claims that the morality of an act depends on a specific culture's values and beliefs.

    Principles of Interpersonal Communication

    • Interpersonal communication exists on a continuum from impersonal to highly personal.
    • Interpersonal communication involves social role information, personal information, and social rules.
    • Social rules define interactions, such as between a server and customer, or friends and parents.

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