Introduction to Communication
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What is defined as the act of conveying or sharing informative ideas?

  • Expressive language
  • Communication (correct)
  • Intrapersonal communication
  • Interpersonal communication

Which of the following is NOT a mode of communication?

  • Written
  • Spoken
  • Visual (correct)
  • Signing

What type of communication involves a language user talking to themselves?

  • Intrapersonal communication (correct)
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Group communication
  • Public speaking

Which type of communication usually involves immediate feedback?

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Which of the following definitions best describes communication?

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What is the primary purpose of the communication process?

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In which type of communication do both the sender and receiver exist in the same person?

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Which statement regarding verbal and non-verbal communication is true?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a formal micro language skill?

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What distinguishes primary language skills from secondary language skills?

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Which pair represents the correct categorization of receptive and expressive language skills?

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All of the following are examples of expressive skills EXCEPT:

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Which type of language skills includes grammar and vocabulary?

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What is the primary focus of public communication?

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Which component is NOT part of the elements of communication?

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Which type of communication involves the use of body language and gestures?

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What characterizes mass communication?

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Which statement best describes the role of feedback in the communication process?

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Which of the following best defines language in human communication?

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Which of the following is NOT a mode of language acquisition?

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What is a key difference between verbal and non-verbal communication?

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What distinguishes macro language skills from micro language skills?

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Which of the following is an example of informal macro language skills?

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What are secondary macro language skills primarily associated with?

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Which statement best describes micro language skills?

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Which mode of language acquisition involves learning through interaction with the environment?

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What is primarily developed first in children during language acquisition?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of informal language skills?

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Micro language skills are typically required for which aspect of language use?

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Flashcards

Communication

The act of conveying information or ideas, whether spoken, written, or non-verbal, in a way that is understood by the receiver.

Intra-personal Communication

Communication that involves only one person, like talking to oneself.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication between two or more people, typically involving direct interaction and immediate feedback.

Spoken Communication

Communication that involves the use of spoken language. Includes dialogue, speeches, presentations, and everyday conversations.

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Written Communication

Communication that involves the use of written language. Includes letters emails, texts, and books.

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Non-verbal Communication

Communication that involves using gestures, facial expressions, body language, and other visual cues to convey meaning.

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Communication Process

The process of conveying information from a sender to a receiver, including encoding, transmission, receiving, and decoding of the message.

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Effective Communication Strategies

The skills needed to communicate effectively, including clear and concise language, active listening, appropriate body language, and understanding cultural nuances.

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Small Group Communication

Communication involving a small group of people with a designated leader who coordinates the group, often for brainstorming and decision-making purposes.

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Public Communication

Sharing information with a general public or a specific target audience through methods like news bulletins, newspapers, etc.

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Mass Communication

The process of transmitting information to a large, often anonymous, and diverse audience through mediums like TV, newspapers, or radio.

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Verbal Communication

Communication using written or spoken words, including letters and sounds.

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Sender (Encoder)

The person who sends a message, encodes it, and transmits it to the receiver.

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Receiver (Decoder)

The person who receives a message, decodes it, and interprets its meaning.

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Feedback

The response or reaction from the receiver indicating their understanding of the message sent by the sender.

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Informal Language Acquisition

The process of learning a language naturally, through interaction with the environment (like family or community).

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Formal Language Acquisition

The process of learning a language through formal instruction in a school setting.

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Language Skills

Skills that enable a person to communicate effectively, such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Macro Language Skills

The primary language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Primary Macro Language Skills

Macro language skills acquired naturally, without formal instruction. These include listening and speaking.

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Secondary Macro Language Skills

Macro language skills that are taught and learned formally, like reading and writing.

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Micro Language Skills

Small elements of language, like sounds (phonemes) and letters.

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Informal Micro Language Skills

Micro language skills that are acquired informally, like vocabulary and pronunciation.

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Receptive Language Skills

Language skills that involve receiving information, such as listening and reading.

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Expressive Language Skills

Language skills that involve expressing information, such as speaking and writing.

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Primary Language Skills

The first skills acquired in language learning, such as listening and speaking, which are often learned naturally.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Communication

  • Communication is the act of conveying or sharing ideas
  • Humans are designed to relate with one another
  • This need stems from dependence on others for information, knowledge, encouragement, guidance, and love
  • Communication is expressing inner thoughts and feelings, making them known to another person
  • Communication is crucial for accurate understanding between individuals

Modes of Communication

  • Two basic modes: spoken and written
  • A third mode, signing, exists for exceptional cases like deafness or dumbness

Types of Communication

  • Intra-personal: communication with oneself (soliloquy)
  • Interpersonal: communication between two people or a small group. It is usually face-to-face and immediate feedback occurs
  • Small group: communication within a larger group, commonly with a leader coordinating the group
  • Public: communication to a general or specific populace through various methods
  • Mass: communication to a large, anonymous, and diverse population (e.g., newspaper, television)

The Communication Process

  • A two-way process involving a sender/encoder and receiver/decoder
  • Incomplete until feedback from the receiver confirms understanding
  • Essential elements include the message, encoding activity, the channel, and feedback

Elements of Communication

  • The human elements are: encoder (giver of information)
  • Process elements include the message, encoding, channel, and feedback

The Use of Language in Human Communication

  • Language is a key tool for human communication
  • It distinguishes humans from other animals
  • Language consists of structured words conveyed through speech, writing, or gestures

Modes of Language Acquisition

  • Formal: learning a language in a school or formal setting, like learning English in a school
  • Informal: acquiring language through natural interaction with the environment (e.g., a child learning language at home)

Language Skills

  • Macro skills: encompass large-scale language abilities
    • Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
    • Primary: naturally acquired (informal/natural) skills like listening and speaking
    • Secondary: developed or formally taught skills like reading and writing
  • Micro skills: smaller components of language
    • Informal (unsystematic, unconsciously acquired items like vocabulary, pronunciation)
    • Formal (systematic, consciously acquired items like spelling, grammar, meaning)
  • Receptive skills (input): listening and reading
  • Expressive skills (output): speaking and writing

Summary of diagram

  • Language skills consist of Macro and Micro skills
  • Macro skills are subdivided into informal and formal skills
  • Informal Macro Skills include Listening and Speaking
  • Formal Macro Skills include Reading and Writing
  • Informal Micro Skills include Vocabulary and Pronunciation
  • Formal Micro Skills include Spelling, Grammar, and Meaning

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This quiz explores the essential concepts of communication, including its definition, modes, and types. Understand how communication forms the basis for human interaction and the sharing of ideas. Test your knowledge on interpersonal, intra-personal, and mass communication.

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