Introduction to Media & Information Literacy

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What is the definition of communication?

A process by which information is created between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior.

An exchange of thoughts, messages, or information, as by speech, signals, writing, or behavior. (correct)

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information.

The process by which messages or information is sent from one place or person to another, or the message itself.

What is the role of the source in communication?

Analyzing the message

Transmitting information to a receiver (correct)

Creating a message

Receiving information

In communication, what does the term 'message' refer to?

The interpretation of information by the receiver

The feedback provided by the receiver

The information transmitted by the source (correct)

The noise interfering with the transmission

Which of the following constitutes non-verbal communication?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not belong to the two basic types of communication?

Visual communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for a source in communication?

An origin of information Signup and view all the answers

What is the second criterion for producing meaning?

The receiver's understanding Signup and view all the answers

In communication, what does encoding refer to?

Assembling the message into a representative design Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a channel in communication?

Conveying the message to the receiver Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for successful communication according to the text?

Mutual understanding of the same information by both source and receiver Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consideration for a good communicator when delivering a message to the receiver?

Common ground with the audience Signup and view all the answers

What term can be used interchangeably with 'feedback' according to the text?

Reactions Signup and view all the answers

What makes decoding impossible in communication according to the text?

Incomprehensible message Signup and view all the answers

What would indicate a successful communication according to the text?

"A flawless marriage proposal, only to receive a look of bewilderment and horror" Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a good communicator's understanding of channels according to the text?

"All channels have strengths and weaknesses" Signup and view all the answers

What does a good communicator pay close attention to according to the text?

"The receiver preconceptions and frames of reference" Signup and view all the answers

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What is the definition of communication?

What is the role of the source in communication?

In communication, what does the term 'message' refer to?

Which of the following constitutes non-verbal communication?

Which of the following does not belong to the two basic types of communication?

What is the key requirement for a source in communication?

What is the second criterion for producing meaning?

In communication, what does encoding refer to?

What is the purpose of a channel in communication?

What is essential for successful communication according to the text?

What is a significant consideration for a good communicator when delivering a message to the receiver?

What term can be used interchangeably with 'feedback' according to the text?

What makes decoding impossible in communication according to the text?

What would indicate a successful communication according to the text?

What is a characteristic of a good communicator's understanding of channels according to the text?

What does a good communicator pay close attention to according to the text?

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Questions and Answers

What is the definition of communication?

What is the role of the source in communication?

In communication, what does the term 'message' refer to?

Which of the following constitutes non-verbal communication?

Which of the following does not belong to the two basic types of communication?

What is the key requirement for a source in communication?

What is the second criterion for producing meaning?

In communication, what does encoding refer to?

What is the purpose of a channel in communication?

What is essential for successful communication according to the text?

What is a significant consideration for a good communicator when delivering a message to the receiver?

What term can be used interchangeably with 'feedback' according to the text?

What makes decoding impossible in communication according to the text?

What would indicate a successful communication according to the text?

What is a characteristic of a good communicator's understanding of channels according to the text?

What does a good communicator pay close attention to according to the text?

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