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What defines purposive communication?
What defines purposive communication?
- A communication that is intentional within specific contexts. (correct)
- Any form of communication regardless of setting.
- A process that occurs without specific social relations.
- A communication that involves random expressions.
Which component is NOT part of the communication process?
Which component is NOT part of the communication process?
- Receiver
- Feedback (correct)
- Sender
- Message
Why are contexts important in communication?
Why are contexts important in communication?
- They remove the need for nonverbal signals.
- They influence the interpretation of messages. (correct)
- They guarantee the success of the message delivery.
- They dictate the volume of the message.
Which of the following best describes a process?
Which of the following best describes a process?
What does the term 'symbolic good' refer to in communication?
What does the term 'symbolic good' refer to in communication?
Which setting is a context for purposive communication?
Which setting is a context for purposive communication?
What is the relationship between communication and technology?
What is the relationship between communication and technology?
Which principle is essential for effective communication?
Which principle is essential for effective communication?
What is the main reason why correctness is crucial in communication?
What is the main reason why correctness is crucial in communication?
Consideration in communication primarily requires an understanding of which of the following?
Consideration in communication primarily requires an understanding of which of the following?
Which of the following best describes the role of creativity in communication?
Which of the following best describes the role of creativity in communication?
What does conciseness in communication emphasize?
What does conciseness in communication emphasize?
Why is cultural sensitivity important in modern communication?
Why is cultural sensitivity important in modern communication?
What is the effect of captivating messages in communication?
What is the effect of captivating messages in communication?
What role does feedback play in the communication process?
What role does feedback play in the communication process?
Which of the following is NOT a form of feedback?
Which of the following is NOT a form of feedback?
How can misuse of language impact communication?
How can misuse of language impact communication?
What characteristic is most important to keep in mind when thinking about the audience during communication?
What characteristic is most important to keep in mind when thinking about the audience during communication?
What are the two types of noise that can hinder effective communication?
What are the two types of noise that can hinder effective communication?
Which principle of effective communication focuses on eliminating fuzzy terms?
Which principle of effective communication focuses on eliminating fuzzy terms?
What does the principle of concreteness require for effective communication?
What does the principle of concreteness require for effective communication?
How can feedback assist in reducing noise during communication?
How can feedback assist in reducing noise during communication?
What aspect does courtesy emphasize in communication?
What aspect does courtesy emphasize in communication?
Which of the following is an example of external noise?
Which of the following is an example of external noise?
What key ethical consideration relates to being mindful of the audience's feelings and experiences?
What key ethical consideration relates to being mindful of the audience's feelings and experiences?
Which of the following questions should be considered for determining the ethics of a message?
Which of the following questions should be considered for determining the ethics of a message?
What is the primary focus of ethical communication?
What is the primary focus of ethical communication?
What common phrase emphasizes the need to consider the implications of sharing information?
What common phrase emphasizes the need to consider the implications of sharing information?
Why is it important for ethical communicators to consider the mental state of their audience?
Why is it important for ethical communicators to consider the mental state of their audience?
Which defining characteristic of ethical communicators involves assessing potential negative impacts on others?
Which defining characteristic of ethical communicators involves assessing potential negative impacts on others?
What is the essence of the Golden Rule in ethical communication?
What is the essence of the Golden Rule in ethical communication?
Which of the following outcomes is NOT aligned with ethical communication?
Which of the following outcomes is NOT aligned with ethical communication?
What is an example of falsifying information?
What is an example of falsifying information?
How does the location of a decimal point impact communication?
How does the location of a decimal point impact communication?
What principle underlies ethical communication?
What principle underlies ethical communication?
What is yellow journalism characterized by?
What is yellow journalism characterized by?
Which act is an example of plagiarism?
Which act is an example of plagiarism?
What does Joseph Goebbels's Big Lie theory suggest?
What does Joseph Goebbels's Big Lie theory suggest?
What role does ethical communication play in business relationships?
What role does ethical communication play in business relationships?
What should accurate communicators strive for?
What should accurate communicators strive for?
Study Notes
Communication: An Introduction
- Purposive Communication is intentional communication in specific contexts.
- Contexts include settings, social relations, scenes (place, time, occasion) and culture.
- Contexts influence message sending and receiving, semantics, channel choice, word choice and delivery methods.
- Effective communication is suitable to the context and intentional.
The Communication Process
- Communication is a process involving steps and components, transmitting symbolic information through codes and symbols via a medium.
- Key components include sender, message, and receiver.
- Communication is continuous, not just a one-time exchange.
- Feedback is important for successful communication, allowing evaluation and clarification.
- Feedback can be nonverbal, oral, or written.
- Noise is anything that interferes with communication.
- Internal noise originates from the recipient (psychological mindset, emotion, state of being).
- External noise comes from the environment (weather, distractions).
- Feedback can minimize or eliminate noise.
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Principles for Effective Communication
- Nine Principles are essential for successful communication (Osborn, 2009).
- Clarity makes speeches understandable. Avoid jargon, clichés, euphemisms, and double-speak.
- Concreteness eliminates myths with facts (data, statistics, figures). Avoid abstract terms.
- Courtesy builds goodwill through respectful approach and manner of speaking.
- Correctness avoids grammatical errors and misuse of language to maintain credibility.
- Consideration targets the audience, considering their occupation, education, race, ethnicity, hobbies, interests, beliefs, activism, and age.
- Creativity involves interesting message structure and word choice.
- Conciseness uses simplicity and straightforward language.
- Cultural Sensitivity promotes diverse cultures, lifestyles, races, and gender equality.
- Captivating communication makes messages interesting for better attention and responses.
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Ethics in Communication
- Ethics addresses what is right or wrong in communication.
- Ethical communication considers message impact: constructive or destructive, harmful or distressing, truthful and equitable, accurate.
- Ethical communicators:
- Respect their audience: Acknowledge the audience's humanity and dignity, considering their experience and current state.
- Weigh consequences of actions: Think before speaking/acting, avoid spreading false information.
- Do not falsify information: Be honest and truthful, avoid making things up.
- Uphold accuracy: Verify information for precision and truthfulness.
- Avoid plagiarism: Cite sources properly.
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This quiz explores the fundamentals of purposive communication, including its intentional nature and the various contexts that influence message delivery. It also covers the communication process, including key components like sender, message, receiver, and the role of feedback in effective communication. Test your understanding of how context and noise impact communication interactions.
