Mass Communication Theories: Types of Media
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What type of communication involves communication with oneself using internal vocalization or reflective thinking?

  • Public Communication
  • Intrapersonal Communication (correct)
  • Mass Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication

Which type of communication is characterized by being transmitted to many people through print or electronic media?

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Mass Communication (correct)
  • Organizational Communication
  • Intrapersonal Communication

What is the defining characteristic of mass communication according to the text?

  • Directed to small groups
  • Directed to a large, unknown audience (correct)
  • Directed to oneself
  • Directed to a specific audience

In the context of media theories, what do theories attempt to explain?

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Which characteristic describes the digital media environment as mentioned in the text?

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What type of communication involves dialogue between a small group of individuals typically in a face-to-face setting?

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What does a theory provide in understanding the natural world?

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Which type of communication involves communicators operating within a complex organization as per the text?

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What shift has digital media made according to the text?

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Non-verbal communication is solely dependent on verbal communication to convey messages effectively.

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Intra-personal communication involves communication between individuals within a small group setting.

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Mass communication refers to the exchange of meanings between individuals through a common system of symbols.

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Digital media encompasses traditional forms of media like newspapers and radio.

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Inter-personal communication involves dialogue between two or more persons in a face-to-face setting.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Verbal communication can go without non-verbal communication.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traditional media includes social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

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Mass communication involves transmitting messages to a large audience through various media channels.

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Intra-personal communication involves communicating with oneself through internal vocalization or reflective thinking.

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Digital media has made no significant impact on the landscape of mass communication.

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Intrapersonal Communication

Communication with oneself via internal thoughts or vocalization.

Mass Communication

Communication directed to a large, unknown audience through media.

Characteristic of Mass Communication

It is directed to a large, unknown audience.

Media Theories

Theories that explain how media shapes perceptions of the world.

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Digital Media Environment

A tailored communication approach for specific audiences.

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Interpersonal Communication

Dialogue between a small group of individuals face-to-face.

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Theory

A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world.

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Organizational Communication

Communication that occurs within complex organizations.

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Shift in Digital Media

Transition from one-way to interactive communication.

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Non-Verbal Communication

Communication that does not rely solely on verbal messages.

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Intra-personal Communication (False Statement)

Incorrectly states it involves communication in groups.

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Mass Communication (False Statement)

Incorrectly states it's about individual symbol exchange.

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Digital Media (False Statement)

Incorrectly states it includes traditional media like newspapers.

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Inter-personal Communication (True Statement)

Involves dialogue between two or more people face-to-face.

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Verbal Communication (False Statement)

Incorrectly states it can exist without non-verbal communication.

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Traditional Media (False Statement)

Incorrectly states it includes social media.

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Mass Communication (True Statement)

Involves transmitting messages to a large audience.

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Intra-personal Communication (True Statement)

Involves communication with oneself through reflection.

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Digital Media Impact (False Statement)

Incorrectly states that digital media has no significant impact.

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