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In the Shannon-Weaver model of communication, the sender, channel, and receiver are analogous to which technological devices?
In the Shannon-Weaver model of communication, the sender, channel, and receiver are analogous to which technological devices?
- Recording device, telephone, and listening device (correct)
- Megaphone, telephone wire, and earpiece
- Walkie-talkie, satellite, and headset
- Microphone, amplifier, and speaker
According to Shannon and Weaver, what does 'noise' refer to in the communication process?
According to Shannon and Weaver, what does 'noise' refer to in the communication process?
- Static interference during message transmission (correct)
- The absence of a clear signal in the message
- Physical sound produced by the receiver
- The level of distortion in the transmitted message
What was the primary purpose of the mechanism introduced by Shannon in the receiver?
What was the primary purpose of the mechanism introduced by Shannon in the receiver?
- To analyze the semantic meaning of messages
- To enhance the encoding of messages
- To eliminate noise from the communication process
- To correct differences between the transmitted and received signal (correct)
Which field widely adopted the Shannon-Weaver model into its discourse?
Which field widely adopted the Shannon-Weaver model into its discourse?
What are the three levels of problems for communication according to Shannon and Weaver's theory?
What are the three levels of problems for communication according to Shannon and Weaver's theory?
What is the primary purpose of models of communication?
What is the primary purpose of models of communication?
According to the provided definitions, why are communication models considered somewhat arbitrary by their nature?
According to the provided definitions, why are communication models considered somewhat arbitrary by their nature?
Who developed the first major model for communication, and when was it developed?
Who developed the first major model for communication, and when was it developed?
What was Claude Shannon's primary goal when he designed the influential communication model?
What was Claude Shannon's primary goal when he designed the influential communication model?
According to the provided definitions, what purpose do models serve as metaphors?
According to the provided definitions, what purpose do models serve as metaphors?
