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Which definition of communication emphasizes the mutual engagement of participants in creating meaning?
Which definition of communication emphasizes the mutual engagement of participants in creating meaning?
- Communication as a systematic method for conveying information
- Communication as a dynamic process of information exchange
- Communication as the transmission of messages through various cues
- Communication as a transactional process involving mutual engagement (correct)
What is NOT listed as a basic function of communication?
What is NOT listed as a basic function of communication?
- For changing people’s attitudes and beliefs
- For increasing our store of information
- For making decisions
- For enhancing personal skills (correct)
Which view on communication suggests that it helps in the initiation of relationships?
Which view on communication suggests that it helps in the initiation of relationships?
- Communication as a dynamic interaction process
- Communication as symbolic interaction
- Communication as information transmission
- Communication as a connector of people (correct)
What aspect of communication indicates that it is an irreversible process?
What aspect of communication indicates that it is an irreversible process?
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Which term best describes communication that spans across different cultures and contexts?
Which term best describes communication that spans across different cultures and contexts?
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Definition of Communication
- Originates from the Latin word “communis,” meaning "working together."
- Involves sharing and conveying messages or information across various channels, contexts, media, and cultures.
- Encompasses both verbal and nonverbal cues for message transmission.
- Considered a dynamic, systematic, contextual, irreversible, and proactive process that constructs personal meaning through symbolic interactions.
Characteristics of Communication
- Viewed as a transaction involving mutual engagement of participants in meaning creation.
- Integral to human experience, emphasizing the relational aspect of interaction.
Views on Communication
- Connection: Serves as a means to connect people, fostering relationships.
- Initiation of Relationships: Functions as a foundational element to start and maintain relationships.
Basic Functions of Communication
- Facilitates interaction among individuals.
- Aids in increasing the knowledge base and information retention.
- Enhances understanding of oneself and the surrounding world.
- Influences and changes people’s attitudes, beliefs, and actions.
- Essential for decision-making processes.
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