Questions and Answers
Which aspect of communication emphasizes the credibility of the speaker?
In the Shannon and Weaver Model, what disrupts the communication flow?
What is the role of the 'Receiver' in the elements of communication?
Which model of communication focuses primarily on the process of public speaking?
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Which component is responsible for transforming an idea into an appropriate medium of communication?
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In Laswell's communication model, what question does 'who' refer to?
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What does 'Feedback' represent in the communication process?
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Which model emphasizes that both the source and receiver are influenced by their own communication skills and cultural background?
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What is a key element in Schramm’s Model of communication?
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Which purpose of communication is focused on evoking emotions in listeners?
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In Wood's Model of communication, what are the roles of sender and receiver?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of communication?
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What does proxemics refer to in nonverbal communication?
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Which mode of communication includes interactions that occur within oneself?
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What type of communication is primarily intended for a large audience, such as television or radio?
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Which element of nonverbal communication deals with the use of time?
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Study Notes
Communication Overview
- Involves sharing and conveying messages across various channels, contexts, media, and culture.
- Information is exchanged through symbols, signs, and behaviors.
- Communication is dynamic, constantly in motion and evolving.
Nature of Communication (SPS)
- Systematic: Organized structure consisting of interdependent components.
- Proactive: Engages in assessing message content, purpose, and speaker credibility.
- Symbolic: Utilizes representations such as words, pictures, gestures, and more.
Elements of Communication (SMECRDF)
- Sender: Initiator of the message that needs to be conveyed.
- Message: Content intended for communication, expressed in words.
- Encoding: Transformation of ideas into an appropriate medium.
- Channel: Medium of communication (e.g., face-to-face, phone, radio, TV).
- Receiver: Individual meant to receive the message.
- Decoding: Process of interpreting the message for comprehension.
- Feedback: Response provided by the receiver after receiving the message.
Models of Communication
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Linear Model: Sequential process focusing on transmission.
- Aristotelian Model: Emphasizes speaker, message, and receiver; includes persuasion modes: Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion), Logos (logic).
- Laswell’s Model: Outlines communication as info transfer, identifying who, what, to whom, and with what effect; incorporates channels.
- Shannon and Weaver Model: Focuses on sources, transmitters, and receivers; recognizes 'noise' as interference disrupting communication.
- Berlo’s Model: Involves source, message, channel, and receiver; highlights influence of communication skills and culture on both source and receiver.
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Interactive Model: Considers communication as proactive with feedback mechanisms.
- Schramm’s Model: Cyclical approach where both parties act as encoders and decoders, requiring common background knowledge.
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Transactional Model: Recognizes simultaneous information exchange by both parties.
- Wood’s Model: Labels participants as communicators, emphasizing active participation.
Purposes of Communication (IEP)
- Information: Transmit knowledge effectively; ensure message retention.
- Entertainment: Evoke positive emotions through humor, stories, or drama.
- Persuasion: Influence or motivate people to take action.
Functions of Communication (CMEIS)
- Control: Regulates behavior within organizations or among individuals.
- Motivation: Encourages shifts in opinions and behaviors through praise or critique.
- Emotional Expression: Communicates feelings such as love, fear, and joy.
- Information: Facilitate the exchange of knowledge.
- Social Interaction: Engages in bonding and expressing needs or decisions.
Modes of Communication
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Non-Verbal (CHOPKO): Encompasses communication not reliant on words.
- Chronemics: Significance of time in communication.
- Haptics: Importance of touch in conveying comfort or support.
- Oculetics: Role of eye contact in communication.
- Proxemics: Impact of physical distance between communicators.
- Kinesics: Interpretation of body movements and gestures.
- Objectics: Use of materials or artifacts to convey messages.
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Verbal (S-DSPM): Utilizes spoken or written language.
- Intrapersonal: Communication within oneself (soliloquies, monologues).
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Interpersonal: Interaction between two or more individuals.
- Dyadic: A two-person engagement.
- Small Group: 3-10 participants in discussions or panels.
- Public: More than 10 individuals in public speaking contexts.
- Mass: Communication to large audiences through media outlets.
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Explore the fundamental aspects of oral communication, focusing on how messages are shared and conveyed through various channels and contexts. Understand the nature of communication, including its systematic and proactive elements, as well as its dynamic nature. This quiz will test your knowledge of communication theory and practices.
