Oral Communication Quiz

Study Notes

Communication is a systematic process involving the exchange of verbal and nonverbal symbols to create and interpret meanings.

Enhances personal lives, leading to personal growth and fulfillment.
Improves interpersonal relationships by fostering connection and understanding.
Contributes to professional success through effective information sharing.
Broadens perspectives, encouraging civic-oriented behaviors and responsibilities.

Communication is inevitable; it occurs constantly, even in silence.
Once conveyed, communication cannot be taken back; it is irreversible.
Each communication act is unique; it cannot be exactly repeated.
Adjustments are necessary in communication to accommodate different contexts and audiences.
It is a transactional process, involving simultaneous senders and receivers.
Communication is intricate and involves multiple factors and elements.

Meaning is not solely found in words; context matters significantly.
Communication encompasses more than just verbal exchanges; nonverbal cues are vital.
Simply telling someone something does not equate to effective communication; understanding is key.
While communication can facilitate problem-solving, it is not a cure-all.
Communication is not inherently positive; it can have negative consequences.
More communication does not always equate to better outcomes; quality over quantity matters.
Communication skills must be learned and honed; they are not purely innate.
Interpersonal communication involves more than intimacy; it includes all forms of personal interaction.
Communicative competence involves more than effectiveness; it also includes appropriateness in context.

Linear Models:
- Berlo's Model (S-M-C-R): Emphasizes the roles of source, message, channel, and receiver.
- Shannon-Weaver Model: Involves an information source (speaker), a transmitter (vocal mechanism), and considers 'noise' that can disrupt the message.
- Lasswell's Model: Describes communication as a linear process from sender to receiver, highlighting three main functions:
  - Environmental surveillance
  - Societal correlation
  - Cultural transmission across generations.
Interactive Model:
- Schramm's Models:
  - First model underscores the overlap necessary for effective communication.
  - Second model presents communicators as both senders and receivers, incorporating feedback as a response to messages.
Transactional Models:
- Dunn and Goodnight's Model: Views communication as interdependent, where both speaker and listener simultaneously share and interpret messages.
- Wood's Model: Illustrates how communication evolves over time and adapts based on individuals' relational histories.