Public Territory and Cyclical Flow of Communication Process Quiz

In the communication process, who determines whether the purpose of the message is to inform, persuade, or entertain?

Which element of the communication process involves using past experiences, thoughts, perceptions, and feelings?

What term refers to the pathway or device through which messages are passed from sender to receiver?

Who decodes and interprets the message in the communication process?

Which method is NOT mentioned as a way of sending messages in the text?

When a sender decides whether to inform, persuade, or entertain the receiver, they are mainly engaging in which part of the communication process?

What ethical issue in mass media involves balancing the public's right to know with source protection and privacy?

Which action requires great courage due to the risk of compromising personal safety?

What term refers to sharing unknown information with others to protect the source and avoid confirming the truth?

In the context of mass media, what is the primary concern when a journalist faces the ethical issue of whistleblowing?

What characteristic is essential for a whistleblower according to the provided text?

Why are leaks considered a method that protects the source according to the text?

What is the role of the Receiver/Decoder in the communication process?

Which factor plays a big role in the ability of the receiver to comprehend a message?

What does feedback represent in the communication process?

When does negative feedback occur?

In communication, who may also become a decoder as the process progresses?

What happens with ambiguous feedback?