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What does the term 'systemic' indicate in the context of communication?
Which type of communication includes face-to-face interaction and delivering speeches?
Which aspect of communication is primarily focused on maintaining interpersonal relationships?
What does non-verbal communication primarily involve?
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Why is communication considered a learned process?
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Intrapersonal communication refers to which of the following?
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What role does culture play in communication?
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What are symbols in the context of communication?
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Which example best represents interpersonal communication?
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Which of the following best describes the 'physical needs' aspect of communication?
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What is a key characteristic of small group communication?
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What does the ethical implication of communication involve?
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One-to-group communication primarily aims to achieve which of the following?
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Which of the following is an example of a non-verbal cue?
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Verbal communication primarily relies on which of the following?
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What type of communication involves both planned and spontaneous interactions within a team?
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Study Notes
Definition and Nature of Communication
- Originates from Latin roots: "con" (with), "munus" (a business), "communis" (common), highlighting the collaborative aspect of interaction.
- Transfers information, thoughts, and ideas, fostering shared understanding between senders and receivers.
- Defines communication as a systematic process utilizing symbols for meaning creation and interpretation.
Characteristics of Communication
- Process: Continuous and dynamic in nature, always evolving and adapting.
- Systemic: Involves interconnected elements that impact one another.
- Symbols: Use of abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations to convey messages.
- Meaning: Central to communication; aids in thrashing out thoughts, non-verbal interpretations, and emotional labeling.
Aspects of Communication
- Integration: Embedded in every life aspect—academic, professional, personal, and civic realms.
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Needs Met by Communication:
- Physical needs: Vital for well-being.
- Instrumental needs: Aids in achieving both short-term and long-term goals.
- Relational needs: Essential for maintaining social bonds and relationships.
- Identity needs: Allows for personal representation and self-presentation.
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Guidance by Culture and Context:
- Culture encompasses the learned behaviors, beliefs, art, morals, and customs of society.
- Context provides the circumstances to fully understand events, statements, or ideas.
- Learning Process: Communication skills are acquired rather than innate abilities; humans learn to communicate through exposure.
- Ethical Implications: Focuses on the morality of communication choices—what is deemed right or wrong.
Forms of Communication
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Verbal Communication: Involves using word symbols.
- Oral Communication: Includes face-to-face interactions, phone discussions, speeches, and lectures.
- Written Communication: Involves handwritten or printed symbols conveyed electronically.
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Non-Verbal Communication: Involves message transmission without words; includes:
- Non-Verbal Cues: Can be intentional or unintentional; categorized into bodily cues and cues from the setting (time, space, silence).
Types of Communication
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Intrapersonal Communication: Occurs within one's own mind; involves self-talk and mental conversations that shape feelings and beliefs.
- Examples include decision-making and personal reflections.
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Interpersonal Communication: Involves interaction between two individuals, forming the basis for relationship maintenance.
- Examples include casual talks with friends, teacher-student discussions, or consultations between doctor and patient.
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Small Group Communication: Interaction within small teams or groups leading to discussions and decision-making.
- Examples include project collaborations, planning events, and group therapy sessions.
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One-to-Group Communication: Involves a speaker addressing a larger audience to inform or persuade.
- Examples include teachers presenting to a class and speeches at public events.
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Explore the foundations of purposive communication in Chapter I. This quiz delves into the definitions, processes, and significance of communication as derived from its Latin roots. Understand how effective communication creates shared understanding between individuals.