Questions and Answers
What is Purposive Communication?
A communication process that shares information, meanings, and feelings through verbal and nonverbal symbols.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of communication?
What does 'intrapersonal communication' refer to?
Talking to oneself (self-talk).
What type of communication is involved in a telephone conversation?
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What is the main focus of public communication?
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How many persons are typically involved in small group communication?
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Mass communication involves transmitting messages to large publics.
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Study Notes
Purposive Communication Overview
- Purposive communication is the process of sharing information, meanings, and feelings through verbal and nonverbal symbols.
- This communication relies on a common system for effective interaction between individuals.
Characteristics of Communication
- Dynamic: Communication is constantly evolving and changing.
- Continuous: It represents an ongoing exchange of meanings between individuals.
- Adaptive: Adjusts according to physical and psychological changes within the interaction.
- Systematic: Involves interrelated components that interact in a cyclic manner.
- Transactional: Each instance is a unique blend of people, messages, and events, fostering continuous sharing.
Forms of Communication
- Intrapersonal Communication: Self-talk or internal dialogue between an individual.
- Interpersonal Communication: Active engagement between individuals in sharing and receiving messages.
Types of Interpersonal Communication
- Dyadic Communication: Interaction between two people, such as in telephone conversations or job interviews.
- Small Group Communication: Involves 3 to 6 individuals, common in committee meetings or brainstorming sessions.
Public Communication
- This type involves conveying information to large audiences and is more sender-focused than other forms.
Subtypes of Public Communication
- Speaker-Audience Communication: Occurs when a speaker addresses a large group gathered for an event.
- Mass Communication: Involves media organizations that produce and transmit messages to large audiences, with various audience interpretations and influences on those messages.
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Explore the fundamentals of purposive communication in this quiz. Discover the processes involved in sharing information, meanings, and feelings through various verbal and nonverbal symbols. Get ready to enhance your understanding of effective communication strategies.
