12 Questions
What is the form of communication that involves interaction between two or more individuals able to communicate?
Small group
Which of the following is NOT one of the 8 C's of Communication?
Courage
What type of communication involves members of the same ethnic, racial, or subculture groups interacting and sharing messages among others?
Inter-cultural Communication
Which category of barriers to communication includes social anxiety and mental disorders?
Psychological barriers
What does Dyadic communication involve?
Interaction between two individuals
What is the primary purpose of the signature in a formal email?
To maintain professionalism
What does the sender do in the process of communication?
Sends the message
Which model of communication involves sending messages without receiving any feedback from the receiver?
Linear Model
What is considered a hindrance to communication according to the text?
Noise
In the types of communication, what constitutes non-verbal communication?
Facial expressions
Which element of communication involves converting an idea into a message?
Encoding
Who engages simultaneously in the Transactional Model of Communication?
Both the sender and receiver
Study Notes
Communication Basics
- Communication is a social process in which individuals employ symbols to establish and interpret meaning in their environment.
- 5 keywords: social, process, meaning, symbols, environment.
Forms of Communication
- Intrapersonal: communication within oneself (e.g., talking to self, praying, self-assessment, journaling).
- Interpersonal: communication between two or more individuals.
- Dyadic: communication between two individuals.
- Small group: communication among many individuals.
- Public: one-to-many communication without feedback (e.g., watching live SONA).
- Mass: one-to-many communication using media (e.g., radio, TV, social media, newspapers).
Barriers to Communication
- Physical: environment, distance, physical disabilities.
- Psychological: social anxiety, mental disorder, emotions.
- Cultural: ethnocentrism, stereotyping, geographical distance, conflicting values.
- Language: language barriers.
- Personal: interest, desire to communicate, confidence, knowledge, listening skills.
8 C's of Communication
- Clarity: clear and concise language.
- Conciseness: brief and to the point.
- Consideration: empathy and understanding.
- Courtesy: respect and politeness.
- Concreteness: specific and detailed.
- Cheerfulness: positive and enthusiastic.
- Correctness: accurate and error-free.
- Character: professionalism and integrity.
Effective Communication
- Formal Email: short and specific subject line, mentioning the recipient's name, proper grammar, and a suitable signature.
- Communicating in a Multi-cultural Setting: understanding and respecting different cultures.
Types of Communication
- Verbal: spoken communication.
- Non-Verbal: written, gestures, facial expressions, body language, eye contact, etc.
Models of Communication
- Linear Model (Claude Shannon, 1949): one-way communication without feedback.
- Interactional Model: sending messages and receiving feedback.
- Transactional Model: simultaneous communication between sender and receiver.
Prepare for your Purposive Communication midterm exam with this quiz covering various topics such as the process of communication, symbols, and interpreting meanings. Get ready to test your knowledge on elements of communication, sender-receiver models, and more!
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