Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'communi' from which communication is derived?
Belonging to many
Who is responsible for deciding on the message to be sent in the communication process?
The sender (or encoder)
What role does the medium play in communication?
It is the immediate form which a message takes.
What is defined as anything that inhibits the transmission of a message?
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Which of the following is NOT an element of communication?
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Communication guarantees a direct and automatic link between two minds.
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What does it mean when communication is described as 'irreversible'?
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What is feedback in the context of communication?
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What does it mean for communication to be 'contextual'?
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Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
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Study Notes
Nature of Communication
- Communication comes from the Latin word "common" meaning "belonging to many" and "communico" meaning "to confer with others."
- It involves mutual exchange of information, ideas, and understanding through various effective means.
Elements of Communication
- Sender (Encoder): Chooses the message and the best method of delivery.
- Medium: The immediate form the message takes (e.g., spoken, written).
- Channel: Responsible for the physical delivery of the chosen message.
- Receiver (Decoder): Extracts or decodes meaning from the message.
- Feedback: Indicates the receiver's understanding and assesses communication success.
- Context: The environment and circumstances surrounding the communication act.
- Noise (Interference): Any factor that disrupts the transmission and understanding of the message.
Principles and Characteristics of Communication
- Schemata-driven: Communication is based on prior knowledge and current understanding.
- Active and Forceful: Messages elicit varied meanings and reactions; communication is dynamic.
- Symbolic: Uses symbols, signs, letters, and non-verbal cues (gestures, expressions) to convey ideas.
- Results in Participation: Involves at least two individuals; one sends a message and the other responds.
- Irreversible: Once communicated, messages cannot be taken back; they remain open to interpretation.
- Contextual: Involves various elements like time, place, and purpose affecting the communication exchange.
- Developmental: Communication skills evolve through stages from early childhood to adulthood.
- Process: Various stages with distinct functions occur during idea exchange.
- Ethical: Must adhere to societal moral values and cultural norms for communication to be deemed ethical.
Types of Communication Cues
- Verbal Language: Consists of symbols like letters and words, subject to grammar rules for coherent expression.
- Non-verbal Language: Encompasses body language (gestures, posture) and other physical cues that convey meaning without words.
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Description
Explore the fundamental aspects of purposive communication in this quiz. Understand the key elements including sender, receiver, context, medium, and feedback that facilitate effective communication. Test your knowledge of how these components work together to convey information.
