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What role does vividness play in communication?
Vividness enhances communication by using creative and descriptive language to make messages more impactful.
List three examples of positive body language.
Maintaining eye contact, nodding, and a firm handshake.
What is the main function of nonverbal communication?
Nonverbal communication reinforces or modifies verbal messages and conveys emotions.
Define the term 'encoding' in the context of communication.
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What can be considered a barrier to communication?
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How does context influence communication?
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Describe one aspect of negative body language.
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Explain the roles of sender and receiver in the communication process.
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What is the origin of the word 'communication' and what does it signify?
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Why is studying communication considered important in human interaction?
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List and briefly explain the first two steps in the process of communication.
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What is the significance of clarity in verbal communication?
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Define feedback in the context of communication and its role in the process.
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Identify and describe the types of communication highlighted in the content.
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Discuss the importance of ethics in choosing words during communication.
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Explain the concept of brevity in communication and why it matters.
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Study Notes
Definition of Communication
- Originates from Latin "communis," meaning "commons."
- Represents the act of coming together or communing.
- Involves exchanging ideas, thoughts, feelings, and emotions using symbols to foster understanding.
Importance of Studying Communication
- Communication is inevitable and irreversible, essential to human interaction.
Nature of Communication
- A dynamic process occurring between two or more entities.
- Can be expressed through written or spoken words, actions, or a combination of both.
Process of Communication
- Encoding: Sender assigns codes to convey meaning.
- Transmission: Sender shares the encoded message to the receiver using comprehensible symbols.
- Receiving: Message reaches the receiver through sound and light waves.
- Decoding: Receiver interprets the encoded message and assigns meaning.
- Responding: Sender expects feedback from the receiver.
Types of Communication
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Verbal Communication: Utilizes words to convey messages.
- Appropriateness: Language tailored to the context (formal vs. informal).
- Brevity: Simplicity enhances clarity and credibility.
- Clarity: Essential as words can have varied interpretations.
- Ethics: Respectful language considering gender, roles, and ethnicity.
- Vividness: Creative descriptors enhance impact.
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Nonverbal Communication: Encompasses gestures, expressions, and body language.
- Positive Body Language: Eye contact, inclined posture, and engagement reflect interest.
- Negative Body Language: Avoidance of eye contact or fidgeting indicates disinterest.
Functions of Nonverbal Communication
- Reinforces or alters verbal messages.
- Communicates emotions, defines relationships, and provides feedback.
- Regulates the flow of communication.
Elements of Communication
- Sender: Initiates and transmits the message.
- Message: The ideas and feelings intended for sharing.
- Encoding: Transformation of the message into understandable forms.
- Channel: The medium of communication (e.g., face-to-face, electronic).
- Receiver: The individual who decodes the message.
- Decoding: Interpretation of the message by the receiver.
- Feedback: The sender receives responses and reactions from the receiver.
- Context: The environmental backdrop affecting communication.
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Barriers: Elements hindering communication flow, such as:
- Physical Noise: External distractions interrupting communication.
- Acoustic Noise: Crowd or background noise affecting understanding.
- Visual Noise: Physical disruptions like movement or disturbances.
- Psychological Noise: Internal distractions, such as disparate thoughts or emotions.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of communication, focusing on its definition and origin. It explores the importance of studying communication and how it facilitates the exchange of ideas and emotions. Understand the significance of effective communication as a tool for connection.