Comm Models PDF
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This document discusses theoretical models used to understand communication, focusing on the linear, interactional and transactional models. It details different types of communication noise and how various factors like environment and biases impact communication.
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Theoretical Models are used to make abstract concepts more concrete/tangible. We DO NOT use models to communicate. We use models to understand, explain, and predict communication. Physical Noise—the environment Physiological Noise- the condition of your body Psychological Noise- thoughts and biases...
Theoretical Models are used to make abstract concepts more concrete/tangible. We DO NOT use models to communicate. We use models to understand, explain, and predict communication. Physical Noise—the environment Physiological Noise- the condition of your body Psychological Noise- thoughts and biases Semantic Noise- the words themselves Interaction Model (also includes CONTEXT) *Remember that all of this occurs within SOCIAL SYSTEMS The Transactional model captures the SIMULTANEOUS nature of communication.