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Fundamentals of Communication
Fundamentals of Communication
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1
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What is communication as a systematic process?
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Interacting through symbols to create/interpret meaning
2
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What is the Latin root and meaning of 'communication'?
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Communicare — to impart, participate, or transmit
3
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Who is the Speaker in the Elements of Communication?
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Source who crafts the message and delivery
4
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What does the Message refer to in the communication model?
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Information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker
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What does Encoding mean in the communication process?
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Converting the message into words/actions or forms
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What is the Channel in communication?
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Medium through which the encoded message is conveyed
7
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What does Decoding involve?
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Interpreting the encoded message by the receiver
8
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Who is the Receiver in the model?
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Recipient who decodes the message
9
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What is Feedback in communication?
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Receiver's reaction or information in response
10
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What is Context in the communication process?
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Environment where communication takes place
11
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What are Barriers in communication?
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Factors that affect the flow of communication
12
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Describe the basic flow of the communication process.
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Speaker ideates → encodes → sends → receiver decodes → feedback
13
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Which model is known as the mother of all communication models?
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Shannon-Weaver Model
14
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How is the Shannon-Weaver model characterized?
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Linear, one-way; introduces noise
15
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What are the components in the Shannon-Weaver model diagram?
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Sender, Encoder, Channel, Noise, Receiver, Decoder
16
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What is noise in communication?
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Any signal disrupting transmission of the message
17
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List physical noise examples.
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Environmental distractions; noise that hampers perception
18
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List psychological noise examples.
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Mental states hindering participation or understanding
19
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List physiological noise examples.
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Biological body factors interfering with communication
20
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List semantic noise examples.
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Differences in word meaning/interpretation
21
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What is the Transaction Model of communication?
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Two-way, interactive exchange with feedback for mutual understanding
22
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Why do we communicate? Name a purpose.
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Information dissemination (one purpose among several)
23
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What function of communication is being observed in: The manager gave clear instructions to the team, ensuring everyone followed the new safety protocols?
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Informing (providing instructions for action)
24
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What function of communication is being observed in: The company sent out a newsletter to inform employees about upcoming changes in the policy?
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Informing/information dissemination
25
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What function of communication is being observed in: The news channel broadcasted live updates to keep viewers informed about the ongoing natural disaster?
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Informing/information dissemination
26
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What function of communication is being observed in: Traffic signals regulate the flow of vehicles and pedestrians, preventing accidents on busy roads?
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Regulating/instructing behavior for safety
27
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What function of communication is being observed in: The teacher used verbal cues to guide students’ behavior and keep the class focused on the lesson?
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Guiding behavior/instructional guidance
28
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What function of communication is being observed in: Friends chatted over coffee to catch up on each other’s lives and share recent experiences?
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Social interaction/relationship maintenance
29
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What function of communication is being observed in: Motivational posters and messages were displayed around the office to encourage a productive and positive work environment?
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Motivation/positive reinforcement
30
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What function of communication is being observed in: Family members held regular video calls to stay connected despite living in different cities?
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Social connection/relationship maintenance