Barriers of Communication

Question 1

factors that interfere with a conversation. They can materialize from the natural environment or be a product of human creation. The elements can prevent the sender from delivering a message to the receiver, or they can cause the receiver to misinterpret the message
-separates people from each other and marks territories

Answer 1

Physical Barrier

Question 2

usually occur when two people who speak different languages cannot understand one another, and there is a breakdown in language and communication. They can also come from physical language disabilities which include stuttering, articulation disorder and hearing loss.
- jargons
- alien/unknown word or language

Answer 2

language barriers

Question 3

the result of the different ways in which the various genders communicate with one another and are expected to communicate. Gender stereotypes, assumed gender roles and interpersonal differences can lead to unhealthy communication gaps.
- gender sensitivity - recognizing the person even before you begin the conversation

Answer 3

gender barriers

Question 4

any negative patterns of behavior that hinder you from communicating or discourage others from communicating with you
- anything that stops the communication process altogether

Answer 4

interpersonal barriers

Question 5

internal biases that influence how we perceive other people, ideas, or events. Tapping into preconceived notions is how we interpret situations quickly and make fast decisions. However, healthy communication becomes difficult when we develop a mental block and reject new information.

Answer 5

perceptual barriers

Question 6

Communication barrier that is caused by ethnic, religious and social differences
- these can also affect perceptual factors
- umbrella of all barriers

Answer 6

Cultural Barriers

Question 7

Systems of Knowledge, etc, shared by a grouup of people

Answer 7

Culture