Basic Elements of Group Communication

Question 1

Members

Answer 1

People with distinct knowledge, experiences, personality traits, attitudes, skills and cultural backgrounds who are recognized as belonging to the group.

Question 2

Messages

Answer 2

expression of ideas, information, opinions, and/or feelings that generate meaning.

Question 3

Context

Answer 3

physical and psychological environment in which a group communicates, including such as group size, working conditions, and the relationships among members.

Question 4

Channels

Answer 4

media through which group members share messages using one or more of their five senses in face-to-face or mediated settings.

Question 5

Feedback

Answer 5

verbal or nonverbal responses or reactions to a message that help members assess how well other receive and interpret their messages.

Question 6

Noise

Answer 6

Any external(sounds, room conditions) or internal (attitudes, beliefs, and values) factors that interfere with how well members express themselves or interpret the messages of others. Semantic( when we dont understand words coming out of somebodies mouth).