Chapter 1: Foundations for Understanding Communication (Lessons 1 & 2) Flashcards
Communication Definition
-a process by which information is exchanged between individuals
-a two way exchange
-can be verbal, non-verbal, written, electronic
-can be alternative mediums such as dance, music, paintings, sculptures
Emotional Interpretation
individuals assign meanings based on what they feel is being communicated
Documenting Health Info
-if it was not documented, it was never done
-you can be reported to the CRNA for failing to communicate
If a communication error occurs…
-stop and think:
what went wrong?
why did it go wrong?
what can I do next time to change the outcome?
Communication Process
-involves the sender, the recipient, and the transaction
Sender
person sharing the message
Recipient
person receiving and interpreting the message
Transaction
how the message is delivered and the factors that influence the environment and context
Verbal Communicatuon
-oral communication through spoken words, sounds, vocal intonation, pace
-can be face to face, one on one, in groups, over the phone
Nonverbal Communication
-through facial expressions
-eye contact, gestures, body positions, moment
-can reinforce or contradict what is said verbally
-used more often than verbal communication
Written Communication
-through written words, symbols, pictures, diagrams
-legal documentation
Intrapersonal Communication
-communicating with oneself using internal vocalization
-inside our head
-self reflection, self talk
-internal praise or scold
Interpersonal Communication
-communication between people
-builds, maintains, ends relationships
-most time spent here
-can be planned or unplanned
-may be goal-oriented
How to have better interpersonal communication…
-conflict management skills
-listening skills
-maintain positive relationships
Group Communication
-communication among 3+ people to achieve a shared goal
-group work helps prepare us for professional environments
-more intentional and formal
-often task focused
Challenges of Group Communication
-assigning tasks
-conflict
-misunderstandings
-preexisting relationships
Transmission and Interaction Models of Communication: shared components
-participants
-messages
-encoding and decoding
-channels
Participants
the senders and receivers of messages
Messages
the verbal or nonverbal content conveyed from sender to receiver
Encoding and Decoding
the internal cognitive process that allows us to send, receive, and understand messages
Encoding
-turning thoughts into communication
-level of consciousness varies
Decoding
-process of turning communication into thoughts
Transmission Model of Communication
-describes communication as a linear, one way process
-sender intentionally transmits message to a receiver
-focusses on the sender and the message
-leaves us presuming the receiver got the message
-responsibility lays on the sender to ensure message is conveyed
Noise
anything that interferes with a message being sent between participants
Environmental Noise
-physical noise
-ie. other people talking
Semantic Noise
-interference in the encoding and decoding process
-ie. confusion, different interpretation
Pros of Transmission Model
-spotlights sender and possible noise affecting the message
Con of Transmission Model
-limited because it privileges how the sender communicates
-ignores how message is received
Examples where transmission model is effective
-computer mediated communication
-ie. texting
CMC faults
-devaluing face to face communication
-privacy
-cyberbullying
-lack of civility