Communication Flashcards

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What is the process of communication?

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Sender thinks
Sender encodes
Transmission occurs via channel - wist some disturbances
Receiver decodes
Receiver understands
Receiver gives feedback
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What is the process of communication?

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Sender thinks
Sender encodes
Transmission occurs via channel - wist some disturbances
Receiver decodes
Receiver understands
Receiver gives feedback
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What are some methods to prevent communication errors?

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Read-back
Standard phraseology and calls
Document verification checks
Display and control setting checks
Sterile cockpit policies
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What are some methods to prevent communication errors?

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Read-back
Standard phraseology and calls
Document verification checks
Display and control setting checks
Sterile cockpit policies
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What are some traits of a good communicator? (13)

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Convey clearly, in timely manner
Focus on important information
Standard terminology
Advocates concerns clearly and assertively
Acknowledge communications when received
Provide information as required
Repeat information (crosscheck and read back)
Asks for clarification
Resolve conflicts constructively
Well formulated messages
No hidden messages
Is courteous
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What are some internal barriers to communication? (15)

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  • Language
  • Culture
  • Background
  • Ego
  • Face
  • Attitude
  • Bias
  • Prejudice
  • Fear
  • Relationships
  • Body language
  • Tone
  • Preoccupation
  • Motivation
  • Physical/ Emotional state
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What is Shannons model of communication?

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  • Source will encode a message
  • Encoded message is sent by a transmitter to a receiver
  • Between transmitter and receiver their is noise
  • Receiver will decode the message
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What are some external barriers to communication? (7)

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  • Noise
  • Light
  • Temperature
  • Workload
  • Physical location of source
  • Method of communication
  • Time of communication
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What are some internal barriers to communication? (15)

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  • Language
  • Culture
  • Background
  • Ego
  • Face
  • Attitude
  • Bias
  • Prejudice
  • Fear
  • Relationships
  • Body language
  • Tone
  • Preoccupation
  • Motivation
  • Physical/ Emotional state
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What are some non-verbal forms of communication?

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Gesture
Posture
Expression
Tone
Eye contact
Position and orientation of body
Proximity
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What proportion of verbal and non-verbal communication does the receiver pay attention to?

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93% Non-verbal

7% Content

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12
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What is required to be actively listening?

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  • Concentration
  • Listen for main idea
  • Avoid emotions interfering
  • Don’t switch off if message is familiar
  • Consciously focus on non-verbal communication
  • Don’t interrupt
  • Asses the relevance of the topic to you
  • Ask if you don’t understand
  • Give feedback
  • Don’t gap search
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What are the personality characteristics of ‘the indifferent one’ personality?

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-Person exhibits no interest in discussion

Avoid indifference by;

  • Determining if it is indifference or attention span
  • honest open statement about their apparent indifference in order to encourage conversation
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What are the characteristics of ‘the hostile one” personality?

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-An angry and hostile person

Avoid hostility by;

  • trying to determine reason for hostility
  • postponing discussion if excessive emotion is present
  • restating their views in a positive way
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What are some potential reasons for not speaking up?

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  • Status difference
  • Fear of relationship damage
  • lack of relevant experience
  • Futility
  • Concerns about negative impacts on others
  • Poor relationship with supervisor
  • Fear of punishment
  • Perceived conflict between pax comfort and efficient/safety
  • Perceived time pressure
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What are the personality characteristics of ‘the indifferent one’ personality?

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-Person exhibits no interest in discussion

Avoid indifference by;

  • Determining if it is indifference or attention span
  • honest open statement about their apparent indifference in order to encourage conversation
17
Q

What are the six different levels of assertiveness? briefly describe each?

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  • Non-reactive: feeling that other people and systems have it under control. you are along for the ride
  • Data transfer: giving and receiving information throughout flight
  • Suggestion: 5 step process to suggest something (open with name, state concerns, state problem, Your plan, obtain agreement)
  • Criticism:
  • Confrontation: Shock the person into awareness “This is stupid”
  • Conflict:
18
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What are some potential reasons for not speaking up?

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  • Status difference
  • Fear of relationship damage
  • lack of relevant experience
  • Futility
  • Concerns about negative impacts on others
  • Poor relationship with supervisor
  • Fear of punishment
  • Perceived conflict between pax comfort and efficient/safety
  • Perceived time pressure
19
Q

What is ambiguity and Homophony?

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  • Ambiguity: Tow or more meanings in a word, phrase, sentence or paragraph
  • Homophony: Words that sound the same or nearly the same (ascending vs. descending)
20
Q

Describe the standard sterile cockpit policy?

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  • No non-operational talk during critical phases of flight
  • Reduces distractions to improve focus on error detection and management
  • Includes calls to/from cabin, non-essential PA’s and calls to ops and ground crews
  • Includes all non-operational tasks like eating or company write-ups.

Critical stages are:

  • off-block to 10,000ft
  • Within 1000ft of level off altitude or transition layer
  • approaching TOD
  • 10,000ft to on-bocks
21
Q

How does language play into aviation communication?

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  • Different languages not understood - English is official language
  • Different accents difficult to understand (NZ/AUS very difficult)
  • ATC may use local language to local pilots or put different emphasis on different words