Communication in Digital Age Flashcards
also called the information age, is defined as the time period starting
in the 1970s with the introduction of the personal computer with subsequent
technology introduced providing the ability to transfer information freely and
quickly.
Digital Age
It is a process of exchange of facts, ideas, opinions and a means that
individuals or organizations share the meaning and
understanding with one another
Communication
is derived from Latin word
‘communis’ means common
Communication
“Communication is a process of sharing experience till it becomes a common
possession. It modifies the disposition of both parties who partakes it”
John Dewey
“Communication is sharing of ideas and feelings in a mood of mutuality.”
Edgar Dale
“Communication is a means of persuasion to influence other so that desired effect is achieved.”
Aristotle
Communication is affected by the_______? in which it takes place. This________? may be physical, social, chronological or cultural. Every communication proceeds with?
Context
is a person who sends the message. A sender makes use of
symbols (words or graphic or visual aids) to convey the message and produce the
required response.
Sender/Encoder
is a key idea that the sender wants to communicate. It must be ensured that the main objective of the message is clear.
Message
The message or subject matter of any communication is always abstract and intangible. Transmission of message requires use of certain SYMBOL.
Encoding
is a means used to exchange / transmit the
message
Medium
is chosen when a message has to be conveyed to a small group of people.
Written Medium
is chosen when spontaneous feedback is required from the recipient as misunderstandings are cleared then and there.
Oral Medium
is a person for whom the message is
intended / aimed / targeted.
Recipient/Decoder
It is the process of translation of an encoded message into ordinary understandable language. Receiver converts the symbols, words or signs received from the sender to get the meaning of the message.
Decoding
is the main component of communication process as it permits the sender to analyze the efficacy of the message. It helps the sender in confirming the correct interpretation of message by the decoder.
(May be verbal or non-verbal)
Feedback
Is an exchange of information using words including both the spoken and the written word.
Verbal Communication
It involves the verbal and nonverbal symbolism to convey meaning. Art and music are forms of ___________? used by nurses to facilitate understanding and healing for patients
Symbolic Communication
It is ‘communication about communication’ so that the deeper message within a message’ can be uncovered and understood.When a patient tells the nurse that he is cool to undergo surgery with his body rigid and sharp voice, a nurse can interpret that he isanxious as evidenced by the body language.
Metacommunication
Another important form of communitcation. It is the best method when the communicator and the recipient are beyond oral communication media
Written Communication
is the thought process or communication with one person or one’s self. The individual becomes his or her own sender and receiver, providing feedback to him or herself in an ongoing internal process
Intrapersonal
is communication among a relatively small number of people. Much of our communication takes place at this level.
Interpersonal
Types of Interpersonal
Dyadic
Tryadic
Small Group
Public
Mass Communication
This communication between two people. It may be face to face, or such as ordinary conversation, dialogs, or interviews.
*Telephone Conversation
Dyadic
