Dimensions of Communication

Question 1

What are the 4 dimensions of Communication

Answer 1

• Verbal/Nonverbal
• Oral/Written
• Formal/Informal
• Intentional/Unintentional

Question 2

Dimension of communication that has the use of language and words

Answer 2

Verbal Dimension

Question 3

Dimension of communication that uses facial expressions, gestures, bodily movement, space and time, speed, pitch, volume, intonation

Answer 3

Nonverbal Dimension

Question 4

Dimension of communication that involves spoken communication

Answer 4

Oral Dimension

Question 5

Dimension of communication that involves transcription of thoughts and ideas (written message)

Answer 5

Written Dimension

Question 6

Dimension of communication that involves the meticulous observation of appropriateness in dress, language, and setting,

Answer 6

formal dimension

Question 7

Dimension of communication that uses a more casual approach with no regard for the formalities.

Answer 7

informal dimension

Question 8

Dimension of communication that relies on the fact that Messages always have a Purpose. There is an intention when people communicate with others. In fact, this intention is why we want to communicate in the first place.

Answer 8

intentional dimension

Question 9

Dimension of communication that is something you are not intended or planned to say or do. It includes everything else. It might be carelessly chosen words, or the location where the message is being transmitted, it might be facial expressions, etc. In all cases, it is everything that is being expressed by virtue of being present (or not present!)

Answer 9

unintentional dimension

Question 10

2 types of verbal dimension of communication

Answer 10

Vocal - which is spoken
Non-Vocal - written

Question 11

2 types of non-verbal dimension of communication

Answer 11

Vocal - speed, pitch, volume, intonation
Non-Vocal - gestures, facial expression, body movement, space, and time.