Elements of Comm.

Question 1

Sender

Answer 1

The one initiating the message. First generates idea -> sends it in an understandable manner.

Question 2

Message

Answer 2

The info intended to be communicated. It is the content the sender wants to convey.

Question 3

Encoding

Answer 3

Process of expressing the idea into appropriate medium. It may be non/verbal.

Transforming idea into something like pictures, words, symbols, etc.

Question 4

Channel

Answer 4

How the message is delivered.

(Ex. TV broadcasts, internet platforms, face-to-face interactions)

Question 5

Receiver

Answer 5

Effectiveness of comm. depends on rec’s ability to understand the message as intended.

Not sender’s fault, but receiver’s understanding skills

Question 6

Decoding

Answer 6

Process of interpreting and understanding.

It’s the rec’s job to turn the message into a meaningful concept.

Question 7

Feedback

Answer 7

The response of the receiver.

Ensures message has been en/decoded.

Response or reaction to a mesage, indicates if they understood or not

Question 8

Noise

External Component of Comm.;

Answer 8

Any sort of interference that affects the message being sent, received, or understood

Basically the minor inconvenience

Question 9

Physiological Noise

Answer 9

Physical conditions (headache, hunger, etc.) or impairments (disabilities) that hinder comm.

Question 10

Psychological Noise

Answer 10

Interal factors (prejudice, assumptions, distractions, daydreaming) + emotional state (anger, sadness)

Jus the mental factor pretty much

Has to be enough to affect understanding

Question 11

Context

External Factor of Comm.

Answer 11

The setting/situation where the comm. takes place.

Question 12

Physical Setting

Answer 12

Literal location

Question 13

Social Setting

Answer 13

Relationship between sender and rec

Question 14

Cultural Context

Answer 14

Shared beliefs, values, and customs that influence comm.