Elements of Communication Flashcards
The source of information or message
Speaker
The information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions
Message
The process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands
Encoding
The medium or the means, such as personal or non-personal, verbal or nonverbal, in which the encoded message is conveyed
Channel
The process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver
Decoding
The recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message
Receiver
The reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver
Feedback
The environment where communication takes place
Context
The factors that affect the flow of communication
Barriers