Functions of Communication // Communication Contexts Flashcards
enumerate the 8 functions of communication
Regulation/Control Social function Motivation Informative Instructive function Persuasive function Aesthetic function emotional expression
in this function, people use communication to maintain control over other people’s attitude and behavior.
Regulation/Control
in this function, communication helps us start, maintain, regulate, or even end relationships with other people.
Social function
in this function, we communicate to entice and direct people to act and reach their objectives or goals in life.
Motivation
in this function, we inform other people of what we know- facts, information, and knowledge.
Informative
in this function, we instruct people on what to do, when and where to do them, and on why and how to do them.
Instructive function
in this function, you try to influence other’s opinion to believe and accept your stand or claim on an issue or a problem
Persuasive function
in this function, we use communication for pleasure and enjoyment.
Aesthetic function
in this function, we talk with another person merely to ventilate our feelings.
emotional expression
a _______ is a well-planned series of actions aimed at achieving certain objectives through the use of communication methods, techniques, and approaches
communication strategy
this refers to the set of circumstances or facts that surround a particular event, situation, among others
context
context in speech refers to three things. what are they?
the person speaking
the situation
the person/s being addressed/spoken to
enumerate the two communication contexts
intrapersonal communication
interpersonal communication
this is defined as the communication with one or more persons
interpersonal communication
this is defined as the communication with oneself
intrapersonal communication
