Functions/Purposes of Communication Flashcards
Communication is used by a speaker for the purpose of moving another person to act and to move
Regulation/Control
An exchange takes place between two or more individuals for social fulfillment
The most familiar and the primary reason why people communicate
Social Interaction
A person tried to persuade another person to change their opinion, attitude, or behavior
Motivation
Communication is done to convey and receive information
Information
Information that is false, the person disseminating it knows it is false
Disinformation
Information that is false, the person disseminating it believes it is true
Misinformation
Information is based on reality, but it is used to inflict harm on a person, organization, or country
Mal-information
Communication facilitates people’s expression of their feelings
Emotional Expression
When a person is content, pleased, delighted, or excited
Happy
Characterized by feelings of despair, sorrow, loss, hopelessness, disappointment, or even depression
Sad
Usually felt when something unexpected occurs
Also characterized by a feeling of shock or amazement
Surprised
Usually experienced when a person feels intense frustration
Also felt when they feel offended, irritated, or humiliated
Angry
