Introduction Flashcards
Name the characteristics of communication (6)
Myriad and multifaceted
Constantly evolves
Irreversible
Cannot be repeated
Begins with the self
Pervasive
What are the 3 requirements for effective communication?
Audience
Flexibility
Context
Name the components of communication (6)
People
Noise
Messages
Coding/decoding
Channels
Feedback
Define codes
systematic arrangement of symbols used to create meaning
Name the 5 contexts of communication
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Public
Mass
Computer mediated
Define dyadic communication
face-to-face communication with the purpose of social facilitation or the exchange of ideas/info
Name the 3 goals of communication studies
Understanding:
- communication competence
- ethical communication
- social scientific method
Does communication create reality?
Yes
Which 2 dimensions does communication have?
content dimension
relational dimension
Distinguish between signs and symbols (2)
Signs:
- indicators of something specific
- unchanged by human arbitrary action
Symbols:
- no direct connection to what they represent
- have more than 1 meaning
Distinguish between presentational and representational
Presentational - a person’s version on facts
Representational - conveying facts/info
Distinguish between action, interaction, and transaction
Action - sending a message to a receiver
Interaction - exchange of info
Transaction - creating shared meanings
