The Meaning And Nature Of Communication

Question 1

What is communication according to Wood (2004)

Answer 1

“Communication is a systematic process in which individuals interact with and through symbols create and interpret meanings”

Question 2

Qualities inherent in communication

Answer 2

Communication is a process

Communication is systemic

Communication is symbolic

Communication involves meaning

Question 3

Communication is a process

Answer 3

It is a continuing condition of life. It changes as the communicators’ environments and needs change. Many words in English have become outdated, overused, or altered. Many words in English have become outdated, overused, or altered. New words have evolved. Ex. Ghosting, Blended words like frenemy

Question 4

Communication is systemic

Answer 4

It occurs within systems of interrelated and interacting parts. The various components of communication are linked to one another as parts of one system, hence the absence of any one of them can result to ineffective communication.

Question 5

Communication is symbolic

Answer 5

Symbols are meaningful bits of language. Verbal symbols are spoken or written. Nonverbal ones are employed and perceived through our body language and voice quality while speaking.

Question 6

Communication involves meaning

Answer 6

Meanings are assigned, given, or invented, not received. We invent meanings in countless social situations when we talk with people who share or oppose our purposes. But no matter what the context is, it is the production of meaning rather than the production of messages that identifies communication.