What is communication? Flashcards
What is communication?
Is a continuous and constantly changing process.
What is interlocutors?
The one you are talking to.
Who pointed out the dynamic quality of communication?
Frank Dance (1967)
What are the three definitions of communication?
constant flux, motion, process
What does it mean “communication is systematic”?
Each system has its own patterns of communication.
When does correcting communication misconceptions occur?
Occurs even without fully understanding.
Communication is always affected by?
Outside factors
Does communication only involve speaker and listeners? Why?
No, It also involves communicators. Because it is important for two interlocutors to take turns in speaking.
Why is it that the meaning in communication is individually construed?
Because they actively create meaning taken from experiences or phenomena through symbolic representation.
Why is it that communication is irreversible?
Statement being uttered has already left an impression to the listeners.
What does it mean “communication is proactive”?
It means when people receive information, they actively evaluate the content & purpose of the message.
What does it mean “communication is symbolic”?
Any symbol can be used to represent a concept.
Why does communication does not always solve conflicts?
Because more communication does not guarantee solutions to relationship
problems, especially if the communicators are just forced to interact.
Is communication simple?
No, because even the best
communicators experience confusion and misunderstand others.
