Let's talk
The main idea or information that the sender would like to convey to the receiver
Message
The use of words or speech in sending messages and transmitting ideas or feelings.
Verbal communication
Having a face-to-face conversation with a friend is an example of an interactive communication model. True or false?
False
Transactional communication model
It causes breakdown in the communication process; any barrier or hindrance that obstructs the understanding of the message
In mixed-gender conversations, men often interrupt the other person who is speaking. Women usually allow an interruption.
True
What are the two types of social class?
Ascribed and achieved social status
Before they make plans to eat out, Carrie makes sure there are dishes without pork that Omar can eat. Ascribed, achieved, and religious class difference?
Religious class difference
This refers to the role of time in the communication process
Chronemics
Jeff is usually very loud and tactless, but in front of his friends’ parents he speaks in a more modulated and respectful tone. Gender or age sensitivity?
Age sensitivity
Before the abolishment of segregation in the United States, African-Americans weren’t allowed to approach most spaces occupied by Caucasians. This is an example of an religious social class.
False.
This is an example of an ascribed social class.
The term communication comes from what Latin word?
communis
The use of body language in communication. It includes gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.
Kinesics
In this religion, the aversion to killing is so central that practitioners will try to avoid stepping on all plants and insects.
Jainism
Paul and his mother are going to visit his paternal grandparents for the weekend. She reminds him to be on his best behaviour. Determine the type of social class difference present in this scenario.
Ascribed social class difference
There are six elements in communication.
False.
There are five elements of communication.
These manifest when two individuals do not have a common language, have an unfamiliar accent, or use unfamiliar words or expressions, jargon, and idioms.
Language barriers
This can be a face-to-face conversation, a letter, a phone call, an e-mail, or social media.
Channel
Give the three models of communication.
Linear, Interactive, and Transactional communication model
Individuals are less likely to interact with others of the different social standing as them. True or False?
True
Individuals are more likely to interact with others of the same social standing as them.
Mutual context refers to the relationship of the communicators.
False
Social context refers to the relationship of the communicators.
Give the processes of communication.
Stimulus, sender, receiver, feedback, and noise
Is knowing who you are and in which cultural and social group you belong.
Self-Awareness
This presents communication as a simultaneous activity where senders and receivers - capable of both sending and receiving messages anytime or at the same time
Transactional communication model
Give at least four barriers in communication.
Language barriers, Cultural barriers, Physical barriers, Prejudging, Information overload, and Lack of interest and attention
Interactive communication model presents communication as a simultaneous activity where senders and receivers - capable of both sending and receiving messages anytime or at the same time.
False
Interactive communication model shows communication as a two-way activity where the sender and the receiver have the same role in the activity: either one comes up with an idea, sends a message, and reacts to it.