Myths of Communication
Communication can help disagreements, but it doesn't change people.
What is communication is a cure-all?
Medium through which a message is sent.
What is channels?
"One way" involves a sender sending a message to a receiver through a channel in an atmosphere of noise.
What is linear model?
What is communication quantity = quality?
Persons who formulate, encode, & transmit a message.
What is senders?
"The ping pong view" for a 2-way model of communication.
What is interactive model?
What is communication quantity = quality?
Anything that interferes with or distorts the ability to send and receive messages.
What is noise?
Senders/receivers are engaged in the interaction.
What is transactional model?
"Talking it out" cannot fix everything, especially if it's not the time or place.
What is communication is a cure-all?
What is feedback?
This model includes feedback and fields of experience.
What is interactive model?
"Of course we know how to communicate".
Cultural background, ethnicity, geographical location & personal experiences.
What is fields of experience?
What is transactional model?