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Spreading your attention to cover more than one activity at the same time
Multitasking
Factors that block or interfere with communication
Barriers
An oral, written or nonverbal response from a receiver
Feedback
Communication with yourself based on interpretations of previous experiences
Intrapersonal communication
Exchange of information. It is a vital part of our lives
Communication
Three main categories of communication:
Oral, written and nonverbal
Is the use of spoken words to exchange ideas and information
Oral communication
Include such things as discomfort due to improper heat or air-conditioning, health conditions like headaches or personal illness
Physical distractions
These may include thinking about a personal matter or allowing an emotion such as anger to influence how you interpret a message
Emotional distractions
Events involving technology that interrupt the workflow
Electronic interruptions
Essential to life and include food, clothing and shelter
Physical needs
Esteem needs
Involves putting your reader or listener first and being considerate of the other person
You-attitude
Online communities that use technology to facilitate communication among individuals or group members
Social media
The four types of barriers to communication:
Physical distractions, emotional distractions, cultural and language differences and electronic interruptions