Communication Models
Principles of Communication
Theories & Needs
Language & Meaning
Perception & The Self
100

This model of communication views it as a one-way process from sender to receiver.

What is the linear model?

100

Once a message is said, it cannot be taken back. This principle is called:

What is irreversibility or irreversible?

100

The three interpersonal needs described by William Schutz are affection, inclusion, and this.

What is control?

100

Saying, “I feel upset when this happens” instead of “You always upset me” is an example of this kind of language.

What is “I” language?

100

A broad mental image of the “best example” of something (like the ideal teacher) is called this.

What is a prototype?

200

In the communication process, the act of putting thoughts into words or symbols is called this.

What is encoding?

200

his principle means that each person involved affects and is affected by the other in communication.

What is transactional communication?

200

This psychologist created the hierarchy of human needs.

Who is Abraham Maslow?

200

The rules that guide how we use words in context (e.g., raising your hand before speaking in class) are called this.

What are regulative rules?

200

When people disagree about who started a conflict, they are differing in this aspect of perception.

What is punctuation?

300

The transactional model highlights this quality of communication—that it is continuous and happens between people at the same time.

simultaneous/ongoing exchange

300

Communication can be intentional or unintentional, meaning that people are always sending this.

What are messages?

300

Someone who believes they are lovable and that others are trustworthy has this type of attachment style.

What is secure attachment?

300

This language tends to be accusatory.

What is You communication? 

300

The views that society generally holds about us are referred to as this.

What is the generalized other?

400

This element of the communication process can be physical, psychological, or semantic, and disrupts understanding.

What is noise?

400

This principle shows that each conversation is unique and cannot be duplicated.

What is unrepeatability?

400

The highest level of Maslow’s hierarchy is called this.

What is self-actualization?

400

This language treats someone as if they are not a human or an object 

What is I-It Communication?

400

The statement “the self has multiple dimensions” refers to this idea.

What is that we have many aspects of identity (physical, social, reflective, etc.)?

500

This part of the communication process includes the physical, social, and cultural environment where communication takes place.

What is context?

500

This is a communication about communication 

What is Metacommunication?

500

Kimberly is always telling her girlfriend Kiesha that she loves her. According to the Interpersonal Needs theory Kimberly is in need of? 

What is affection? 

500
Kimberly says that she never wants to join a sorority because all they do is party. This is what type of Communication? 

What is Stereotypes?

500

This principle emphasizes that communication creates and sustains relationships.

What is relational?