Nature and Characteristics of Communication
Defined as the process of sending and receiving messages through which 2 or more people reach understanding
Communication
Which barrier affects the way our words are understood?
Language barrier/ Linguistic Barrier
It happens when the sender fails to communicate his/her message properly orwhen the intended message is not clearly understood by the receiver.
Communication Breakdown
The person who sends out a message is the________.
Sender
Which functions of communication was described in this situation:
“Did you know that there’s a secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel tower?”
Information Dissemination
Another name for sender
SOURCE OR SPEAKER
A barrier of communication which differences of personal characteristics of the sender and the receiver hinder communication.
Psychological Barrier
Not speaking properly can cause various misunderstandings and be a barrier to communication.
language barrier
A return message from someone you sent a message to is called
Feedback
Which functions of communication was described in this situation:
Doctors’ Prescription
“Take your medicine 3 times a day.”
Control
What are types of communication?
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Physical, Perceptual, Emotional, Cultural, Language, Gender, and Interpersonal Barriers are called ________ of communication.
Barriers
True or false? When the power of communication is abused the results can be good
FALSE
The person who receives a message is called the
Receiver
Which functions of communication is described in this situation:
“I’m so glad that you came into my life.”
Emotional Expression
What are the 5 functions of communication?
1. Control
2. Social Interaction
3. Emotional Expression
4. Information Dissemination
5. Motivation
People of different cultures are unable to understand each other's customs, resulting in inconveniences and difficulties
Cultural Barrier
The sign “thumbs up” is taken as a sign of approval and wishing luck in most of the cultures but is taken as an insult in Bangladesh. What barrier is being described in the scenario?
Cultural Barrier
True or False. Words are symbols we use to communicate with each other.
True
Which functions of communication was described in this situation:
“Would you like some coffee, tea, or me?”
"It's been a while since we talked."
Social Interaction
a type of communication that sends a message through a spoken language that is understood by both the sender and receiver of the message.
verbal/oral communication
usually referred as mental barriers.
Psychological Barrier
External
Internal
Semantic
Because emojis don't actually use words, they are considered what kind of message?
Nonverbal
Which functions of communication was described in this situation:
“To all of you my dear batch mates, I encourage you to chase your dreams and don't ever give up in reaching them."
Motivation