Noise and Barriers
What is the term for interference that happens during communication?
What type of communication happens within yourself?
Intrapersonal communication
What is the term for how we communicate using space and location?
Proxemics
What is the first step in active perception?
Selecting, gathering, and organizing information
What is the difference between hearing and listening?
Hearing is passive (ears hear), listening is active (brain makes sense of the sounds).
What are the three types of noise?
Psychological, Psychological/Semantic, Physical
What is the difference between verbal and nonverbal communication?
Verbal involves spoken codes/symbols, while nonverbal involves gestures, facial expressions, etc.
What does kinesics refer to in communication?
Body language or body movement.
What is subjective perception?
Assigning meaning to the information from active perception.
How effective is the average person at listening?
25% effectiveness.
What happens when a barrier is present in the communication process?
Message transmission is completely inhibited.
Give an example of nonverbal communication.
Gestures, facial expressions, body language, posture.
Give an example of proxemics in a classroom setting.
The arrangement of desks or how far apart students sit from each other.
Name one perception barrier.
Ignoring information, oversimplifying, over generalizing, stereotyping, negative focus, false attribution.
What is one example of a bad listening habit?
Deciding a topic is boring before learning about it, overreacting, letting distractions carry you away.
Can physical discomfort, like a headache or stomach ache, be considered a form of psychological noise in communication?
No, physical discomfort is considered physical noise, not psychological noise.
How does intrapersonal communication influence interpersonal communication?
Intrapersonal communication shapes how individuals perceive and interpret messages from others, affecting their responses and interactions in interpersonal communication.
How might cultural differences influence proxemics in communication?
Different cultures have varying norms for personal space and proximity, which can impact how people interpret and respond to spatial cues.
What is one tool you can use to check your perceptions?
Ask yourself if you're upset with someone or seek clarification.
How can we become better listeners?
Practice, focus on both WHAT and HOW something is communicated, listen for main ideas.
How can prejudice act as a barrier to effective communication?
Prejudice can cause misunderstandings and block the ability to listen and respond openly, leading to misinterpretation of messages.
What is the significance of nonverbal communication in interpersonal relationships?
Nonverbal communication, such as body language and facial expressions, often conveys emotions and attitudes between two people
What is the relationship between kinesics and emotional expression in communication?
Kinesics, such as body movements and facial expressions, can convey emotional states and help others understand feelings that may not be verbally expressed.
What is oversimplifying in the context of perception?
Reducing complex information or situations to overly simple conclusions, ignoring nuances.
What does civic engagement mean?
We have a responsibility to our communities to express ourselves thoughtfully and become informed consumers of information.