Communication Cycle
The Communication Cycle is...
The Communication Cycle is the process of sending and receiving messages.
Define physical barrier and give an example.
A physical obstacle that gets in the way of communication.
Define slang and give an example.
an informal language that consists of newly-coined or repurposed words.
How is communication complex?
It has endless variables which can't all be predicted or controlled.
Define psychological barrier and give an example.
An obstacle in a sender's or receiver's mind that may make it difficult to effectively communicate.
What is effective communication?
Message sent = Message received
Define reflecting and give an example.
paraphrasing back to the speaker what they said
Define jargon and give an example.
Specified terms of a specific field or profession
How is communication continuous?
It never stops.
Define connotation and give an example.
contextual implication or association that gives additional meaning to a word beyond its literal meaning
What is a channel?
The medium or physical manner in which the message is sent and received. All five senses send and receive. The term may also indicate hard copy vs. electronic/email vs. text.
Define constructive criticism and give an example.
non-hostile comments that point our problems and encourage improvement
Define dialect and give an example.
Variations from a primary language in pronunciation (accent), grammar, and vocabulary, usually geographically or culturally identifiable.
How is communication irreversible?
Once it is out there, it can't be taken back.
Define extroversion and give an example.
A personality trait shared by people who are friendly, assertive, and outgoing with others
What is a non-verbal symbol?
Messages that are not based on the language of words but express emotion or thought through facial expressions, movement, sound, touch... it is often more reliable than verbal symbols.
Define intrapersonal.
communication with oneself
What does S.A.E. stand for and what does this mean?
Standard American English - The formal rules and norms taught in academic courses and texts regarding usage and structure, in speech it is fluid and conversational.
How is communication skill-based?
It can be learned and improved upon.
Define variable and give an example.
Anything that can change in the communication cycle and make it more complex (condition of the communicators, timing, cultural values, etc.)
What is Context?
The relevant elements of a situation surrounding a particular sequence of communication. May be personal or cultural, physical or psychological, specific or general. In other words, all the things going on around you at the time of the communication.
Define semantic.
The study of the meaning of words or language
Name a reason a language might change or add new rules or words AND give an example?
- New ideas or inventions need labels (iPod)
- Contact from other cultures (social norms)
- Self or artistic expression (slang)
Make up and explain a scenario where ALL FOUR principles of communication are represented - explain how each one is shown in your explanation and use all four terms.
Answers will vary.
Example: A person is trying to tell someone they have a crush how they feel, but they keep getting interrupted by other people coming in the room. They are constantly communicating verbally but also non-verbally, showing that communication is continuous. It is also complex because they have variables interrupting their communication. It is irreversible because now the speaker can't take it back and the receiver knows they like them. It is skill-based because the sender can take what they have learned from the situation to improve their communication skills.
What is the Rule of Responsibility in communication?
You are responsible for your communication choices. You cannot control other people's communication choices. (You can affect or influence them.)