EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions, types, and elements of effective communication from Lesson 1.

COMMUNICATION

A process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, or feelings between two or more people through speaking, writing, gestures, or other forms of expression.

Verbal Communication

A type of communication that uses speaking or writing.

Non-Verbal Communication

A type of communication that uses gestures, facial expressions, or body language.

SENDER

The person or group who creates and sends the message.

MESSAGE

The information, idea, thought, or feeling that the sender wants to communicate.

CHANNEL

The method or means used to send the message, such as speaking, writing, texting, email, or social media.

ENCODING

The process of turning thoughts or ideas into words, symbols, gestures, or other forms of communication.

RECEIVER

The person or group who receives the message.

DECODING

The process by which the receiver interprets and understands the message.

FEEDBACK

The receiver's response, which lets the sender know whether the message was understood.

BARRIER

Anything that interferes with or distorts the message, such as loud sounds, poor internet connection, language differences, or distractions.

CONTEXT

The situation, environment, culture, or circumstances in which communication takes place.