Communication Process and Principles Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering core concepts, language registers, noise types, and principles of communication.

Communication

The process of exchanging messages and meaning.

Sender

The person who initiates a message.

Message

The information being communicated.

Channel

The means through which a message is transmitted.

Feedback

The response of the receiver to the sender's message.

Noise

Anything that may interfere with the communication process.

Encoding

The process of converting an idea into words, symbols, or gestures.

Decoding

The process of interpreting or making sense of a message.

Physical Noise

Environmental interference in the communication process, such as loud construction outside the classroom.

Verbal Communication

A type of communication that uses spoken or written words.

Nonverbal Communication

Communication expressed without words, such as through facial expressions.

Kinesics

The study of body movement, gestures, and eye contact in communication.

Proxemics

The use of space and distance between people.

Paralanguage

Vocal aspects of communication including tone, pitch, volume, and rate of speaking.

Multimodal Communication

A combination of text, images, audio, video, and other modes to convey a message.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication with oneself.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication between two or more people.

Public Communication

Communication directed to an audience, such as delivering a speech.

Mass Communication

Communication carried out through television, radio, newspapers, and online platforms.

Context

The situation in which communication takes place.

Formal Register

Language register usually used in official documents and formal situations.

Casual Register

Language register commonly used among close friends.

Slang

Words or expressions commonly used by a particular group.

Frozen Register

Language register commonly used in ceremonies, laws, or established formal expressions.

Culture

Shared beliefs, values, customs, practices, and ways of life.

Intracultural Communication

Communication among people who share the same or similar cultural background.

Intercultural Communication

Communication between people from different cultural backgrounds.

Stereotype

A fixed and oversimplified belief about a group.

Perception

How a person interprets and makes sense of information.

High-Context Communication

Communication style where meaning is often dependent on context, relationships, and nonverbal cues.

Low-Context Communication

Communication style associated with direct, clear, and explicit messages.

Indirect Communication

Communication style where meaning is implied rather than stated explicitly, such as saying 'It's getting late' instead of 'Please leave now'.

Psychological Noise

Internal mental distractions, such as anxiety, that prevent a person from concentrating.

Communication Bias

A tendency to interpret or communicate information in a way influenced by personal beliefs or assumptions.

Active Listening

The practice of paying attention, understanding, and responding appropriately.

Effective Communication

Communication that occurs when messages are appropriately conveyed, understood, and responded to.