Introduction to Communication Processes

This set of flashcards covers the fundamental vocabulary of communication, including the eight critical elements of the communication process as outlined in the lecture notes.

Context

Refers to the situation or setting in which communication happens

Purpose

Refers to the reason why someone is communicating

Communication

The process of sending and receiving messages to share information, ideas, thoughts, or feelings.

Sender

The person who creates and sends the message

Encoding

The process of turning ideas into words, symbols, gestures

Message

The information or idea being communicated

Channel

The medium used to send the message (e.g., speaking, writing, texting, email)

Receiver

The person who receives the message

Decoding

The process of interpreting and understanding the message

Feedback

The receiver's response, showing whether the message was understood

Noise

Anything that interferes with or distorts communication (e.g., loud sounds, poor internet, language barriers, distractions)