Daily Conversations: The Nature and Process of Communication

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts, terms, functions, elements, and models of communication from the lecture notes.

Communication

The transfer of information and common understanding from one person to another; it involves the transmission of meaning, ideas, and feelings and occurs in daily conversations; a shared understanding is essential for communication.

Communis (origin)

Latin root meaning to make something common or to share; the origin of the word 'communication'.

Sender

The person who initiates the message and creates it by encoding ideas.

Receiver

The recipient of the message who decodes it and provides feedback.

Message

The information created by the sender.

Channel/Medium

The carrier of messages (face-to-face, written, or electronic) through which information travels.

Feedback

The receiver’s response to the sender’s message, closing the communication loop.

Encoding

The sender’s process of converting ideas into understandable messages.

Decoding

The receiver’s process of interpreting the information into meaningful messages.

Noise

Anything that blocks or distorts the communication process (interference).

Information (Function)

To disseminate information within a group or organization.

Control (Function)

To comply with or control behavior.

Motivation (Function)

To encourage and motivate people.

Emotional Expression (Function)

To express emotions and interact socially.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication that occurs within oneself, such as self-talk and internal reflections.

Interpersonal Communication

Exchange of information, feelings, and meaning between two or more people, often involving feedback and interpersonal skills.

Berlo’s Model (SMCR)

A model that emphasizes sender and receiver skills and the shared knowledge, attitude, social system, and culture between them.

Shannon & Weaver Model

A linear model that includes a sender, encoder, channel, decoder, and receiver and acknowledges noise that can interfere with transmission.

Transactional Model

A two-way, simultaneous process in which sender and receiver encode, decode, and provide feedback; it recognizes multiple interferences (physical, physiological, psychological) and is more interactive.