Communication

Communication

the act of transmitting information, thoughts, ideas & feelings

Sender

creator of the message

Message

verbal or nonverbal stimuli

Interference

anything that changes the meaning of an intended message

Receiver

individual who analyzes and interprets the message

Feedback

verbal or nonverbal response the receiver sends to the source of message

Intrapersonal communication

self-talk, change negative to postive

Interpersonal communication

one-to-one communication

Small-group communication

interaction when a small number of people meet together

Public communication

interaction with audience

Verbal messages

prescribed way of using words so that people share information effectively

Nonverbal communication

what is not said, often determined by body language