Purposive Communication Flashcards

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering the elements, purposes, principles, and barriers of Purposive Communication.

Purposive Communication

The use of communication strategies to achieve a specific purpose with a particular audience and context.

Sender

The person who initiates the message.

Message

The information or idea being communicated.

Encoding

Turning an idea into words or symbols.

Channel

The medium used to communicate.

Receiver

The person who receives the message.

Decoding

Interpreting the message.

Feedback

The response to the message.

Context

The situation where communication occurs or the situation surrounding communication.

Noise

Anything that interferes with communication.

Informative Purpose

Provides facts, knowledge, or explanations.

Persuasive Purpose

Attempts to influence beliefs, attitudes, or actions.

Entertaining Purpose

Provides enjoyment or amusement.

Expressive Purpose

Communicates feelings, opinions, or personal experiences.

Instructional Purpose

Provides directions or teaches someone how to do something.

Verbal Communication

Uses spoken or written words.

Nonverbal Communication

Communicates meaning without relying primarily on words, such as facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and posture.

Clear

One of the 7 Cs meaning the communication is easy to understand.

Concise

One of the 7 Cs meaning the communication avoids unnecessary information.

Complete

One of the 7 Cs meaning the communication contains necessary details.

Correct

One of the 7 Cs meaning the communication is accurate and appropriate.

Coherent

One of the 7 Cs meaning ideas are logically organized.

Courteous

One of the 7 Cs meaning the communication is respectful toward others.

Concrete

One of the 7 Cs meaning the communication is supported by specific information.

Physical Barriers

Interferences such as noise and distance.

Language Barriers

Interferences caused by unfamiliar vocabulary, ambiguous words, or different languages.

Psychological Barriers

Internal interferences such as stress, fear, prejudice, and lack of attention.

Cultural Barriers

Interferences resulting from different values, beliefs, customs, and communication practices.

Technological Barriers

Interferences such as device problems, connectivity issues, poor internet connection, and platform limitations.