Communication Processes and Barriers

Flashcards covering key concepts, definitions, and types of communication processes and barriers.

Communication

A two-way process of connecting to both living and nonliving things for the exchange of messages, ideas, and feelings.

Sender

The person or entity who initiates the communication process by sending a message.

Receiver

The individual or entity that receives and decodes the message sent by the sender.

Message

The information, idea, or feeling conveyed from sender to receiver.

Feedback

The response given by the receiver to the sender after interpreting the message.

Channel

The medium through which the message is transmitted from sender to receiver.

Schramm's Model of Communication

A model suggesting that the sender and receiver's fields of experience are critical to the communication process.

Transactional Model

A model portraying communication as a dynamic and multilayered process where both sender and receiver are involved concurrently.

Interactive Model

A model emphasizing two-way communication where feedback is given after the message is sent.

Linear Model

A model depicting one-way communication where the sender communicates without knowing if the message was understood.

Communication Breakdown

Failure in communication when the intended message is not successfully conveyed or understood.

Psychological Barriers

Mental obstacles that affect a speaker's ability to communicate, such as trauma or shyness.

Physical Barriers

Environmental conditions that hinder effective communication, such as loud noise.

Linguistic Barriers

Misunderstandings that arise due to language differences and varying meanings of words.

Cultural Barriers

Communication issues stemming from differing values, beliefs, and traditions among cultures.

Formal Communication

Communication that follows established rules in structured settings, such as meetings and presentations.

Informal Communication

Casual, spontaneous exchanges that occur in everyday life without strict rules.

Verbal Communication

The use of words to convey a message, typically spoken or written.

Nonverbal Communication

Communication conveyed through body language, gestures, and facial expressions.

Intrapersonal Communication

A personal communication type where the individual acts as both the sender and receiver.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication that occurs between two or more individuals, creating personal relationships.

Public Communication

Communication delivered to a large audience for informative or persuasive purposes.

Mass Communication

Communication through various media outlets like television, radio, and the internet.