Miscommunication Notes

Miscommunication

A failure to communicate ideas or intentions successfully, leading to confusion or misunderstanding.

Transmission Model

A view of communication as a direct message from one person to another, likened to tossing a ball.

Transactional Model

A communication model that acknowledges the complexities and bidirectional nature of communication, where meaning is created collaboratively.

Perceptual Filters

The unique lenses through which individuals interpret messages, influenced by personal experiences and backgrounds.

Active Listening

Engaging with and responding to what others say, going beyond just hearing their words.

Passive Hearing

The act of hearing without actively engaging or understanding the speaker's message.

Feedback

The responses or reactions that occur during communication, which help shape the ongoing exchange.

Common Understanding

A mutual agreement or shared perception reached among individuals through dialogue.

Nonverbal Communication

Communication without words, encompassing body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

Subjective Lenses

Individual perspectives that influence how messages are interpreted and understood.