Barriers to Effective Communication

Flashcards based on key concepts related to barriers to effective communication.

What are the key types of barriers to communication?

Noise barriers, Intrapersonal barriers, Interpersonal barriers.

What is an example of physical noise as a communication barrier?

Background sounds that interfere with the communication process.

What is semantic noise in communication?

Language barriers that arise from misunderstandings of words or phrases.

What characterizes intrapersonal barriers?

Barriers that occur within an individual, often due to thought processes or perceptions.

Identify a common stereotype that can act as an interpersonal barrier.

Labels such as 'criminal' or 'privileged' can cloud understanding between individuals.

What is the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset?

A growth mindset believes abilities can be developed, while a fixed mindset believes abilities are static.

How does excessive emotion serve as an interpersonal barrier?

It can cloud judgment and prevent effective communication.

What does communication selectivity refer to?

The phenomenon where listeners ignore parts of a message that they find uninteresting or irrelevant.

What are the 7 Cs of effective communication?

Conciseness, Clarity, Completeness, Correctness, Coherence, Concreteness, Courtesy.

Why is it important to overcome barriers to effective communication?

Effective communication is essential for clarity and reducing misunderstandings.

What is information overload in the context of communication?

When an individual receives more information than they can effectively comprehend.