Effective Communication Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key terms, communication models, speech contexts, and communication barriers from Lessons 1 to 3.

Communicare

The Latin word meaning 'to share', from which the word communication is derived.

Communication

The exchange of ideas, information, or feelings between people using verbal, non-verbal, or written symbols.

Language

Refers to the choice of words and sentence structure in communication.

Tone

Refers to the mood, emotions, or attitude expressed in communication.

Sender

The source of information who conceptualizes and encodes the idea into a message.

Message

The information, idea, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker.

Channel

The medium or method used to transmit a message.

Receiver

The recipient of the message who decodes the transmitted message.

Feedback

The response or reaction provided by the receiver after decoding the message.

Aristotle's Model (384–322 BC)

A communication model focused on public speaking and persuasion, depicting a one-way process: Sender → speech or message → receiver.

Lasswell's Model (1948)

A model developed by Harold D. Lasswell focusing on mass communication, including the channel/medium, and emphasizing the effect or outcome.

Shannon-Weaver Model (1948)

Developed by Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver, known as the 'Mother of all communication models', describing message transmission through a channel where noise may interfere and feedback may occur.

Schramm's Model (1954)

A model developed by Wilbur Schramm asserting that communication breakdown occurs when the sender and receiver do not share a common field of experience.

Field of Experience

Everything a person has learned and experienced in life.

White's Model (1960)

A model developed by Eugene White describing communication as a circular or continuous process involving feedback and ongoing interaction.

Speech Context

The situation or environment in which communication happens.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication within oneself, involving reflection and thought processing.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication that occurs between two or more people.

Dyadic Communication

A type of interpersonal communication involving two individuals who take turns becoming the speaker and listener.

Small Group Communication

A type of interpersonal communication involving 3–15 individuals working for a common goal.

Public Communication

Communication where a speaker aims to address an audience or a crowd.

Mass Communication

Communication aided by mass media technology to reach a wider audience.

Organizational Communication

Communication that takes place between and among members of an organization, usually in a workplace.

Intercultural Communication

Communication between people from different cultural backgrounds to promote cultural awareness and respect.

Communication Barrier

Any obstacle that blocks, distorts, delays, or changes a message.

Physical Barrier

An environmental factor that blocks or distorts communication, such as noise, distance, or faulty equipment.

Semantic Barrier

A barrier arising from the use of complex or unfamiliar words, terms, vocabulary, or ambiguous words like jargon, idioms, and acronyms.

Language Barrier

Occurs when the sender and receiver cannot effectively exchange ideas due to differences in language, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, or fluency.

Cultural Barrier

Occurs when there are differences in culture, including beliefs, values, customs, or tradition.

Perceptual Barrier

Communication obstacles stemming from an individual's biases and stereotypes.

Emotional Barrier

Obstacles that occur when strong emotions or feelings interfere with communication.

Organizational Barrier

Communication obstacles caused by an organization's structure, policies, or procedures.