communication breakdown

PHYSICAL BARRIERS

These are the natural environmental conditions that act as barriers in communication whenever we are sending our messages

PSYCHOLOGICAL BARRIER

They are mental barriers that refer to the social and personal/ issues of a speaker towards communicating with others.

CULTURAL BARRIER

These are communication problems encountered by people due to their own personal values, beliefs. and traditions which are in contlict with others.

LINGUISTIC BARRIER

Words and delivery.of_ statements have different meanings, especially in different places. Hence they may cause confusion and misunderstanding among communicators.

PHYSIOLOGICAL BARRIER

Stems from personal discomfort such as poor health, poor eyesight, illness or if they're limited by physical disability.

External Noises

are the "sight, sound and other stimuli that draw people's attention away from intended meaning." Examples:

1. Noise from the vehicles

2. Singing at the neighborhood

3. Visual aids in front of the classroom

4. The dog barking

5. The sound of airplane

Internal Noises

are the "thoughts and feelings that interfere with meaning."

Examples:

1. Confrontation with a friend

2. Fear of speaking in front of the class

3. Racial prejudice

Semantic Noises

are the "alternate meanings aroused by a speaker's symbols." This idea means that a word may have another meaning in the minds of the students.

This is affected by the language in which they grew and the culture in which they are exposed.

Examples:

1. Incorrect grammar

2. Using excessive technical jargon

3. Using idiomatic expression