Elements, Functions, and Strategies of Communication

Practice questions covering the elements, functions, situations, and strategies of communication based on the lecture notes.

What is the general definition of communication given in the notes?

Communication is a process.

In the elements of communication, who crafts the message and decides how to deliver it?

The Speaker.

What is the term for the content that needs to be delivered or imparted to somebody else?

Message.

Who is the person that receives the message in the communication process?

The Listener.

In the context of communication, what are 'Channels'?

The means by which the message is sent.

What are the five specific channels of communication listed in the transcript?

Ear, eyes, skin, mouth, and nose.

What serves as the only way the speaker knows that the message has been received?

Response.

How is 'Feedback' defined in the communication process?

The result of monitoring by the speaker.

What is defined as any barrier to communication?

Noise.

What is 'Psychological Noise'?

An emotional condition that acts as a barrier to communication.

What term refers to a physiological hindrance of good communication?

Physiological Noise.

How is a 'Communicative Situation' defined?

A complex of circumstances involving physical location and psychological setting.

What determines the 'Psychological setting' of a communicative situation?

The participants.

Which function of communication is used to control the behavior of people?

Regulation/Control.

What is the primary purpose of 'Social Interaction' as a function of communication?

To develop intimacy, relations, and connections.

Which function of communication is used to express preferences, desires, needs, and wants?

Motivation.

What are the two sources of motivation mentioned in the notes?

Internal (comes from within) and External (comes from outside or from people surroundings).

What is the purpose of 'Information Dissemination'?

Giving and getting information.

What is the function of 'Emotional Expression' in communication?

To express listeners feelings or emotion.

Which communication strategy involves presenting a particular topic clearly and truthfully?

Nomination.

What does the 'Restriction' communication strategy involve?

Constraining the response.

How is the communication strategy of 'Turn-taking' described?

Knowing how to speak because it is one's turn.

Which strategy involves keeping the interaction going by asking questions?

Topic-control.

What is 'Topic-shifting'?

Introducing a new topic.

What is the goal of the 'Repair' communication strategy?

Overcoming communication breakdown.