Human Communication

Flashcards covering key definitions and models related to human communication.

Definition of Communication

The process of creating meaning through symbolic interaction.

Transmission Model of Communication

A model that describes communication as a linear process involving an information source, transmitter, receiver, and noise.

Noise

Any force that interferes with accurate message reception in communication.

Encoding

The process of converting a message into a symbolic form for sending.

Decoding

The process of interpreting or making sense of a received message.

Constitutive Model of Communication

A model that focuses on communication as a dynamic process involving encoding, interpreting, decoding, and feedback.

Transactional Model of Communication

A model emphasizing the simultaneous sending and receiving of messages between communicators.

Physical Context

The actual physical setting in which communication occurs.

Social Context

The rules and norms that govern communication in a given environment.

Cultural Context

The cultural, social, and intersectional identities that influence communication.

Relational Context

The nature of bond or attachment between people in communication.

Physical/External Noise

Literal sounds or environmental distractions that interfere with communication.

Physiological Noise

Bodily responses to environmental or biological factors that disrupt communication.

Psychological Noise

Emotional states or distracting thoughts that affect message reception.

Semantic Noise

Mismatches in understanding of semantic choices that hinder communication.