Types of Communication - Vocabulary Flashcards

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering modes, contexts, processes, models, barriers, and functions of communication as presented in the lecture notes.

Verbal Communication

Use of spoken words to exchange information, emotions, and thoughts.

Nonverbal Communication

Conveying messages without spoken words; includes facial expressions, gestures, paralinguistics, body language, proxemics, eye gaze, haptics, and appearance.

Visual Communication

Uses signs, symbols, imagery, maps, graphs, charts, and diagrams to convey information; visuals attract attention and require careful design.

Mode

The channel through which a message is expressed; examples include face to face, video, audio, and text based.

Face-to-face

Direct, in person communication between people.

Video

Communication via video tools such as Skype, WhatsApp, or FaceTime.

Audio

Communication through sound such as telephone or voice messages.

Text-based

Communication through written text such as email, text messages, or social networks.

Intrapersonal Communication

Talking to oneself; inner talk or self verbalization.

Interpersonal Communication

Interactive exchange between two or more people aimed at building or maintaining relationships; can be transactional when goal oriented.

Extended Communication

Use of electronic media to include telephone, audio and video conferencing, Skype calls, and other technological means.

Organizational Communication

Communication within an organization; requires rules and standards and clear interaction patterns; includes formal skills.

Formal Communication

Uses formal language; includes lectures, speeches, reports, proposals, and business letters.

Informal Communication

Casual language and conversations; socializing; no strict rules.

Communication Process

Sender encodes a message, a channel transmits it, receiver decodes it, and feedback may be provided; barriers can disrupt.

Barrier

An obstacle that distorts or blocks effective communication (e.g., language, psychological, physical, attitudinal, cultural, environmental).

Channel

The medium used to transmit a message (face to face, telephone, email, etc.).

Encoding

Process by which the sender converts thoughts into communicable symbols.

Decoding

Process by which the receiver interprets the sender's message.

Feedback

The receiver's response indicating how the message was received and interpreted.

Noise

Anything that distorts or disturbs a message during transmission.

Aristotle Model of Communication

Model with five components: Speaker (sender), Speech (message), Occasion, Audience (receiver), and Effect.

Lasswell Model

Model described as Who Says What in Which Channel to Whom With What Effect (and Feedback).

Shannon and Weaver Model

Linear model with Source/Encoder, Channel/Transmitter, Receiver/Decoder, Noise, and Feedback.

Berlo SMCR Model

Model including Source/Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver and factors like Skills, Attitudes, Knowledge, Culture, and Social System.

Transactional Model

Dynamic two way model where senders and receivers both send and receive with feedback and noise present.

Informative Function

Communicating to convey facts, information, and knowledge.

Instructive Function

Communicating to tell others what to do, when to do it, and how to do it.

Persuasive Function

Aiming to influence others opinions or beliefs.

Motivational Function

Encouraging and directing others to act and achieve goals.

Aesthetic Function

Using communication for pleasure and enjoyment.

Therapeutic Function

Communication that is emotionally expressive and can improve well being.

Regulation or Control Function

Using communication to influence others attitudes or behaviors and to guide actions.

Social Interaction Function

Initiating, maintaining, or ending relationships and creating a positive climate.

Proxemics

Study of personal space in nonverbal communication.

Paralinguistics

Vocal features other than words such as tone, pitch, volume, and pace.

Code of Ethics in Communication

A set of moral guidelines governing fair, honest, and respectful communication.