NUR-2313 Module 4 Chapter 8- Questions and Answers
What are the 5 components of the Sender (source), message, channel, receiver (decoder), feedback
communication process?
What is the sender/source in The person who initiates and encodes the message.
communication?
What is the message in communication? The content being communicated (verbal or nonverbal).
What is the channel in communication? The method used to transmit the message (spoken word, text, touch, etc.).
What is the role of the receiver (decoder) The person who receives and interprets the message.
in communication?
What is feedback in communication? The response that confirms understanding or requires clarification.
How do physical and emotional states Illness, pain, or emotional distress can impair clarity and understanding.
affect communication?
How do sociocultural differences affect Language, beliefs, and customs shape how messages are sent and received.
communication?
How does developmental level impact It influences comprehension and how information should be presented (e.g., child vs.
communication? adult).
What does touch convey in Comfort, support, or boundaries depending on context.
communication?
How is eye contact used in It can show attentiveness or vary culturally in meaning.
communication?
What do facial expressions reveal? Emotions and reactions, often involuntary.
What does posture communicate? Confidence, openness, or defensiveness.
How are gestures used in communication? They emphasize or replace spoken words.
What do sounds communicate? Sighs, gasps, or laughs add emotional context to communication.
What are the 5 components of the Sender (source), message, channel, receiver (decoder), feedback
communication process?
What is the sender/source in The person who initiates and encodes the message.
communication?
What is the message in communication? The content being communicated (verbal or nonverbal).
What is the channel in communication? The method used to transmit the message (spoken word, text, touch, etc.).
What is the role of the receiver (decoder) The person who receives and interprets the message.
in communication?
What is feedback in communication? The response that confirms understanding or requires clarification.
How do physical and emotional states Illness, pain, or emotional distress can impair clarity and understanding.
affect communication?
How do sociocultural differences affect Language, beliefs, and customs shape how messages are sent and received.
communication?
How does developmental level impact It influences comprehension and how information should be presented (e.g., child vs.
communication? adult).
What does touch convey in Comfort, support, or boundaries depending on context.
communication?
How is eye contact used in It can show attentiveness or vary culturally in meaning.
communication?
What do facial expressions reveal? Emotions and reactions, often involuntary.
What does posture communicate? Confidence, openness, or defensiveness.
How are gestures used in communication? They emphasize or replace spoken words.
What do sounds communicate? Sighs, gasps, or laughs add emotional context to communication.
