NUR 242 Exam 1 with questions and
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Communication - ANSWER -The process by which information is transferred from one
person to another
Shannon-Weaver Communication Model - ANSWER -- designed as a technical
communication model but laid the groundwork for future variations
- six concepts: sender, encoder, channel, decoder, receiver, and noise
Sender - ANSWER -Who starts the message
Encoder - ANSWER -The means by which the message is transmitted
Channel - ANSWER -How the encoder transmits the message (such as a phone line)
Decoder - ANSWER -Changes the signal back to the message
Receiver - ANSWER -Who receives the message
Noise - ANSWER -Any environmental distractor that can interfere with the message
, Schramm's Model of Communication - ANSWER -Suggests that communication is an
engaged process where the sender and receiver send messages back and forth and receive
feedback
Berlo's Model of Communication - ANSWER -Often called the S-M-C-R model for the 4
components, which are sender, message, channel, and receiver
Feedback - ANSWER -Allows the sender and receiver to know the message was properly
understood
Verbal Communication - ANSWER -What is said
Nonverbal Communication - ANSWER -Body language
Therapeutic Communication - ANSWER -Techniques used to improve communication,
such as active listening
Auditory Communication - ANSWER -What the receiver hears when the sender speaks a
message (including speed/tone)
Emotional Communication - ANSWER -Refers to the speaker's emotional state when
conveying a message
Energetic Communication - ANSWER -How the person projects themselves, speaker's
presence of vibration that is expressed when communicating
List the 4 modes of communication: - ANSWER -verbal
nonverbal
electronic
written
List the 4 communication styles: - ANSWER -passive
assertive
well verified answers actual exam!!!
2026
Communication - ANSWER -The process by which information is transferred from one
person to another
Shannon-Weaver Communication Model - ANSWER -- designed as a technical
communication model but laid the groundwork for future variations
- six concepts: sender, encoder, channel, decoder, receiver, and noise
Sender - ANSWER -Who starts the message
Encoder - ANSWER -The means by which the message is transmitted
Channel - ANSWER -How the encoder transmits the message (such as a phone line)
Decoder - ANSWER -Changes the signal back to the message
Receiver - ANSWER -Who receives the message
Noise - ANSWER -Any environmental distractor that can interfere with the message
, Schramm's Model of Communication - ANSWER -Suggests that communication is an
engaged process where the sender and receiver send messages back and forth and receive
feedback
Berlo's Model of Communication - ANSWER -Often called the S-M-C-R model for the 4
components, which are sender, message, channel, and receiver
Feedback - ANSWER -Allows the sender and receiver to know the message was properly
understood
Verbal Communication - ANSWER -What is said
Nonverbal Communication - ANSWER -Body language
Therapeutic Communication - ANSWER -Techniques used to improve communication,
such as active listening
Auditory Communication - ANSWER -What the receiver hears when the sender speaks a
message (including speed/tone)
Emotional Communication - ANSWER -Refers to the speaker's emotional state when
conveying a message
Energetic Communication - ANSWER -How the person projects themselves, speaker's
presence of vibration that is expressed when communicating
List the 4 modes of communication: - ANSWER -verbal
nonverbal
electronic
written
List the 4 communication styles: - ANSWER -passive
assertive
