WGU Introduction to Communications C464: Competency 1, Questions and answers, rated A+. VERIFIED 2024

What are the 4 challenges of communication? (W.I.I.N) - -1. We may rely on digitally mediated communication 2. In order to communicate effectively 3. Intercultural understanding can be difficult 4. Not everyone appreciate the value of communication What is the linear model of communication? - -A process in which an individual communicator transmits a message to a receiving communicator. What are the steps to linear communication? - -1. Deciding on the message: a sender selects a message to send to a receiver 2. Encoding: translating the message 3. Transmitting the message: the message is sent from sender to receiver 4. Perceiving the message: to receive the message 5. Decoding and Assigning meaning: translates the message perceived into thoughts and feelings What is the difference between the linear model and the transactional model? - -Transactional model is the same as the linear model but with FEEDBACK. What are the 3 elements of communication? (C.A.M) - -1. Communication skills 2. Appropriateness 3. Motivation What are the topics for the perception process? (S.O.I.) - -1. Selection