Communications Exam Chapter 1-5 Questions terms and Correct
Answers.
What are the elements of communication? - Correct Answer sender, message, receiver,
feedback
What does the linear communication model consists of? - Correct Answer sender,
receiver, message
Encoder - Correct Answer that which formulates thoughts into symbols
Decoder - Correct Answer that which interprets the symbol into meaningful ideas
What are the four elements of noise? - Correct Answer physical, physiological,
psychological, semantic
Shannon-Weaver Communication Model - Correct Answer - sender/source
- message
- channel
- receiver
- feedback
- noise/static!
Interactional communication process - Correct Answer Includes feedback: a message
from the receiver to the sender "reverse communication"
What are the reasons why we communicate? - Correct Answer 1. Physical Needs
- Socially connected people with strong networks of family and friends lived an average of
3.7 years longer than those socially isolated
- Lack of social relationships jeopardizes coronary health to a degree
- Socially isolated people are 4 times more susceptible to common cold than those who
have active social networks
- Divorced, separated and widowed are five-ten times more likely to need mental
hospitalization.
, 2. Identity Needs
- We learn who we are through communication
3. Social Needs
- Social needs we satisfied by communicating: pleasure, affection, companionship,
escape, relaxation and control
- Positive relationships may be the most single most important source of enjoyment in life.
4. Practical Needs/Goals
-Instrumental goals: getting others to behave in ways we want
-Example: career success
Intrapersonal Communication - Correct Answer Self talk; communication within oneself
Interpersonal Communication - Correct Answer Sharing of ideas between two people
Small Group Communication - Correct Answer communication occurring within small
groups of 3-12 people
Axiom - Correct Answer a universally recognized principle
List the communication axioms/principles - Correct Answer 1. Communication is a
transactional process
2. Communication can be unintentional
3. Communication is inevitable
4. Communication is irreversible
5. Communication is unrepeatable
6. Communication has content and a relational dimension
Transactional Process - Correct Answer a concurrent exchange of ideas and feelings,
where people send and receive messages simultaneously; done with someone having a
different but overlapping environment
Communication can be Unintentional - Correct Answer example: if you are overheard
complaining to yourself about your boss (some scholars disagree)
Answers.
What are the elements of communication? - Correct Answer sender, message, receiver,
feedback
What does the linear communication model consists of? - Correct Answer sender,
receiver, message
Encoder - Correct Answer that which formulates thoughts into symbols
Decoder - Correct Answer that which interprets the symbol into meaningful ideas
What are the four elements of noise? - Correct Answer physical, physiological,
psychological, semantic
Shannon-Weaver Communication Model - Correct Answer - sender/source
- message
- channel
- receiver
- feedback
- noise/static!
Interactional communication process - Correct Answer Includes feedback: a message
from the receiver to the sender "reverse communication"
What are the reasons why we communicate? - Correct Answer 1. Physical Needs
- Socially connected people with strong networks of family and friends lived an average of
3.7 years longer than those socially isolated
- Lack of social relationships jeopardizes coronary health to a degree
- Socially isolated people are 4 times more susceptible to common cold than those who
have active social networks
- Divorced, separated and widowed are five-ten times more likely to need mental
hospitalization.
, 2. Identity Needs
- We learn who we are through communication
3. Social Needs
- Social needs we satisfied by communicating: pleasure, affection, companionship,
escape, relaxation and control
- Positive relationships may be the most single most important source of enjoyment in life.
4. Practical Needs/Goals
-Instrumental goals: getting others to behave in ways we want
-Example: career success
Intrapersonal Communication - Correct Answer Self talk; communication within oneself
Interpersonal Communication - Correct Answer Sharing of ideas between two people
Small Group Communication - Correct Answer communication occurring within small
groups of 3-12 people
Axiom - Correct Answer a universally recognized principle
List the communication axioms/principles - Correct Answer 1. Communication is a
transactional process
2. Communication can be unintentional
3. Communication is inevitable
4. Communication is irreversible
5. Communication is unrepeatable
6. Communication has content and a relational dimension
Transactional Process - Correct Answer a concurrent exchange of ideas and feelings,
where people send and receive messages simultaneously; done with someone having a
different but overlapping environment
Communication can be Unintentional - Correct Answer example: if you are overheard
complaining to yourself about your boss (some scholars disagree)
