Communication: 20 flashcards
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1. Define communication.
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Communication is the process of sharing information, ideas, thoughts and feelings with others.
2. List any three modes through which communication can take place.
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Speaking, writing, gestures, signs, and body language.
3. Why is communication important in daily life?
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It is an important part of our daily life and is used in schools, colleges, offices and business.
4. Between how many people can communication take place?
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Between two or more people.
5. What is the benefit of good communication?
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Good communication reduces misunderstanding.
6. What are the two broad types of communication mentioned?
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Verbal and non-verbal communication.
7. How does communication help relationships?
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It helps build good relationships.
8. What does communication help us express?
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It helps us express our feelings and opinions.
9. In which areas of life does communication play an important role?
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In both personal and professional life.
10. What do theories of communication explain?
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They explain how people share information, ideas, opinions and thoughts with each other.
11. What is the basic flow of communication described by theories?
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Sender sends a message to the receiver; the receiver gets and understands the message.
12. What is the role of feedback in communication?
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Feedback helps us know whether the message is understood or not.
13. Why can problems occur during communication?
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Problems can occur during communication, and theories help us understand these problems.
14. How do communication theories help improve skills?
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They help us understand the process and problems, and thus help improve our communication skill.
15. Name the five models/theories of communication listed.
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1. Aristotle's model of communication, 2. Laswell's communication model, 3. Shannon and Weaver's mathematical theory of communication, 4. Berlo's SMCR model, 5. Gatekeeping theory.
16. Who proposed the mathematical theory of communication?
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Shannon and Weaver.
17. What does SMCR stand for in Berlo's model?
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SMCR stands for Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver (as per the model name).
18. Which theory is associated with Aristotle?
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Aristotle's model of communication.
19. Which model is named after Laswell?
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Laswell's communication model.
20. What is the focus of gatekeeping theory?
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Gatekeeping theory is one of the listed communication theories; it deals with the filtering of information (as per the model name).
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