chap 2 tacn

Front

The medium (such as a computer, wireless network, smartphone, social network, letter, memorandum, report, announcement, picture, spoken word, fax, or web page) over which a message travels.

Back

Channel

Front

The transmission of information and meaning from a sender to a receiver.

Back

Communication

Front

Translating a message from its symbol form into meaning.

Back

Decoding

Front

Trying to see the world through another’s eyes, being nonjudgmental and eager to seek common ground.

Back

Empathy

Front

Converting the idea of a sender into words or gestures that will convey meaning.

Back

Encoding

Front

Verbal and nonverbal responses of the receiver to a transmitted message.

Back

Feedback

Front

Messages that merely explain procedures, announce meetings, answer questions, or transmit findings.

Back

Informational messages

Front

Technical or specialized terms within a field.

Back

Jargon

Front

The idea, as the sender intended it.

Back

Meaning

Front

Anything that interrupts or disturbs the transmission of a message in the communication process.

Back

Noise