Communication Models

Linear model presents communication as a _____________ activity.

• two way

• one way

• simultaneous

It is the medium through which a message is delivered.

receiver

• noise

• channel

• environment

It is known as the mother of all models of communication.

Transactional Model

• Schramm Model

• Aristotle's Model

• Shannon-Weaver Model

It presents communication as a two-way process in which the receiver gives feedback to the sender.

• Transactional Communication Model

• Linear Communication Model

• Interactive Communication Model

• Communication Model

It presents a communication not only as a two-way process but also as a simultaneous activity.

• Interactive Communication Model

• Linear Communication Model

• Transactional Communication Model

The best example of Shannon-Weaver's interactive model of communication is _________.

• telephone conversation

• public speaking

• panel discussion that everyone takes turn to speak

• a child improving his ability to communicate.

Interactive Model of Communication focuses on _______________.

• sending and receiving

• the audience

• channel and signal

• message

According to the Transactional Model, people are both sender and receiver at the same time.

• True

• False

It is a one way activity in which information flows from the sender to the receiver.

• Transactional Communication Model

• Interactive Communication Model

• Linear Communication Model

As suggested by Schramm's Model of Communication, what makes one's background knowledge or schema important in communication?

• The listener is able to share his own thoughts which prolongs the communication.

• The speaker finds it much easier to express himself without any reservations.

• One's schema dictates the success of communication.

• It avoids any interruptions.