Communication Quiz

What are the key features of a linear communication model?

• Simultaneous and instant feedback, no discrimination between sender and receiver, encourages non-verbal communication, more noise due to communicators talking at the same time

• Circular communication, feedback even in mass communication, new communication channels, sender and receiver might not know who the other person is

• Two way communication, used for interpersonal communication, simultaneous feedback, concept of noise

• One way communication, used for mass communication, no feedback, sender sends message and receivers only receive

State the purposes of communication according to Light, J. (1988).

• Expression of needs and want, information transfer, social closeness, social etiquette

• To regulate the behavior of another person to get something, to convey information from person A to person B, to establish and maintain relationships with others, to conform to the social conventions of politeness

• Simultaneous and instant feedback, no discrimination between sender and receiver, encourages non-verbal communication, more noise due to communicators talking at the same time

• Persuasion, intentional results, communication is not continuous, no way to know if communication was effective

What are the components of a linear communication model?

• Sender, encoding, decoding, message, receiver, noise

• Sender, encoder, decoder, message, channel, noise

• Sender, encoder, channel, noise, decoder, receiver

• Sender, encoding, decoding, message, channel, receiver, noise

State the differences between linear communication model and transactional model.

• Linear model is used for interpersonal communication, while transactional model is used for mass communication

• Linear model is one way communication with no feedback, while transactional model involves simultaneous feedback and roles interchange between sender and receiver

• Linear model has no concept of noise, while transactional model includes noise as a disruption in the communication process

• Linear model focuses on encoding and decoding, while transactional model focuses on sender and receiver only

Interactive model is also known as ____________ .

• Circular model

• Convergence model

• Linear model

• Transactional model

What are the pros and cons of the interactive model?

• Good at audience persuasion and propaganda setting, intentional results, communication is not continuous, no way to know if communication was effective

• Simultaneous and instant feedback, no discrimination between sender and receiver, encourages non-verbal communication, more noise due to communicators talking at the same time

• Feedback even in mass communication, new communication channels, feedback can take a very long time, sender and receiver might not know who the other person is

• Used for new communication like internet, slower feedback in turns, concept of field of experience, known as convergence model

State FIVE (5) components of linear communication.

• Sender, encoding, decoding, message, channel, noise

• Sender, encoding, decoding, message, channel, receiver, noise

• Sender, encoder, decoder, message, channel, noise

• Sender, encoder, channel, noise, decoder, receiver

State TWO (2) forms of oral communication. Provide a brief explanation and example for each form.

• Vocal Communication - sounds, grunts, unintelligible speech, shouts, understandable appropriate speech or echolalia, examples include gestures, sign language, communication display or single picture/words

• Informal Communication - using mechanical devices for oral communication, clarity of speech and skilful use of voice important, examples include casual phone conversation, dinner table communication

• Formal Communication - face to face communication, best when it is face to face, immediate feedback possible, examples include classroom lecture, speeches

• Behavioral Communication - pacing, self injurious behavior, picking at sores, aggression, body language, facial expression, going limp or rigid, examples include communication device, handwriting or computer typed messages

Interactive model is also known as ____________ .

• Convergence model

• Linear model

• Transactional model

• Circular model

What are the pros and cons of the interactive model?

• Used for new communication like internet, slower feedback in turns, concept of field of experience, known as convergence model

• Feedback even in mass communication, new communication channels, feedback can take a very long time, sender and receiver might not know who the other person is

• Simultaneous and instant feedback, no discrimination between sender and receiver, encourages non-verbal communication, more noise due to communicators talking at the same time

• Good at audience persuasion and propaganda setting, intentional results, communication is not continuous, no way to know if communication was effective