Communication - Functions, Nature, and Process

This is the background step to the process of communication.

• 1. Source/Idea Information

• 1. Encoding

• 1. Decoding

• 1. Message

The one who takes steps to send the message to the recipient

• 1. Receiver

• 1. Sender

• 1. Message

• 1. Noise

This might include verbal or nonverbal reactions

• 1. Encoding

• 1. Feedback

• 1. Noise

• 1. Message

A Hindrance to Communication that can occur at any step.

• Distraction

• Feedback

• Noise

• Message

The process of expressing an idea into an appropriate medium, using symbols, words, pictures, or gestures.

• 1. Decoding

• 1. Message

• 1. Feedback

• 1. Encoding

It is the frequent exchange of ideas and information through speech in a variety of context.

Communication involving only one person as both sender and receiver.

Function of communication stating that a message cannot be taken back after it’s sent and received. Communication is ___________

In Non-Verbal Communication, every movement of the eyes has a meaning.

Non-verbal communication that is related to time. (Ex.: Your friend arrived two hours late to your hangout.)