The Nature and Process of Communication

Which of the following refers to the originator of the message in the communication process?

• Receiver

• Sender

• Channel

• Feedback

The process of interpreting or making sense of a message is called:

• Encoding

• Decoding

• Feedback

• Transmission

Which element of communication ensures that the message was received and understood correctly?

• Channel

• Noise

• Feedback

• Sender

Anything that interferes with the communication process is called:

• Message

• Feedback

• Barrier

• Noise

Which of the following is NOT part of the communication process?

• Channel

• Feedback

• Encoding

• Persuasion

Which of the following best describes encoding in communication?

• Sending a message back to the sender

• Translating ideas into words or symbols

• Breaking down the sender’s message

• Using gestures to interrupt

A student raising their hand in class is an example of:

• Encoding

• Feedback

• Channel

• Noise

Which of these is a channel of communication?

• A phone call

• The speaker

• The listener

• The message

Which scenario shows communication with a physical barrier?

• Talking during a thunderstorm

• Misunderstanding due to slang

• Nervousness during a speech

• Conflicting values in a discussion

Which of the following models of communication includes the concept of feedback?

• Linear Model

• Aristotelian Model

• Transactional Model

• Shannon-Weaver Model