3. Process and Elements of Communication

Question 1

Elements of Communication

Answer 1

Sender (source)
Encoding
Channel
Decoding
Receiver
Feedback
Noise

Question 2

An individual, group, or organization who initiates the communication.

Answer 2

Sender (source)

Question 3

This process translates the ideas or concepts into the coded message that will be communicated.

Answer 3

Encoding

Question 4

It is the method used to deliver the message. Most are either oral or written.

Answer 4

Channel

Question 5

Executed by the receiver. Once the message is received and reviewed, it is sent to the brain to be interpreted to appoint meaning to it.

Answer 5

Decoding

Question 6

The individual or individuals to whom the message is directed.

Answer 6

Receiver

Question 7

A key element of the communication process since it allows the sender to review the effectiveness of the message.

Answer 7

Feedback

Question 8

Essentially anything that distorts a message by interfering with the communication process.

Answer 8

Noise

Question 9

Forms of Communication

Answer 9

Intrapersonal Communication
Dyadic communication
Small Group Communication
Public Communication
Mass Communication