TEST 1 - UNIT E.1 - PP - COMMUNICATION Flashcards
Communication
•The process by which information is transferred from one person to another.
•Information is shared between
the sender and receiver through verbal connection, body language, emotions, and the use of technology or other equipment.
Shannon-WeaverCommunication Model
•One of the first communication models.
Shannon-WeaverCommunication Model DESIGNED AS
•technical communication model but laid the groundwork for future variations.
Shannon-WeaverCommunication Model comprised of
sender, encoder, channel, decoder, receiver, and noise.
Schramm’s Model of Communication
This model suggests that communication is an engaged process where the sender and receiver send messages back and forth and receive feedback.
Berlo’s Model of Communication
Often called the
S-M-C-R model for the four components, which are comprised of sender, message, channel, and receiver.
Berlo’s Model of Communication 4 components
sender, message, channel, and receiver.
There are multiple communication models, but each has at minimum a
sender, receiver, and message.
Feedback allows
the sender and receiver to know the message was properly understood.
Both verbal and nonverbal communication play important roles in
interactions among nurses, clients, and their families.
verbal communication
(what is said)
nonverbal communication
(physical gestures, also known as body language)
Auditory Communication
What the receiver hears when the sender speaks a message.
Speed and tone of voice
Physical and intellectual disabilities or outside disruptors like noise from medical equipment.
Emotional Communication
•The speaker’s emotional state when conveying a message.
Messages conveyed with negative emotions or a condescending attitude will
•not be well received by the listeners.
•Speaking to a client from an empathetic frame of mind will often
help build trust and a positive rapport.
Energetic Communication
How the person projects themselves.
Maintaining a caring and compassionate attitude and demonstratingempathy.
Four Modes of Communication
Verbal
Nonverbal
Electronic
Written
Communication Styles:
passive
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive Aggressive
•Passive
want to avoid conflict, so individual says nothing or simply agrees.
Conflict avoidance, anxious, hesitates to stand up for self
•Assertive
honest and clear communication that does not violate the rights of others.
Honest and clear communication, advocates for self and uses “I” statements
•Aggressive
communication that is verbally, and sometimes physically, abusive.
Uses “you” statements, verbally abusive, controlling and interruptive
•Passive Aggressive
communication that appears passive on the surface, but often, the individual is demonstrating anger in a subtle, indirect, or secretive way.
Acts out of anger in indirect way, feels powerless and resetful, sarcastic