Communication breakdown occurs when a message is not properly sent or received by the intended party. There are various types of "noise" that can cause communication breakdown, including physical, psychological, physiological, and semantic noise. Physical noise comes from the external environment, psychological noise stems from one's mental state, physiological noise relates to bodily conditions, and semantic noise pertains to issues in the meaning of language that can distort a message. Some strategies to avoid communication breakdown include using clear and concise language, being aware of potential distractions, and ensuring the message is understood by both parties.
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Communication Breakdown & Noise
Communication breakdown occurs when a message is not properly sent or received by the intended party. There are various types of "noise" that can cause communication breakdown, including physical, psychological, physiological, and semantic noise. Physical noise comes from the external environment, psychological noise stems from one's mental state, physiological noise relates to bodily conditions, and semantic noise pertains to issues in the meaning of language that can distort a message. Some strategies to avoid communication breakdown include using clear and concise language, being aware of potential distractions, and ensuring the message is understood by both parties.
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Communication
Breakdown & Noise OBJECTIVES:
01 02 03
Explain why there Enumerate various Demonstrate
are breakdowns in strategies to avoid sensitivity toward communication. communication others in various breakdown. communication situations. REFLECT UPON
Recall a time when you were not
understood by someone you were talking to. How did you feel when it happened? What did you do in order for the person to comprehend what you are saying? Communication Breakdown
Occurs when the message or the feedback is
not sent or received properly or is not received by the concerned party altogether. Awesome Words Because key words are great for catching your audience’s attention EXAMPLES:
➢ When your conversation with someone is cut off
just as you are about to tell him the important details of your message.
➢ When you cannot clearly understand the salient
point of your teacher’s lecture because your teacher is distracting you. NOISE Is the technical term used to refer to all the possible barriers to effective communication. Noise may be classified as: ● Physical ● Psychological ● Physiological ● Semantic PHYSICAL NOISE It comes from the environment. examples: ● Extraneous noise ● White noise ● Hissing background ● Unbearable weather ● Distracting visual aid PSYCHOLOGICAL NOISE It originates from emotional state, mental state and psychological makeup of a person. examples: ● Depression ● Anger ● Suspicion ● Paranoia ● Biases PHYSIOLOGICAL NOISE It pertains to the bodily conditions that compromise the ability of a person to send or receive messages. examples: ● Hunger ● Stomach ache SEMANTIC NOISE It refers to anything related to the meaning of words that distorts or masks a message and confuses a listener. examples: ● Speaker’s use of foreign language ● Listener’s limited vocabulary ● Differing interpretations of the meaning of the word PHYSICAL: Voice of your classmate chatting with one another. PSYCHOLOGICAL: Other things you think while listening to the lecture such as your quiz in your next subject. PHYSIOLOGICAL: The bodily condition you feel that make you lose concentration like hunger, headache or body pain. SEMANTIC: It refers to the language and how you understand it. If the mathematical jargons are unfamiliar to you, it will be difficult for you to understand the lecture.
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