Question

this type of communication

• conveys as much meaning as ________ messages
• is often given ________
• sometimes contradicts verbal messages

research shows that ______ of in person communication comes from non verbal cues, such as ____, ____, and ______.

verbal communication
most often when we think of communication, we might imagine two or more people speaking to each other —

• the use of ________ to express oneself
• largest aspect of verbal communication ________
• the source uses words to code the information and speaks to the receiver, who then decodes the words for understanding and meaning
• ________

verbal communication
one example of interference in this channel is ________.

• if the source uses words that are unfamiliar to the receiver, there is a chance they will ________ the message or not communicate at all

formality of vocabulary choice is another aspect of verbal communication.

Explanation:

Filling in the Blanks (Non - Verbal and Verbal Communication)

Non - Verbal Communication Section

• For the first bullet: "conveys as much meaning as \underline{verbal} messages" (Non - verbal communication can be just as meaningful as verbal communication).
• Second bullet: "is often given \underline{more weight/credence}" (In many cases, non - verbal cues are considered more significant, for example, when they contradict verbal messages).
• Third part about research: "Research shows that \underline{more than half (e.g., 55\%)} of in person communication comes from non - verbal cues, such as \underline{body language}, \underline{facial expressions}, and \underline{tone of voice}" (This is a common finding in communication research; body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice are key non - verbal cues).

Verbal Communication Section

• First bullet: "the use of \underline{words} to express oneself" (Verbal communication is centered around using words).
• Second bullet: "largest aspect of verbal communication: \underline{speaking} (or the act of using spoken words)" (Speaking is a major part of verbal communication as it involves encoding and sending messages verbally).
• Fourth bullet (additional point for clarity): "can also include written communication (e.g., emails, letters) in a broader sense" (To show that verbal communication isn't just spoken but can be written too).

Interference in Verbal Communication

• "One example of interference in this channel is \underline{language barriers (e.g., different languages, jargon, slang)}" (When the source and receiver don't share the same language or understanding of specialized terms, it interferes with communication).

Last Bullet in Verbal Interference

• "If the source uses words that are unfamiliar to the receiver, there is a chance they will \underline{misinterpret} the message or not communicate at all" (Unfamiliar words can lead to the receiver not understanding the message correctly or not being able to communicate back).

Answer:

s (Filled Blanks)

• Non - verbal communication conveys as much meaning as \boxed{verbal} messages.
• Non - verbal communication is often given \boxed{more weight}.
• Research shows that \boxed{55\%} (a common figure, can vary slightly in different studies) of in person communication comes from non - verbal cues, such as \boxed{body language}, \boxed{facial expressions}, and \boxed{tone of voice}.
• Verbal communication is the use of \boxed{words} to express oneself.
• Largest aspect of verbal communication: \boxed{speaking}.
• One example of interference in verbal communication channel is \boxed{language barriers}.
• If the source uses unfamiliar words, the receiver may \boxed{misinterpret} the message.