Question

started: sep 17 at 2:53pm
quiz instructions
answer each question to the best of your knowledge to see how much you have picked up about communication. you have 2 attempts to take this quiz. you may opt to take it a second time and receive the best of both scores. you may also use 1 3x5 notecard double sided to use as a cheat sheet. best of luck on this quiz!
question 1 1 pts
________ is a symbolic process in which we construct meaning together.
an artifact
communication
a symbol
a reference
question 2 1 pts
the simple linear model includes which of the following components?
sender, message, encoding, channel, receiver, and decoding
sender, message, encoding, and channel only
sender, channel, receiver, and decoding only
sender, message, and receiver only
question 3 1 pts
the ______ level of meaning is about the intended message, whereas the ______ level of meaning reveals the type of relationships between communicators.

Explanation:

• Question 1: Communication is a symbolic process where meaning is constructed together. An artifact is an object, a symbol is a single unit of meaning, and a reference is a source - related concept.
• Question 2: The simple linear model of communication includes sender, message, encoding, channel, receiver, and decoding. These are the key components for the flow of communication.
• Question 3: The content level of meaning is about the intended message, while the relationship level of meaning reveals the type of relationships between communicators.

Answer:

• Question 1: B. Communication
• Question 2: A. Sender, message, encoding, channel, receiver, and decoding
• Question 3: Content; Relationship