Communication model

This post includes important points from communication model. Major subject is agricultural extension education.

Also read: J.P. Leagans communication model

Answer key

1.	d	6.	a
2.	c	7.	a
3.	a	8.	b
4.	a	9.	a
5.	c	10.	b

11.	d	16.	b
12.	d	17.	c
13.	a	18.	d
14.	d	19.	a
15.	c	20.	d

21.

a

22.

b

23.

c

24.

d

25.

d

Explanations

01: The word communication is originated from the Latin word “communis”, meaning common. Communication is a conscious attempt to share information, ideas, attitudes and like with others.

02: Communication models are as follows

• Linear model of communication.
• Transactional model of communication
• Interactive model of communication.

03: Linear model is a one way communication.

04: About linear model

• It is a one way model.
• There is no concept of feedback.

05: In transactional model, both the senders and receivers are communicators.

06: About transactional model

• This model relates communication with social reality, cultural up-bringing and relational context.
• Non-verbal feedback are also considered.
• Example of non-verbal feedbacks: gestures and body language.

07: The interactive model of also known as convergence model.

08: Helical model

• Dance developed helical model in 1967.
• It is based on a helix.
• It describes that how does a child learns to communicate.

09: The two major factors of helical model are as follows

• Previous experiences.
• Activities of the speaker.

10: Westley and MacLean’s model is conceptual which starts from the environment.

11: Lasswell’s, Aristotle’s, Shannon Weaver, and Berlo’s S-M-C-R models are known to follow linear model.

12: Different communication models that follow transactional model are as follows

• Barnlund’s transactional model.
• Helical model.
• Becker’s mosaic model.

14: J. Paul communication model is the most accepted model of communication.

15: Communicator is the first component of J. Paul model.

16: Feedback is the last component of J. Paul model. Audience response is second last.

17: Communicator is the source of the message.

18: A good message should be

• applicable by the audience.
• Appealing and attractive to the audience.
• Appropriate to the channel selected.
• Accurate and timely.
• Significant and specific.
• Clear and understandable.
• In line with the objectives to be attained.

19: Channel is considered as a physical bridge between sender and receiver.

20: What is the purpose of the treatment of the message is to make the message clear, understandable, and realistic to the audience.

21: An audience should be homogeneous.

22: Audience response one is the terminating element in the communication process.

23: A down ward communication may be written or oral.

24: Problem related to the transmission of message

• Wrong handling of the channel.
• Physical distraction.
• Wrong selection of channel.
• Use of inadequate channels in parallel.

25: Basics for verbal communication

• Maintain eye contact.
• Show sincerity.
• Be courteous.
• Take care of specific words and statement.
• Check your pronounciation.
• Modulate your voice and voice level.