What is Human communication? Vocabulary

Mass Communication

Any form of communication intended to reach a wide (mass) audience, such as television, magazines or internet sites. Public officials rely on vehicles of mass communication to get the information out to the public.

Computer Mediated

Communication that relies on computer technology (the internet), including chat-rooms, email, discussion groups etc...Online messaging is one of the most popular forms of computer mediated communication.

Intrapersonal

Related to the internal aspects of a person; thoughts and emotions. Intrapersonal communication helps people better understand themselves and the world around them

Interpretation

The creation of meaning or significance for something. People share their interpretations with others through the use of verbal and non-verbal language.

Communication

The process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning through the use of verbal and non-verbal messages. Communication helps people understand the world around them.

Verbal

Using language to communicate a message; verbal can refer to written or spoken language. Verbal messages are comprised of spoken and written language.

Non-Verbal

Using symbols other than language to communicate a message. Non-verbal messages rely on other forms of communication, such as signals and gestures.

Interpersonal

involving the relationships and interactions between people Add New Note Advanced