Week 2 class 1

What is the primary emphasis of the Social Model of Communication?

• Technological advancements

• Cultural diversity

• Mass media influence

• Individual communication skills

In the Social Model of Communication, what does "feedback" refer to?

• The speed of message transmission

• The sender's tone of voice

• The response or reaction received from the receiver

• The use of formal language

Which of the following is a key element of the Social Model of Communication?

• Language and Symbolism

• One-way communication

• Minimal social context

• Rapid message transmission

How does culture influence communication according to the Social Model?

• It has no impact on communication.

• It shapes language but not shared meanings.

• It influences how messages are constructed and interpreted.

• It only affects communication in formal settings.

The Social Model of Communication considers communication as an isolated exchange of messages without any external influences

• True

• False

What is one of the strengths of the Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication?

• It considers the larger social context of communication.

• It breaks the communication process into a few very basic elements.

• It emphasizes the role of social variables.

• It includes a detailed analysis of cultural influences.

What is a common criticism of the Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication?

• It overcomplicates the communication process

• It lacks clarity in defining communication elements.

• It does not consider the larger social context of communication.

• It ignores the importance of feedback.

According to the Shannon-Weaver Model, what role do social variables like language, culture, and media forms play in communication?

• They have no impact on communication.

• They are the primary elements of communication.

• They influence the way communication takes place and whether it takes place at all.

• They are irrelevant to the model.