The book describes two different models of communication between people. The first is the Linear model, which represents one-way verbal communication. This model involves only one person as the sender and the other person as a passive receiver. In this model, there is no feedback being given from the receiver, which is unrealistic. It also recognizes the presence of "noise", which is described as a distraction like background conversations or accents which make it harder to understand what is being communicated. Thus, noise is what causes a gap in the information being conveyed. An example that I've come across based on the this model is when I was younger and I would get in trouble by my parents, they would lecture me as I sat there, and just listened. I was not allowed to provide any feedback or response and all I could do was just take it in passively.
The second model, the Interactive model is a more updated version of the Linear model. This model differs from the Linear model by accounting for feedback that can be given by listeners. In a conversation, there is a sender and a receiver that can provide a response. This model is more realistic, for it describes that communication is created and interpreted through one's personal experience. In addition, the more experiences that are shared between two people, the better they can relate to one another and develop a deeper connection. The bump in this model is that it still does not display that communication between people can change over time and fails to recognize that both parties are involved in both receiving and sending messages, rather than a sequential process with only one designated receiver and one designated sender.
Michelle, great job on this post on linear and interactive models of communication! It was thoroughly organized from beginning to end. Your descriptions of each of these models of communication were on point. I liked your example for the linear model because i have experienced the exact same thing. It pertains to the model perfectly. One thing you could have done was given an example of the interactive model to convey your message more. However i do not think it was needed because your description was good enough. Overall amazing job on the post I couldn’t have done any better myself and keep up the good work!
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ReplyDeleteI thought your post was well written and covered all the points about the subject. I think the linear model of communication is pretty dull and authoritative. In your post, you give the example of your parents lecturing you as a child and they would not give to a chance to respond back. The linear model of communication has been commonly used in our society. For example, the military is an entity that uses linear communication to its maxim because it informs the receiver but restricts the receiver from eliciting a response. The interactive model of communication is a better improvement of linear communication because it allows the receiver to give feedback. Nonetheless, the post was descriptive and to the point.
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Michelle, Very descriptive and informative post. i liked how you described both the linear and the interactive models of communication and how they worked followed by the short comings of the models. The personal example you gave for the linear model was good because it was relatable. Many of us have been in the same situation and it was easy to understand the workings of the models when you can relate to it with personal experiences.lastly, i liked how you described the "bump" in the interactive model. you showed how there is more than just feedback when communicating and that both parties can be apart of the receiving and sending messages
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ReplyDeleteMichelle Your explanation is direct to the point and very understable the way you explain..thank you
ReplyDeleteMichelle You explanation is direct to the point and very understable the way you explain..thank you
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