Communication Models
A communication model is defined as a conceptual structure that explains the human processes of communication. Historically, 1948 marked the year when the first major communication model was established by Claud Elwood Shannon.
Linear and Transactional Models
Linear and transactional are the major models for communication whereby linear is perceived to be basic while transactional is believed to be built upon the linear model. A close analysis of the models of communication provided depicts that an aspect of miscommunication will occur between the sender of the information and the receiver. Miscommunication is generally a misunderstanding between the communication parties that occur when the intended information is not presented in the right manner (Satir 8). Noise is one of the basic element of miscommunication and from the models, both the sender of the message and the receiver are exposed to noise thus affecting the process of encoding and decoding.
Interpersonal Communication Principles
For a communication to be effective across the participants they have to be able to express their feelings, thoughts as well as their ideas to enhance a mutual understanding (Satir 9). Based on the argument, communication psychologists have developed five primary interpersonal communication principles.
Principle 1: Interpersonal Communication Connects Us
According to (Satir 10), one of the principles states that interpersonal communication connects us to other people and another theoretical principle suggests that interpersonal communication is irreversible.
Principle 2: Interpersonal Communication is Complicated
The third principle posted by the psychologists posits that interpersonal communication is complicated whereas the fourth principle tables an argument that interpersonal communications are governed by rules.
Principle 3: Relationship and Content Dimensions
There is also the fifth principle stipulating that interpersonal communication entails both the relationship and content dimensions. Considering all the definition and the various characteristics of the principles provided, it is evident that the last principle mentioned was violated since the message was altered by the element of noise.
Work Cited
Satir, Virginia. “Communication is to a relationship what breathing is to maintaining life" Journal of the American Association of School Librarians, Volume 11. 1982. pp 7-10.
