a. Linear communication
Linear communication is communication in which there is a sender and a receiver. The communication is one-sided and the receiver does not respond. An example of linear communication is a voicemail message; the sender leaves the message and the receiver hears and translates the message.
b. Transactional communication
Transactional communication is communication between two or more people in which both sides act as senders and receivers using channels to send messages and responses. A personal conversation is an example of transactional communication, both parties act as senders and receivers, often at the exact same time.
c. Intentional communication
Intentional communication occurs when someone does something for the sole purpose of communicating. A great example of intentional communication would be a deaf child. Deaf children use specific gestures and facial expressions to create intentional communication. There are many activities and routines involved in teaching this specific type of intentional communication.
d. Unintentional communication
Unintentional communication occurs when a behavior is not intended as communication but is interpreted as being communicative. A prime example of unintentional communication would be a crying infant. The crying is involuntary on the part of the baby but is often interpreted as being a desire for food.
e. Three ways to communicate the same message
The same message could be communicated the same way verbally, nonverbally through body language, or in a written message. The message Hi is a great example. I might see you in the morning and speak the word Hi to you, I might see you in the morning and non-verbally say Hi by smiling at you, or I might write you a no ...