One of the First Models of Communication (Laswell)described Communication as Linear

question 36

Multiple Choice

One of the first models of communication (Laswell) described communication as linear. Which of these five questions did NOT help to describe how communication worked in this early model?

• A)Who?
• B)Says who?
• C)In what channel?
• D)With what effect?
• E)Says what?

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Definitions:

Reciprocity

A mutual exchange of privileges or interactions between parties, often seen as a foundational principle in social relationships.

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personal characteristics, rather than to situational factors.

Championing

Actively supporting or defending a cause, idea, or person.

Propinquity

The physical or psychological proximity between people, which can influence attraction and relationship formation.