Understanding effective communication

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P2: Discuss theories of communication

This essay will discuss about theories of communication

The communication cycle works when two individuals understand one another’s opinion or discussion. Communication cycle takes place when two people are interacting and to receive the message just to make sure that they understood what was said. Listening skills is another way to achieve effective communication which can develop the understanding of the viewpoint. There has been an argument about interpersonal communication which (Michael Argyle, 1972) has stated that “This skill could be learned and developed in much the same way as learning to drive a car.”

He was talking about drivers that they have to control and manage their feelings, depends on what is happening on the road. What he’s trying to explain is that as a driver they also use their cycle skills such as constant. It means that the diver has to pay attention what is happening on the road to overcome hazards, plan how to respond, create response and then the repetition cycle will take account so that the diver will be able to get their destination. The communication cycle has a code which needs to be translated. The person has to find about what the other person is trying to say and to view their behaviour.

Tuckman is an interaction that takes place in a group with several individuals with their own point of view. To be part of the group can build up maturity, relationship which can also change the leadership style. Some individuals are not used to group discussion which they have to go through their process and get used to it. It happens that some of them are struggling to say their own point of view because they may be shy or worried if someone doesn’t agree their opinion. That’s why Tuckman is essential for individuals to be able to get the knowledge about group formation stage. There are four stages that people needs to know such as:

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  • Forming: a person that is taking part of the group for the first time by sharing their own information
  • Storming: meaning by barriers for people who struggle to get involved in an argument
  • Norming: by agreeing someone’s opinion that is being discussed in the group
  • Performing: the person becomes more confidence and flexible in group discussion to be able to achieve effective performing group.

P3 explain factors that may influence communication and interpersonal interactions in health and social care environment

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This essay aimed to look at effective communication and the barriers one may face when communicating. An attempt was made to look at some theories of communication, but this part was confusing to read as the theories were not clearly explained. Consider using a diagram for example, of the communication cycle and explain the parts of it. Tuckman