Communication Barriers

Causes of Psychological Barriers – Definition and Examples

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Though communication is expected to be cyclic, there is an element called a barrier which refers to any hindrance affecting the whole process. Effective communication can be impeded by various kinds of barriers of communication such as linguistic barriers, psychological barriers, physical barriers, cultural barriers etc. Source: pathdoc/Adobe Stock What are the psychological barriers to […]

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Language Barriers in Communication

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Communication is one of the most essential aspects of human life. Communication is how human beings interact to convey messages, information or express emotions. Language is the medium through which the process of communication takes place. Language in communication can be verbal, i.e. Using words to read, write and speak or non-verbal i.e using signs, […]

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Barriers to Effective Communication

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:22:07 +0000

As things become heated up, a big argument spews between Nicole and Petra. They are throwing cuss words and hurtful statements at each other without realizing the kind of consequences it would later lead to. In that overwhelming moment, both forgot everything about each other and let their impulses completely take over. So what is […]

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Barriers to written communication

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:53:44 +0000

Poor stationery, clumsy lay out of the letter, the way it has been written or typed can also be barriers to communicate. The message may be solicited or unsolicited. Yet/ it should arouse the interest of the reader. An attractive envelope and a neatly executed letter will prove to be better than a sloppily written […]

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Body language as a barrier to effective oral communication

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:46:00 +0000

In oral communication, our gesture, posture facial expression etc., enhance communication if applied well. They can also distort communication if not matched with the message. A simple message of ‘Congratulations” or a compliment, “What a fine job you have done”, can be communicated honestly and sincerely or sarcastically and ridiculingly by appropriate facial expression.

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Barriers caused by varying perceptions of reality

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:27:10 +0000

Perception is understanding of the world around us. Each one perceives the world in his own unique way and interprets what has been perceived in yet another unique way and interprets what has been perceived in yet another unique way. When we strongly disagree, we simply say “I am sorry, our perceptions appear to be […]

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Psychological/attitudinal barriers

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:00:16 +0000

Communication is an activity dependent on the flexible nature of the participants. Unfortunately the world is made naughty with rigid, inflexible and prejudiced attitudes. We will send or receive a message and react / respond to it only if we feel that the person who communicates has credibility. Our reaction and response depend on our […]

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Cultural Barriers of Communication

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:44:01 +0000

“There are no constraints on the human mind; No walls around the human spirit; No barriers to our progress except those we ourselves erect.” – RONALD REAGAN In the context of globalization and free trade, business communication has to cut across different cultural identities. These invariably cause cultural barriers that have to be overcome. The […]

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Semantic Barriers

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:27:38 +0000

The Semantic barrier in communication can be defined as the misunderstanding and interpretation of meaning which restrict effective communication. It can be in form of language, sign and symbol. The word semantic is credited to the Greek word “semantikos” which indicates “significant”. Semantics is a broad interdisciplinary study which deals with philosophical and logical understanding […]

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Medium of Communication – Wrong choice as a barrier

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:18:19 +0000

A wrong medium or an inappropriate medium chosen for communicating a message will act as a barrier to communication. On a shop floor you cannot use a long written memo of instructions whereas your information on a new product in the market could be only through an effective and attractive advertisement. Complementing one medium of […]

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