Term for Faithful Performance of Communication Elements

Faithful performance of all the elements of the communication process is known as:

Correct Answer: Fidelity

Fidelity is defined as the faithful performance of all the elements of the communication process. High fidelity means the message received is identical to the message sent.

Key Communication Terms

• Fidelity: Faithful performance of all elements of the communication process
• Feedback: Response of receiver back to the source
• Perception: The process by which an individual maintains contact with their environment
• Communication Gap: A lack between what is spoken by the speaker and what is received by the audience

Models of Communication

• Aristotle's model: Speaker → Speech → Audience
• Shannon & Weaver model: Source → Transmitter → Channel → Receiver → Destination
• Berlo's SMCR model: Source → Message → Channel → Receiver

Elements of Communication

• 3 basic elements: Source – Channel – Receiver
• 5 elements: Source – Message – Channel – Receiver – Feedback