concept of communication is one of the key terms in psychology, and for good reason.It occurs in communicating awareness of himself as a man of personality, personal values are formed, develops thinking, self-awareness, there is a perception of itself as a full-fledged member of a single community.
Usually a person considers only the direct communication verbal dialogue between two people or in a group.But it is worth considering, and we understand that communication - the process of deeper and more versatile.It includes not only verbal contact as a way to transmit information.People are in constant interaction with each other, have an impact on the individual, changing and improving society as a whole and individuals.
types of communication
There are several classifications of communication: by the method of transmission of information on the objectives, means and etc.
By way transfer of information:
- Verbal.
- Nonverbal.
On target:
- business and management communication.Sent on the regulation and management of work processes or organization.
- personal.Communication, focusing on personal contact.A more emotional.
- Cognitive (cognitive, teaching).
- spiritual, interpersonal.Deep emotional communication between people.
- Manipulative.Type of communication, in which a person deliberately seeks certain benefits from the interlocutor.
- secular.Communication adopted on the subject.People do not talk about their own experiences or relationships.This formal contact.
Depending on the means of communication:
- Direct (direct).Personal communication, which implies direct contact and people's perceptions of each other.It occurs just through speech, hearing, and allows you to immediately get a reaction or response.
- indirectly.Communication takes place using special items, tools or equipment.This can be an audio recording, video, etc.Example - social networks.
communication functions
Different psychological schools allocate a different number of functions, which performs the process of communication.However, in each of the existing classifications are three main:
- communicative information,
- regulatory,
- affective-communicative.
communicative function of communication allows it to act as a means by which people are able to share different information, their own ideas, feelings, experiences and knowledge.In the process of communicating information obtained perceived, accepted and passed on.
regulatory function of communication appears to change, correction of behavior of people in the process of interaction design and organization of joint activities.In the process of communication a person can consciously or unconsciously influence the behavior and activities of the partner.
Affective function is directly related to feelings and emotions, the regulation of the processes affecting the emotional sphere.In the process of emotional communication comes closer or, on the contrary, interest in the other person dies.
means of communication
When we say the term, we mean any means of information transfer, which allows for a proper level to carry out the communication process.
As proper communication, it also means is divided into verbal and nonverbal.
In addition, there are a number of classifications, share a means of communication on various grounds.So, MI Lisin highlights:
- expressive-mimetic agents (looks, facial expressions);
- subject-effective (postures, gestures);
- verbal means of communication (words, sentence structure and manner of presentation).
